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AOC AGON PRO AG276QZD2 vs BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+
Product A: AOC
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Product B: BenQ
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Dell Alienware AW2725Q
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM
MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED
ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27UCDMG
MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED
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MSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED
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ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM97 of 164 fields differ
- 45 different values
- 52 known for one only
- 13 the same
- 54 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.
- ContrastA: 1,500,000:1B: 1,000:1AOC is 1,500 times higher.
- Power use (max)Lower is betterA: 110WB: 65WBenQ is 45 W lower.
- Refresh rateA: 240HzB: 400HzBenQ is 160 Hz higher.
- Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 250nitsB: 320nitsBenQ is 70 nits higher.
- Pixel densityA: 110.8ppiB: 91.4ppiAOC is 19.4 ppi higher.
Refresh rate per resolution
The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.
2560 × 1440Native for A
A240Hz
BNot listed
1920 × 1080Native for B
ANot listed
B400Hz
Weight
0 to 15 kg
Weight with stand
A6.7kg
B5.8kg
Weight without stand
A5.2kg
B3.6kg
Box weight
A10.35kg
B9.7kg
All 172 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
Announced
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Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Display
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Screen size
Viewable screen diagonal
Not available
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Native resolution
Aspect ratio
Pixel density
110.8ppi
91.4ppi
Pixel pitch
Not available
Active display area
Width590.42Height333.72mm(23.2 × 13.1 in)1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34001Read 5 October 2026Manual p33 states scan width 590.42 mm and height 333.72 mm. Published pixel pitch 0.2292 mm does not reconcile with 2560 x 1440. The reason is unstated, so pitch is omitted. No reserve-pixel or rounding explanation is assumed.
Width535.68Height298.08mm(21.1 × 11.7 in)1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026
Curved
Curvature radius
Not available
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Screen surface
Anti-reflection coating
Not available
Panel
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Panel type
Panel type (as published)
Backlight
Local dimming
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Dimming zones
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Panel maker
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Panel part number
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
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Colour depth
Colour depth method
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Displayable colours
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sRGB coverage
DCI-P3 coverage
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Adobe RGB coverage
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Rec. 2020 coverage
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NTSC coverage
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Factory calibrated
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Claimed Delta E
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Paper calibration report in box
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Hardware calibration support
Not available
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Static contrast ratio
Brightness (typical, SDR)
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
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Peak brightness (HDR)
Not available
HDR peak test window
Not available
Full-screen brightness
Not available
HDR formats
Not available
HDR certification
Viewing angle (horizontal)
Refresh rate and motion
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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AAOC AGON PRO AG276QZD2
| Resolution | HDMI 2.0 | DisplayPort 1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| 2560 × 1440Native | 144Hz8-bit, 4:4:4 | 240Hz10-bit, 4:4:4, DSC |
BBenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+
| Resolution | HDMI 2.0 | DisplayPort 1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 × 1080Native | 240Hz | 400Hz |
Max refresh rate
240Hz
400Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
240Hz
400Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
240Hz
400Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
144Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
Not available
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
240Hz
Not available
Native refresh rate
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Dual mode
Not available
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
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Adaptive sync technologies
VRR range per port
AAOC AGON PRO AG276QZD2
Not availableBBenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+
| Input | Min (Hz) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 60 | 240 |
Low framerate compensation
Not available
Not available
Response time (maker GtG claim)
Not available
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
Not available
Overdrive settings
Not available
Motion blur reduction
Not available
Blur-reduction technology
Not available
Blur reduction works with VRR
Not available
Flicker-free (claimed)
Not available
Black frame insertion
Not available
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Measured
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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
Not available
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Input lag at 60 Hz
Not available
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Overshoot (measured)
Not available
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Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
1,433.7:111Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/benq-zowie-xl2566x-400-hz-25-inch-gaming-monitor-review/3Read 7 October 2026Literal chart 1433.7:1, Maximum Brightness Settings, Stock, under Uncalibrated Maximum Backlight Level. FPS1/Normal color temperature is the documented default. Full-field white/black follows the linked published method. Exact DyAc2 state is not individually labelled on this chart. Article separately contrasts approximately 310 nits with DyAc2 engaged. Calibrated 1442.9 and ANSI 1376 are distinct results and excluded.14Measurementtomshardware.com/reference/how-we-test-pc-monitors-benchmarkingRead 7 October 2026Method: full-field white and black luminance with the same equipment (i1Pro, i1DisplayPro, Calman, AccuPel).17Measurementtomshardware.com/reference/how-we-test-pc-monitors-benchmarking/3Read 7 October 2026Linked published protocol uses full-field white/black at maximum brightness before color adjustment. Static white-to-black ratio is separate from ANSI and post-calibration contrast.
