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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer looking for the highest refresh rates and lowest response times, the BenQ XL2566K excels, but it's not ideal for high-resolution work or color-critical tasks due to lower resolution and color gamut. On the other hand, the Asus PA279CV offers sharper text and image clarity with its higher resolution, making it better for productivity and digital photo editing, but falls short for competitive gaming due to its lower refresh rates and slower response times. If budget is a concern and you prioritize work and casual gaming, the Asus presents a more cost-effective choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CV (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the BenQ XL2566K (TN)
- Excellent for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.9
9.2
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.2 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.9
4.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.6
5.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1131:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Cost
$399
$599
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) has a price of $399 and the BenQ XL2566K (TN) costs $599.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CV (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 Asus PA279CV (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1131:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
80.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Asus PA279CV (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and the BenQ XL2566K (TN) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA279CV (IPS) | BenQ XL2566K (TN) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $599 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 25" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | TN | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 920:1 | 1131:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 376 nits | 303 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 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 | 99.3 % | 96.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17 ms | 5.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 60 Hz | 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 | 163 PPI | 91 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 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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Asus PA279CV (IPS)
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PC World
Matthew Smith | April 2022
"Asus’ ProArt PA279CV is a sensible choice for content creators who want a color accurate 4K monitor but don’t want to clean out their savings account. It edges out alternatives like the BenQ PD2720U and Dell S2722QC in brightness and contrast without giving up ground on connectivity or menu options."
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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