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Benq BenQ EX381U – Specs & Features Monitor
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8.4/10

38″ BenQ EX381U – Specs & Features

At 38 inches, the 38" BenQ EX381U is a large 4K IPS gaming monitor with 144 Hz refresh and DisplayHDR 600.

38″ · 16:9 · MODEL YEAR 2024
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Display
38-inch, IPS, 3840 x 2160
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Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 144 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
350 cd/m² (peak 600 cd/m²)
350 cd
Contrast Ratio
1000 : 1
1000

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 3840 x 2160 resolution on the 38-inch panel matches the monitor's stated role.
  • 48 Hz 144 Hz refresh and 5 ms GtG / 1 ms MPRT response figures support the published motion use.
  • 350 cd/m² typical brightness provides the stated full-screen baseline.
  • 98% published colour coverage supports the intended office, gaming or media role.
  • 100 mm height adjustment improves desk ergonomics.
Cons
  • The 1 ms MPRT result depends on strobing, while the ordinary GtG figure is 5 ms
  • IPS contrast is only 1000:1, the stand does not pivot and the large panel demands substantial desk depth and GPU power
  • USB-C capability is limited to the published specification: 1 x USB (Type-C; Gen 1; upstream; data only) / 1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; upstream; 90W; DP Alt Mode) / 1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; downstream; 7.5W).
  • HDR capability remains bounded by 350 cd/m² typical brightness and 1000 : 1 contrast.

Score & Ratings

8.4/10 Great
Design
8
Display
9
Color Performance
7
Performance
8
Connectivity
9
Model Information 15
Specification Value
Brand BenQ
Series MOBIUZ
Model EX381U
Model Alias MOBIUZ EX381U
Full Product Name BenQ EX381U
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 Black
Warranty 3 years (36 months)
Burn-In Warranty Not applicable (non-OLED panel)
Display & Panel 12
Specification Value
Screen Size 38-inch
Exact Diagonal 964.783 mm / 96.4783 cm / 37.9836 in / 3.1653 ft
Screen Format 16:9
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Active Display Width 840.96 mm / 84.096 cm / 33.1087 in / 2.7591 ft
Active Display Height 473.04 mm / 47.304 cm / 18.6236 in / 1.552 ft
Display Area 91.04 % (percent)
Panel Type IPS (Innolux)
Panel Technology IPS
Panel Manufacturer Innolux
Backlight Type W-LED
Screen Coating Anti-glare / Matte

38" Display Size (96.5 cm) 16:9

96.5cm 38" 84.1 cm / 33.1" 86.1 cm / 33.9" (overall unit) 47.3 cm 18.6" 50.8 cm 20" (overall)
Resolution & Pixel Details 3
Specification Value
Native Resolution 3840 × 2160
Pixel Density 116 PPI
Pixel Pitch 0.219 mm (millimeters)

Resolution at a Glance

3840×2160 This screen 8K — 7,680×4,320 4K — 3,840×2,160 FHD — 1,920×1,080 HD — 1,280×720 8.3 MP — 4× the pixels of Full HD
Picture Quality & Color 10
Specification Value
Panel Bit Depth 8 bits
FRC No
Display Colors 16777216 colors
Typical Brightness 350 cd/m²
Peak Brightness 600 cd/m²
Static Contrast Ratio 1000 : 1
HDR Support
HDR10
HDR10 Yes
Dynamic Tone Mapping Yes
DCI-P3 Coverage 98%
DESK DISTANCE FIT 65cm
~65 cm desk distance
Ultra-Wide
66°
CompactIdeal FitWideUltra-Wide

Spans well beyond central vision — ideal for multitasking, edges will need head turns.

Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming 8
Specification Value
Native Refresh Rate 144 Hz
Refresh Rate Range 48 Hz - 144 Hz
Minimum Response Time 5 ms / 0.0050 s
MPRT Response Time 1 ms (MPRT)
Adaptive-Sync
AMD FreeSync Premium ProVESA AdaptiveSync
AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
Motion Blur Reduction Supported
Console Mode Yes
Ports & Connectivity 13
Specification Value
HDMI Ports
2× HDMI 2.1
HDMI Version HDMI 2.1
HDMI Bandwidth 30 kHz - 350 kHz
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 Power Delivery 90W
USB-A Ports
3
KVM Switch Yes
Audio Output 3.5 mm
Headphone Output 3.5 mm Audio Out

Ports & Connections

HDMI2USB-A3USB-CDisplayPortHeadphone3
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features 1
Specification Value
Built-In Camera No
Ergonomics & Stand 15
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 20 °
Swivel Adjustment Yes
Left Swivel 15 °
Right Swivel 15 °
Portrait Mode No
Security Lock Yes
Anti-Theft Lock Kensington Lock
Dimensions, Weight & Design 3
Specification Value
Dimensions Without Stand 861 mm x 507.5 mm x 99.9 mm (W x H x D)
Weight With Stand 11.3 kg
Weight Without Stand 8.8 kg
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
Electric Current 4 A
Typical Power Consumption 50W
Average Power Consumption 50W
Sleep Consumption 0.3W
Off Consumption 0.3 W
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features 7
Specification Value
Flicker-Free Yes
Low Blue Light Yes
Eye Comfort Mode Yes
Auto Brightness Yes
Uniformity Mode Yes
Anti-Theft Slot Yes (Kensington lock slot)
Additional Monitor Features Adaptive Contrast Adjustment, Adaptive-Sync technology, AI-Enhanced Auto Adjustment, AI Shadow Phage, AMA, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, Brightness Intelligence Plus Gen2 (B.I.+ Gen2), Color Shuttle, Color Vibrance, Color Weakness, Console Mode, Eye-Care Technology, Fast IPS, Flicker-free technology, Gamer-Experienced Color, Game's Color Alignment, HDRi, KVM Switch, Light Tuner, Low Blue Light, Motion Blur Reduction, PixSoul Engine, Uniformity Technology; 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 (Software Solution)
VESA DisplayHDR Display / HDR 600
Packaging Information 4
Specification Value
Package Dimensions 1140 mm x 600 mm x 188 mm (W x H x D)
Package Width 1140 mm / 114 cm / 44.8819 in / 3.7402 ft
Package Height 600 mm / 60 cm / 23.622 in / 1.9685 ft
Package Depth 188 mm / 18.8 cm / 7.4016 in / 0.6168 ft
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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.

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Uses about 54% less power than the average we track in this category.

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