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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and need the fastest response times, the BenQ XL2566K with its high refresh rate and exceptional performance to reduce ghosting is the better option, despite the higher price. However, if you value color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing and want a more versatile monitor at a lower price, the ViewSonic XG2431 with its IPS panel will offer better overall image quality and is more suitable for a variety of uses beyond gaming. The BenQ falls short in productivity and media consumption, areas where the ViewSonic's strengths lie, especially considering its better color gamut coverage. 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 ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the BenQ XL2566K (TN).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.2
6.9
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
5.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is excellent for competitive gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$599
$245
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) has a price of $599 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The BenQ XL2566K (TN) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Productivity
4.8
5.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.1
5.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1131:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
303 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) and BenQ XL2566K (TN) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the BenQ XL2566K (TN) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| BenQ XL2566K (TN) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$599 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | TN | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1131:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 303 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 507 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 96.5 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.2 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 1 | |
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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BenQ XL2566K (TN)
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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."
ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | January 2022
"The ViewSonic XG2431 is an excellent gaming monitor, especially when used for HDR content. With top-notch video processing and a responsive 240 Hz on tap, it fulfills the needs of competitive players at an attractive price."
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