Honestly one of the best reviews I've ever seen for gaming-related hardware bar maybe rocket jump ninja's mice reviews. It's refreshing hearing an analysis from someone who actually games competitively and knows how to make full use of all the products features. Dismissing nonsense statements and advice from other reviewers is also a nice bonus lol. Subd
Dude. When I watch other people reviewing products, they waste like 10 minutes on filler so they can get ad money. But you, you get straight to the point without adding filler (how is this possible, I don't know). This is the first review I have watched and fully enjoyed :). Keep up the great work.
Thank you! Coming soon! (Maybe tomorrow.) It's hard to fake a smile. I try to be more jolly but it's hard faking a smile or something without making myself feel awkward.
so just an update. I decided to order the BenQ directly from them as they don't charge tax or shipping. I also ordered a EC2-A mouse, a Corsair K63 TKL, and the Corsair MM300 3 ft mouse pad. I'm really looking forward to the new setup because I have been using the Steelersies Rival 300 mouse for a few years and feel that it's weight and large shape has really been hindering my performance. I feel like im a few years late to the party though lol but it's proven setup still rivaling new tech. I'm almost considering buying a lightweight mouse also like the Glorious PC Gaming Model O
Happy for you man! Also, for the mouse I would recommend returning if possible. Nothing wrong with it; I had one a few years ago when I was trying to go pro in CSGO. My first video on this channel is of the Logitech G Pro Wireless which I think is much better than the EC2-A. However, if you're happy with the EC2-A, game on!
@Danny kramer Never played the online because when there was it i was probably 5 y.o., The story btw is beautiful, both BHD and Team Sabre (even if i prefer BHD because it is based on a true story and the modern warfare is my favorite era), I played last time one month ago because I missed it.
I have a Acer 165hz monitor (my main one), a AOC 75hz monitor just for discord, google, music etc and I have a tv that I use as a third monitor which I don’t use really (the tv is on high up on my wall). But I have been wanting a 4th monitor now and at first I was gonna get another 75hz monitor, was probably gonna be the same AOC monitor. I have no more room on my desk so where else to go than up, gonna get a vertical double monitor stand and before jumping the gun and buying everything my friend told me why not upgrade my main monitor instead. So I was looking around for 240hz monitors that is also 24 inch because that’s the rough size of the rest of my monitors (not including the tv) and I couldn’t find much except for this bad boy, it’s perfect, reviews are great, not too expensive and perfect size. Ps. Very nice review and you made me one step closer to buying this beauty
I am currently stuck between purchasing this monitor, or one of its predecessors made by Alienware (AW2518H). I currently have a 60hz BenQ that I have had for YEARS and it still looks and functions like new. I just can’t decide between the BenQ or Alienware. They are both near the same price, the Alienware being slightly cheaper at the moment. The only thing holding me back from purchasing the BenQ outright is the fact that it was made over 2 years ago now, oppose to the Alienware coming out around 10 months ago. As somebody that has owned the XL2540 since near release, can you say that to this day it still functions the same if not better then competing monitors of its class? That is assuming you have tried other 240hz monitors. Loved the vid man, keep it up👍🏼
The monitor still works as good as it did new. Absolutely no issues or any glitching on the display. Although it’s been a few years since it’s been released, there isn’t going to be anything to replace it anytime soon, at least I don’t think. There are going to be 2K 240 Hz options in the near future which could replace 1080p 240hz down the line, however those are going to be much more expensive. In terms of this compared to the Alienware, I would recommend this even though it’s older mainly because of the feature set. And thank you! Thanks for the support!
I had to do the same decision just a few week ago and I bought the xl2540 because of the features the Alienware don't has like black equalizer and the s-switch.
What colour profile would you recommend for games like Valorant? and what colour profile for just browsing the web/watching videos I am seriously debating buying this monitor as I need a new one badly, I just hate buying something like this as I struggle in the colour profiles etc haha. Hopefully you can help.
Thank you! For the content preset, I reset my monitor and just adjusted the monitors Gamma setting to 3 and the black EQ to 0. I also have color vibrance set to 10. For gaming I have the same as content mode but crank the black EQ to 20 and the color vibrance to 12-15 depending on the game.
I had an aorus fi27q I brought it back cause ti ahd a dead pixel orderd an benq zowie xl 2540 cause I started mainly playing esports games. this video makes me hyped for it
I played a few games with it so are a lot smoother but I need to get used to the 24inch aspect of it and it being a flat panel but I am enjoying it so far quite a lot. I need to upgrade my cpu do cause in some senarios I drop down to 180ish fps in certain games got just a 1500x debating to what I should swap. kinda waiting for ces atm
@@arrowsmind6605 Good! Over time as you use this more and switch back to another monitor, you'll realize you won't want to go away from it. Make sure you set your color profiles with the S-Switch.
I already have a 240hz 27 inch lg monitor but I’m getting this one for the DyAc technology and profiles. I play csgo and this is pretty much best thing for cs it seems.
@@masahirosakurai6232 Unfortunately I most likely won't be able to in the near future. I'll see if I can get my hands on one, but it's not likely any time soon. I'll see if Microcenter has one and if I can pick one up and return it before the 14 day return period.
