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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a high refresh rate and excel in competitive gaming, the BenQ XL2566K's outstanding performance in this area is ideal; however, its lower resolution and lesser image quality may not be best for other uses. The Asus PG279QM offers better color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing and has a higher resolution, which enhances productivity and media consumption, but it costs more. It's not the top choice for HDR gaming and media, yet overall image clarity and text quality are good. Choose the Asus for versatile use with great visuals or the BenQ for a dedicated competitive gaming edge. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG279QM (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- 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
8.0
9.2
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
7.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.2 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the Asus PG279QM (IPS) is very good.
Productivity
6.4
4.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0
5.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1131:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Cost
$749
$599
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) has a price of $749 and the BenQ XL2566K (TN) costs $599.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG279QM (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 PG279QM (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.4
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1131:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
95.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus PG279QM (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (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 PG279QM (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and the BenQ XL2566K (TN) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG279QM (IPS) | BenQ XL2566K (TN) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $599 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 25" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | TN | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1147:1 | 1131:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 363 nits | 303 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 478 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 | 103.1 % | 96.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7 ms | 5.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 360 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 91 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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 PG279QM (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2022
"The Asus ROG Swift PG279QM is one of the best gaming monitors I’ve reviewed, and one of the best all-around displays too. With perfect video processing, smooth gaming performance and tons of rich and accurate color."
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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