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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your main focus is competitive gaming and you desire the fastest response times and high refresh rates, then the BenQ XL2566K with its exceptional performance in these areas would be an excellent choice despite its higher cost. However, if you prioritize a balance between gaming, productivity, and media consumption without spending as much, the Dell S2722DGM offers a larger screen, higher resolution for sharper images, and better color performance at a budget-friendly price, although it won't match the BenQ's performance in fast-paced games. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the BenQ XL2566K (TN)
- Excellent for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Dell S2722DGM (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good contrast
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2948:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
9.2
5.8
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
5.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
13.2 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is poor.
Productivity
4.8
6.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is only fair for productivity, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.1
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2948:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for media consumption, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Cost
$599
$300
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) has a price of $599 and the Dell S2722DGM (VA) costs $300.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and the Dell S2722DGM (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| BenQ XL2566K (TN) | Dell S2722DGM (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | TN | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1131:1 | 2948:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 303 nits | 389 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 % | 99.6 % | |
Suitable for Digital Photo Editing | |||
Suitable for Digital Photo Editing | No | Yes | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.2 ms | 13.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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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 S2722DGM (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | February 2022
"Though it leaves out HDR and extended color, the Dell S2722DGM delivers superb gaming performance for less than $300. With Adaptive-Sync, 165 Hz, a solid overdrive and usable blur reduction, it rocks full-motion gaming without breaking the bank."
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