The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) offers a fantastic viewing experience for HDR gaming and media consumption with its deep contrast and vivid colors, making it a strong choice for users interested in immersive entertainment and creative work like photo editing. On the other hand, the BenQ XL2566K (TN) excels in competitive gaming due to its exceptionally fast response time and refresh rate, providing a smooth and responsive experience, but its color performance and viewing angles are less impressive, which may not be ideal for media consumption or tasks requiring color accuracy. If budget is less of a concern and you prioritize a high-quality display for a variety of use cases including casual gaming and creativity, go for the Asus. However, if the focus is on high-level competitive gaming and cost-effectiveness, the BenQ could be your better match. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Good for productivity
Best in class for media consumption
Good image clarity
Best in class contrast
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Advantages of the BenQ XL2566K (TN)
Excellent for competitive gaming
Best in class refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8/10
5.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1131:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
250 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
6.4/10
9.2/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.2 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 360 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
7.0/10
4.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.7/10
5.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1131:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
250 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Cost
$1,300
$599
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the BenQ XL2566K (TN) costs $599.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-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 PG32UCDM (QD-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 PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and the BenQ XL2566K (TN) compare to other monitors
"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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