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Updated April 23, 2024·

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

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Casual Gaming

5.9
XL2566K
S43CG70
7.7
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
XL2566K
S43CG70
4.9
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
XL2566K
S43CG70
5.8
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
XL2566K
S43CG70
6.9
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
XL2566K
S43CG70
$999
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The BenQ XL2566K (TN) has a price of $599 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.

Print Photo Editing

No
XL2566K
S43CG70
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

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HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

No
XL2566K
S43CG70
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
XL2566K
S43CG70
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
XL2566K
S43CG70
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

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Spec Comparison

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BenQ XL2566K (TN)Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
BenQ XL2566K (TN)Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)

GENERAL

Price
$599
$999
Screen Size
25"43"
Resolution
1920 x 10803840 x 2160
Screen Type
LEDMini LED
Screen Sub-type
TNVA
Local Dimming Zones
N/A512

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
1131:13000:1
SDR Peak Brightness
303 nits400 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
N/AUnknown
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
NoNo
sRGB Color Gamut
96.5 %99 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
5.2 ms1 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
20 - 360 Hz60,144 Hz
Strobing / BFI
YesNo
Persistence Blur Score
9.5/106.6/10
Ghosting Score
8.1/109.6/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
91 PPI103 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
6.1/106.8/10
Image Clarity Score
6.1/106.8/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
20
HDMI 2.1 Ports
02
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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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."

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