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Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming is your top priority and you want minimal motion blur with the fastest response times, the BenQ XL2566K with its high refresh rate is a great choice. However, if you need a monitor that offers sharper images and better color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing, the MSI G274QPF-QD with its higher resolution and superior color gamut would be more suitable. Keep in mind, though, for regular media consumption and non-competitive casual gaming, the MSI might provide a more enjoyable experience due to its larger screen and higher resolution, all at a lower cost than the BenQ. 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
- Very good response time
Advantages of the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS)
- The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) has no clear advantages over the BenQ XL2566K (TN).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.2
5.8
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
5.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 170 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.8
6.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.1
5.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are both poor for media consumption, though the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$599
$270
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) has a price of $599 and the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) costs $270.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and MSI G274QPF-QD (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 G274QPF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| BenQ XL2566K (TN) | MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $270 | ||
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 | 170Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1131:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 303 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 96.5 % | 154 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.2 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 48 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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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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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