The Zero Blur Gaming Monitor - BenQ XL2546K Review

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The lowest motion blur in the game. Big fan of the XL2546K.

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[optimumtech]

DyAc+ is real.
Would you take this or 360Hz IPS?

[arturbecker]

Very interesting to see a monitor where the product design is actually thoughtful regarding the target users' tasks. The carry handle for setting up for competitions, and the slanted base that allows a closer position to the monitor are features that seem to come from some actual user-centered design process!

[samsuddin.rahaman]

that camera motion at 2:55 is so satisfying

[whygoogle]

I used to have a BenQ E2200HD which I used since it released until last year. I ended up getting budget Samsung "QLED" 144Hz monitor which I expected to be better on paper... But even at 75Hz the BenQ had noticeably less ghosting despite being almost half the refresh rate. BenQ takes response times seriously, and it shows!

[emptylungs]

I was waiting for your review on this, especially after the PG259 review!

[TheAbstracTSniper]

I pre-ordered this monitor and have been using it since. I'm no aspiring pro gamer, but I used to play a lot of csgo, and I'll do anything for that extra advantage. I now mostly just play destiny 2 but, even in that game the gaming experience is just amazing. There is a massive difference. Everything is just easier on the eyes. I highly recommend this monitor if you don't mind 1080p

[zaxmaxlax]

Like always, he's just flexing about his fps skills on us mere mortals.

[NeSft]

Benq answered some questions on reddit a while back and one guy asked were they plannig to release a 360hz monitor, their answer was that they are planning something bigger than that.

[Athasin]

I really appreciate you making tech content for items that are actually available.

[jonasziegler]

Imagine a new BenQ monitor with 360Hz and DyAc+ working with freesync/gsync for below 700$. That would be insane and the best monitor to date for competitive gaming.

[noahk]

I LOVE the unbranded look. It looks way cleaner than a thin bezzled logo filled monitor.

[dammitcarl]

This is coming close to the almost perfect clarity of CRTs. Wonder how much longer it will take for LCD to finally match them.

[nickedits]

Strictly a CSGO and Valorant player here. Seriously considering going back to BenQ DyAc 240hz after gaming on the Asus 360hz for 5 months. Games like CS where the FPS supports the Asus 360hz feels buttery smooth, but the motion blur is very noticeable in fast mouse sweeps that did not exist with DyAc. A BenQ 360hz DyAc would be incredible.

[filbertshi]

I use to be skeptical of the DyAc+/DyAc technology, I had a older generation Zowie and it’s motion blur tech sucked.

BUT after a few tournament experiences (with different implementations of 240hz E.G. Alienware, Asus, Viewsonic) DyAc is my new standard for competition. I never want to play on anything below this level of clarity again.

For those struggling to choose between the XL2546K vs IPS/1440p.

For highest level of competition, Zowie XL2546K
For FPS like CSGO or Apex or Valorant: Zowie
For Moba: Maybe not Zowie because I never had motion Blur issues for these type of games.

It’s like turning the motion blur setting off. You can better see and understand where your crosshair is and the environment around you.

Zowie makes you pay a premium I now understand why and regret buying a non Zowie 240hz monitor a couple years back.

[pronewbofficial]

I love your review style. Keep it up! I want to see some 4k 32" 144 Hz HDR1000 monitors soon.

[loneproficient]

Optimum has what is probably the cleanest tech videos on Youtube

[superjuddy]

God bless you man this review is insanely qualitative in its informative nature, and the expression of artistic talent you have.

[SoulRollerFIN]

BenQ is a great brand too. Just noticed that I've been using their monitors for nearly 20 years now.

[tomaso]

the adjustable stand already sold me... the monitor performances are just a plus!

[HitCtrlAltDel]

I’ve never seen these blue tests run on an OLED, I wonder how they compare to this monitor.