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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Asus XB273U F is a premium option that offers a higher resolution, better color accuracy, and is suitable for tasks like digital photo editing, making it ideal for creative professionals who also enjoy gaming. It has a wider color gamut, supporting work in print photo editing. However, for competitive gaming, the BenQ XL2566K may be more appropriate, with a very high refresh rate and rapid response, ensuring minimal ghosting, but at a lower resolution and with a panel less suited for color-critical work. If you prioritize gaming performance over image quality and are looking to save money, the BenQ could be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the BenQ XL2566K (TN)
- The BenQ XL2566K (TN) has no clear advantages over the Asus XB273U F (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1131:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
96.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Productivity
6.7
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 XB273U F (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.3
5.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1131:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Cost
$1,100
$599
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) has a price of $1,100 and the BenQ XL2566K (TN) costs $599.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus XB273U F (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 XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
9.5
9.2
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
5.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.2 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 360 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
303 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus XB273U F (IPS) to be best in class for competitive gaming, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (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 XB273U F (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and the BenQ XL2566K (TN) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus XB273U F (IPS) | BenQ XL2566K (TN) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $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 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 360Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1242:1 | 1131:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 488 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 | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.6 % | 96.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.4 ms | 5.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 360 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 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 | 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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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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