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Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming is your main focus, the BenQ XL2566K with its faster response time and very high refresh rate is an excellent option, though it costs more and the lower resolution may not be as good for tasks that benefit from a sharper image, such as detailed photo editing or enjoying high-resolution video content. For a variety of tasks like casual gaming, productivity and media consumption with a preference for crisper images due to its higher resolution, the LG 32UN650 would be a better fit. It also provides a larger screen and better color depth at a typically lower price, but won't match the gaming performance of the BenQ monitor. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the BenQ XL2566K (TN)
- Excellent for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Very good contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair for casual gaming, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
9.2
3.8
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
5.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.8
8.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.1
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Cost
$599
$500
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$500
$600
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The BenQ XL2566K (TN) has a price of $599 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| BenQ XL2566K (TN) | LG 32UN650 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $500 | ||
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 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1131:1 | 3229:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 303 nits | 298 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 373 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 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.2 ms | 11.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 6.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
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 | 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."
LG 32UN650 (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | February 2024
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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