BenQ EX2710U 144Hz 4K IPS with HDMI 2.1
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A 27″ 3840 x 2160 ‘4K’ UHD Nano IPS panel is used, more specifically the LM270WR8-SSA1. This includes a light to very light matte anti-glare screen surface, 1000:1 static contrast ratio, 178°/178° viewing angles and 10-bit colour (8-bit + FRC). The monitor supports Adaptive-Sync, including AMD FreeSync Premium Pro with 48 – 144Hz VRR range plus LFC assumed. A flicker-free WLED backlight delivers a 98% DCI-P3 colour gamut and 300 cd/m² typical maximum luminance (600 cd/m² HDR peak). The monitor supports VESA DisplayHDR 600, allowing it to respond to HDR10 content and put its relatively generous colour gamut and 10-bit colour support to good use. It also brings with it a fairly high peak luminance with basic local dimming on the backlight used to enhance contrast. The usual set of well-tuned Low Blue Light (LBL) settings are included to create a more relaxing viewing experience.
A 1ms grey to grey response time is specified (caution advised), alongside a 1ms MPRT response time using the Blur Reduction strobe backlight setting. The rear of the screen makes extensive use of matte white plastic, with 4 customisable RGB lighting strips included. The stand attaches centrally via a quick-release mechanism, allowing it to be easily removed to reveal provision for an alternative 100 x 100mm VESA compatible solution. The stand offers tilt, swivel and height (100mm or 3.94 inches) adjustment. The ports face downwards beneath a removable port cover and include; DC power input (external ‘power brick’), 2 HDMI 2.1 ports, DP 1.4, a 3.5mm headphone jack and 4 USB 3.0 ports (plus upstream). An integrated 5W subwoofer above the stand attachment point completes the 2.1 channel treVolo sound system.
Further details can be found on the manufacturer’s website. The monitor is listed for ~$1000 USD with availability from July 2022.
