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Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming with fast response times is your top priority and you're looking to save money, the BenQ XL2566K would be a better choice. However, for vibrant colors, deeper blacks, and higher resolution suited for both gaming and media consumption, the LG 27GS95QE would provide a better experience, albeit at a higher cost. The LG's OLED panel also makes it more suitable for tasks that benefit from better color accuracy, such as photo editing. Keep in mind that for fast-paced games, you might experience better performance with the BenQ due to its high refresh rate and quick response time, even though it won't match the LG's overall image quality. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the BenQ XL2566K (TN)
- Best in class refresh rate
Advantages of the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
9.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
636 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
72.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Productivity
4.8
5.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are both poor for productivity, though the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.1
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
636 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Cost
$599
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) has a price of $599 and the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) costs $700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) 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 LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
9.2
9.5
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
5.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.5 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) to be best in class for competitive gaming, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| BenQ XL2566K (TN) | LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | TN | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1131:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 303 nits | 196 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 636 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 | 0.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 9.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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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