Monitors / Comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus vs Philips 34M1C5500VA

Monitor · BenQ

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus

24.1″ · 1920×1080 · 400 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 72.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate97
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 XL2566X Plus 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 XL2566X Plus leads (400 Hz vs 165 Hz).
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BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Philips 34M1C5500VA

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X PlusPhilips 34M1C5500VA
72Gear score72
24.1″Screen size34″
1920×1080Resolution3440×1440
400 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
TNPanelVA
—Response time4 ms
≈ $650Estimated 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 XL2566X Plus or Philips 34M1C5500VA better?

BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus 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 XL2566X Plus leads (400 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: BenQ ZOWIE XL2566X Plus leads (400 Hz vs 165 Hz).