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AOC C27G4ZXE vs BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+

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  • 37 known for one only
  • 25 the same
  • 61 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. ContrastA: 4,000:1B: 1,000:1AOC is 4 times higher.
  2. Power use (max)Lower is betterA: 44WB: 65WAOC is 21 W lower.
  3. Refresh rateA: 280HzB: 400HzBenQ is 120 Hz higher.
  4. Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 21WB: 18.3WBenQ is 2.7 W lower.
  5. Pixel densityA: 81.6ppiB: 91.4ppiBenQ is 9.8 ppi higher.

Refresh rate per resolution

The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.

1920 × 1080Native for both
A280Hz
B400Hz

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight with stand
A4.97kg
B5.8kg
Weight without stand
A4.05kg
B3.6kg
Box weight
A8.26kg
B9.7kg

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AAOC C27G4ZXE
BBenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+

General

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Series
G42Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026General section explicitly design family G 4.
XL Series2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdfRead 30 September 2026
Model numbers
C27G4ZXE1Maker product pageaoc.com/uk/gaming/monitors/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026Exact C 27 G 4 ZXE fixed-stand model. C 27 G 4 ZX and C 27 G 4 ZXU adjustable-stand/USB-hub hardware is excluded.
XL2566X+, 9H.LMRLB.QBE7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D3JC9S9MRead 30 September 20268Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026
GTIN / EAN
40389861820272Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026
840046050511, 47187550941947Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D3JC9S9MRead 30 September 2026UPC 840046050511 for model XL2566X+ (US listing)8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026EAN 4718755094194 for model 9H.LMRLB.QBE, also in another retailer's product data
Announced
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8 August 20245Press releasezowie.benq.com/en-us/news/2024/zowie-xl2566x-press-release.htmlRead 30 September 2026Costa Mesa, USA, August 8, 2024. The EU release of the same date says pre-orders start August 15
Status
Available1Maker product pageaoc.com/uk/gaming/monitors/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026Current UK maker page links an in-stock UK offer.
Available8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 9H.LMRLB.QBE product is listed In stock on the access date. No interpretation of a templated maker Discontinued button.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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€6999Press releasebenq.eu/de-de/news/products/zowie-xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 30 September 2026August 2024 announcement: pre-orders from August 15 at €699 including VAT in Germany.
Markets
GB, EU1Maker product pageaoc.com/uk/gaming/monitors/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026Selected UK/EU reference. Exact supplier fiche independently identifies European registration.
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Colours
Black / Grey2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026One black reference finish with black front bezel and black/grey rear cabinet. These are parts of the same finish, not separately evidenced colour variants.
Black8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact reference 9H.LMRLB.QBE technical specifications list Black. No extra colors inferred.
Segment
Gaming2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026
Gaming1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Display

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Screen size
27in(68.6 cm)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026
24.1in(61.2 cm)1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026
Viewable screen diagonal
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Native resolution
1920 × 1080px2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026
1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026
Aspect ratio
16:92Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026
16:91Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026
Pixel density
81.6ppi
91.4ppi
Pixel pitch
0.3114mm3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34050Read 8 October 2026Exact p. 25 horizontal and vertical pitch are both 0.3114 mm.
0.279mm1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026
Active display area
Width597.888Height336.312mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34050Read 8 October 2026Exact p. 25 published maximum horizontal scan size 597.888 mm and vertical scan size 336.312 mm. These are image dimensions, not inferred from rounded pitch.
Width535.68Height298.08mm(21.1 × 11.7 in)1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026
Curved
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026
No8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026
Curvature radius
1,500mm2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026
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Screen surface
Matte6Reviewkursors.lv/2024/09/18/aoc-c27g4zxe-280-hz-ieliekta-spelu-monitora-apskatsRead 8 October 2026Exact reviewed C 27 G 4 ZXE is described with anti-reflection matte treatment.
Matte7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D3JC9S9MRead 30 September 2026"Screen Finish: Matte"
Anti-reflection coating
Antiglare (AG)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026
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Touchscreen
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No8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Panel

