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Updated April 11, 2024·
If fast-paced competitive gaming is your priority and you want the least amount of motion blur, the BenQ XL2566K is ideal, despite its higher cost and lower resolution. However, if you prefer a larger screen, better resolution, and engage in digital photo editing or value more vibrant colors, the LG 32GP850 will be more suitable. The LG also has a more attractive price point but doesn't match the BenQ's performance in high-speed gaming scenarios. Neither of these monitors is optimized for HDR gaming and media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the BenQ XL2566K (TN)
- Excellent for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
Advantages of the LG 32GP850 (IPS)
- Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.2
4.8
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
5.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Productivity
4.8
5.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.1
5.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are both poor for media consumption.
Cost
$599
$600
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) has a price of $599 and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) costs $600.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| BenQ XL2566K (TN) | LG 32GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $600 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | TN | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 180Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1131:1 | 1037:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 303 nits | 412 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 430 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 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.2 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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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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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