BenQ ZOWIE XQ2566X vs Dell 24 240Hz Monitor (SE2426HG)
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| BenQZOWIE XQ2566X | Dell24 240Hz Monitor (SE2426HG) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | July 2026 | January 2026 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 24.1″ | 23.8″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 (QHD) (better) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Sharpness | 122 pixels per inch (better) | 93 pixels per inch |
| Panel | TN (Fast TN) | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 360 Hz (better) | 240 Hz |
| Response time (grey to grey) | – | 0.5 ms |
| Brightness (typical) | 350 nits (better) | 300 nits |
| HDR formats | – | HDR10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1,000:1 | 1,000:1 |
| Colour range | – | 99% sRGB |
| Screen finish | – | Matte |
| Shape | Flat | Flat |
| Adaptive sync | – | FreeSync Premium, HDMI VRR |
| Colour depth | – | 16.7 million colours (8-bit) |
| sRGB coverage | – | 99% |
| Colour modes | – | FPS, MOBA/RTS, Sports, RPG and three custom game modes |
| HDR detail | – | HDR10 (Dell UK), over DisplayPort and HDMI |
| Response time detail | – | 0.5 ms minimum, 1 ms (Extreme); 3 ms (Super Fast); 5 ms (Fast) grey to grey |
| Variable refresh range | – | 48–240 Hz (vertical refresh range) |
| Viewing angles | – | 178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical) |
| Motion blur reduction | DyAc 3 | – |
| Pixel pitch | 0.209 mm | 0.2745 mm x 0.2745 mm (93 ppi) |
| Eye care | Low Blue Light; flicker-free with DyAc 3 off | ComfortView Plus hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 3); TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (3 star); flicker-free |
| Connections | ||
| Video inputs | 3 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4 | 2 × HDMI 2.1 (TMDS), DisplayPort 1.4 |
| USB-C charging | None | None |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Speakers | – | No |
| HDMI detail | 3 × HDMI 2.1; 2560 × 1440 at 360 Hz from a PC, 2560 × 1440 at 120 Hz from PS5 and Xbox Series X|S | 2 x HDMI (HDCP 2.3), up to 1920 x 1080 at 240 Hz with VRR and HDR as specified in HDMI 2.1 (TMDS) |
| DisplayPort detail | 1 × DP 1.4; 2560 × 1440 at 360 Hz | 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 2.3), up to 1920 x 1080 at 240 Hz with HDR |
| Audio out | Headphone jack | 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Design | ||
| Stand adjusts | Height, tilt, swivel (better) | Tilt |
| VESA mount | Yes | Yes |
| Weight with stand | 6.9 kg | 3.36 kg |
| Height adjustment | 155 mm | – |
| Tilt | -5° to 35° | -5° to 21° |
| Swivel | 45° / 45° (left / right) | – |
| VESA pattern | 100 × 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Size with stand | 576.15 × 527.38 (high) / 372.39 (low) × 225.4 (high) / 198 (low) mm (W × H × D) | 538.84 x 188 x 412.30 mm (W x D x H) |
| Size without stand | – | 538.84 x 47.20 x 317.05 mm (W x D x H) |
| Weight without stand | – | 2.72 kg |
| Colours | – | Black |
| Controls | S Switch; G-Sensor angle reference | – |
| Power and support | ||
| Power use | < 80 W max | 14 W on mode, 0.3 W standby, 0.3 W off, 40 W maximum |
| Energy class | – | D |
| Power supply | Built-in, 100–240 V | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.8 A |
| Certifications | – | AMD FreeSync Premium, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (3 star), TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 3) |
| Warranty | – | 3 years limited hardware with Advanced Exchange Service (UK) |
| Software | XL Setting to Share (with Auto Game Mode), ZOWIE Sync app | – |
| In the box | S Switch, magnetic shielding hood, DP 1.4 cable (2 m), HDMI 2.1 cable (2 m), power cable (2 m) | Stand, power cable, HDMI cable (1.8 m) |
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