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Updated April 12, 2024·
If competitive gaming is your top priority and you're willing to invest more, the BenQ XL2566K with its superior refresh rate and response time is ideal for fast-paced games. However, if you're looking for a more versatile monitor that offers better color accuracy and is suitable for a mix of casual gaming, productivity, and media, the MSI G273QPF gives you a higher resolution and larger screen at a lower price. The MSI is also equipped with a more color-accurate IPS panel, making it better for digital photo editing, while the BenQ, with its TN panel, excels in minimizing ghosting, crucial for competitive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the BenQ XL2566K (TN)
- Excellent for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.2
5.8
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
5.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.9 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.8
6.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.1
6.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Cost
$599
$244
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) has a price of $599 and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) costs $244.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI G273QPF (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 MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| BenQ XL2566K (TN) | MSI G273QPF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $244 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 27" | |
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 | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1131:1 | 1249:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 303 nits | 316 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 % | 132.7 % | |
Suitable for Digital Photo Editing | |||
Suitable for Digital Photo Editing | No | Yes | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.2 ms | 6.9 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 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 109 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 | 1 | |
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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."
MSI G273QPF (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | September 2023
"Thanks to its 27″ 1440p IPS panel with wide color gamut, the MSI G273QF delivers an immersive viewing experience, while the rapid 1ms GtG response time speed, FreeSync, MBR and 165Hz ensure buttery-smooth performance – all that at an appealing price!"
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