This is clearly an amazing monitor. Currently I have an Alienware AW2518HF, and 240hz has been amazing, but I feel like Ive been missing out on the high resolutions, so Im gonna get an hp omen x 27 (1440p@240hz)
@@evan5787 Well according to most people who have tried BenQ monitors, its the best theyve ever had. Ive never tried the XL2540 before but so far the Alienware has been great. Ive had 0 issues and my aim has definitely improved. The only thing is, like I said, I want to try a higher resolution. If youre into gsync and all of that type of stuff, I wouldnt be the best to ask since I turn it off for the lowest possible input lag. But overall, this is 100% the best monitor Ive ever used so far. Ive also never used an IPS or VA panel before, so to me, the colors look fine, but at the same time I value performance over visuals.
@@evan5787 Its probably the same videos I was watching. Its not gonna make you a god or it doesnt "feel like cheating" but yeah you can tell its fast, one thing I didnt mention tho is its a 25 inch screen which is a little small for me. I think 27 is perfect. You will love it tho.
Great video. My only question is how would this monitor fare coupled with a AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 3.8GHz Processor; AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 8GB GDDR6; 32GB DDR4-3200 RAM; 1TB SSD, W/ freesync, to playing games like Sea of Thieves or Star Wars the Old Republic?
@@BijanJamshidi at 9:05 you say something that sounds like "you need a VPPC to run this monitor to its fullest potential". I just bought my daughter a high end gaming computer and I'm seriously considering this monitor, so I'm trying to learn about gaming PCs and monitors exactly so she can enjoy them to their full potential and I don't screw something up. I just don't know what computer requirement you refer to at 9:05 in this video. Thank you for the reply!
Im not sure if u reply but is the monitor that good? Im trying to find a 240hz monitor. I saw alienware2518h and it costs 648.99 and now I checked the BENQ ZOWIE2540 and it costs 399.00$. How’s that possible. And what makes the Alienware more expensive that the BenQ
@@vGauzyGaming Probably a bit late but yeah, you can. But consoles only go up to 60fps and that's only a small amount of games. If you're going from a TV then the response times will feel great and you'll notice that.
I currently own and game on an ASUS PG279Q 165hz 1440p IPS monitor. That being said, I used to have a TN 144hz 1ms response time monitor, and upon switching to the ASUS, I just felt delayed or behind what I was actually doing. I’m currently waiting on the XL2546 to be sent from amazon to give it a try to see if it’s just me getting old or if the response time of 4 vs 1 ms is that big of a difference to me. I will also get to see if IPS and 1440P is something I cherish more than response times and refresh rates. If you have some input on this subject I am currently exploring, it would be awesome to hear your thoughts. (Games I play: battlefield, call of duty, metro series, world of tanks)
Hey what’s up man, first of all good video ! I like the way you explain things. So I plan on getting a new monitor for my newly built PC with a 2070 super and Ryzen 7. I focus on playing COD competitively . Would u recommend this monitor ? Thank you in advance!
Brother, first of all, I never comment on youtube videos, but thanks for the video, I've been wanting to save up and get a better monitor, I currently own a acer predator(144Hz) and your video was very brief and clear/concise. As a competitive cs player(global/faceit 10) I appreciate this video so much, you mentioned cs and we all know cs is one of the few games nowadays that can run consistently at 240+ fps on a reliable basis. Couldn't find a good review from a real competitive gamer, I could only find the "look at me playing doom with 150fps and blindly shooting at half of my screen", the "wow it's so smooth compared to my 10 year old 12inch 60Hz monitor", the "It's so expensive and it's not even 4K, how am I gonna watch my porn now?" or the "It's too expensive, don't buy it, instead buy a monitor that's 200 cheaper with trash response times and terrible input lag" gamers, because youtube is filled with casual players that play games in ultra settings that can barely push 144 fps and they are all constantly talking and complaining about viewing angles and color accuracy, and even the fact that it's not a 1440p native monitor, I mean the people that are gonna buy this monitor aren't gonna play games on ultra settings at 1440p and play at 120-150fps, they usually turn everything on low settings on every game, possibly even lower the resolution to get 240 fps and really get full advantage of 240Hz. Again, thank you for the review, it really was great, you should do more!
This is the best comments I’ve ever received. So uplifting and motivating. Thank you for the support brother! I was A+ on ESEA (CSGO) trying to go for rank S (I was already burnt out by that time) and possibly pro one day. I’ve given that up since but love being as good of a player possible wherever I can be. More videos on the way, but I work full time so YouTubing is a part time thing. Again, appreciate the love bro! ❤️
thanks alot for the review, i can get this monitor for 300bucks now, do you think its worth buying or are there any better options in that price range by now ?
this monitor is still one of the best ones out there for this price range, alot of csgo and valorant pros use this monitor and its still amazing for other games too
Which one is best between Asus tuf vg259qm or xl2540 or Alienware 25 AW2521H for all competitive ? Doesn't care angle of view or colors or another features. All important thins are refresh rate, performance, ghosting, input lag, clarity etc. etc. Mostly my pc will give like over 200 fps. Average 250 fps in games ? What do you think ? As a last question asus has pretty low input lag at native resulation at his max refresh rate but has pretty high for 60 herzt range. I think this 60 hertz meaning is not at 60fps right ? Just when you take it for console or at 60 hertz you will get high input lag for asus right ?