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Panel type
VA2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026Exact leaflet specifies Fast VA and WLED. WLED does not identify edge versus direct illumination, so the backlight layout remains unavailable. Maker gamut entries are sRGB 124.2% and DCI-P 3 92.4% CIE 1976 without an explicit coverage-versus-volume definition. They are not converted into coverage fields.
TN1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026
Panel type (as published)
Fast VA2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026
Fast TN1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026Page title says "New Fast TN". Spec table says "TN" with "Fast liquid crystal: Yes"
Backlight
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Edge-lit LED10Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/benq-zowie-xl2566x-400-hz-25-inch-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact review specification table describes TN/W-LED edge array. DyAc2 dual backlight strobing does not change edge-lit classification.
Local dimming
No7Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-monitors/aoc-gaming-c27g4zxe-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact review explicitly states no local dimming. Its response and latency comments are qualitative, not numeric measurements.
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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
10bits3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34050Read 8 October 2026Exact p. 25 footnote expressly supports 1.07 billion colours with 10-bit signals under listed conditions. DP 1080p 280 Hz accepts 10-bit 4:2:2/4:2:0 and accepts 8-bit 4:4:4/RGB. DP 1080p 240 Hz also accepts 10-bit 4:4:4/RGB. Supported input bits do not establish native panel bits or FRC. Exact current leaflet lists 16.7 million display colours, so panel implementation stays unavailable.
8bits10Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/benq-zowie-xl2566x-400-hz-25-inch-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 7 October 2026Specification table explicitly labels Native Color Depth 8-bit. No 10-bit input support is inferred.
Colour depth method
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Native10Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/benq-zowie-xl2566x-400-hz-25-inch-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 7 October 2026Table explicitly says Native Color Depth 8-bit, so not inferred from color-count arithmetic.
Displayable colours
1.07 billion3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34050Read 8 October 2026Manual p. 25 expressly states maximum supported 1.07 billion under its footnoted signal conditions. The current leaflet 16.7 million entry is retained as a source discrepancy. This value is not a claim of native 10-bit panel implementation.
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sRGB coverage
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98%7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D3JC9S9MRead 30 September 2026"98% sRGB" in BenQ's own comparison table on the listing. Coverage or volume and CIE version not stated
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
Yes6Reviewkursors.lv/2024/09/18/aoc-c27g4zxe-280-hz-ieliekta-spelu-monitora-apskatsRead 8 October 2026Exact image-quality discussion explicitly describes factory-supplied calibration settings and compares their appearance with post-calibration. Its colour-error screenshot does not explicitly identify before versus after calibration, so a numeric pre-calibration Delta E is not stored.
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Claimed Delta E
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Paper calibration report in box
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Hardware calibration support
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Static contrast ratio
4,000:12Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026Explicit static 4000:1. Separate dynamic 80 M:1 claim is excluded.
1,000:11Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026
Brightness (typical, SDR)
300nits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026Maker 300 cd/m² rating. PC Gamer describes the same claimed rating as full-screen brightness. It is not promoted into a HDR-peak claim.
320nits1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026
Brightness (maker minimum)
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Peak brightness (HDR)
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HDR peak test window
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Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
HDR103Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34050Read 8 October 2026Exact p. 12 explicitly accepts HDR 10 input signals. HDR Mode in p. 18 simulates an HDR effect on SDR content and is not another incoming HDR format.
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HDR certification
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None8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026Technical specifications / HDR(High Dynamique Range):No. This exact-model public row establishes absence of HDR support and certification.
