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Updated April 11, 2024·
The BenQ XL2566K is tailored for competitive gaming with its high refresh rate and quick response time, minimizing ghosting and input lag, which is crucial for fast-paced games. However, with a standard resolution and TN panel, it's less suitable for tasks requiring high color fidelity or wide viewing angles, like digital photo editing. On the other hand, the KTC M27T20 has a higher resolution and better color performance due to its VA MiniLED panel, making it more versatile for media consumption, HDR gaming, and productivity with clearer text and image clarity. The KTC also offers a better contrast ratio, which is great for viewing in diverse lighting conditions. If competitive gaming performance is your priority, then the BenQ could be a better fit, but if you're looking for an all-around monitor with better visual quality at a slightly lower price point, the KTC is likely a more suitable choice. 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 M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Excellent contrast
- Good brightness
- Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
9.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
93.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
9.2
6.1
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
5.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is only fair.
Productivity
4.8
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is good for productivity, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.1
8.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Cost
$599
$500
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) has a price of $599 and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for print photo editing while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| BenQ XL2566K (TN) | KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | TN | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 576 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1131:1 | 4000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 303 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 1200 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 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.2 ms | 3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 48 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 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."
KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
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Allen Ngo | March 2024
"The KTC M27T20 brings mini-LED and HDR1000 features to much more affordable price levels than before. It cuts some corners, however, and the settings require a lot of tuning for optimal colors and black levels."
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