RATED
Great
8.2/10
27″ BenQ EX271U – Specs & Features
A 165 Hz refresh rate at 4K gives the BenQ EX271U its purpose: it is a 27-inch IPS gaming monitor combining 3840 x 2160 resolution, 163 PPI and FreeSync Premium.
Benq●Monitor
Display
27-inch, IPS, 3840 x 2160
27
Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 165 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
400 cd/m² (peak 400 cd/m²)
400 cd
Contrast Ratio
1200 : 1
1200
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 4K resolution at 165 Hz
- 163 PPI desktop sharpness
- 95% DCI-P3 and 10-bit colour
- 65 W USB-C
- Height and swivel adjustment
Cons
- No HDR brightness headroom
- No built-in speakers
- No practical pivot
- Full HDMI and DisplayPort details are truncated
Score & Ratings
8.2/10
Great
Model Information
15
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | BenQ |
| Series | MOBIUZ |
| Model | EX271U |
| Model Alias | MOBIUZ EX271U |
| Full Product Name | BenQ EX271U |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Monitor Type | Gaming Monitor |
| Monitor Category | Gaming Monitor |
| Market Position | Mainstream Immersive Gaming |
| Primary Use | Immersive & Everyday Gaming |
| Region / Variant | Not specified |
| Launch Status | Model year 2024 |
| Available Colors | White |
| Warranty | 3 years (36 months) |
| Burn-In Warranty | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) |
Display & Panel
12
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27-inch |
| Exact Diagonal | 684.66 mm / 68.466 cm / 26.9551 in / 2.2463 ft |
| Screen Format | 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 596.736 mm / 59.6736 cm / 23.4935 in / 1.9578 ft |
| Active Display Height | 335.664 mm / 33.5664 cm / 13.2151 in / 1.1013 ft |
| Display Area | 87.05 % (percent) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Panel Technology | IPS |
| Backlight Type | W-LED |
| 3D Support | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte (3H) |
27" Display Size (68.5 cm) 16:9
Resolution & Pixel Details
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 3840 × 2160 |
| Pixel Density | 163 PPI |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.155 mm (millimeters) |
Resolution at a Glance
Picture Quality & Color
12
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits |
| FRC | No |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors |
| Typical Brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| Peak Brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1200 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
| HDR10 | Yes |
| Dynamic Tone Mapping | Yes |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 95% |
DESK DISTANCE FIT
65cm
CompactIdeal FitWideUltra-Wide
Fills central vision comfortably at a typical desk distance — no head movement needed.
Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Refresh Rate | 165 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 165 Hz |
| Minimum Response Time | 1 ms / 0.0010 s |
| AMD FreeSync | Premium |
| Motion Blur Reduction | Supported |
| Black Equalizer | Yes |
Ports & Connectivity
14
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Ports | 3× HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI Version | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI eARC | Yes |
| DisplayPort Input | 1× DisplayPort 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Version | DisplayPort 1.4 |
| USB-C Video Input | 1× USB-C |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | Yes |
| HDCP Support | Yes |
| USB-C Data Speed | 5 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1) |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 65W |
| USB-A Ports | 3 |
| KVM Switch | Yes |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
Ports & Connections
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Audio Technologies | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
| Built-In Camera | No |
Ergonomics & Stand
17
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm |
| VESA Size | 100 × 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | 100 mm |
| Height Range | 100 mm |
| Height Adjustment Range | 100 mm / 10 cm / 3.937 in / 0.3281 ft |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° |
| Backward Tilt | 15 ° |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 15 ° |
| Right Swivel | 15 ° |
| Left Pivot | 0 ° |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° |
| Portrait Mode | Yes |
| Security Lock | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock |
Dimensions, Weight & Design
5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions With Stand | 613.8 mm x 445.4 mm x 276.8 mm (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 613.8 mm x 374.9 mm x 92 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight With Stand | 7 kg |
| Weight Without Stand | 5 kg |
| Stand Depth | 276.8 mm / 27.68 cm / 10.8976 in / 0.9081 ft |
Power & Operating Conditions
9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Input | 100–240V |
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50/60Hz |
| Typical Power Consumption | 32W |
| Average Power Consumption | 32W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 180W |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.3W |
| Off Consumption | 0.3 W |
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Flicker-Free | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes |
| Reader Mode | Yes |
| Auto Brightness | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features | AI-Enhanced Auto Adjustment, AI Shadow Phage, AMA (Advanced Motion Accelerator), AMD FreeSync Premium, Black eQualizer, Brightness Intelligence Plus Gen2 (B.I.+ Gen2), Color Shuttle, Color Vibrance, Color Weakness Mode, Display Quickit, ePaper, Flicker-free technology, FPS Mode, Gamer-Experienced Color, Game's Color Alignment, HDRi, KVM Switch, Light Tuner, Low Blue Light, Motion Blur Reduction, Pixsoul Engine; Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington |
Certifications, Standards & Licenses
4
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPEAT | EPEAT |
| TÜV Flicker-Free | TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified (Hardware Solution) |
| VESA DisplayHDR | Display / HDR 400 |
Included Accessories
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Cable | HDMI cable |
| USB-C Cable | USB Type-C to Type-A cable |
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Estimated Running Cost
Based on this product's rated power draw, not an independent lab measurement — actual usage varies with settings and content.
Daily—
Monthly—
Annually—
Uses about 63% less power than the average we track in this category.
Reviews
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