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026
170°8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026170 horizontal and 160 vertical. TFTCentral's launch news gives the same 170/160 from BenQ's original spec page
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026
160°8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AAOC C27G4ZXE
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.4
1920 × 1080Native240Hz8-bit, 4:4:4280Hz8-bit, 4:4:4
Source3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34050Read 8 October 2026Exact p. 25 Max resolution gives HDMI 1080p 240 Hz and DP 1080p 280 Hz, independently of the preset timing list. Its condition table explicitly allows DP 280 Hz 8-bit RGB/4:4:4 and 10-bit 4:2:2/4:2:0, and HDMI 240 Hz 8-bit RGB/4:4:4. Only 4:2:2 is represented in the 10-bit row. Highest lower-resolution rates are unproved. HDMI physical version 2.0 comes from the exact leaflet and reviewed hardware, rather than the inconsistent 2.1 column header. Native-versus-overclock status, DSC, and input-specific VRR limits remain unavailable.
BBenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.4
1920 × 1080Native240Hz400Hz
Source1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specs/FAQ: DisplayPort 1.4 maximum 400 Hz, HDMI 2.0 maximum 240 Hz, native 1920×1080. Lower-resolution timing entries do not independently establish accepted maxima.
Max refresh rate
280Hz
400Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
280Hz
400Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
280Hz
400Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
240Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
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Max refresh rate at 10-bit
280Hz
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Native refresh rate
Not available
400Hz1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026"Refresh Rate 400 Hz". The Q&A says DisplayPort 1.4 supports 400Hz and HDMI 2.0 supports a maximum of 240Hz
Overclocked refresh rate
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Dual mode
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
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Adaptive sync technologies
Adaptive-Sync, FreeSync Premium2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026Exact leaflet expressly names Adaptive Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium. Generic compatibility does not establish NVIDIA G-SYNC certification or VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification.
Adaptive-Sync2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdfRead 30 September 2026System > Adaptive-Sync is a generic support claim, not VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification. HDMI 2.0 support is limited to AMD graphics cards on XL2566X+.
VRR range per port
AAOC C27G4ZXE
Not available
BBenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
HDMI60240
Source16Reviewjisakuhibi.jp/zowie-xl2566x-plusRead 7 October 2026Exact HDMI EDID read with Custom Resolution Utility 1.5.2: FreeSync range 60-240 Hz. This is device-declared operating range, not an independently swept boundary test. AMD GPU required for HDMI Adaptive-Sync. Not HDMI 2.1 VRR or NVIDIA HDMI support. DisplayPort minimum remains unproved.
Low framerate compensation
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026Exact model leaflet FreeSync Premium narrative expressly describes LFC below the display refresh range.
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Response time (maker GtG claim)
1ms2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026Maker up-to 1 ms grey-to-grey claim. Overdrive and transition endpoint are not specified for the claim.
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Response time (maker MPRT claim)
0.3ms2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026Maker 0.3 ms moving-picture response claim. This is separate from grey-to-grey response.
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Overdrive settings
Normal, Fast, Faster, Fastest, Extreme3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34050Read 8 October 2026Exact p. 16 lists all five settings. Extreme requires Adaptive-Sync off and reduces brightness. It is distinct from a measured transition-time result.
Premium, High, Customize, OFF2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdfRead 30 September 2026AMA menu options, page 48
Motion blur reduction
Yes3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34050Read 8 October 2026Exact pp. 15-16 provide MBR and MBR Sync backlight blur reduction.
Yes1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026
Blur-reduction technology
MBR / MBR Sync3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34050Read 8 October 2026
DyAc 21Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026
Blur reduction works with VRR
Yes3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34050Read 8 October 2026Exact p. 16 permits MBR Sync with Adaptive-Sync on. Its general note says at least 75 Hz, but the more restrictive final note disables MBR and MBR Sync at 120 Hz and below. The stored capability therefore has a greater-than 120 Hz, HDR-off qualification. HDR and simulated HDR modes impose further menu restrictions.
