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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your focus is on competitive gaming, the BenQ XL2566K, with its exceptional responsiveness and very high refresh rate, will give you an edge. However, if you're looking for a monitor that is not only good for gaming but also for tasks like digital photo editing or enjoying high-resolution content, the Gigabyte FI32Q-X's larger screen size, higher resolution, and better color accuracy make it a versatile pick. It's also slightly less expensive. The BenQ falls short in image clarity and color performance compared to the Gigabyte, which should be a key consideration if you are into HDR gaming, media consumption, or if you value sharper and more vibrant visuals overall. 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 Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS)
- Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.2
5.3
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
270Hz
5.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 270 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$599
$500
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) has a price of $599 and the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) costs $500.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
270Hz
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are both poor for casual gaming.
Productivity
4.8
4.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.1
5.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| BenQ XL2566K (TN) | Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $500 | ||
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 | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1131:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 303 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 600 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 % | 157 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.2 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 48 - 270 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
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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