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Updated April 11, 2024·
If high-refresh-rate gaming is your priority, the BenQ XL2566K's superior refresh rate will offer a smooth gaming experience, especially for competitive gamers. However, its lower resolution and color performance may not be ideal for tasks that require color accuracy, such as photo editing. On the other hand, the Dell U2723QE with its higher resolution and better color accuracy is a strong choice for productivity and tasks that demand fine detail and accurate color representation, but it won't match the gaming performance of the BenQ due to a less responsive refresh rate. If budget permits and competitive gaming performance is not critical, the Dell's strengths in media and productivity make it a versatile choice. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the BenQ XL2566K (TN)
- Excellent for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.2
4.9
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
5.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
20.7 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
341 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is poor.
Productivity
4.8
8.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
162 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is very good for productivity, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.1
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1978:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
341 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
415 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is good for media consumption, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Cost
$599
$545
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) has a price of $599 and the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) costs $545.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1978:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
341 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
415 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.3 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| BenQ XL2566K (TN) | Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $545 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | TN | IPS Black | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 4 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1131:1 | 1978:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 303 nits | 341 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 415 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 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.2 ms | 20.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 162 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 8/10 | |
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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