seeing as you play csgo like me i wanted to ask what is better this monitor or the Acer Predator XB3 XB273GX 27" for info i will be getting a rtx 3070 with a ryzen 9 5950x.My highest priorities is speed accuracy colours being correct also and obviously the one with least lag aswell as the best size.your input is much appreciated.i will also be running my game at mostly meduim or low to get the highest possible fps.thank you
bought this one now 3 years later and i gotta say it's true. it's insane for games like csgo or valorant but for desktop/working/surfing/videos/movies or every other game which isn't a fast paced shooter it's close to trash. guess i'm going to return it for an IPS 240hz, even if it hurts cause i play alot of cs but i take the trade being 1 rank lower for having a better experience overall. Maybe even a 144/164Hz IPS is enough, since cs is literally the only game i get 300 FPS+
@@lolclips6480 i returned it for an IPS monitor ( nitro acer nitro xv252qf ) which has 360hz and even can go up to 390hz, if you manage that many FPS in shooters like CSGO or Valorant it's literally the same as the BenQ since it got good response times aswell. on top of that it's cheaper and way better for single player games. i would say the benQ is good but the acer nitro xv252qf is way better for me, it even got backlight strobing (VRB) which is the same as DyAC from the BenQs and it works really well
@@lolclips6480 oh and don't forget the better colors and viewing angles because of IPS panel. you also can just try both and refund one. would be nice if you let me know which one you went for :) i studied every monitor out there (response times/ghosting/overshoot etc.) so i'm really interested ^^
Bijan, I have a question. Is your XL2540's power button popping out the same amount from every place? Mine's like more coming out from the up and left side of the power button.
@@BijanJamshidi I quess they have different type's of button presses. So I don't need to send this back to factory if this doesn't cause problems with the opening and closing. thx!
Hey dude, do you think this monitor is still better than an Acer XF252Q? I am asking cause the Zowie is more expensive and I am not sure if it's still worth it to pay more for an older monitor?
2540k and 2546k are just refreshed versions of 2540 and 3546. 46's come with Dyac (most comp players don't use dyac anyways) and come with a remote switch and the side blackout curtain things. I just copped the 2540k for 300 bones new on amazon. Great deal.
Ok I need some help - I can’t afford the xl2546 - so I’m trying to decide between the xl2540 and xl2536 - basically I need to know would 144hz with dyac be better then 240hz gsync? Playing mostly CoD
the XL2540 has DyAc but without the voltage boosted strobing, basically unlike the XL2546 where you enable DyAc without losing brightness the XL2540 will get dimmer, also DyAc or any strobing technologies require a HZ headroom to function properly after tweaking, i tweaked by my XL2546 to 180Hz with a high HT/VT and i'm getting CRT like motion clarity, i'd personally go for the XL2540 and tweak it, you can enable DyAc in the hidden service menu.
@@thebus9185 Do it! I personally never have any issues with tearing even though I can't hit 240FPS in certain games. So I say the 2540 is sufficient enough.
Does this version support dyac. No right ? And I saw a video where I didn't notice the difference with the k model. But I have schitty eyes so yeah haha
Hey man just bought the Monitor, but i have problems when i move my mouse fast and shoot that my shots dont get tracked correctly..but on ips monitors i had i didnt had those problems ..do you know what the problem could be by this monitor 🤔🤔🤔
JJ I have tried it. It was definitely a great monitor and if you can’t get this XL2540, then the Alienware is definitely a great option as well. But if you can save up just a liiiiiittle bit more for the XL2540, I would recommend it over the Alienware by a good margin.
@@BijanJamshidi yea i i think I'll go with the BenQ honestly. It's out of stock on amazon right now but still on sale. Great review btw and cool computer too. hey what would you recommend for a good keyboard? I'm wanna go with a tenkeyless and looking at a HyperX Alloy FPS Pro right now.
@@FR4NKM4N The g sync version of the aw monitor is actually the problem in your case, the freesync version has more colour options and other features im not so sure about the black equalizer though
I have the alienware monitor for only a year along with the r7 alienware tower. Tower OS system crashed . I'm building my own pc and selling the monitor..only because I'm buying a new monitor benQ. It's still in great condition if anybody interested. Great selling price... GSync model.. letting it go for 325$ no issues
RTX 2080. It’s a great card for the price. If you’re looking for a new one and can wait a few more months, I’d say wait for the RTX 3000 series. They look like they’re going to be amaze balls.
Hi can someone please answer me. I’m going to get a gaming pc at the end of the year but currently have an xbox one. Can I get this monitor and use it on my Xbox while I save up for a pc?
Check out my website in the description and you’ll be able to see most if not all settings in the “color gamut and color accuracy” section of the monitor.
Well the XL2546 is basically the XL2540 but with less motion blur because of DyAc. If you want to see a video comparison, I made a video on it. I personally prefer the Zowie over the ASUS.
That’s all up to you. If you’re totally happy with your Alienware, keep it. If you want to experience something new and think the things you’re getting are worth the trade, trade it. Just make sure you’re not getting screwed and that the Zowie is in perfectly working condition.
@@BijanJamshidi it is i can test it and at the moment im not completely sold on the Alienware because the stand takes way to much space on my desk and has no feature i want beside 240hz and 1ms response time and the benq has a better stand the s-switch dyac and a black equalizer that is worth it to me if everything is in good condition
@@saitama114 If you think it's a good deal, then go for it. Just make sure that they include the S-Switch which comes with the monitor. You'll absolutely love it.
You’ll need a pretty powerful one to run 240Hz. Though, not all games can reach that FPS since they can be too hardware demanding and nothing powerful enough exists to support that.
Nikoraasu yeah I changed my mind about the ASUS and no longer want the benq. I’m most likely getting the aorus kd25f but a lot of people have the Alienware 2518h so I’m waiting for an in depth review on it.