No1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026Spec table: "Variable Refresh Rate: Yes (DyAc 2 OFF)"
Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026Normal non-strobed operating claim. Deliberate MBR backlight strobing has separate conditions.
Yes1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026"Flicker-free Technology: Yes (DyAc 2 OFF)"
Black frame insertion
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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
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Input lag at 60 Hz
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Average response time (measured)
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3ms15Measurementjisakuhibi.jp/zowie-xl2566x-plusRead 7 October 2026Literal Average Transient Response 3.0ms in the exact XL2566X+ 400Hz/High chart. Mean of 30 rise/fall transitions among RGB 0/51/102/153/204/255. Endpoint starts at response onset and first reaches 5 RGB code values before the target, not a final settling endpoint after overshoot. Own optical sensor/oscilloscope tool, estimated 0.1ms precision with experimental analysis limits disclosed. Perceived 3.4ms and complete 9.5ms endpoints differ and are excluded.
Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
3,090:19Measurementcdn.kursors.lv/2024/09/Ekranuznemums-2024-09-05-120849.pngRead 8 October 2026The exact C27G4ZXE review's Datacolor-labelled brightness/contrast report explicitly gives 3090:1 at the 100% brightness setting. Direct screenshot was visually checked. Article context: https://kursors.lv/2024/09/18/aoc-c27g4zxe-280-hz-ieliekta-spelu-monitora-apskats/ . Picture preset, firmware, refresh rate, connection, meter model, chart method and dynamic-contrast setting are not specified. This is the reviewer's own contrast measurement, separate from the maker 4000:1 static claim. The accompanying white-luminance result is not stored as measured SDR brightness because the numeric run does not explicitly identify its signal mode. Colour error is also excluded because the chart does not establish before-calibration scope.
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)
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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)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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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 C27G4ZXE
TypeVersionCountHDCP
HDMI2.021.4/2.2
DisplayPort1.411.4/2.2
Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026Exact connectivity section establishes two HDMI 2.0 and one DP 1.4 inputs with HDCP 1.4/2.2 on both. Manual p. 25 colour-table header says HDMI 2.1, conflicting with this exact leaflet and PC Gamer reviewed hardware. Physical HDMI 2.0 is retained and the inconsistent header is not used as evidence of a 2.1 input. Raw enabled link bandwidth and DSC support remain unstated.
BBenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+
TypeVersionCount
HDMI2.03
DisplayPort1.41
Source1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026
HDMI ports
2
3
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.0
2.0
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.4
HDMI features
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USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
No3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34050Read 8 October 2026Exact p. 9 and p. 25 complete connector inventory contains two HDMI, one DP, headphone output and AC power, with no USB-C socket.
No10Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/benq-zowie-xl2566x-400-hz-25-inch-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 7 October 2026Inputs/OSD discussion explicitly says no USB ports. The dedicated S Switch socket is a proprietary control connection, not a USB-C video/hub connection.
USB-C power delivered
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Thunderbolt
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USB upstream ports
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USB downstream hub ports
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KVM switch
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Daisy chain (MST)
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Ethernet
No3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34050Read 8 October 2026Exact p. 9 and p. 25 complete connector inventory has no Ethernet socket.
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3.5 mm headphone output
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026
Yes1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026
3.5 mm microphone input
No3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34050Read 8 October 2026Exact p. 9 and p. 25 identify the audio socket as earphone output, with no microphone input.
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Optical out
No3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34050Read 8 October 2026Exact p. 9 and p. 25 complete connector inventory has no optical audio output.
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Picture in picture
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Picture by picture
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Smart features

