26.5″ BenQ EX271QZ – Specs & Features
Benq ● Monitor ●
At a glance
The BenQ EX271QZ is a 26.5-inch WQHD Monitor designed for gaming and multimedia. It features a QD-OLED (Samsung) panel for perfect blacks and exceptional contrast. The Monitor is suitable for gaming and creative work and includes 48 Hz - 500 Hz refresh rate and USB-C connectivity. However, it may not be ideal for in risk with prolonged static content — menus, taskbars and HUDs can cause retention. It scores Excellent — 9.2/10 across our display performance benchmarks.
- QD-OLED (Samsung) panel produces perfect blacks with an infinite contrast ratio, eliminating backlight bleed entirely.
Model Year
2025
Size Class
27"
Panel Type
QD-OLED (Samsung)
Scores and analysis are based on DisplayInput – Monitor & TV Specs Comparison's display benchmark methodology across 6 verified specifications. Data sourced from Benq's official specifications and independent lab measurements.
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Display Performance
Overall Score
Combined display quality score
92
/100
Refresh Rate
Higher is smoother — 144Hz+ ideal for gaming
100
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Response Time
Lower is better — 1ms GtG excellent
100
/100
Colour Coverage
% of DCI-P3 colour gamut — 90%+ for professional work
99
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Typical Brightness
Typical brightness — indoor SDR use
30
/100
OLED/QD-OLED panels run lower typical brightness by design — peak brightness is the relevant HDR metric.
Peak Brightness (HDR)
Peak brightness — HDR highlights
100
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OLED/QD-OLED panels run lower typical brightness by design — peak brightness is the relevant HDR metric.
The BenQ EX271QZ achieves an overall display score of 9.2/10. With a 500Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time, it delivers elite gaming motion clarity. Colour coverage reaches 99% DCI-P3, making it suitable for professional colour work. Peak brightness of 1000 nits enables true HDR highlights.
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Who Should Buy the Benq EX271QZ
Perfect For
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Esports & Competitive Players 500Hz
Zero-blur frames at 500fps
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Photo Editors & Colour Graders 99% P3
Screen colours match print and web export
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Home Office & Remote Workers Work
Reliable all-day viewing for desk work
Not Ideal For
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Extreme Multitaskers 16:9 Only
Standard 16:9 cannot fit two full-width apps without overlap. An ultrawide replaces a dual-monitor setup cleanly.
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Single-Cable Laptop Users No USB-C
No USB-C port means separate video and power cables are needed for a laptop. No single-cable docking possible.
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Quick Advice: Buy this for
competitive gaming at 500Hz.
At 500Hz with QHD resolution, this prioritises frame rate over pixel density. If colour accuracy matters alongside speed, look for a QHD IPS at 144Hz+.
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Real-World Use Cases
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Frame delivery faster than reaction time
500Hz eliminates tearing — esports reaction windows below 4ms become distinct.
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What you grade is what the client receives
99% DCI-P3 keeps profiles consistent from Lightroom to print export.
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True blacks, no LCD grey wash in dark scenes
Each pixel turns off individually — night sequences and space content lose the haze that plagues LCD.
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Brightness range SDR cannot show
HDR content on Netflix and Game Pass gets expanded highlights and shadow depth.
Each scenario is derived from confirmed Benq EX271QZ specs. Real-world results vary with system configuration and content source.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- QD-OLED panel self-lit pixels deliver infinite contrast with pure blacks and vivid colors
- DisplayHDR True Black certification exceptional shadow detail and true-black HDR rendering
- QHD resolution (2560 x 1440) 78% more pixels than FHD for noticeably crisper visuals
- World-record 500Hz refresh rate the ultimate competitive edge for professional esports players
- 99% DCI-P3 cinema-grade wide-gamut color for professional design and content creation
Cons
- OLED burn-in risk with prolonged static content menus, taskbars and HUDs can cause retention
- No portrait pivot stand cannot rotate to vertical for reading documents or code
- No Thunderbolt 4 USB-C available but lacks high-speed 40 Gbps bandwidth and high-watt charging
- No built-in speakers a separate audio solution is required for sound output
- No built-in Ethernet monitor lacks wired network hub functionality
We identified 5 advantages and 5 limitations for the Benq EX271QZ. The strengths meaningfully outweigh the trade-offs for the target use case. All 10 points are derived from verified specifications and independently confirmed benchmark data.
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Score & Ratings
9.2/10
Great
The Benq EX271QZ earns a excellent overall score of 9.2/10. Our editors evaluate each Monitor across display quality, colour accuracy, motion performance, and connectivity.
