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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a premium visual experience, with better color accuracy and contrast for activities like HDR gaming and media consumption, the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is an excellent choice. However, its high price reflects its superior display technology. On the other hand, if your focus is on competitive gaming and you're looking for a monitor that excels in refresh rate and response time, the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is a more budget-friendly option that offers excellent performance in fast-paced games, though it sacrifices image quality and viewing angles typical of TN panels. The BenQ is not suitable for color-intensive tasks or HDR content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Excellent response time
Advantages of the BenQ XL2566K (TN)
- Excellent for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1131:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
8.6
9.2
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.2 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is very good.
Productivity
5.8
4.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are both poor for productivity, though the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.5
5.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1131:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Cost
$899
$599
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) has a price of $899 and the BenQ XL2566K (TN) costs $599.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-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 PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and the BenQ XL2566K (TN) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) | BenQ XL2566K (TN) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$899 | $599 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 25" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | TN | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 360Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1131:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 162 nits | 303 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 963 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 | 1.8 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 | 9.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 91 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 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 PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2023
"It’s hard to find any fault with the Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDM. Yes it’s expensive, but it’s incredibly good. With a stunning image and next-level video performance, it’s one of the very best gaming monitors I’ve ever reviewed."
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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