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Smart platform
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Wi-Fi
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Bluetooth
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Remote control
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Audio and camera

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Speakers
No6Reviewkursors.lv/2024/09/18/aoc-c27g4zxe-280-hz-ieliekta-spelu-monitora-apskatsRead 8 October 2026Exact reviewed model technical data explicitly says no built-in speakers. September maker launch text distinguishes it from the speaker-equipped C 27 G 4 ZXU.
No8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026Technical specifications, Multimedia: Built-in speakers No.
Number of speakers
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Speaker power per channel
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Webcam
No6Reviewkursors.lv/2024/09/18/aoc-c27g4zxe-280-hz-ieliekta-spelu-monitora-apskatsRead 8 October 2026Exact reviewed model technical data explicitly says no webcam.
No8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00654876.htmlRead 7 October 2026
Microphone
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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
0mm6Reviewkursors.lv/2024/09/18/aoc-c27g4zxe-280-hz-ieliekta-spelu-monitora-apskatsRead 8 October 2026Exact review explicitly says the supplied stand only tilts, with no lifting, turning or rotation.
155mm1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026
Tilt
Forward5°Backward23°3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34050Read 8 October 2026Visually checked p. 8 diagram explicitly shows -5° to +23°. Leaflet nominal -3°±2° to +21°±2° is consistent with those outer limits. This is the supplied fixed-height stand, not the adjustable C 27 G 4 ZX.
Forward5°Backward35°1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026Published as "Tilt (down/up) -5˚- 35˚"
Swivel
Left0°Right0°6Reviewkursors.lv/2024/09/18/aoc-c27g4zxe-280-hz-ieliekta-spelu-monitora-apskatsRead 8 October 2026Exact review explicitly says no swivel on the supplied stand.
Left45°Right45°1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026
Pivot
Counterclockwise0°Clockwise0°6Reviewkursors.lv/2024/09/18/aoc-c27g4zxe-280-hz-ieliekta-spelu-monitora-apskatsRead 8 October 2026Exact review explicitly says no rotation on the supplied stand.
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Removable stand
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026
Yes2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdfRead 30 September 2026
VESA mount
100 x 1002Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026
100 x 1001Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026
VESA adapter needed
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Security lock slot
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026
Yes1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026
On-screen menu controls
Buttons3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34050Read 8 October 2026Exact p. 13 physical buttons include source, game mode, dial point, menu and power. Desktop G-Menu availability is stored separately.
Joystick, Buttons2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdfRead 30 September 20265-way controller, Input key and Power button on the back. The wired S Switch is also included
Desktop software
AOC G-Menu1Maker product pageaoc.com/uk/gaming/monitors/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026Exact model page lists G-Menu under supported software and describes its PC customization utility. Firmware updating is not inferred from the software listing or the regulated minimum update-availability period.
XL Setting to Share1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026
User firmware updates
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Ambient light sensor
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Presence sensor
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RGB lighting
No6Reviewkursors.lv/2024/09/18/aoc-c27g4zxe-280-hz-ieliekta-spelu-monitora-apskatsRead 8 October 2026Exact reviewer explicitly says there are no RGB LED lighting effects. Power indicator colours do not count as decorative RGB.
No10Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/benq-zowie-xl2566x-400-hz-25-inch-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 7 October 2026Only the power-toggle LED is present. Review explicitly says no other LED lighting.
Gaming menu features
Shadow Control, Low Input Lag, Game Color, Dial Point, Sniper Scope, Frame Counter, Dark Boost3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34050Read 8 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
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Burn-in covered by warranty
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
Width611.5Height (lowest)457Height (highest)457Depth177mm(24.1 × 18 × 7 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026Exact fixed-height, tilt-only C 27 G 4 ZXE base. Maker overall W x H x D is 611.5 x 457.0 x 177.0 mm. Lowest and highest height coincide because this supplied stand has no vertical adjustment. Tilt angle at the published overall measurement is unstated.
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
Width611.52Height367.64Depth78.68mm(24.1 × 14.5 × 3.1 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026Exact leaflet body dimensions 611.52 x 367.64 x 78.68 mm. The 0.02 mm width difference from the rounded with-base 611.5 mm value is published precision, not a body or model difference.
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Stand footprint
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Weight with stand
4.97kg(11 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026Maker net weight excluding package 4.97 kg, separately distinguishes body without stand 4.05 kg. Cable inclusion is unstated.
5.8kg(12.8 lb)1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026Published as "Net Weight (kg) 5.8". Retailer avxperten lists 5800 g with stand, so net weight is read as with stand
Weight without stand
4.05kg(8.9 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026
3.6kg(7.9 lb)16Reviewjisakuhibi.jp/zowie-xl2566x-plusRead 7 October 2026Review overview explicitly gives 3.6 kg for monitor panel body without stand, versus 5.8 kg with stand. Published specification, no independent weighing method stated. Exact BenQ Japan supplied XL2566X+ sample.
Box dimensions
Width730Height440Depth161mm(28.7 × 17.3 × 6.3 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026
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Box weight
8.26kg(18.2 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026Maker gross package weight 8.26 kg.
9.7kg(21.4 lb)1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026Gross weight

