Monitors / Comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K vs Philips 34M1C5500VA

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K

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

Philips 34M1C5500VA

34″ · 3440×1440 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time60
Verdict

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K and Philips 34M1C5500VA are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.

  • Resolution: Philips 34M1C5500VA leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K leads (360 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Philips 34M1C5500VA

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566KPhilips 34M1C5500VA
72Gear score72
24.5″Screen size34″
1920×1080Resolution3440×1440
360 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
TNPanelVA
—Response time4 ms
≈ $920Estimated price—

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 BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K or Philips 34M1C5500VA better?

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K and Philips 34M1C5500VA are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Resolution: Philips 34M1C5500VA leads (3440×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K leads (360 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K leads (360 Hz vs 165 Hz).