Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG32VC vs BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG32VC

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 170 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate69
Resolution80
Panel66
VS
Monitor · BenQ

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus

24.1″ · 1920×1080 · 400 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate97
Resolution55
Panel50
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG32VC and BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG32VC leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus leads (400 Hz vs 170 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG32VC

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG32VCBenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus
72Gear score72
31.5″Screen size24.1″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
170 HzRefresh rate400 Hz
VAPanelTN
—Estimated price≈ $650

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is ASUS ROG Strix XG32VC or BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG32VC and BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Resolution: ASUS ROG Strix XG32VC leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus leads (400 Hz vs 170 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus leads (400 Hz vs 170 Hz).