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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a large screen with higher resolution for tasks like digital photo editing and you appreciate better color accuracy, the Acer monitor would be a better fit, at the cost of a higher price. However, if your main focus is competitive gaming and you want the best performance with higher refresh rates and faster response times to gain an advantage in fast-paced games, the BenQ monitor offers those features at a lower price, but with lower resolution and smaller screen size which might not be as good for detailed graphics work or immersive media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS)
- Good brightness
Advantages of the BenQ XL2566K (TN)
- Excellent for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.3
9.2
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.2 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 360 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,147
$599
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has a price of $1,147 and the BenQ XL2566K (TN) costs $599.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1131:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are both poor for casual gaming.
Productivity
4.8
4.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.4
5.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1131:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and the BenQ XL2566K (TN) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) | BenQ XL2566K (TN) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,147 | $599 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 25" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | TN | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1131:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 303 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 173.4 % | 96.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 5.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 270 Hz | 20 - 360 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 91 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
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BenQ XL2566K (TN)
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Tech Radar
Nick Ross | August 2023
"It’s not for everyone in the same way that a top fuel dragster isn’t everyone’s perfect daily driver. The BenQ Zowie XL2566K succeeds in delivering the fastest, sharpest and smoothest display for pro FPS players and that’s all it wanted to do. Its other limitations and premium price tag mean it’s a bespoke tool for a niche market, rather than another general gaming monitor for those who like playing games."
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