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Updated April 12, 2024·
If high-speed gaming is your priority and you're looking to save money, the BenQ XL2566K (TN) with its high refresh rate and quick response time will serve you well, despite lower image quality and resolution. On the other hand, if you're after a premium viewing experience with vibrant colors and deep blacks for gaming, media consumption, and photo editing—plus a higher resolution—and don't mind spending more, the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is an excellent choice, although it's not ideal for tasks requiring matte screens due to its glossy finish. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the BenQ XL2566K (TN)
- The BenQ XL2566K (TN) has no clear advantages over the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
9.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
235 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
445 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.6 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
9.2
9.7
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
5.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.6 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 360 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
235 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent.
Productivity
4.8
5.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are both poor for productivity, though the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.1
9.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
235 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
445 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Cost
$599
$900
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) has a price of $599 and the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) costs $900.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| BenQ XL2566K (TN) | Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $900 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | TN | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 360Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1131:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 303 nits | 235 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 445 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 96.5 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.2 ms | 0.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 20 - 360 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 9.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 1 | |
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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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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