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Updated April 11, 2024·
The BenQ XL2566K is an excellent choice for competitive gamers due to its high refresh rate and quick response times, reducing ghosting; however, it's not suitable for tasks requiring high color accuracy, like photo editing or for watching movies in HDR. Its lower resolution might disappoint if crisp, clear text and image clarity are important. The KTC M27P20 Pro, while generally a bit more expensive, offers a sharper image with its higher resolution, better color performance, and is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption. It's also a strong option for productivity tasks with its larger screen size and detailed color work like photo and video editing due to its comprehensive color gamut coverage. Choose the BenQ for a focus on performance gaming, or the KTC for versatility in gaming, media consumption, and creative work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the BenQ XL2566K (TN)
- Excellent for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
Advantages of the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED)
- Excellent for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Excellent for media consumption
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
9.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1040 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent for casual gaming, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
9.2
6.2
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
5.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is only fair.
Productivity
4.8
10.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.1
9.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1040 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Cost
$599
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) has a price of $599 and the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) 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 KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) 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 KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) 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 KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
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How the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| BenQ XL2566K (TN) | KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | TN | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 576 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1131:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 303 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 1040 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 96.5 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.2 ms | 3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 48 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 163 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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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."
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TFT Central
Simon Baker | January 2023
"Gaming and HDR are the two target uses for this screen, and it does generally very well in both. For gaming there are good response times, a single overdrive mode experience for VRR, super low input lag and solid support for latest gen consoles too. The moderately high 160Hz refresh rate provides good motion clarity, and is a nice combination with the high 4K resolution that provides a sharp and crisp image."
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