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Basic Information
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Brand | BenQ | |
| Model | EX271QZ | |
| Series | MOBIUZ | |
| Model Alias | MOBIUZ EX271QZ | |
| Model Year | 2025 |
✓ Good 2025 — current generation. Latest panel technology and features.
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Display
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Size Class | 26.5-inch |
△ Average 26" — standard monitor. Efficient for focused work; compact desk footprint.
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| Panel Type | QD-OLED (Samsung) |
✓ Good QD-OLED — quantum-dot layer over OLED. Best-in-class colour gamut with perfect blacks. No blooming.
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| Curvature | -- | |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 |
✓ Good QHD (2560×1440) — noticeably sharper than 1080p on 27"+ screens. Sweet spot for productivity and gaming.
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| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Standard 16:9 — universal for all streaming, gaming, and productivity content worldwide.
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| Pixel Density | 110 PPI |
△ Average 110 PPI — adequate sharpness for monitor use. Comfortable for text and media at 50–80cm.
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| Pixel Pitch | 0.229 mm (millimeters) |
✓ Good 0.229 mm (millimeters) pitch — fine. Comfortable sharpness at desk viewing distances.
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| Display Area | 90.28 % (percent) |
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Color & HDR
5
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Color Depth | 10 bits |
✓ Good 10-bit — 1.07 billion colours. Eliminates colour banding in HDR skies, skin tones and gradients.
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| Colors | 1073741824 colors |
✓ Good 1.07 billion colours (10-bit) — smooth HDR gradients; no visible banding in any content.
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| sRGB | - |
sRGB not listed separately. DCI-P3 coverage (above) is the more relevant metric for modern HDR content.
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| DCI-P3 Coverage | 99% |
✓ Good 99% DCI-P3 — virtually complete coverage. Colour output matches what clients and printers receive exactly.
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| HDR Support | DisplayHDR 500 True Black |
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Brightness & Contrast
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Brightness (Typical) | 300 cd/m² |
△ Average 300 cd/m² — comfortable indoors. May wash out next to a bright window or in direct sunlight.
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| Peak Brightness | 1000 cd/m² |
✓ Good 1000 cd/m² — genuine HDR peak. Specular highlights visibly exceed SDR range on compatible content.
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| Contrast | 1500000 : 1 |
✓ Good 1500000 : 1 — outstanding depth. Dark scenes look cinematic; excellent VA-class contrast.
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Performance
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Refresh Rate | 48 Hz - 500 Hz |
✓ Good 360Hz — elite-tier esports. Every rendered frame displayed; reaction windows below 2ms are visually distinct.
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| Response Time | 0.03 ms (GtG) |
✓ Good 0.03 ms (GtG) GtG — near-instant pixel transitions. Ghosting is invisible even in fast esports.
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| Adaptive Sync | AMD FreeSync Premium Pro |
✓ Good FreeSync Premium Pro — AMD's top tier: tear-free + Low Framerate Compensation + HDR support.
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Display Technologies
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Advanced Display Technologies | Panel Technology: - Backlight: Self-emissive (no backlight — OLED) Viewing Angles: 178° / 178° (H / V) MPRT Response: - Dynamic Contrast: - Input Lag: - Screen Coating: Anti-glare/Matte |
Anti-glare matte coating. 178° wide viewing angles.
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Camera
1
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Camera | No |
⚠ Limited No built-in camera. An external webcam is needed for video calls.
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Audio
1
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Audio | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
3.5mm headphone/audio output — connects wired headphones or routes audio to external speakers.
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Connectivity & Ports
2
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Ports | 1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; 5 Gbps; upstream; data only) 1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; 5 Gbps; downstream; 7.5W) 2 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; 5 Gbps; downstream; 4.5W) 2 x HDMI 2.1 (eARC) 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 2.3 |
✓ Good USB-C (single-cable display + data, charging if PD supported). HDMI 2.1 — supports 4K@144Hz or 8K@60Hz bandwidth. DisplayPort 1.4 — full bandwidth for high-refresh PC gaming.
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| Wireless | - |
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Ergonomics
6
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm |
✓ Good VESA-compatible — fits any standard monitor arm, desk mount, or wall bracket. No proprietary hardware needed.
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| Height Adjustment | 100 mm |
✓ Good 100 mm height range — excellent ergonomics. Adapts to any chair height or desk setup.
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| Pivot | No |
⚠ Limited No pivot — cannot rotate to portrait orientation.
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| Swivel | ±15° |
✓ Good Swivel — rotates left and right without moving the base. Easy screen sharing or multi-person viewing.
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| Tilt | -5° to +15° |
✓ Good Tilt ±5° — adjustable screen angle reduces neck strain and matches your eye level.
