Display
27-inch, VA, 2560 x 1440
27
Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 165 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
300 cd/m² (peak 400 cd/m²)
300 cd
Contrast Ratio
3000 : 1
3000
Overview
BenQ put a 1000R curve on a 27-inch 16:9 panel here, which is more unusual than it sounds - that tight a wrap is normally reserved for ultrawides, where the far edges genuinely need to angle in. On a 27-inch screen the effect is more about immersion than geometry, and whether you like it is personal. The VA panel behind it gives 3000:1 contrast at 165 Hz with FreeSync Premium Pro, and there is a 2.1 treVolo system with a 5 W subwoofer. The limits are clear: 8-bit colour, 90% DCI-P3, a 300 cd/m2 panel with DisplayHDR 400, and a stand with only 100 mm of height.
BrandBenQPanel TypeVAResolution2560 x 1440Refresh Rate48-165 Hz
Key Highlights
- 3000:1 VA contrast with a 1000R curve at 27 inches
- 2.1 treVolo audio with a 5 W subwoofer, 9 W total
- 165 Hz with FreeSync Premium Pro and a 1 ms MPRT response
- 109 PPI - standard 1440p sharpness
- Brightness Intelligence Plus with ePaper mode
Who Should Buy the Benq EX2710R
+ Best For
Dark-room gaming
3000:1 contrast keeps night scenes black
Curved immersion at 27 inches
a tight wrap on a small panel
Desks without speakers
a real 2.1 system with bass
Mid-range builds
165 Hz at 1440p is easy to reach
× Not Ideal For
Colour work
8-bit with 90% DCI-P3
Bright rooms
300 cd/m2 is dim by current standards
Ergonomic desks
100 mm height, +/-15 swivel, no pivot
HDR
DisplayHDR 400 with a 400 cd/m2 peak
Display Performance
Refresh Rate
48-165 Hz
smooth for single-player and casual competitive
Response Time
1 ms (MPRT)
quick figure; VA dark transitions still trail
Brightness
300 cd/m2 typical / 400 peak
dim for a 2021 gaming panel
Contrast
3000:1
the VA advantage, and the reason to buy it
Colour Gamut
90% DCI-P3, 8-bit
the weakest colour spec here
HDR
DisplayHDR 400 / HDR10
the entry tier
Gaming Performance
Refresh Rate165 Hzcomfortable for most gaming at 1440p
Response Time1 ms (MPRT)with AMA acceleration and Black eQualizer
VRR / Adaptive SyncAMD FreeSync Premium Protear-free with HDR frame data
GPU Requirementa mid-range card reaches 165 fps at 1440p in most titles
HDR & Brightness Reality
DisplayHDR 400 with a 400 cd/m2 peak against 300 cd/m2 typical leaves a hundred nits of headroom, which is not enough for HDR highlights to register. There is no local dimming. As with every VA panel here, the 3000:1 native contrast is the thing that actually improves how games look, and it works identically in SDR. The brightness is the bigger issue - at 300 cd/m2 this is dim even before you switch HDR on.
Connectivity & Ports
HDMI2 x HDMI 2.0fine for 1440p, short of console bandwidth
DisplayPortDisplayPort inputthe connection for the full 165 Hz
USB-CNot availableno USB-C on this model
USB Hub1 x USB-B upstream, 2 x USB-A downstreambasic peripheral support
Audio Out3.5 mmplus 2.1 treVolo with a 5 W subwoofer, 9 W total
Desk Fit & Ergonomics
Size / Footprint27-inch 16:9, 608 mm wide, 1000R curve7.1 kg with the stand
StandIncluded, removable4.9 kg panel alone
VESA Mount100 x 100 mmstandard arm fit
Tilt-5 to +15 degreesa narrow range
Height Adjust100 mmmodest travel
Swivel / PivotSwivel +/-15 degrees, no pivotlimited movement
Real-World Use Cases
3000:1 contrast at a tight 1000R wrap
a 2.1 treVolo system with a real subwoofer
165 Hz that most cards can feed
B.I.+ ambient adjustment with ePaper mode
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 3000:1 VA contrast at 109 PPI
- 2.1 treVolo audio with a 5 W subwoofer
- 165 Hz with FreeSync Premium Pro
- 1000R curve for immersion at 27 inches
- Brightness Intelligence Plus and ePaper mode
Cons
- 300 cd/m2 dim for a gaming panel
- 8-bit with only 90% DCI-P3
- 100 mm height, +/-15 swivel, no pivot
- HDMI 2.0 only, no USB-C
Score & Ratings
6.6/10
Good
Model Information
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | BenQ |
| Series | MOBIUZ |
| Model | EX2710R |
| Model Alias | MOBIUZ EX2710R |
| Full Product Name | BenQ MOBIUZ EX2710R |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| Available Colors | Dark Grey |
Display & Panel
6
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27-inch | |
| Radius of Curvature | 1000R | |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | |
| Display Area | 86.76 % (percent) | |
| Panel Type | VA | VA - the reason contrast is 3000:1 rather than IPS's 1000:1. |
| Backlight Type | W-LED |
Resolution & Pixel Details
3
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 2560 × 1440 | |
| Pixel Density | 109 PPI | 109 PPI - standard 1440p sharpness at 27 inches. |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.233 mm (millimeters) |
Picture Quality & Color
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Bit Depth | 8 bits |
| Display Colors | 16777216 colors |
Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 165 Hz |
Ports & Connectivity
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Ports | 2× HDMI 2.0 |
| HDMI Version | HDMI 2.0 |
| DisplayPort Input | 1× DisplayPort 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Version | DisplayPort 1.4 |
| HDCP Support | Yes |
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features
1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Camera | No |
Ergonomics & Stand
5
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| VESA Mount | 100 × 100 mm | |
| VESA Size | 100 × 100 mm | |
| Removable Stand | Yes | |
| Height Adjustment | 100 mm | 100 mm - modest, with only +/-15 degrees of swivel. |
| Height Range | 100 mm |
Dimensions, Weight & Design
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight With Stand | 7.1 kg |
| Weight Without Stand | 4.9 kg |
Power & Operating Conditions
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Input | 100–240V |
| AC Frequency | 50/60Hz |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 95W |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5W |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Does a 1000R curve make sense on a 27-inch screen? +
It is debatable. On an ultrawide, a tight curve stops the far edges angling away; on a 27-inch 16:9 panel there are no far edges to speak of, so it is purely about immersion. Some people love it, others find it distracting for desktop work.
02 How does it compare with the 31.5-inch EX3210R? +
Same idea, different scale. The EX3210R is 31.5-inch at 93 PPI - bigger and softer. This is 109 PPI and sharper, with the same 3000:1 contrast and treVolo 2.1 audio.
03 Is 300 cd/m2 too dim? +
It is on the low side for a 2021 gaming panel - several rivals here reach 400. In a room with windows it will feel washed out. Brightness Intelligence Plus helps by adapting to ambient light, but it cannot add output.
04 How good is the treVolo audio? +
Genuinely useful - two 2 W drivers plus a 5 W subwoofer, 9 W total, so you get actual bass rather than the thin sound of typical monitor speakers.
05 Is 90% DCI-P3 a problem? +
For gaming, colours will look slightly less saturated than a 95-99% panel, but nothing looks wrong. Combined with 8-bit depth it rules the panel out for colour-sensitive work.
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