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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer seeking the best performance with the highest refresh rates and fastest response times, the BenQ XL2566K with its TN panel is better suited for you. However, it has a lower screen resolution and size, which makes it less ideal for productivity and media consumption. Conversely, the Gigabyte M32U, with its IPS panel, offers higher resolution and larger screen size that's great for a sharp image during productivity tasks and an immersive experience when consuming media. Its color depth and range are also better, making it suitable for digital photo editing, but it has lower refresh rates which can be a drawback for competitive gaming. 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 M32U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.2
4.5
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
5.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.8
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.1
6.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Cost
$599
$650
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
$1,000
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) has a price of $599 and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) costs $650.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte M32U (IPS) 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 Gigabyte M32U (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 M32U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| BenQ XL2566K (TN) | Gigabyte M32U (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $650 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
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 | 1125:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 303 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 456 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 % | 99.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.2 ms | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 140 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
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 | 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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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 M32U (IPS)
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Tom's Guide
Matthew Murray | June 2022
"The Gigabyte M32U gaming monitor is almost a slam-dunk choice, considering everything you get as part of the package. Gigabyte goes for broke with things like its built-in KVM switch and GameAssist, and those come close to paying off. Add in the well-executed, more familiar offerings, and this is a monitor that deserves serious thought if you’re in the market for what it delivers."
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