BenQ EX271UZ QD-OLED Monitor Review: The Ultimate 240Hz Gaming Monitor?

When you think of BenQ, you usually think of two things: unparalleled colour accuracy and incredible bang for your buck. As a brand, BenQ invests heavily in R&D, ensuring they never launch a subpar product just to meet a trend. Backed by a dedicated colour science division, they guarantee that whether you are buying their projectors or their monitors, you are getting the most colour-accurate experience possible right out of the box.

For gamers, BenQ splits its expertise into two distinct lineups: Zowie and Mobiuz. The Zowie lineup is laser-focused on hyper-competitive esports players, prioritising raw speed, motion clarity, and TN/Fast IPS panels to give pros the winning edge. The Mobiuz lineup, however, is targeted at gamers who want immersion, rich storytelling, and a “jack-of-all-trades” display that excels in both single-player fidelity and casual competitive play.

Today, we have the BenQ EX271UZ, a standout Mobiuz monitor featuring cutting-edge 4th-generation QD-OLED technology. For the uninitiated, 4th Gen QD-OLED brings some major upgrades: significantly higher peak brightness, better burn-in prevention tech, and, most importantly for PC users, an updated pixel layout that drastically improves text clarity and reduces colour fringing.

Key Specifications at a Glance

Below are my thoughts on the monitor after using it for more than two weeks as my primary daily driver.

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Looks That Could Kill (and Match Your PS5)

One glance and you’d think this monitor was designed specifically for the PS5. Its black and white colour scheme is striking, and that’s not a bad thing. Sitting on a desk, the monitor looks stunning, especially when viewed from the side, where you can really appreciate the razor-thin OLED panel and the sleek back housing that hides the internals.

The stand offers height, tilt, and pan adjustments, making it great for any workstation ergonomics. The base has a minimal footprint with a rubber-textured finish—perfect for resting a controller between gaming sessions. It’s also solid and unobtrusive enough to easily slip a soundbar underneath.

All connectivity options are neatly hidden at the back. If you need to connect your laptop with a single Type-C cable for display and 90W charging, it’s easily doable and works flawlessly.

We’ve seen quite a few flagship monitors lately, and on paper, the Gigabyte Aorus F032U2P might give this BenQ a run for its money. But when it comes to the actual display and colour calibration, the BenQ EX271UZ is easily one of the best we’ve ever seen.

Pixel-Perfect Playgrounds: Console Gaming

I hooked up the PS5 and Xbox Series X to this monitor, and holy smokes, the performance is incredible! Straight off the bat: this is the most colour-accurate monitor I’ve tested, and it gets super bright, hitting 450 nits of peak brightness on a 10% window.

In real-world use, the monitor is deeply immersive. Take a dark, atmospheric game like Resident Evil: Requiem, the dark environments and smart interplay of light and shadow to avoid enemies absolutely shine on this OLED panel. It even made the protagonist, Leon, look more badass than he already is! Switch to Spider-Man 2 on the PS5, and the reds and blues of Spidey’s suit look strikingly accurate. Swinging through the city in broad daylight gives you that almost blinding, realistic feeling thanks to the stellar HDR.

Even stylised games like Ori and the Will of the Wisps or Keeper on the Xbox Series X look like pure, fluid art. I haven’t been this mesmerised by visually stunning games since playing them on an OLED TV back in 2021 when the current-gen consoles launched.

Pro Tip: While the monitor offers settings like Sci-Fi, Realistic, and Fantasy to make certain colours punchier, I highly recommend keeping it on “Display HDR” or “SDR” for the most colour-accurate experience.

PC Master Race: High Frames & AI Colour

To unlock the full potential of this monitor, you need a solid gaming PC. Hitting that 240FPS cap is a dream for competitive Valorant players. While BenQ’s Zowie line is the esports standard, this Mobiuz is a jack-of-all-trades and a master of most.

One of the standout software features is the BenQ Colour Shuttle. You just install the app on your PC (no login required, a massive plus!), and you get access to custom colour profiles tailored for specific games. If your current game isn’t listed, you can rely on HDR presets. Switching between them is intuitive, making it perfect for gamers who hate tinkering with endless OSD settings.

Playing titles like Cyberpunk 2077, Black Myth: Wukong, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a treat. The fidelity is so realistic that an older relative walked into my room while I was playing Great Circle and asked which Indiana Jones movie I was watching. That’s a huge compliment to both the monitor and the game’s graphics.

Honestly, I could retire to a bunker with this monitor, a pair of Sony Inzone H9 IIs, and my gaming gear, and be perfectly happy.

Blistering Speed and Peace of Mind: VRR & OLED Care

If you’re dropping premium cash on a monitor, you expect premium performance, and the EX271UZ absolutely delivers. It boasts a near-instantaneous 0.03ms GtG response time, meaning motion blur and ghosting are practically non-existent, even in the most chaotic, fast-paced firefights. It also fully supports VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, ensuring buttery-smooth, tear-free gameplay whether you are hooked up to a high-end PC or a current-gen console. And if you’re worried about the dreaded OLED burn-in? Don’t be. BenQ has baked in robust OLED Care features, utilising a custom Graphene film for superior heat dissipation alongside the inherent burn-in protections of the 4th Gen QD-OLED panel. It actively works behind the scenes to protect your investment so that you can game for hours with total peace of mind.

Work Hard, Binge Harder: Productivity & Entertainment

Because it utilises a 4th-gen QD-OLED panel, the EX271UZ tackles a long-standing OLED issue head-on: text clarity. While fringing didn’t bother me much on older QD-OLEDs, the updated subpixel layout here delivers crisp, legible text. All 10 people I showed the monitor to confirmed that the text looked flawlessly sharp.

Given its supreme colour accuracy, this monitor is a phenomenal companion for video and photo editors. The ability to seamlessly switch between sRGB and DCI-P3 colour profiles depending on your workflow is invaluable.

The same applies to content consumption. Whether it’s the vibrant, comic-book pop of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, the neon-lit virtual worlds of Ready Player One, or the deep shadow details of the Dark Knight trilogy, this monitor rivals the best OLED TVs on the market. It even made my old, 4:3 VCD-resolution Jackie Chan movies a blast to revisit.

Couch Potato Approved: The Remote Control

While it doesn’t have a built-in Smart OS, it does come with a handy remote control. Considering you’ll likely sit at least three feet away from a 27-inch screen while watching movies or playing on a console, the remote is a fantastic quality-of-life feature. It’s white, comfortable to hold, and saves you from leaning over your desk to fumble with a joystick nub just to change inputs or tweak volume.

The Final Verdict: Is It Worth the 90K?

At the time of writing, the BenQ EX271UZ is priced at a whopping ₹90,000, putting it right in line with flagship offerings from ASUS, Samsung, Gigabyte, and LG. Honestly, at this price tier, you can’t go wrong with any of these brands for a top-tier gaming and productivity experience.

Where BenQ carves out its edge is undeniable colour accuracy; you really have to see it to believe it. Features like the BenQ Colour Shuttle add tangible value for PC gamers looking for bespoke, game-specific profiles without the hassle. The only reason to look elsewhere is if you strictly want an ultrawide or curved monitor. Otherwise, if you can afford it, the EX271UZ is an absolute triumph.

Editor’s Rating: 9.6 / 10

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