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Updated April 11, 2024·
If high resolution and better color accuracy are important to you, the Asus VG28UQL1A with its 4K clarity would be suitable for productivity and more immersive casual gaming and media consumption. However, if you're focused on competitive gaming, the BenQ XL2566K's higher refresh rate and quicker response time will provide a smoother experience with less motion blur. Photography work would favor the Asus due to its wider color coverage, but it's not ideal for HDR tasks. Neither is the best for HDR gaming or video editing. The right choice depends on whether you prioritize visual detail in daily tasks or competitive gaming performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the BenQ XL2566K (TN)
- Excellent for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.2
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1131:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
6.1
9.2
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.2 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
8.8
4.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1131:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Cost
$611
$599
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the BenQ XL2566K (TN) costs $599.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the BenQ XL2566K (TN) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) | BenQ XL2566K (TN) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$611 | $599 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 25" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | TN | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 360Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1131:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 303 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 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 | 82 % | 96.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 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 | 9.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 157 PPI | 91 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 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 | |
Shopping
Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
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PC World
Matthew Smith | March 2022
"The Asus TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A is, in many ways, a great 4K gaming monitor. It has a sharp, accurate image with good contrast and excellent motion clarity. Luminance uniformity is its only weakness. The monitor’s $799 MSRP is relatively affordable for a 4K HDMI 2.1 monitor, as well."
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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