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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a budget-friendly option for casual gaming and digital photo editing, the AOC 24G2SPU with its IPS panel is a solid choice providing better color accuracy and viewing angles. However, for serious competitive gamers who prioritize refresh rates and minimal ghosting for a smoother performance, the BenQ XL2566K with its exceptionally high refresh rate and strobing capabilities might be worth the extra investment, despite its TN panel's poorer viewing angles and color reproduction. Neither monitor is particularly suited for HDR gaming or media consumption, and both have similar resolution and size, so your choice should primarily hinge on the gaming performance versus price and color accuracy for productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS)
- The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) has no clear advantages over the BenQ XL2566K (TN).
Advantages of the BenQ XL2566K (TN)
- Excellent for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8
9.2
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
4.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.2 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$140
$599
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) has a price of $140 and the BenQ XL2566K (TN) costs $599.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1131:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
89.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) and AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Productivity
4.9
4.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
92 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.4
5.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1131:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) and the BenQ XL2566K (TN) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| AOC 24G2SPU (IPS) | BenQ XL2566K (TN) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$140 | $599 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 24" | 25" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | TN | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 360Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1131:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 303 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 126 % | 96.5 % | |
Suitable for Digital Photo Editing | |||
Suitable for Digital Photo Editing | Yes | No | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 4 ms | 5.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 165 Hz | 20 - 360 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.3/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 92 PPI | 91 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.2/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.2/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 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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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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