Honestly one of the best reviews I've ever seen for gaming-related hardware bar maybe rocket jump ninja's mice reviews. It's refreshing hearing an analysis from someone who actually games competitively and knows how to make full use of all the products features. Dismissing nonsense statements and advice from other reviewers is also a nice bonus lol. Subd
Thank you! 😁
It’s insane how much your production quality has come compared to this, props
Don't remind me 😂
Dude. When I watch other people reviewing products, they waste like 10 minutes on filler so they can get ad money. But you, you get straight to the point without adding filler (how is this possible, I don't know). This is the first review I have watched and fully enjoyed :). Keep up the great work.
A smile here and there would make a lot of difference :) Love your vids man. Eager for your alienware monitor review :)
Thank you! Coming soon! (Maybe tomorrow.) It's hard to fake a smile. I try to be more jolly but it's hard faking a smile or something without making myself feel awkward.
loved the roast on people that can't see the difference between 144 and 240 hz u nailed it !!! subbed for that hahah
😉 Thank you!
Literally 110% accurate. Made my day 😂
You can really only tell the difference easily if you have been playing with 240 for a long time, the difference is negligible either way.
@@Xenon_001 cap
Watching the video on my XL2546 :D
so just an update. I decided to order the BenQ directly from them as they don't charge tax or shipping. I also ordered a EC2-A mouse, a Corsair K63 TKL, and the Corsair MM300 3 ft mouse pad. I'm really looking forward to the new setup because I have been using the Steelersies Rival 300 mouse for a few years and feel that it's weight and large shape has really been hindering my performance. I feel like im a few years late to the party though lol but it's proven setup still rivaling new tech. I'm almost considering buying a lightweight mouse also like the Glorious PC Gaming Model O
Happy for you man! Also, for the mouse I would recommend returning if possible. Nothing wrong with it; I had one a few years ago when I was trying to go pro in CSGO. My first video on this channel is of the Logitech G Pro Wireless which I think is much better than the EC2-A. However, if you're happy with the EC2-A, game on!
Amazing video brother!
Thank you!
NO WAY YOU PLAYED DELTA FORCE AS WELLL!!!
I started with delta force as well !!
Now I play all of em. I got the whole pack with all the versions XD :)
Huma Dragonban it’s been a looooong time for me. Went from DF to BF1942 and BF2. Wish I could go back in time. I prefer those to current BF games.
Danny kramer hell yea
Bijan Jamshidi You should def spend some time to replay those amazing games. :)))
@Danny kramer Black Hawk Down was my first ever game, It's my favourite game and I hope one day they can do a game like that
@Danny kramer Never played the online because when there was it i was probably 5 y.o., The story btw is beautiful, both BHD and Team Sabre (even if i prefer BHD because it is based on a true story and the modern warfare is my favorite era), I played last time one month ago because I missed it.
I have had this monitor since end of 2019. I have moved on to 165 hz monitor. Gaming great, others its par.
Really good review, subbed :D
Can you please do a comparison between the xl2540 and xl2546 ?
Looking for that right now lmao I don’t know if I should get the aw2521 or the xl2540
@@sirswishers4654 dont u mean the xl2540k?
does the 2540k have dyac? Moving on from AW2521hf
@lagbreaker_tv ok... Still doesn't answer my question.
I have a Acer 165hz monitor (my main one), a AOC 75hz monitor just for discord, google, music etc and I have a tv that I use as a third monitor which I don’t use really (the tv is on high up on my wall). But I have been wanting a 4th monitor now and at first I was gonna get another 75hz monitor, was probably gonna be the same AOC monitor. I have no more room on my desk so where else to go than up, gonna get a vertical double monitor stand and before jumping the gun and buying everything my friend told me why not upgrade my main monitor instead. So I was looking around for 240hz monitors that is also 24 inch because that’s the rough size of the rest of my monitors (not including the tv) and I couldn’t find much except for this bad boy, it’s perfect, reviews are great, not too expensive and perfect size. Ps. Very nice review and you made me one step closer to buying this beauty
your are not small youtuber....your are big Informative youtuber...
I am currently stuck between purchasing this monitor, or one of its predecessors made by Alienware (AW2518H). I currently have a 60hz BenQ that I have had for YEARS and it still looks and functions like new. I just can’t decide between the BenQ or Alienware. They are both near the same price, the Alienware being slightly cheaper at the moment. The only thing holding me back from purchasing the BenQ outright is the fact that it was made over 2 years ago now, oppose to the Alienware coming out around 10 months ago. As somebody that has owned the XL2540 since near release, can you say that to this day it still functions the same if not better then competing monitors of its class? That is assuming you have tried other 240hz monitors. Loved the vid man, keep it up👍🏼
The monitor still works as good as it did new. Absolutely no issues or any glitching on the display. Although it’s been a few years since it’s been released, there isn’t going to be anything to replace it anytime soon, at least I don’t think. There are going to be 2K 240 Hz options in the near future which could replace 1080p 240hz down the line, however those are going to be much more expensive. In terms of this compared to the Alienware, I would recommend this even though it’s older mainly because of the feature set.
And thank you! Thanks for the support!
@@BijanJamshidi lol i just seen this comment i was just asking about the Alienware
I had to do the same decision just a few week ago and I bought the xl2540 because of the features the Alienware don't has like black equalizer and the s-switch.
Dorian 16.03 how is it I’m thinking of getting one
Very informational- i'd consider not reading from a script for future videos.
Don’t know why you don’t have lots of follower. Great video
I’ll get there one day i hope!
You just helped me upgrade my gaming monitor.
