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Updated April 11, 2024·
For immersive gaming and media consumption with rich colors and deep contrasts, the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) provides an excellent ultra-wide display and high dynamic range. It's well-suited for digital photo editing due to its color accuracy but may not be optimal for HDR video editing. However, it's a significant investment. On the other hand, the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is much more budget-friendly and excels in competitive gaming with its high refresh rate and low response time, but sacrifices image quality and viewing angles due to its TN panel, making it less suitable for media consumption and productivity tasks with color-sensitive work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Good brightness
- 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
5.9
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1131:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.4
9.2
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.2 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.7
4.8
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are both poor for productivity, though the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.6
5.1
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1131:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Cost
$1,026
$599
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,026 and the BenQ XL2566K (TN) costs $599.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG49WCD (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 PG49WCD (QD-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 PG49WCD (QD-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 PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and the BenQ XL2566K (TN) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) | BenQ XL2566K (TN) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,026 | $599 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 25" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | TN | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 360Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1131:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 413 nits | 303 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 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 | 99.9 % | 96.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 5.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 20 - 360 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 91 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 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 | 0 | 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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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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