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Updated April 12, 2024·
If competitive gaming is your main focus, especially fast-paced games, and you're looking to save some money, the BenQ XL2566K is a strong choice, offering excellent response times and high refresh rates for smooth motion. However, if you value higher resolution for sharper images, better color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing, and a larger screen which enhances productivity and media viewing, the LG 32GQ950 might be worth the extra investment. Keep in mind, though, that while the LG offers a better visual experience it may not match the BenQ’s performance in high-speed gaming scenarios. 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)
- Excellent for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.2
4.7
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
5.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.8 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.8
8.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.1
6.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Cost
$599
$930
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) has a price of $599 and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) costs $930.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 32GQ950 (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and LG 32GQ950 (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 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| BenQ XL2566K (TN) | LG 32GQ950 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $930 | ||
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 | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1131:1 | 921:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 303 nits | 367 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 1007 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 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.2 ms | 5.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 20 - 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 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
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 | 2 | |
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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