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Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming is your top priority, the BenQ XL2566K offers excellent refresh rate and low response time, making it ideal for fast-paced games where every millisecond counts. However, it falls short for tasks like digital photo editing and media consumption due to its narrow color gamut and poor HDR capabilities. On the other hand, the Dell AW2524H, while also great for competitive gaming, provides better color accuracy and a wider color gamut, which makes it more suitable for tasks that require precise color representation, such as photo editing, but it isn't the best choice for HDR gaming and media consumption either. The Dell is usually less expensive, so if you're looking to save some money without compromising much on gaming performance, it's the more cost-effective choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the BenQ XL2566K (TN)
- The BenQ XL2566K (TN) has no clear advantages over the Dell AW2524H (IPS).
Advantages of the Dell AW2524H (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Good brightness
Key differences
Cost
$599
$500
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) has a price of $599 and the Dell AW2524H (IPS) costs $500.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
500Hz
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1031:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
464 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell AW2524H (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
9.2
9.5
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
500Hz
5.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.5 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 500 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell AW2524H (IPS) to be best in class for competitive gaming, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent.
Productivity
4.8
4.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.1
5.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1031:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
464 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and the Dell AW2524H (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| BenQ XL2566K (TN) | Dell AW2524H (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 25" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | TN | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1131:1 | 1031:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 303 nits | 390 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 464 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 96.5 % | 99.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.2 ms | 5.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 20 - 500 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 91 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 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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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."
Dell AW2524H (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | March 2023
"If you have the system for it, the Alienware AW2524H is the perfect display to show off next level frame rates and control response. With higher contrast and color volume than its 360 Hz competition, it currently has no equal."
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