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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're focused on competitive gaming and are looking to save money, the BenQ XL2566K with its high refresh rate and low response time will give you an edge in fast-paced games. However, it lags behind in image quality and isn't suitable for tasks that require accurate color reproduction, such as photo editing. On the other hand, if you're willing to invest more in a monitor that excels in productivity, media consumption, and casual gaming with sharp 4K resolution and better color accuracy, the Sony M9 would be a better fit. The Sony also offers high dynamic range (HDR) support for gaming and media, which the BenQ does not. Keep in mind, for competitive gaming, the response time of the Sony might not match the BenQ's performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the BenQ XL2566K (TN)
- Excellent for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Sony M9 (IPS FALD)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Good contrast
- Good brightness
- Good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
67.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
9.2
5.7
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
5.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
24 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is poor.
Productivity
4.8
9.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.1
7.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good for media consumption, while the BenQ XL2566K (TN) is poor.
Cost
$599
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) has a price of $599 and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) 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 Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| BenQ XL2566K (TN) | Sony M9 (IPS FALD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | TN | IPS FALD | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 96 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1131:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 303 nits | 432 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 695 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 96.5 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.2 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 24 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
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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