Power

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Power supply
Internal2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026
Internal1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026
Adapter rating
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Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34050Read 8 October 2026
100-240 V AC1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026
Power use (typical)
30W3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34050Read 8 October 2026Exact p. 25 explicitly typical 30 W at default brightness and contrast. It is separate from regulated SDR 21 W and HDR 31 W.
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Power use (max)
44W3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34050Read 8 October 2026Exact p. 25 upper bound ≤ 44 W with brightness 100 and contrast 100. Not an adapter rating or universal typical draw.
65W1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026Published as "<65W"
Power use SDR (EU label)
21W4EU energy label (EPREL)aoc.com/api/asset/pi33826Read 8 October 2026Exact regulated SDR on-mode demand 21.0 W.
18.3W3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1959872Read 30 September 2026
Power use HDR (EU label)
31W4EU energy label (EPREL)aoc.com/api/asset/pi33826Read 8 October 2026Exact regulated HDR on-mode demand 31.0 W.
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Standby power
0.5W3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34050Read 8 October 2026Exact p. 25 upper bound ≤ 0.5 W. Supplier fiche publishes 0.5 W.
0.5W3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1959872Read 30 September 2026
Off-mode power
0.3W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026
0.3W3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1959872Read 30 September 2026
EU energy class SDR
E4EU energy label (EPREL)aoc.com/api/asset/pi33826Read 8 October 2026
E3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1959872Read 30 September 2026HDR energy class is listed as NA, so the HDR fields are left out
EU energy class HDR
G4EU energy label (EPREL)aoc.com/api/asset/pi33826Read 8 October 2026
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
21kWh5EU energy label (EPREL)aoc.com/api/asset/pi33067Read 8 October 2026Exact maker-linked EU energy label visibly names C 27 G 4 ZXE and directly prints 21 kWh/1000 h.
18kWh4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_1959872.svgRead 30 September 2026Published energy label SDR kWh/1000h value, read directly from label.
Energy per 1000 h HDR
31kWh5EU energy label (EPREL)aoc.com/api/asset/pi33067Read 8 October 2026Exact label directly prints 31 kWh/1000 h for HDR. Neither value is inferred by converting watts.
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Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
TUV-Bauart-Mark2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026Verbatim maker TUV-Bauart-Mark. Generic Flicker Free and Low Blue Mode are not relabelled as separate TÜV certifications.
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Low blue light
Software3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34050Read 8 October 2026Exact p. 18 LowBlue Mode lowers blue light by controlling colour temperature, establishing a software filter.
Software2Owner's manualesupportdownload.benq.com/esupport/ESPORTS%20DISPLAY/UserManual/XL2540X+/UM_EN_250731185408.pdfRead 30 September 2026Picture menu: Low Blue Light is an adjustable setting with levels 0-10.
ENERGY STAR
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TCO Certified
No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026Exact sustainability table explicitly No.
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
CB, CE, ISO 9241-307, EAC, FCC, UKCA2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026
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In the box

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In the box
Monitor, Stand, Base, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card, Power cable, HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi34050Read 8 October 2026Exact p. 6 inventory. Manual cautions that signal-cable bundles vary by country. Current UK leaflet lists both HDMI and DP 1.8 m cables, and the exact European review confirms one of each.
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 C27G4ZXE
TypeCount
AC power1
HDMI1
DisplayPort1
Source6Reviewkursors.lv/2024/09/18/aoc-c27g4zxe-280-hz-ieliekta-spelu-monitora-apskatsRead 8 October 2026Exact European unboxing explicitly reports one power cable, one HDMI cable and one DisplayPort cable. UK maker leaflet independently lists the two signal cables. General manual warns regional bundles can differ.
BBenQ ZOWIE XL2566X+
Type
DP 1.4 (1.8m)
HDMI 2.0 (1.8m)
Power Cable (1.8 m)
Source1Maker product pagezowie.benq.com/en-us/monitor/xl2566x-plus.htmlRead 7 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/c27g4zxeRead 8 October 2026
3years7Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0D3JC9S9MRead 30 September 2026Item details: Warranty Description 3 Years Manufacturer. U.S. listing.
Dead pixel policy
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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.

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