TechComputers & PCsMonitorsBenQ Mobiuz EX2710Q Monitor review: a solid choice for high performance gaming165Hz gaming and HDR from this well-priced 1440p 27-inch gaming displayWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.(Image credit: Richard Baguley)T3 VerdictThe Benq Mobiuz EX2710Q is an excellent 27-inch gaming monitor that supports fast refresh rates and HDR. That’s a big plus for those who are serious about how their games look.Reasons to buy+Clear, bright color and HDR10 support+Built-in speakers are excellentReasons to avoid-Not as bright as other gaming monitors-Blacks are a little muddy-No USB-C or Thunderbolt connectionsWhy you can trust T3Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about how we test.
TechComputers & PCsMonitorsBenQ Mobiuz EX2710Q Monitor review: a solid choice for high performance gaming165Hz gaming and HDR from this well-priced 1440p 27-inch gaming displayWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.(Image credit: Richard Baguley)T3 VerdictThe Benq Mobiuz EX2710Q is an excellent 27-inch gaming monitor that supports fast refresh rates and HDR. That’s a big plus for those who are serious about how their games look.Reasons to buy+Clear, bright color and HDR10 support+Built-in speakers are excellentReasons to avoid-Not as bright as other gaming monitors-Blacks are a little muddy-No USB-C or Thunderbolt connectionsWhy you can trust T3Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about how we test.
165Hz gaming and HDR from this well-priced 1440p 27-inch gaming display
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(Image credit: Richard Baguley)T3 VerdictThe Benq Mobiuz EX2710Q is an excellent 27-inch gaming monitor that supports fast refresh rates and HDR. That’s a big plus for those who are serious about how their games look.Reasons to buy+Clear, bright color and HDR10 support+Built-in speakers are excellentReasons to avoid-Not as bright as other gaming monitors-Blacks are a little muddy-No USB-C or Thunderbolt connections
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T3 VerdictThe Benq Mobiuz EX2710Q is an excellent 27-inch gaming monitor that supports fast refresh rates and HDR. That’s a big plus for those who are serious about how their games look.Reasons to buy+Clear, bright color and HDR10 support+Built-in speakers are excellentReasons to avoid-Not as bright as other gaming monitors-Blacks are a little muddy-No USB-C or Thunderbolt connections
T3 VerdictThe Benq Mobiuz EX2710Q is an excellent 27-inch gaming monitor that supports fast refresh rates and HDR. That’s a big plus for those who are serious about how their games look.
T3 Verdict
The Benq Mobiuz EX2710Q is an excellent 27-inch gaming monitor that supports fast refresh rates and HDR. That’s a big plus for those who are serious about how their games look.
Reasons to buy+Clear, bright color and HDR10 support+Built-in speakers are excellentReasons to avoid-Not as bright as other gaming monitors-Blacks are a little muddy-No USB-C or Thunderbolt connections
Reasons to buy+Clear, bright color and HDR10 support+Built-in speakers are excellent
Clear, bright color and HDR10 support
Built-in speakers are excellent
Reasons to avoid-Not as bright as other gaming monitors-Blacks are a little muddy-No USB-C or Thunderbolt connections
Not as bright as other gaming monitors
Blacks are a little muddy
No USB-C or Thunderbolt connections
Why you can trust T3Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about how we test.
Why you can trust T3Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about how we test.
Gaming monitors are making huge strides thanks to a bevvy of new technologies, including higher refresh rates, adaptive V-Sync (VRR), and HDR support. These new features however can be price, and depending on just what type of monitor you’re after will run you quite a bit up front.
So when BenQ hit the market with their Mobiuz monitors, it was a relief to see that such features could make it into a more “budget-friendly” price range. I say budget-friendly in quotes as this term is subjective, but considering the competition and price points out there, the BenQ Mobiuz EX2710Q is down there with the more affordable options.
But just how does the BenQ Mobiuz EX2710Q monitor stack up against the competition? Take a look at our full review of this impressive gaming monitor and you’ll find out.
