Display
34-inch, VA, 3440 x 1440
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Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 144 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
350 cd/m² (peak 400 cd/m²)
350 cd
Contrast Ratio
3000 : 1
3000
Overview
A 1000R curve is about as aggressive as monitors get - tighter than the 1800R most ultrawides use - and it is the first thing to decide about the EX3410R. Sat close, it wraps the 34-inch 3440 x 1440 panel around you and works well for racing and sims; on a shallow desk or shared with a second person, it will feel odd. The VA panel behind it delivers 3000:1 contrast at 144 Hz, and BenQ's 2.1 treVolo audio with a 5 W subwoofer is better than most monitors manage. The compromises are real though: this is an 8-bit panel limited to 16.7 million colours, DCI-P3 coverage is only 90%, and HDR is DisplayHDR 400 with a 400 cd/m2 peak.
BrandBenQPanel TypeVAResolution3440 x 1440Refresh Rate48-144 Hz
Key Highlights
- 1000R curve - a much tighter wrap than the usual 1800R ultrawide
- 3000:1 VA contrast, three times a typical IPS ultrawide
- 2.1 treVolo audio with a 5 W subwoofer, 9 W total
- 144 Hz with FreeSync Premium Pro and a 1 ms MPRT response
- HDRi - BenQ's ambient-aware HDR tuning, alongside DisplayHDR 400
Who Should Buy the Benq EX3410R
+ Best For
Racing and flight sims
the 1000R wrap genuinely aids immersion
Dark-room gaming
3000:1 VA contrast keeps night scenes black
Desks without speakers
the 2.1 treVolo system has real bass
Single-player immersion
21:9 at 144 Hz without a flagship price
× Not Ideal For
Colour work
8-bit and 90% DCI-P3 are the weakest numbers in this batch
Shared or shallow desks
a 1000R curve only works from one seating position
HDR seekers
DisplayHDR 400 at 400 cd/m2 has no headroom
Console gamers
HDMI 2.0 rather than 2.1
Display Performance
Refresh Rate
48-144 Hz
smooth for single-player and sim racing
Response Time
2 ms (GtG) / 1 ms (MPRT)
fine for the genres this panel suits
Brightness
350 cd/m2 typical / 400 peak
adequate indoors
Contrast
3000:1
the VA advantage, and the reason dark games look right
Colour Gamut
90% DCI-P3, 8-bit
the panel's weakest area
HDR
HDRi / DisplayHDR 400
ambient-aware tuning, but limited by brightness
Gaming Performance
Refresh Rate144 Hzenough for immersive play, short of competitive panels
Response Time1 ms (MPRT)measured with strobing; VA smears more in dark transitions
VRR / Adaptive SyncAMD FreeSync Premium Protear-free with HDR frame data
GPU Requirementa mid-range card handles 3440 x 1440 at 144 Hz in most titles
HDR & Brightness Reality
HDRi is BenQ's own layer on top of the HDR signal - it reads ambient light and adjusts tone mapping, which is a genuinely thoughtful idea and does make HDR content look more consistent across a day. What it cannot do is manufacture brightness. This is a DisplayHDR 400 panel peaking at 400 cd/m2, so there is no headroom for highlights to punch. The 3000:1 VA contrast is what actually makes games look good here, and that works identically in SDR.
Connectivity & Ports
HDMI2 x HDMI 2.0limits console output to below full bandwidth
DisplayPort1 x DisplayPortthe connection for the full 144 Hz
USB-CNot availableno USB-C video or charging
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 / Footprint34-inch 21:9, 760 mm wide, 1000R curveneeds a deep desk to work
StandIncluded, removable9.85 kg with the stand
VESA Mount100 x 100 mmstandard arm fit
Tilt-5 to +15 degreesa narrow range
Height Adjust100 mmmodest travel
Swivel / PivotSwivel +/-15 degrees, no pivotlimited turn, landscape only
Real-World Use Cases
the 1000R wrap puts the mirrors in your peripheral vision
3000:1 contrast keeps night scenes properly black
21:9 fits scope films with less letterboxing, and the 2.1 audio has bass
3440 x 1440 fits two documents side by side
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 3000:1 VA contrast, well ahead of IPS ultrawides
- 1000R curve is genuinely immersive for sims and racing
- 2.1 treVolo audio with a 5 W subwoofer
- 144 Hz with FreeSync Premium Pro
- HDRi adjusts HDR tone mapping to room light
Cons
- 8-bit panel only 16.7 million colours
- 90% DCI-P3 is low for a 2021-and-later panel
- HDMI 2.0 only, so consoles are limited
- DisplayHDR 400 at 400 cd/m2 has no headroom
Score & Ratings
6.8/10
Good
Model Information
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| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | BenQ |
| Series | MOBIUZ |
| Model | EX3410R |
| Model Alias | Mobiuz EX3410R |
| Full Product Name | BenQ MOBIUZ EX3410R |
| Model Year | 2021 |
| Available Colors | Black |
Display & Panel
5
| Specification | Value | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 34-inch | |
| Radius of Curvature | 1000R | |
| Display Area | 92.66 % (percent) | |
| Panel Type | VA | VA - deeper blacks than IPS at the cost of viewing angles. |
| Backlight Type | W-LED |
Resolution & Pixel Details
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 3440 × 1440 |
| Pixel Density | 109 PPI |
| 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 - 144 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; tilt is limited to -5 to +15 degrees. |
| Height Range | 100 mm |
Dimensions, Weight & Design
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight With Stand | 9.85 kg |
| Weight Without Stand | 6.94 kg |
Power & Operating Conditions
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Input | 100–240V |
| AC Frequency | 50/60Hz |
| Typical Power Consumption | 30.3W |
| Average Power Consumption | 30.3W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 88W |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5W |
Frequently Asked Questions
01 Is a 1000R curve too much? +
It depends on your desk. 1000R means the curve follows a 1-metre radius, so it is designed to be viewed from roughly a metre away, centred. Sat there it feels immersive; sat further back, or off-centre, it looks distorted. It is more opinionated than the usual 1800R.
02 Why does 8-bit matter? +
It caps the panel at 16.7 million colours rather than the 1.07 billion a 10-bit panel handles. In games you may see slight banding in gradients like skies. For photo or video work it is a genuine limitation - this is a gaming panel, not a creator one.
03 What is HDRi exactly? +
BenQ's ambient-aware HDR mode. A sensor reads your room light and adjusts tone mapping so HDR content stays consistent whether it is day or night. Clever, but it cannot get past the 400 cd/m2 ceiling.
04 Does the treVolo 2.1 system really have bass? +
Better than typical. It is a 2.1 treVolo setup - two 2 W drivers plus a 5 W subwoofer, 9 W total - so you get actual bass rather than the thin sound most monitors make.
05 Will it run a PS5 properly? +
Partly. The HDMI ports are 2.0, so you cannot send full-bandwidth console signals. A PC over DisplayPort gets the whole 144 Hz.
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