Name: XL2540K
Brand: BenQ
SKU: 505155
Rating: 3.6 (34 reviews)

4.0

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.6 / 5

Increased height adjustment range and free tilt design
BenQ Zowie XL2540 has excellent value
sRGB color space is within 92%

XL2546K to be a bit too small
its price tag is still a bit steep for an image that's
no USB-C connectivity

Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Display technology: LED
Panel design: Flat
Screen size: 24.5 in
Brightness: 320 cd/m²
Aspect ratio: 16

BenQ XL2540K - Pros & Cons

Increased height adjustment range and free tilt design
BenQ Zowie XL2540 has excellent value
sRGB color space is within 92%
which is acceptable
fast response time
incredibly high refresh rate and fast response time
smoothest and most responsive gaming experience
It also enables you to swap between three configuration presets
attaching the base and stand - is very quick and easy
feels nice and secure
being able to quickly and easily set up your trusty monitor can make life much easier
XL2540 gets brighter and has better gradient handling
Dell U2518D has much better viewing angles and HDR support
monitor well and feels stable
monitor accuracy is excellent
XL2546K has a better response time and a better SDR color gamut
The input lag is also exceptional
Build Quality The build quality is great
the monitor does feel high quality and the parts fit together well
Motion handling is excellent
The buttons are clear and provide good tactile feedback when
Color and contrast are excellent for gaming
It also looks great performing workday tasks
Everything is neatly and carefully packed as a premium product should
certainly fast and responsive enough for competitive gaming
work extremely well and deliver very accurate color in
in-depth reviews and helpful tips
The S switch is very handy
it delivers excellent color too
delivers smooth and responsive gameplay
Accurate color is always the best choice

XL2546K to be a bit too small
its price tag is still a bit steep for an image that's
no USB-C connectivity
visible shakiness
ghosting
or any screen flickering
poor viewing angles and washed-out average colors
Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
calibration is required for the optimal picture quality
Transitions to brighter pixels are slow
The black uniformity is poor
the lack of local dimming or frame dimming
The overdrive settings behave a bit differently at different refresh rates
No cherry-picked units sent by brands
Blur reduction usually means a brightness reduction
input lag is lower
There are no internal speakers
there are no USB ports
that whites can be overblown on the Windows desktop

BenQ XL2540K - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	24.5 in Best: Acer UM.PB1EE.A01 Screen size: 282 in
Brightness	320 cd/m² Best: DynaScan DS321LR4 Brightness: 25000 cd/m²

BenQ XL2540K - Full Specifications

Screen size	24.5 in
Brightness	320.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio	16:9

Height adjustment	6.1 in
Height (without stand)	20.51 in
Depth (without stand)	7.87 in
Width (with stand)	22.48 in

Supported graphics resolutions	1920 x 1080
Refresh rate	240.0 Hz
HD type	Full HD
Display technology	LED
Panel type	TN

VESA mount	yes
Type of VESA mount	100x100mm

Colour of product	Black
Panel design	Flat
Built-in USB hub	no
Built-in camera	no

DVI Port	no
HDMI	yes
HDMI ports quantity	1
HDMI version	2.0
Headphone output	yes
Headphone outputs quantity	1
DisplayPort version	1.2

Pivot function	yes
Swivel	yes
Flicker free	yes

Energy efficiency class	F
Power consumption (typical)	35.0 W

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BenQ XL2540K BenQ - Editorial Reviews (5)

3.8

Based on 5 reviews

TechRadar

Published: 28.07.2017

BenQ Zowie XL2540 review

4.0

Super-high refresh rates for gamers

BenQ XL2540K BenQ Zowie XL2546K 240 Hz Monitor Review: Brilliant Blur Reduction

tomshardware.co.uk

Published: 18.02.2021

BenQ Zowie XL2546K 240 Hz Monitor Review: Brilliant Blur Reduction

3.5

No-frills speed for a premium price

BenQ XL2540K BenQ Zowie XL2546K review: "powerful for the pros, but average for everyone else"

gamesradar

Published: 23.07.2021

BenQ Zowie XL2546K review: "powerful for the pros, but average for everyone else"

3.0

The BenQ Zowie XL2546K boasts an impressive refresh rate for games that can take advantage of it, but its shortcomings are just as wounding as its strengths are commendable.

Gadget Review

Published: 20.07.2020

BenQ Zowie XL2540 Review ~ | Gadget Review

4.8

For those of you in the market for gaming monitors that put performance first over graphical fidelity, then the BenQ Zowie XL2540 should be a part of your

RTINGS.com

Published: 22.03.2018

BenQ ZOWIE XL2540 Review

3.7

The BenQ ZOWIE XL2540 is 240Hz gaming monitor with a TN panel that is full of gaming features. It's incredibly responsive due to the high refresh rate and except...