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Updated April 11, 2024·
If exceptional image quality for professional photo editing or enjoying high-resolution video content is your priority, the Apple Studio Display is an excellent choice. However, if you're focused on competitive gaming, the BenQ XL2566K offers superior performance with fast response times and high refresh rates that are crucial for fast-paced games, albeit at a much lower resolution and with lesser image clarity compared to the Apple monitor. The BenQ is also significantly less expensive. Bear in mind, though, that the Apple display's higher resolution and glossy finish provide a more vibrant and clear viewing experience for productivity and media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Studio Display (IPS)
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
- 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
5.0
9.2
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.2 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
9.5
4.8
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is best in class for productivity, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.1
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1131:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Cost
$1,599
$599
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the BenQ XL2566K (TN) costs $599.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
5.9
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1131:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple Studio Display (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the BenQ XL2566K (TN) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | BenQ XL2566K (TN) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $599 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 25" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | TN | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | 1131:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 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 | 99.1 % | 96.5 % | |
Suitable for Digital Photo Editing | |||
Suitable for Digital Photo Editing | Yes | No | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 ms | 5.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 360 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 218 PPI | 91 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 10/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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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