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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your priority is top-notch image quality and color accuracy for tasks such as HDR gaming or photo editing, the Asus PA32DC with its OLED panel is a superior choice, although it commands a higher price. For competitive gamers valuing fast response times and minimal ghosting, the BenQ XL2566K with a high refresh rate and TN panel is efficient and cost-effective. The BenQ isn't ideal for media consumption or tasks requiring accurate color reproduction. Conversely, the Asus is not designed for competitive gaming but excels in professional creative work and entertainment with its exceptional contrast and color fidelity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the BenQ XL2566K (TN)
- Excellent for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1131:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.8
9.2
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.2 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is poor.
Productivity
6.8
4.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5
5.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1131:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Cost
$3,499
$599
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) has a price of $3,499 and the BenQ XL2566K (TN) costs $599.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) 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 PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and the BenQ XL2566K (TN) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) | BenQ XL2566K (TN) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,499 | $599 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 25" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | Inkjet OLED | TN | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 75Hz | 360Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1131:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 303 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 96.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 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 | 5.2/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 91 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3 | 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 PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
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PC Mag
Zachery Cuevas | February 2023
"All in all, the Asus PA32DC OLED is a superbly crafted display for experts in their craft. From filmmakers to colorists and everyone in between, this OLED display comes with just about everything that’ll satisfy professionals and enthusiasts. The undisputed champion of content creation monitors might still be the Apple Pro Display XDR for some, but the Asus PA32DC OLED puts up a heck of a fight for several grand less."
BenQ XL2566K (TN)
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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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