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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your primary interest is competitive gaming, the BenQ XL2566K with its high refresh rate and low response time would be an excellent choice. It's designed to minimize motion blur and ghosting, which is crucial in fast-paced games. However, for activities like digital photo editing, media consumption, and general productivity, the Gigabyte M32Q's larger screen, higher resolution, and superior color performance would be more beneficial. It also has a significantly wider color gamut, better suited for tasks that require color accuracy. Keep in mind that while the BenQ is more tailored for the high demands of competitive gaming, the Gigabyte offers a better all-around experience for less money. 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 M32Q (IPS)
- The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has no clear advantages over the BenQ XL2566K (TN).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.2
4.7
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
5.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 170 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$599
$455
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) has a price of $599 and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) costs $455.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Productivity
4.8
5.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.1
5.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32Q (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 M32Q (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 M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| BenQ XL2566K (TN) | Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $455 | ||
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 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 170Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1131:1 | 1195:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 303 nits | 333 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 460 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 % | 100.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.2 ms | 6.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 20 - 170 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 | 8.1/10 | |
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."
Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | July 2023
"Thanks to its IPS panel with a wide color gamut and fast pixel response time speed, the Gigabyte M32Q offers both an immersive and responsive gaming experience. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, plenty of connectivity options, and a lot of useful features – all at a reasonable price."
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