If you're primarily a competitive gamer looking for quick response times and high refresh rates at a more affordable price, the BenQ XL2566K will be a better fit. However, it falls short for HDR gaming, digital photo editing, and media consumption due to its lower color fidelity and image clarity. On the other hand, if you're willing to invest more for a top-notch visual experience with vibrant colors and excellent contrast for HDR gaming, media consumption, and professional photo and video editing, the MSI MPG 321URX will serve you better despite its higher cost. The MSI also offers a higher resolution, making it a superior choice for productivity tasks that benefit from clear, sharp text and detailed images. 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 MPG 321URX (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Good for productivity
Best in class for media consumption
Good image clarity
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
9.2/10
6.8/10
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
5.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
4.8/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.1/10
10.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Cost
$599
$950
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) has a price of $599 and the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) costs $950.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
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How the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
"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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