BENQ MOBIUZ EX2710Q REVIEW: PRICE & AVAILABILITY
The Benq Mobiuz EX2710Q is available now for$349.99. A 32-inch version (the Mobiuz EX3210R) is also available for$534.99.
BENQ MOBIUZ EX2710Q REVIEW: DESIGN & SETUP
This monitor has a decent selection of inputs: two HDMI 2.0 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4, and a USB 3.1 Type B input. Two USB 3.1 Type-A ports connect devices like keyboards, mice, etc. In addition, a 3.5-mm audio output provides for headphones. There are no USB-C, Thunderbolt, or DVI inputs.
That means that, while you will be able to connect devices like game consoles, modern PCs, and most laptops with the included cables, you will need adapters or additional cables for ultraportable laptops and Macs that don’t have HDMI or DisplayPort outputs.
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BENQ MOBIUZ EX2710Q REVIEW: SPECS & PICTURE
The Mobiuz EX2710Q has impressive features, including 165Hz refresh rate, AMD Freesync support, HDR10, and Benq’s HDRi mode. What all that word salad boils down to is the experience of using it: does it create a compelling and immersive gaming experience? Does it make your games look and sound better? The answer is pretty much yes.
The 165Hz refresh rate also helped the immersive feel: the motion was very smooth, and I could jump and leap around in Doom Ethernal without the image turning into a fuzzy mess. I’ve tested a few high frame rate monitors, but this had an exceptionally smooth look and felt almost as good as the 240Hz displays I’ve tested.
The screen is not as bright as some we have tested: I measured it in HDR and HDRi mode at a maximum of about 250 Candelas per square meter (Cd/m2), which is on the low side. That’s presumably part of the trade-off involved in supporting HDR, but it does mean that the monitor won’t look as nice in a well-lit room as its brighter cousins.
The sound from the small built-in speakers was also impressive, with deep, rumbly bass and sharp, clear, high-pitched noises like pings and bullet splats. There was also a good sense of space: I could pick out which direction the demons were coming from, which is rare with built-in speakers. They are not very loud, though: if you want explosions that make your teeth rattle, you’ll need more than the 5 Watts that this 2.1-channel sound system can manage.
High Dynamic Range (HDR) videos also looked great, with decent contrast and bright, clear color. The monitor supports HDR10, so it will work with HDR content fromNetflix,Disney+, and other sources.
The Mobiuz EX2710Q is AMD Freesync Premium certified but not NVidia GSync certified. However, it should work with NVidia GPU-based GSync graphics cards because it supports the VESA AdaptiveSync standard, so that lack of certification doesn’t matter. I had no issues using an NVidia graphics card to drive this monitor at 165Hz, and I saw no problems between the two.
In addition, the EX2710Q offers modes that reduce blue light to protect your eyes, and an ePaper mode that reduces the contrast and color weakness modes, which help those with color blindness.
BENQ MOBIUZ EX2710Q REVIEW: VERDICT
There are plenty of bigger, brighter, and more colorful monitors, but the Benq Mobiuz EX2710Q hits the sweet spot of balancing features, performance, and price. HDR content and games look great on this 27-inch monitor, and it is cheap enough that you can spend more money on a fancy graphics card to drive it. It’s a great pick for the serious gamer who wants the smooth motion of high frame rate gaming and HDR, but without breaking the bank.
BENQ MOBIUZ EX2710Q REVIEW: ALSO CONSIDER
There are manygreat gaming monitorsout there, with theViewsonic Elite XG270QGbeing one of our top picks. This is the same size as the Benq Mobiuz, has the same 165Hz refresh rate, and has the same resolution. It also costs about the same but lacks HDR support, which might be a dealbreaker for those looking for immersive, full-blood spatter gaming.
TheMonoprice Dark Matter 27-inchups the refresh rate to 240Hz, but drops the price to $300. But again, there is no HDR support, and the difference between 240Hz and 165Hz gaming is less than you might think. I’d go with the Benq unless you need to keep the cost down.
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