BenQ Unveils ZOWIE XL2566X+ Gaming Monitor For Esports
The monitor offers a refresh rate upgrade to 400Hz and incorporates DyAc 2 technology with a dual backlight system
BenQ has introduced the ZOWIE XL2566X+, the latest model in its XL series of Esports monitors, in India priced at Rs 54,990. The monitor introduces the Fast TN panel technology, delivering a 400Hz refresh rate and upgraded response times, specifically designed for competitive FPS gaming.
The XL2566X+ succeeds the XL2566K, known as the official Esports monitor, and is the first model in BenQ’s X+ series to use Fast TN panel technology. The monitor offers a significant refresh rate upgrade to 400Hz and incorporates DyAc 2 technology with a dual backlight system to improve motion clarity and reduce ghosting, targeting the needs of competitive FPS gamers. BenQ claims that the combination of Fast TN and DyAc 2 technologies in this model provides clearer dynamic images, a key requirement for precision-based FPS games.
Designed with ergonomic features, the XL2566X+ includes industrial-grade bearings for precise height adjustments, allowing players to adjust monitor height smoothly and quickly during setup. The model’s new ‘XL Setting to Share’ feature introduces an Auto Game Mode that automatically adjusts colour modes to align with different gaming environments, reducing manual adjustments and enhancing in-game visuals.
BenQ India and South Asia Managing Director Rajeev Singh noted that the XL2566X+ is part of the new ZOWIE XL-X series aimed at supporting Esports athletes with optimised performance tools. Since the release of its XL series in 2010, ZOWIE has focused on enhancing software control and improving visuals without adding unnecessary design features.
The XL2566X+ is engineered specifically for FPS players, delivering motion clarity that minimises visual interference common in fast-paced games. The Fast TN panel provides sharper images at FHD resolutions preferred by FPS players, such as 1280x960 for CS2 and 1920x1080 for VALORANT, and includes improvements in colour performance for enhanced enemy visibility.
Equipped with DyAc 2 technology, the XL2566X+ aims to improve upon previous DyAc versions by using a dual backlight setup for precise control over motion blur reduction, while also aiming to reduce eye strain with softened light output.