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| Removable Stand | Yes |
✓ Good Stand detaches cleanly from the panel — mount on any VESA arm or wall bracket without a leftover collar.
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Gaming Features
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Gaming Features | AMD FreeSync Premium Pro |
✓ Good AMD FreeSync (tear-free).
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Smart & Software Features
2
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Operating System | - |
No smart OS — this is a PC monitor. All input comes from connected computers or consoles.
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| Smart Features | AI-Enhanced Auto Adjustment Color Shuttel Color Vibrance Color Weakness Customizable Crosshair Flicker-free technology FPS Counter Graphene FIlm HDRi High Pixel Contrast Adjustment KVM Switch Light Tuner Low Blue Light Motion Blue Reduction Quantum Dot Color Smart Game Art Spectral Color Correction |
✓ Good AI-Enhanced Auto Adjustment
Color Shuttel
Color Vibrance
Color Weakness
Customizable Crosshair
Flicker-free technology
FPS Counter
Graphene FIlm
HDRi
High Pixel Contrast Adjustment
KVM Switch
Light Tuner
Low Blue Light
Motion Blue Reduction
Quantum Dot Color
Smart Game Art
Spectral Color Correction — software features including OSD controls and display calibration tools.
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Power Consumption
5
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Voltage | 100–240V |
✓ Good Universal or wide-range power supply. Compatible with outlets in the US, UK, EU, and most countries.
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| Frequency | 50/60Hz |
50/60Hz AC supply — compatible with worldwide power grids including US, UK, EU, and AU.
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| Average Consumption | 31W |
✓ Good 31W — efficient for a display of this size and capability.
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| Maximum Consumption | 130W | |
| Standby | 0.3W |
✓ Good 0.3W standby — near-zero idle power. Excellent energy compliance.
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Certificates
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Certificates | TUV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) |
✓ Good CE — meets EU safety & electromagnetic standards. TÜV Flicker Free — reduces eye strain from screen flicker. TÜV Low Blue Light — reduces harmful high-energy blue light.
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Design, Build & Dimensions
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Without Stand Width | 610.91 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Height | 357.25 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Depth | 82.93 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Weight | 4.88 kg |
✓ Good 4.88 kg — lightweight; easy to position or wall-mount solo.
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| With Stand Width | 610.91 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Height | 437.26 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Depth | 223.48 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Weight | 7.17 kg |
△ Average 7.17 kg — standard weight for this panel size.
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| Color | White |
Available colour finish for this unit.
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Operating Conditions
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Temperature | 0°C – 40°C |
Operating environment range. Keep within these limits for reliable long-term performance.
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| Humidity | 20% – 80% |
Operating environment range. Keep within these limits for reliable long-term performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 What type of panel does the Benq EX271QZ use? ›
It uses an OLED panel, where each pixel generates its own light. This produces perfect blacks and near-infinite contrast — ideal for dark content and cinematic viewing. Response times are also extremely fast at under 1ms.
02 Is the Benq EX271QZ good for competitive gaming? ›
✓ Yes. The 500Hz refresh rate is built for esports — it displays every rendered frame, reducing motion blur in fast games like CS2 and Valorant. The 0.03ms response time keeps pixels sharp between kills. FreeSync Premium Pro prevents screen tearing when GPU output fluctuates.
03 How good is the HDR on the Benq EX271QZ? ›
OLED delivers the best possible HDR — each pixel switches off for pure blacks while bright highlights stay vivid. The contrast is effectively infinite, which is impossible to achieve with LED backlight panels. HDR films and games look exactly as intended.
04 Is the Benq EX271QZ suitable for photo or video editing? ›
✓ Yes. QD-OLED combines quantum-dot colour accuracy with OLED contrast. Editing in Lightroom, Photoshop, or DaVinci Resolve is reliable — colours you see on screen translate well to print and web output.
05 Who is the Benq EX271QZ best for? ›
It is best suited for gamers, content creators, movie fans. Check the "Who Should Buy" section above for a full profile breakdown.
06 Is the Benq EX271QZ worth buying in 2026? ›
Benq EX271QZ remains a strong option in 2026. 500Hz refresh keeps motion smooth for gaming, which remains relevant as 144Hz+ is now the expected baseline. OLED panel technology continues to improve and this model's infinite contrast holds up against newer options. Wide colour gamut coverage remains relevant for photo, video, and content creation workflows. Our benchmark score of 9.2/10 puts it in the top tier of its category. Before purchasing, compare the current street price against newer models at the same price point to confirm it offers the best value for your use case.
Questions are generated from Benq EX271QZ specifications. For full technical data, see the Specifications tab above.
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