BenQ Mobiuz EX2710Q review

Over the past month or so, I have had a lot of BenQ boxes through the house as I’ve worked my way through a series of the company’s MOBIUZ gaming monitors. I’m a fan of BenQ—I’ve been using a BenQ 4K entertainment series monitor (here’s the 32-inch version) for my desktop setup for the past few years. It’s a great monitor for work and offers a brilliant picture for streaming video. However, when it comes to gaming, BenQ’s MOBIUZ series offer an even better experience with advanced features like super-fast refresh rates and AMD FreeSync Premium support. This review is for the BenQ MOBIUZ EX2710Q 165Hz QHD gaming monitor. 

Out of the series of MOBIUZ monitors I’ve reviewed, the EX2710Q is probably the one that is going to have the most wide stream appeal. 

BenQ Mobiuz EX2710Q reviewEasy to set up, wide flexibility in connectivity options (including USB hub)

Like the other monitors in the MOBIUZ series, the EX2710Q is easy to set up. One screw secures the base to the stand, which then snaps securely into a spring-loaded connector on the back. No tools are required.

Once assembled, you have a monitor with DisplayPort 1.4 and two HDMI 2.0 inputs. I would have liked to see USB-C, but the most common video outputs for gaming PCs and consoles are covered off. There is also a USB type B input. Use the included cable to plug into a USB port on your PC and you get two USB 3.0 Type A ports on the monitor. So it does function as a USB hub, although when you count the port you plugged into on your computer, you only gain one extra. 

BenQ Mobiuz EX2710Q reviewExtremely flexible stand + antiglare screen

Another strength of the BenQ MOBIUZ series has been its stands. They are solid, stylish, and offer impressive flexibility. The display’s 178-degree viewing angle and effective antiglare treatment means it’s pretty easy to get a great view, but that stand means you can tweak the positioning to be perfect. It offers 20-degrees of tilt adjustment, 30% of swivel, and 10 cm of height adjustment.

If you are short of desk space, you can even wall mount the EX2710Q using an optional, standard VESA 100 wall mount.

27-inch QHD panel offers the perfect combination of size and resolution

From my perspective, 27-inches is just about the ideal size for a desktop monitor. At that size, 4K resolution is nice, but QHD is still very sharp. I don’t really feel like I’m giving anything up. And that resolution (also known as 1440p) is a sweet spot for many video games—it allows for maximum effects and a high frame rate that may be pushing it at 4K resolution. 

The Xbox Series S that I do most of my gaming on is optimized for this resolution and games looked great with the combination of the console and the EX2710Q. 

BenQ MOBIUZ EX2710Q key specifications

  • 27-inch IPS display
  • QHD resolution (2560×1440 pixels)
  • 165Hz refresh rate
  • 1ms MRPT, 2ms GtG
  • AMD FreeSYnc Premium support
  • 95% P3 colour gamut
  • HDR10, VESA DisplayHDR 400
  • BenQ HDRi
  • 1000:1 native contrast rate
  • 178-degree viewing angle, anti-glare treatment
  • Custom modes for gaming, cinema, music
  • 2 x HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4, USB Type B (upstream), 2 x USB 3.0 Type A
  • 2.1 channel treVolo audio (2 x 2W, 1 x 5w woofer)
  • Adjustable stand
  • TUV Flicker-free, Low Blue Light certification

Ultra-fast 165Hz refresh rate, HDRi, and more gaming-friendly features

The MOBIUZ EX2710Q’s gaming cred includes a super-fast 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms MRPT, and 2ms GtG response times, along with AMD FreeSync Premium support. 

This means an image that is always razer-sharp, with smooth motion, and no screen tearing.

BenQ Mobiuz EX2710Q review

The gaming features don’t stop there. BenQ’s HDRi feature uses an ambient light sensor to optimize the video content in real time. It is very effective and can be switched between different modes for gaming and cinema. BenQ also includes a huge array of onscreen menu optimizations including a light tuner, modes for different game genres, and scenario mapping. 

The monitor is also equipped with advanced technology to protect your eyes during extended gaming sessions, earning it multiple TUV certifications.

BenQ Mobiuz EX2710Q review2.1 channel treVolo audio

It’s worth spiking out this monitor’s audio capabilities. Many monitors these days don’t even bother to include speakers. If you prefer to use headphones, you can—there’s a 3.5mm audio jack around back.

However, if you’d rather listen without having to wear headphones, you’re in for a treat. The EX2710Q is equipped with BenQ’s premium treVolo audio. There are a pair of 2W drivers, along with a rear-firing 5W woofer for 2.1 channel audio. The monitor’s DSP customizes the audio to deliver the best results whether you’re gaming, watching a movie, or playing music. It is a serious step up from the sound most gaming monitors can put out.

A great looking, high performance gaming monitor at the right price point

BenQ Mobiuz EX2710Q review

At this stage, I’ve reviewed four different BenQ MOBIUZ gaming monitors. The MOBIUZ EX2710Q strikes me as the one that is going to have the widest appeal.