SDR brightness (measured)
343.1476nits11Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/benq-zowie-xl2566x-400-hz-25-inch-gaming-monitor-review/3Read 7 October 2026Literal chart 343.1476 cd/m2, Maximum Brightness Settings, Stock, before calibration. FPS1 is the documented default. Full-field white and maximum brightness follow the linked published test method. Exact DyAc2 state is not individually labelled on the chart. Article separately reports approximately 310 nits with DyAc2 engaged. No chart estimate or strobing result substitution.14Measurementtomshardware.com/reference/how-we-test-pc-monitors-benchmarkingRead 7 October 2026Method: full-field luminance with an i1Pro spectrophotometer, i1DisplayPro colorimeter, Calman and AccuPel reference signal generator. Method site page numbering can redirect between revisions.17Measurementtomshardware.com/reference/how-we-test-pc-monitors-benchmarking/3Read 7 October 2026Review links the published brightness/contrast method. Uncalibrated Maximum Backlight explicitly uses full-field white/black and brightness control all the way up, before color adjustments, avoiding clipping. Current method page was last updated after the 2024 review, so this is published protocol provenance rather than a new claim about historical fixture revisions.
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
Not available
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
10.093412Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/benq-zowie-xl2566x-400-hz-25-inch-gaming-monitor-review/4Read 7 October 2026Before calibration, FPS1 default/Normal color temperature. Source Color Gamut chart explicitly labels Avg dE2000: 10.0934 with sRGB targets on CIE 1976 u-v plot. Calman/i1Pro saturation sweep of six colors at 20/40/60/80/100 percent. Grayscale 6.7456 and calibrated gamut 7.58 are excluded.14Measurementtomshardware.com/reference/how-we-test-pc-monitors-benchmarkingRead 7 October 2026Method: six-color saturation sweeps with the same equipment (i1Pro, i1DisplayPro, Calman, AccuPel).
Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity
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Video inputs
AAOC AGON PRO AG276QZD2
| Type | Version | Count | DSC | HDCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 1.4 | 2 | Yes | 2.2 |
| HDMI | 2.0 | 2 | Not available | 2.2 |
Source1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34001Read 5 October 20263Maker product pagesaas.aoc.com/product/AG276QZD2Read 5 October 2026Original maker Signal Input: two HDMI 2.0 and two DisplayPort 1.4. HDCP Version row: HDMI 2.2 and DisplayPort 2.2. Note requires a DSC-capable graphics card for native 240 Hz DisplayPort input. HDMI DSC capability is not inferred.
BBenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+
| Type | Version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI | 2.0 | 3 |
| DisplayPort | 1.4 | 1 |
HDMI ports
2
3
DisplayPort ports
2
1
Highest HDMI version
2.0
2.0
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.4
HDMI features
Not available
Not available
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
USB-C power delivered
Not available
Not available
Thunderbolt
Not available
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USB upstream ports
AAOC AGON PRO AG276QZD2
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-B | 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 |
BBenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+
Not availableUSB downstream hub ports
AAOC AGON PRO AG276QZD2
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 3.2 Gen 1 | 2 |
BBenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+
Not availableKVM switch
Not available
Daisy chain (MST)
Not available
Not available
Ethernet
Not available
3.5 mm headphone output
3.5 mm microphone input
Not available
Optical out
Not available
Smart features
None of 4 known
Smart platform
Not available
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Wi-Fi
Not available
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Bluetooth
Not available
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Remote control
Not available
Not available
Audio and camera
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Speakers
Number of speakers
Not available
Speaker power per channel
Not available
Microphone
Not available
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Ergonomics and controls
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Stand height adjustment
Tilt
Swivel
Pivot
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34001Read 5 October 2026Original manual p 9 diagram 90 degrees each way.
