If competitive gaming is your priority and you're looking for top performance with fast response times, the BenQ XL2566K is an excellent choice, especially considering it costs less. It offers high refresh rates for smoother gameplay, albeit on a smaller screen with lower resolution. However, if you're more focused on media consumption or creative work that requires accurate colors and contrast, the Samsung S43CG70's larger screen, higher resolution, and Mini LED technology make it a superior choice despite the higher price. The BenQ falls short for productivity and media tasks where screen real estate and image quality are more important. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the BenQ XL2566K (TN)
Excellent for competitive gaming
Best in class refresh rate
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
Good for casual gaming
Good contrast
Good brightness
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
9.2/10
4.9/10
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
5.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Productivity
4.8/10
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are both poor for productivity, though the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.1/10
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair for media consumption, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Cost
$599
$999
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) has a price of $599 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) 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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