Monitors / Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG32AQA1A vs BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming VG32AQA1A

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

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 360 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate96
Resolution55
Panel50
Verdict

ASUS TUF Gaming VG32AQA1A and BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.

  • Resolution: ASUS TUF Gaming VG32AQA1A leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K leads (360 Hz vs 170 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG32AQA1A

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG32AQA1ABenQ ZOWIE XL2566K
72Gear score72
31.5″Screen size24.5″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
170 HzRefresh rate360 Hz
VAPanelTN
≈ $200Estimated price≈ $920

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 TUF Gaming VG32AQA1A or BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K better?

ASUS TUF Gaming VG32AQA1A and BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Resolution: ASUS TUF Gaming VG32AQA1A leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K leads (360 Hz vs 170 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K leads (360 Hz vs 170 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: ASUS TUF Gaming VG32AQA1A ≈ $200, BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K ≈ $920. Current prices vary by store.