24.1" Fast TN at 280 Hz with DyAc 2: the benchmark for motion clarity
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At 60 Hz you see a new image every 16.7 ms; at 280 Hz, every 3.57 ms. That difference is pure reaction time: in the worst case the enemy spends 13 fewer milliseconds invisible to you. And the more frames there are, the less ground a target covers between images, so there's less guessing about where it will be.
Motion blur on an LCD doesn't only come from the panel: it comes from your eye tracking an object while the pixel stays lit for the whole frame. DyAc 2 strobes the backlight in sync to shorten that sample time, and the result is that an AK spray reads as separate lines instead of a smear. It's why there are still CS2 professionals on TN with OLED available.
Modern TN changes state faster than IPS and without the overshoot that produces inverse ghosting. You give up viewing angles and colour against an OLED, but this is a monitor built to be stared at from 60 cm and win duels, not to watch films on.
Scores from 0 to 10 assigned by our editors from the spec sheet and compared within each category. These aren't manufacturer figures: they're our judgement. You can read the method in how we choose.
| Panel & image | |
|---|---|
| Diagonal | 24.1 " |
| Panel type | Fast TN |
| Finish | Matte |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Brightness | 320 nits |
| Contrast | 1000:1 |
| DCI-P3 coverage | — |
| HDR | No |
| Speed & latency | |
| Refresh rate | 280 Hz |
| Frame duration | 3.57 ms |
| Response time (GtG) | 0.5 ms |
| Motion blur reduction | DyAc 2 (dual backlight) |
| Adaptive sync | FreeSync |
| Connections & ergonomics | |
| Video ports | DisplayPort + HDMI |
| Stand adjustments | Height, tilt, swivel and pivot; side shields included |
| Competitive extras | DyAc 2, XL Setting to Share, S-Switch |
| Weight | 9.2 kg |
| Other | |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Other listing details | |
| Colour coverage | 98% (sRGB) per the Amazon listing |
| USB ports | USB 2.0 for the S-Switch |
| Format | 16:9 flat |
| Mounting | VESA compatible |
Fields with no data show as “—”: it means neither Amazon nor the manufacturer publishes that figure. We'd rather leave it empty than estimate it.
This is literally the CS2 monitor, and much of Valorant too. 280 Hz at 1080p is the combination a mid-range PC can sustain with frames to spare, and DyAc 2 keeps the enemy's head sharp while you flick. 24 inches also keeps all the information in one glance without moving your eyes.
Rocket League is constant camera work with a small, fast-moving object, and DyAc 2's motion clarity helps read the ball's path on aerials. What you lose is colour and contrast against an OLED — secondary when what matters is seeing the ball.
It works perfectly for PvP and rules out the burn-in risk of an OLED with a permanently fixed HUD. But Minecraft is a very visual game, and 1080p on TN looks flat next to any OLED on this list.
In Roblox shooters it performs as well as it does in CS2, and the hardware needed to push 280 fps is modest. Downside: 1080p at 24 inches feels tight if you also use the machine to study, edit or watch content.
Ideal for: The CS2 or Valorant player who wants the monitor the professionals use and puts motion clarity above everything else.
Almost all the reviews come from FPS players arriving from 144-170 Hz monitors who describe easier recoil control and a cleaner image in motion. The idea that 'the pros use it for a reason' comes up repeatedly. Critical comments note that going from 170 to 280 Hz is a less dramatic jump than going from 60 to 144.
Very nice very smooth. In counter strike my recoil would look crazy but now I have this zowie it’s so much better and easier to control
Zowie is used by the pros for a reason, it’s the best of the best and my experience concurs with that. High quality display with a fast refresh rate you can feel. I instantly notice the difference when switching to my 144hz monitor or 60hz for any activity. The responsiveness is just that much better on my zowie.
I’d like to preface this by saying I’m coming from a 27” 1440p monitor and only play competitively. Additionally I’m moving from 170hz to 280hz I haven’t noticed a massive difference from an eye test thus far. The monitor came with a stand, s switch, blinders, and mount. If you already have a monitor mount the zowie comes with screws already installed in the rear, this helped me immensely and made mounting incredibly easy. Appearance is a bit soar on the eyes with the thick bezels but it shouldn’t be a problem if you want unmatched responsiveness and refresh rate. I’ve had no issues with menu setup and the selection is audible. The box was damaged upon arrival but all contents were present a
Amazing! I went from gold 3 in valorant to diamond 3 with this monitor. Such an upgrade!
Reviews reproduced from the product page on Amazon on the capture date (September 7, 2026). We haven't edited or translated them: they're what the listing itself shows.