What colour profile would you recommend for games like Valorant? and what colour profile for just browsing the web/watching videos
I am seriously debating buying this monitor as I need a new one badly, I just hate buying something like this as I struggle in the colour profiles etc haha. Hopefully you can help.
You don’t buy this monitor for the colors. Anyways I use custom color settings for every game I play.
awesome video, you mentioned you had two color presets, one for gaming and one for viewing. would you mind sharing them?
Thank you! For the content preset, I reset my monitor and just adjusted the monitors Gamma setting to 3 and the black EQ to 0. I also have color vibrance set to 10. For gaming I have the same as content mode but crank the black EQ to 20 and the color vibrance to 12-15 depending on the game.
@@BijanJamshidi thanks brother!
I had an aorus fi27q I brought it back cause ti ahd a dead pixel orderd an benq zowie xl 2540 cause I started mainly playing esports games. this video makes me hyped for it
Can't wait for you to try it. ;) Let me know how much you love it when you've used it!
@@BijanJamshidi I will let ya know ill be getting it on friday
I played a few games with it so are a lot smoother but I need to get used to the 24inch aspect of it and it being a flat panel but I am enjoying it so far quite a lot. I need to upgrade my cpu do cause in some senarios I drop down to 180ish fps in certain games got just a 1500x debating to what I should swap. kinda waiting for ces atm
@@arrowsmind6605 Good! Over time as you use this more and switch back to another monitor, you'll realize you won't want to go away from it. Make sure you set your color profiles with the S-Switch.
@@BijanJamshidi sadly enough I got 1 with a death pixel idk if I shall send it back or keep it like this the 3rth monitor I orderd with a dead pixel
I already have a 240hz 27 inch lg monitor but I’m getting this one for the DyAc technology and profiles. I play csgo and this is pretty much best thing for cs it seems.
Great video i subbed
Thank you!
@@BijanJamshidi Can you do a comparison between 2540 and 2546
@@masahirosakurai6232 Unfortunately I most likely won't be able to in the near future. I'll see if I can get my hands on one, but it's not likely any time soon. I'll see if Microcenter has one and if I can pick one up and return it before the 14 day return period.
This is clearly an amazing monitor. Currently I have an Alienware AW2518HF, and 240hz has been amazing, but I feel like Ive been missing out on the high resolutions, so Im gonna get an hp omen x 27 (1440p@240hz)
How good is the AW2518HF I am debating between getting it or the XL2540 I might keep on looking for some more 240hz monitors
@@evan5787 Well according to most people who have tried BenQ monitors, its the best theyve ever had. Ive never tried the XL2540 before but so far the Alienware has been great. Ive had 0 issues and my aim has definitely improved. The only thing is, like I said, I want to try a higher resolution. If youre into gsync and all of that type of stuff, I wouldnt be the best to ask since I turn it off for the lowest possible input lag. But overall, this is 100% the best monitor Ive ever used so far. Ive also never used an IPS or VA panel before, so to me, the colors look fine, but at the same time I value performance over visuals.
TTGLKami ok thanks I’ve been watching more on the Alienware and I’m gonna go with it
@@evan5787 Its probably the same videos I was watching. Its not gonna make you a god or it doesnt "feel like cheating" but yeah you can tell its fast, one thing I didnt mention tho is its a 25 inch screen which is a little small for me. I think 27 is perfect. You will love it tho.
TTGLKami ok thanks
Great video. My only question is how would this monitor fare coupled with a AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 3.8GHz Processor; AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 8GB GDDR6; 32GB DDR4-3200 RAM; 1TB SSD, W/ freesync, to playing games like Sea of Thieves or Star Wars the Old Republic?
Thank you! And I’m not entirely sure. You may want to check out benchmarks for your graphics card and CPU combo. That’ll give you a better idea.
Great review
Thank you!
Excellent video bud! I have a question though, what is a vppc?
I’m not sure what that is. Was that a typo or was that what you were trying to type?
@@BijanJamshidi at 9:05 you say something that sounds like "you need a VPPC to run this monitor to its fullest potential". I just bought my daughter a high end gaming computer and I'm seriously considering this monitor, so I'm trying to learn about gaming PCs and monitors exactly so she can enjoy them to their full potential and I don't screw something up. I just don't know what computer requirement you refer to at 9:05 in this video. Thank you for the reply!
@@jamal69jackson77 That was "beefy PC", so if you bought your daughter a high end gaming computer, you'll be totally fine.
@@BijanJamshidi lol, got it. Thank you again for the reply and the clarification.
You’re welcome and thanks for the support!
Im not sure if u reply but is the monitor that good? Im trying to find a 240hz monitor. I saw alienware2518h and it costs 648.99 and now I checked the BENQ ZOWIE2540 and it costs 399.00$. How’s that possible. And what makes the Alienware more expensive that the BenQ
Stock is probably driving that price because of pandemic. The monitor is not as good and is super old now. Normal price is around 330.
Bijan Jamshidi so i should just get the alienware if i got the money? Or do u have a better choice for the same aim or cheaper
Really helpful thanks!
watching this on my alienware aw2518hf:))
You done messed up, A-ARON
cheers
me too :)
BenQ is the best!
Can I just plug my Xbox one into this and use it as normal?
@@vGauzyGaming Probably a bit late but yeah, you can. But consoles only go up to 60fps and that's only a small amount of games. If you're going from a TV then the response times will feel great and you'll notice that.