Not available
Removable stand
VESA mount
VESA adapter needed
Not available
Security lock slot
On-screen menu controls
Desktop software
User firmware updates
Not available
Not available
Ambient light sensor
Not available
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Presence sensor
Not available
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RGB lighting
Gaming menu features
Game Mode, Shadow Control, Game Color, Sniper Scope, Adaptive-Sync, Low Input Lag, Frame Counter1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34001Read 5 October 2026
Black eQualizer, Color Vibrance, Auto Game Mode1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026Auto Game Mode comes with XL Setting to Share
OLED care
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OLED care
Pixel Orbiting, Pixel Refresh, Panel Refresh, Screen Saver, Multi-Logo Protection, Boundary Dimmer, Taskbar Dimmer, Thermal Protection1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34001Read 5 October 2026Maintenance and OLED Care pp 14-17, 29-31 name these functions.
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Burn-in covered by warranty
Not available
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions with stand
Width609.3Height (lowest)395.6Height (highest)526.6Depth240mm(24 × 15.6 to 20.7 × 9.4 in)3Maker product pagesaas.aoc.com/product/AG276QZD2Read 5 October 2026Original maker table 609.3 W, 395.6-526.6 H, 240.0 D. Height endpoints retain published rounding. Later page 525.6 H/228.9 D not merged.
Width576.15Height (lowest)362.3Height (highest)517.3Depth171.65mm(22.7 × 14.3 to 20.4 × 6.8 in)1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026Published as 576.15x517.3(High)/362.3(Low)x171.65. Tom's Hardware and retailers list 208-209 mm depth. The maker value is kept
Dimensions without stand
Width609.3Height350.6Depth74.4mm(24 × 13.8 × 2.9 in)3Maker product pagesaas.aoc.com/product/AG276QZD2Read 5 October 2026
Not available
Stand footprint
Not available
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Weight with stand
Weight without stand
Box dimensions
Width730Height480Depth188mm(28.7 × 18.9 × 7.4 in)3Maker product pagesaas.aoc.com/product/AG276QZD2Read 5 October 2026
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Power
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Power supply
External adapter1Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34001Read 5 October 2026
Adapter rating
Not available
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Input voltage
Not available
Power use (typical)
Not available
Power use (max)
Power use SDR (EU label)
Not available
Power use HDR (EU label)
Not available
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Standby power
Off-mode power
Not available
EU energy class SDR
Not available
EU energy class HDR
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
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Energy per 1000 h HDR
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Certifications
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VESA ClearMR
Not available
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
Not available
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TÜV certifications
Not available
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Low blue light
ENERGY STAR
Not available
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
Not available
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Not available
LCD Monitor, Monitor Stand, Monitor Base, Quick Start Guide, Safety Instructions, Regulatory Statements, S Switch, Shields (Shading hood), Power Cord, Video Cable: DP, Video Cable: HDMI2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 12-13. The manual says supplied items may differ by region
Cables included
AAOC AGON PRO AG276QZD2
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| DisplayPort Cable | 1 |
| USB Type-A to Type-B Cable | 1 |
BBenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+
| Type |
|---|
| DP 1.4 (1.8m) |
| HDMI 2.0 (1.8m) |
| Power Cable (1.8 m) |
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Dead pixel policy
US Re-Spawned warranty includes a four-year zero dead pixel guarantee.2Press releaseprweb.com/releases/agon-by-aoc-launches-agon-pro-ag276qzd2-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-302221528.htmlRead 5 October 2026US Re-Spawned four-year zero-dead-pixel guarantee. One accidental incident in the first year is separate.
US Full HD policy allows up to 2 bright subpixels, 5 dark subpixels and 5 total subpixel defects. Defects exceeding these limits are covered by the manufacturer warranty.13Maker product pagebenq.com/en-us/support/downloads-faq/faq/product/application/dead-pixel-policy.htmlRead 7 October 2026US general LCD monitor policy applies to FHD 1920x1080 models outside the listed PV/SW/PD Zero Bright Dot models. XL2566X+ is FHD and is not one of those named exceptions. Region-specific limits may differ. No zero-defect guarantee claimed.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
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Manual
esupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdf2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdfRead 30 September 2026Shared XL Series manual (XL25X-EM-V4, 2025/06/24) that covers XL2540X+, XL2546X, XL2546X+, XL2566X+, XL2586X and XL2586X+
EPREL registration number
Not available
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