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Updated April 11, 2024·
The BenQ XL2566K is tailored for competitive gaming with a very high refresh rate and low response time, reducing motion blur for fast-paced games. Conversely, the LG 34GP83A offers a wider screen and higher resolution, better for immersive gaming and productivity, with more space for multitasking. It has better color reproduction, making it superior for digital photo editing but is not optimal for high-level competitive gaming. If budget permits and your focus is on a broad range of activities including gaming, work, and content creation, the LG might be the better option. Choose the BenQ if your main priority is performance in competitive gaming environments. 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 34GP83A (IPS)
- Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.2
4.5
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
5.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.8
6.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.1
5.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
956:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
457 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are both poor for media consumption, though the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$599
$650
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
$1,000
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) has a price of $599 and the LG 34GP83A (IPS) costs $650.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
956:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
457 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.2 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and LG 34GP83A (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 34GP83A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and the LG 34GP83A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| BenQ XL2566K (TN) | LG 34GP83A (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $650 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | TN | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1131:1 | 956:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 303 nits | 389 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 457 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 % | 102.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.2 ms | 6.1 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 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 108 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."
LG 34GP83A (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | October 2023
"The LG 34GP83A is an excellent monitor for the price! It offers flawless performance thanks to its rapid response time, low input lag, high refresh rate, and certified G-SYNC compatibility. Moreover, its Nano IPS panel ensures vibrant colors which along with the 3440×1440 ultrawide resolution makes for a stunning and immersive viewing experience."
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