Monitors / Comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K vs Rampage Cyclops CY49R165

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 · Rampage

Rampage Cyclops CY49R165

49″ · 3840×1080 · 165 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution83
Panel66
Verdict

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K and Rampage Cyclops CY49R165 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72.

  • Resolution: Rampage Cyclops CY49R165 leads (3840×1080 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

Rampage Cyclops CY49R165

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566KRampage Cyclops CY49R165
72Gear score72
24.5″Screen size49″
1920×1080Resolution3840×1080
360 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
TNPanelVA
≈ $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 Rampage Cyclops CY49R165 better?

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566K and Rampage Cyclops CY49R165 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 72 and 72. Resolution: Rampage Cyclops CY49R165 leads (3840×1080 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).