I currently own and game on an ASUS PG279Q 165hz 1440p IPS monitor. That being said, I used to have a TN 144hz 1ms response time monitor, and upon switching to the ASUS, I just felt delayed or behind what I was actually doing. I’m currently waiting on the XL2546 to be sent from amazon to give it a try to see if it’s just me getting old or if the response time of 4 vs 1 ms is that big of a difference to me. I will also get to see if IPS and 1440P is something I cherish more than response times and refresh rates. If you have some input on this subject I am currently exploring, it would be awesome to hear your thoughts. (Games I play: battlefield, call of duty, metro series, world of tanks)
Hey what’s up man, first of all good video ! I like the way you explain things. So I plan on getting a new monitor for my newly built PC with a 2070 super and Ryzen 7. I focus on playing COD competitively . Would u recommend this monitor ? Thank you in advance!
I thought u have like 800.000 subcribers wtf. Very good video! (not like my english)
Brother, first of all, I never comment on youtube videos, but thanks for the video, I've been wanting to save up and get a better monitor, I currently own a acer predator(144Hz) and your video was very brief and clear/concise. As a competitive cs player(global/faceit 10) I appreciate this video so much, you mentioned cs and we all know cs is one of the few games nowadays that can run consistently at 240+ fps on a reliable basis. Couldn't find a good review from a real competitive gamer, I could only find the "look at me playing doom with 150fps and blindly shooting at half of my screen", the "wow it's so smooth compared to my 10 year old 12inch 60Hz monitor", the "It's so expensive and it's not even 4K, how am I gonna watch my porn now?" or the "It's too expensive, don't buy it, instead buy a monitor that's 200 cheaper with trash response times and terrible input lag" gamers, because youtube is filled with casual players that play games in ultra settings that can barely push 144 fps and they are all constantly talking and complaining about viewing angles and color accuracy, and even the fact that it's not a 1440p native monitor, I mean the people that are gonna buy this monitor aren't gonna play games on ultra settings at 1440p and play at 120-150fps, they usually turn everything on low settings on every game, possibly even lower the resolution to get 240 fps and really get full advantage of 240Hz. Again, thank you for the review, it really was great, you should do more!
This is the best comments I’ve ever received. So uplifting and motivating. Thank you for the support brother! I was A+ on ESEA (CSGO) trying to go for rank S (I was already burnt out by that time) and possibly pro one day. I’ve given that up since but love being as good of a player possible wherever I can be. More videos on the way, but I work full time so YouTubing is a part time thing. Again, appreciate the love bro! ❤️
Makes me want one!
Do it! You'll won't be disappoint.
Great video sir. Is this good for video editing or for graphic designing?
Definitely not for video editing and graphic design. I'd recommend looking at the LG 27GN850 for a great "cheap-ish" monitor for that kind of work.
I want the white/pink divina version of this monitor 🤤
thanks alot for the review, i can get this monitor for 300bucks now, do you think its worth buying or are there any better options in that price range by now ?
this monitor is still one of the best ones out there for this price range, alot of csgo and valorant pros use this monitor and its still amazing for other games too
@@archieljj is there ulmb
I have a question what monitor do you think is better the Asus ROG Strix XG258Q
Or the benq zowie xl2540.
I am just not sure which one I should get.
I’m not sure between those 2 because I haven’t tried the ROG
What do you think of the xl2546k? And does DyaC really make that much of a difference?
Good work brother! Do you know anything about SpyderX Pro?
Not familiar, however I did just get the i1 Display Pro a few days ago. It’s alright but I may get the Spyder instead to see what’s better.
Which one is best between Asus tuf vg259qm or xl2540 or Alienware 25 AW2521H for all competitive ? Doesn't care angle of view or colors or another features. All important thins are refresh rate, performance, ghosting, input lag, clarity etc. etc. Mostly my pc will give like over 200 fps. Average 250 fps in games ? What do you think ? As a last question asus has pretty low input lag at native resulation at his max refresh rate but has pretty high for 60 herzt range. I think this 60 hertz meaning is not at 60fps right ? Just when you take it for console or at 60 hertz you will get high input lag for asus right ?
So for playing games mainly, and watching videos, do you suggest me getting XL2740 or VG279QM, does asus have batter color beeing ips?
Nice review!
ASUS for sure.
Great review man 💪🏽 I just got it for 200$ brand new
where was it for $200???
Just paid $30 out of pocket after using all of my Amazon gift cards 🙃
seeing as you play csgo like me i wanted to ask what is better this monitor or the Acer Predator XB3 XB273GX 27" for info i will be getting a rtx 3070 with a ryzen 9 5950x.My highest priorities is speed accuracy colours being correct also and obviously the one with least lag aswell as the best size.your input is much appreciated.i will also be running my game at mostly meduim or low to get the highest possible fps.thank you
bought this one now 3 years later and i gotta say it's true. it's insane for games like csgo or valorant but for desktop/working/surfing/videos/movies or every other game which isn't a fast paced shooter it's close to trash. guess i'm going to return it for an IPS 240hz, even if it hurts cause i play alot of cs but i take the trade being 1 rank lower for having a better experience overall. Maybe even a 144/164Hz IPS is enough, since cs is literally the only game i get 300 FPS+
Yo i want to buy this monitor today what do u recommend should i buy it? I need it for shooter and for solo games too
@@lolclips6480 i returned it for an IPS monitor ( nitro acer nitro xv252qf ) which has 360hz and even can go up to 390hz, if you manage that many FPS in shooters like CSGO or Valorant it's literally the same as the BenQ since it got good response times aswell. on top of that it's cheaper and way better for single player games. i would say the benQ is good but the acer nitro xv252qf is way better for me, it even got backlight strobing (VRB) which is the same as DyAC from the BenQs and it works really well
@@lolclips6480 oh and don't forget the better colors and viewing angles because of IPS panel. you also can just try both and refund one. would be nice if you let me know which one you went for :) i studied every monitor out there (response times/ghosting/overshoot etc.) so i'm really interested ^^
@@lolclips6480 if you want the BEST one it's the BenQ XL2566K, but it's also 700€ :/ got my acer nitro xv252qf for 400€ btw
@@azo0ownz i bought benq xl2540k and it's really good monitor
because of you i change my asus tuf vg27bq 144hz for that monitor T_T , you made me spent money lol great video tho *(sorry for my english)
Thank you! 240Hz is the future 😁
@@BijanJamshidi i was living in a cave.
