If competitive gaming is your top priority and you're looking for a monitor that excels in refresh rate and response time, the BenQ XL2566K is a strong choice and it saves you money. However, it falls short in resolution, color depth, and viewing angle when compared to the Gigabyte FO32U2P. If you value a premium visual experience with outstanding contrast, color accuracy, and better resolution for HDR gaming, media consumption, and productivity tasks, the Gigabyte FO32U2P is better suited, though it comes at a higher cost. Keep in mind, the Gigabyte offers a larger screen, but the BenQ may have better motion clarity due to its strobing feature. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the BenQ XL2566K (TN)
Excellent for competitive gaming
Best in class refresh rate
Advantages of the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Good for productivity
Best in class for media consumption
Good image clarity
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
9.2/10
6.8/10
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
5.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
4.8/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.1/10
10.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Cost
$599
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) has a price of $599 and the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) costs $1,200.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
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How the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
"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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