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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you are a competitive gamer looking for the best performance with the highest refresh rate and lowest response time, the BenQ XL2566K will provide a better gaming experience. However, if you're on a budget and want a larger screen with higher resolution for a crisper image in games and productivity, the Dell S3222DGM offers better value. Keep in mind that the Dell's VA panel has a higher contrast, which is beneficial for media consumption, but the BenQ's TN panel will excel in fast-paced games due to its superior motion handling. Neither monitor is well-suited for tasks requiring accurate color work like digital photo editing. 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 S3222DGM (VA)
- Very good contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4365:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
9.2
4.6
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
5.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.6 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.1
5.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4365:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are both poor for media consumption, though the Dell S3222DGM (VA) is somewhat better.
Cost
$599
$250
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) has a price of $599 and the Dell S3222DGM (VA) costs $250.
Key similarities
Productivity
4.8
5.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3222DGM (VA) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Dell S3222DGM (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and the Dell S3222DGM (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| BenQ XL2566K (TN) | Dell S3222DGM (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $250 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 32" | |
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 | 4365:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 303 nits | 333 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 % | 98.1 % | |
Suitable for Digital Photo Editing | |||
Suitable for Digital Photo Editing | No | No | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.2 ms | 10.6 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 | 7/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 S3222DGM (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | February 2022
"Aside from its omission of HDR, the Dell S3222DGM has no flaws of consequence. For a surprisingly low price, it delivers premium quality gaming performance with 165 Hz and Adaptive-Sync through a high-contrast curved VA panel with a wide and accurate color gamut."
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