Bijan, I have a question. Is your XL2540's power button popping out the same amount from every place? Mine's like more coming out from the up and left side of the power button.
Yes. Mine is even on every side
@@BijanJamshidi I quess they have different type's of button presses. So I don't need to send this back to factory if this doesn't cause problems with the opening and closing. thx!
I’m going from 60hz to 244hz so I’m hoping to see a big difference...
Definitely will
I have the 144hz BenQ now gonna get the 240hz when I upgrade my Pc
Hey dude, do you think this monitor is still better than an Acer XF252Q? I am asking cause the Zowie is more expensive and I am not sure if it's still worth it to pay more for an older monitor?
I’m not 100% sure about that monitor. But I do have another review coming soon with more monitors
So is this monitor worth it more than buying the xl2546? Or is it worth buying the xl2546 over this?
What the difference between XL2540 , XL2546 , XL2546K etc. Are the displays the same? All I care about is clear 240hz
2540k and 2546k are just refreshed versions of 2540 and 3546. 46's come with Dyac (most comp players don't use dyac anyways) and come with a remote switch and the side blackout curtain things. I just copped the 2540k for 300 bones new on amazon. Great deal.
Can you use hdmi 2.0 to get 240hz with this monitor?
Yes.
I'm looking at getting this monitor. Would you recommend paying an extra $150 for the XL2546?
I say get the 2546S instead.
stupid question, but i'm gonna do it anyways: Does it matter if my monitor is on displayport(2), rather than displayport(1)?
Is this the same as the XL2546? Compared side to side and cant see any different specs, yet this is $100 cheaper? Please help!
Just read description, my bad! Great video brotha!
Thank you!
Is this one still good vs the newer model? This one is almost half priced of the newer model.
how did you avoid microcenter from flagging you about too many returns?
I went from Xbox one 60 FPS to a Ryzen 7 3700x RTX 2070 Super pushing 240 on med settings....
Mind blown.
There's literally no turning back.
@William Rose I have the same setup :D
Same setup.
Can u play every game at 144fps
Is there any performance difference between the 2540 and 2540K? Just bought the k model but hasn't arrived yet..
Ok I need some help - I can’t afford the xl2546 - so I’m trying to decide between the xl2540 and xl2536 - basically I need to know would 144hz with dyac be better then 240hz gsync? Playing mostly CoD
That depends. Do you have a PC strong enough to run CoD and other games you play at 240FPS or not? And if not, what FPS?
the XL2540 has DyAc but without the voltage boosted strobing, basically unlike the XL2546 where you enable DyAc without losing brightness the XL2540 will get dimmer, also DyAc or any strobing technologies require a HZ headroom to function properly after tweaking, i tweaked by my XL2546 to 180Hz with a high HT/VT and i'm getting CRT like motion clarity, i'd personally go for the XL2540 and tweak it, you can enable DyAc in the hidden service menu.
Bijan J. No but I can hit 180-200 FPS on esports titles medium/high settings- running a Zotac 1080ti
Bijan J. Screw it im going with the xl2540 - future proofing and I believe Ben q makes the best quality product
@@thebus9185 Do it! I personally never have any issues with tearing even though I can't hit 240FPS in certain games. So I say the 2540 is sufficient enough.
Should i buy this if i have nvidia Graphics card or should i buy one with nvidia g sync?
please respond , is the xl2540 better or xl2546 im waiting for your respond
Does this version support dyac. No right ? And I saw a video where I didn't notice the difference with the k model. But I have schitty eyes so yeah haha
So this doent have dyac but ulmb?
I’m debating between this monitor and the pg258q do you have any advice?
The design of the pg258q is cool, however I'm sure the features you'll be getting with the XL2540 will make you happier.
Hey man just bought the Monitor, but i have problems when i move my mouse fast and shoot that my shots dont get tracked correctly..but on ips monitors i had i didnt had those problems ..do you know what the problem could be by this monitor 🤔🤔🤔
I'm thinking on going Pro on Farmville... should I buy this monitor? 🤔
Definitely
I have a opportunity to buy this monitor for 200€. Should I buy it?
How about going from 75hz to 240hz
Great video..Can I play 240 fps on fortnite? I currently have a Rx 5700XT, Ryzen 5 3600x ,16gb 3600 mhz RAM, Im interested in buying this monitor..
I'm till stuck on 2540 and 2546. Is the dyac that really worth extra 100$?
thoughts on the XG258Q? heard its the holy grail of input lag
Not a clue. Have not used it.
Do you mean that monitor have really great and low input lag? Is it noticeable compare to this monitor or alienware aw2518h or pg258q?
What fans are those in your system?
