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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a high-quality image for HDR gaming, media consumption, and color-critical work like photo and video editing, the Asus PA32UCG-K with its better contrast, brightness, and color accuracy across various color spaces might be the right choice, despite the higher cost. This monitor also offers a good refresh rate range for gaming. However, if you are mainly into competitive gaming and want the fastest response times with minimal ghosting, and can sacrifice image quality and color accuracy, then the BenQ XL2566K's superior refresh rate and response time would suit you better, and it comes at a lower price. The BenQ won't perform as well for HDR content and is less suitable for productive tasks that require precise color representation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED)
- Very good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
Advantages of the BenQ XL2566K (TN)
- Excellent for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.3
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1131:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.4
9.2
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.2 ms
48 - 120 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is poor.
Productivity
9.8
4.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.8
5.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1131:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Cost
$2,999
$599
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $2,999 and the BenQ XL2566K (TN) costs $599.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) 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 PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and the BenQ XL2566K (TN) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) | BenQ XL2566K (TN) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,999 | $599 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 25" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | TN | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 1152 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1131:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 303 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 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 | 10 ms | 5.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 120 Hz | 20 - 360 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 91 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED)
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Mark Pickavance | May 2021
"Combining features that designers and content makers need, the Asus ProArt PA32UCG-K Display represents the true cost of accurate colour. It’s expensive, heavy and has weird OSD controls, but the screen is glorious when working with HDR video or game graphics."
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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