The awesome MOBIUZ EX3210U was the gaming monitor for the ultimate experience. It rocked a huge, 32-inch display at 4K resolution. It featured HDMI 2.1 support, included an integrated USB hub, and was equipped with BenQ’s 2.1 channel treVolo audio. It even included RGB lighting effects. For those who want a gaming monitor but have a limited budget, the MOBIUZ EX2510S and EX2710S are great options. They still offer advanced gaming technology like a 165Hz refresh rate and 2ms GtG times, but these monitors keep costs down with a 1080p panel.

The MOBIUZ EX2710Q sits nicely in the middle. At 27-inches it’s big, but not so large that finding desk space to set it up is going to be a problem. QHD resolution is an upgrade over 1080p and many gamers find 1440p to be the sweet spot for their systems. It offers some of the larger monitor’s features like 2.1 channel audio and a USB hub. In short, the MOBIUZ EX2710Q is an upgrade pick over the EX2710S, but one that is still affordable.

Whichever of these BenQ MOBIUZ gaming monitors you pick, I suspect you’ll be pretty happy.

Brad Moon
Brad Moon
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I’m a long-time electronics and gadget geek who’s been fortunate enough to enjoy a career that lets me indulge this interest. I have been writing about technology for several decades for a wide range of outlets including Wired, Gizmodo, Lifehacker, MSN, About.com, Kiplinger, and GeekDad. I’m in my 10th year as a senior contributor for Forbes with a focus on reviewing music-related tech, Apple gear, battery power stations and other consumer electronics. My day job is with the Malware Research Center at AI-native cybersecurity pioneer CrowdStrike.
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303 COMMENTS

  2. The Ultra-fast 165Hz refresh rate is nice for better viewing and delivery of smoother and sharper images.

  3. I like the anti-glare feature and the speakers in the monitor. Last time I bought a monitor I asked if they had any with speakers in it but they didn’t. I was trying to get some of the stuff off my desk.

  5. I like the combination of the size and the anti-glare treatment – I work on my computer all day near a window.

  7. The 178-degree viewing angle and effective antiglare treatment would be most important to me as I find I deal with a lot of glare issues with my current setup, not to mention limited viewing angles. This would be so nice!

  10. I like the super-fast 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms MRPT, and 2ms GtG response times, because a fast, sharp and smooth gaming experience is very important to me.

  13. The display’s 178-degree viewing angle and effective antiglare treatment makes it really easy to view the screen from any angle.

  15. I like the flexible stand and antiglare screen as it provides more versality in where I can setup the computer in small spaces.

  18. The flexible stand + anti glare screen is important because my eyes aren’t great & I love an ant glare screen.

  20. The ultra-fast 165Hz refresh rate is most important to me. I’ve only recently started PC gaming and I’ve been amazed at the framerates compared to what I was used to from playing on consoles.

  22. I think that this would be just great!
    The monitor’s DSP customizes the audio to deliver the best results whether you’re gaming, watching a movie, or playing music. It is a serious step up from the sound most gaming monitors can put out.

  23. I like my refresh rate to be fast and Brad says this super-fast 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms MRPT, and 2ms GtG response times, along with AMD FreeSync Premium support.

  24. The feature that Brad mentioned is the most important to me is the Ultra-fast 165Hz refresh rate because this way my images will be always razer-sharp, with smooth motion, and no screen tearing. This is very important for me.

  25. The 165Hz refresh rate is the most important to me, it’ll making gaming on this monitor very smooth.

  26. The flexibility in connectivity is super convenient, I like to hook up my PlayStation and other devices to my monitor along side my pc

  28. The anti-glare function is really important for me to protect my eyesight and the USB hub would be great to keep things organized!

  29. The 2.1 channel treVolo audio is the most important feature to me as my current monitor doesn’t feature speakers, and I prefer to have immersive sound from my PC without having to purchase dedicated speakers.

  32. The resolution & tremendously fast refresh rate is what I needed for gaming when I chilled every evening in my men cave! Man!

  38. I like that I can wall mount the EX2710Q because it is a pretty tight squeeze on my desk right now.

  39. Extremely flexible stand + antiglare screen for me, I am always fighting the sunlight during the day

  41. Stand adjustment and antiglare is a must for me, given the amount of sunlight my monitors get during the day. The monitor would be pretty much unusable without antiglare

  43. The most important feature mentioned with the super-fast 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms MRPT, and 2ms GtG response times. When playing competitively or in a live multiplayer game, those features can be crucial to your success and victory.

  44. Most important feature to me is the 165Hz refresh rate because since I play a lot of first person shooters, I need that response time to remain competitive!

  48. The most important feature of this BenQ MOBIUZ EX2710Q monitor is its 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms MRPT, and 2ms GtG response times, along with AMD FreeSync Premium support. With specs like this, the image for games and videos will always be sharp, smooth and not get any motion blur.

  49. The USB hub would be a huge plus for me to clear clutter off my desk and help with workflow. The HDRi is a neat feature that I’d love because it works all the time to provide me with the best viewing experience possible .

  50. The custom modes would be the most important feature to me because it will give me the very best experience for each mode specifically focusing on enhancing each separate mode for ultimate enjoyment. Gaming mode for games, Cinema mode for movies and shows, and music mode for music. Excellent feature to have.

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