What you think about the 2546s
or more specific dyac+?
Not a clue. I haven’t seen it yet nor have I watched videos on it. I do want to get my hands on one. I just have to figure out how first.
@@BijanJamshidi the 27 inch version is already released
would this monitor be better then the ex2510 mobiuz?
have you tried the alienware aw2518h? I have been trying to research and figure out what 240hz monitor to get and I can get it for $294 right now...
JJ I have tried it. It was definitely a great monitor and if you can’t get this XL2540, then the Alienware is definitely a great option as well. But if you can save up just a liiiiiittle bit more for the XL2540, I would recommend it over the Alienware by a good margin.
@@BijanJamshidi yea i i think I'll go with the BenQ honestly. It's out of stock on amazon right now but still on sale. Great review btw and cool computer too. hey what would you recommend for a good keyboard? I'm wanna go with a tenkeyless and looking at a HyperX Alloy FPS Pro right now.
@@FR4NKM4N The g sync version of the aw monitor is actually the problem in your case, the freesync version has more colour options and other features im not so sure about the black equalizer though
get the hf version i have it and its good
I have the alienware monitor for only a year along with the r7 alienware tower. Tower OS system crashed . I'm building my own pc and selling the monitor..only because I'm buying a new monitor benQ. It's still in great condition if anybody interested. Great selling price... GSync model.. letting it go for 325$ no issues
Hi would you recommend amd or nvidia gpu for this freesync monitor,i have place an order on the new 2546s model
That’s your choice. Depending on your budget, check which has the best overall performance for what you want to pay and go for that.
Which card do you have?
RTX 2080. It’s a great card for the price. If you’re looking for a new one and can wait a few more months, I’d say wait for the RTX 3000 series. They look like they’re going to be amaze balls.
Do you have any app or email to send you a picture question?
cant get decision) tell me plz which is better for csgo, but i want picture to be not ugly) asus vg258qm, benq xl2540, 2546, asus vg259qm.
same choices here in my country is there a difference between 2546 and 2546k ?
Can I set a certain hz count? Like since its 240hz can I set it for 144hz?
what are the rgb fans on your radiator?
Any words on the new 2540k??
Question: if I'm getting around 115 fps, do I benefit from a higher hz display?
Yes, up to that 115fps.
would anyone know how the ViewSonic XG2560 would stack up against this monitor? Mainly input delay
Hi can someone please answer me. I’m going to get a gaming pc at the end of the year but currently have an xbox one. Can I get this monitor and use it on my Xbox while I save up for a pc?
Yes. But for the price, check out the MSI MAG251RX. I think you’ll like it more.
Bijan Jamshidi thank you. Great video as well man
Bijan Jamshidi any reason I would like it more or as I’m definitely set on the zowie
The MSI has an IPS panel which means much better colors. Other than that, it’s similar to the Zowie.
Bijan Jamshidi thank you
Great review, you got a subscriber! I know monitor settings are all preference, but which monitor settings do you use on this monitor?
Check out my website in the description and you’ll be able to see most if not all settings in the “color gamut and color accuracy” section of the monitor.
Is it still the best?
How close did you get to pro in csgo
Going to buy one once I get a job
IDK when that is but maybe they'll have a better one by then ;)
Can you remove the side shields
Whats your monitor settings
what about XL2546 244hz vs asus tuf VG279QM 280hz . what you recomand ?
Well the XL2546 is basically the XL2540 but with less motion blur because of DyAc. If you want to see a video comparison, I made a video on it. I personally prefer the Zowie over the ASUS.
Should i trade my 2month old aw2518hf for a 1 year old xl2546 which still has 1 year of warranty
That’s all up to you. If you’re totally happy with your Alienware, keep it. If you want to experience something new and think the things you’re getting are worth the trade, trade it. Just make sure you’re not getting screwed and that the Zowie is in perfectly working condition.
@@BijanJamshidi it is i can test it and at the moment im not completely sold on the Alienware because the stand takes way to much space on my desk and has no feature i want beside 240hz and 1ms response time and the benq has a better stand the s-switch dyac and a black equalizer that is worth it to me if everything is in good condition
@@saitama114 If you think it's a good deal, then go for it. Just make sure that they include the S-Switch which comes with the monitor. You'll absolutely love it.
What kind of pc build would u need to run this monitor?
You’ll need a pretty powerful one to run 240Hz. Though, not all games can reach that FPS since they can be too hardware demanding and nothing powerful enough exists to support that.
I use a 60 hz moniter I think I'll be floated on this guy
60Hz is simply not good enough anymore. Get a 240Hz ;)
@@BijanJamshidi that what am gonna do "/
need help guys still good choice in 2020 ?
if i get this monitor and when i fps drop i will get input lag?
Is this good with an Xbox ? And what features do not apply to an Xbox
I don’t have a console so I’m not sure how it’ll work out.
What about compared to the Alienware aw2518h and the ASUS tuf gaming VG259QM 280hz monitors???
High refreshrate IPS monitors lose on color alot so it's better to go with a TN panel anyways
Nikoraasu yeah I changed my mind about the ASUS and no longer want the benq. I’m most likely getting the aorus kd25f but a lot of people have the Alienware 2518h so I’m waiting for an in depth review on it.
Nikoraasu honestly whatever suits competitive gameplay best.
I have the AW2518HF behind me and will compare it to the AW2720HF and AW2521HF. Battle of the Alienware.
Bijan Jamshidi if im correct the AW2521HF is a fast ips monitor that’s FreeSync compatible?