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Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming with fast response times is a high priority for you, the BenQ XL2566K is an excellent choice, but you'll sacrifice image quality and screen resolution. On the other hand, the Gigabyte M32UC offers a better picture with higher resolution for media consumption and a larger screen size, which is great for productivity, but its response time isn't as quick as the BenQ's, making it less ideal for competitive gaming. The Gigabyte also has higher static contrast and supports HDR, which is a plus for watching movies and playing games that support HDR. 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 M32UC (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.4 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
9.2
4.7
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
5.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.7 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is poor.
Productivity
4.8
9.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.1
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for media consumption, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Cost
$598
$550
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) has a price of $598 and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) costs $550.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| BenQ XL2566K (TN) | Gigabyte M32UC (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$598 | $550 | ||
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 | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 160Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1131:1 | 2776:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 303 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 506 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 % | 95.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.2 ms | 8.7 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 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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 M32UC (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | December 2022
"The Gigabyte M32UC is a terrific value. For around $600, you get a full-featured 4K gaming monitor with top-shelf video processing, a colorful bright image and a form factor suited for both work and play."
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