BenQ EX2710Q

BenQ EX2710Q Review & Specifications

EX2710Q by BenQ is a 27.00″ IPS monitor with a resolution of 2560 × 1440 pixels (1.778:1, 16:9 aspect ratio) and a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz. It supports a 10-bit color depth, displays up to 1073741824 colors, and offers the following color space coverage: . The panel delivers 250 nits of brightness, and can reach up to 400 nits peak, has a static contrast ratio of 1000:1, a response time of 2.00 ms. The panel is manufactured by LG Display, Innolux (model: LM270WQA-SSA2, M270KCJ-K7E). It has a pixel density of 109 PPI, with viewing angles of 178 ° (degrees)° horizontal and 178 ° (degrees)° vertical. It uses a W-LED backlight and has a Anti-glare/Matte (3H) screen coating. Built-in 2 x 2 W (watts) speakers are included. HDR capabilities include support for DisplayHDR 400.

General Work Usage

The BenQ EX2710Q delivers a modest 63.9% productivity score, making it suitable for casual or part-time work tasks like email, browsing, or occasional document editing. It utilizes an IPS panel—a top-tier choice for productivity. IPS and similar panels deliver exceptional color accuracy, wide viewing angles, and consistent brightness across the screen. Their resistance to burn-in makes them especially well-suited for prolonged use involving static content like spreadsheets, toolbars, and text editors. The monitor’s high resolution of 2560×1440 delivers sufficient screen space for most productivity tasks, though less than ultra-wide or 4K displays. The pixel density of 109 ppi provides adequately crisp text without requiring scaling, though pixel edges may become noticeable when sitting close or working with fine content. With a brightness level of 250 nits, this monitor may appear dim in bright office settings, making it less suitable for environments with strong ambient light.

The BenQ EX2710Q has limited color gamut coverage, which makes it unsuitable for color-accurate work such as professional design, printing, or video editing. The screen may fail to represent colors consistently across devices or in print. The 8-bit + FRC panel enables better-than-basic gradients, but with limited color space, it's still best suited for general use.

The work performance-per-price ratio of the BenQ EX2710Q is 63.9%, placing it in the mid-value category. Although its cost-effectiveness is acceptable, the modest 63.9% suitability may limit its role to light or occasional productivity use.

Gaming and Media Usage

The BenQ EX2710Q earns a solid 78.0% rating for gaming and media use, offering smooth visuals, decent color accuracy, and responsive performance that will satisfy most gamers and movie enthusiasts. It utilizes an IPS panel, which is widely appreciated for accurate color reproduction, wide viewing angles, and consistent brightness. These panels are a balanced and reliable choice for gamers who enjoy vivid visuals and moderate HDR. High-end IPS models often support local dimming zones and high peak brightness levels, enhancing the experience in HDR games and bright rooms. While response times are slightly slower than OLED or TN, recent advancements have greatly reduced motion blur and input lag. The monitor’s high resolution of 2560×1440 strikes a good balance between image sharpness and system performance, making it suitable for most gaming scenarios without overly taxing the GPU. The monitor features an ultra-high refresh rate of 165 Hz, ideal for competitive gaming, fast-paced shooters, and high-FPS esports titles, paired with a responsive 2.00 ms response time that maintains excellent clarity during fast motion.

The monitor provides very good ergonomic support, enabling users to adjust it for improved comfort during extended gaming, viewing, or daily activities, and includes basic connectivity options, suitable for casual or single-device setups.

Specific ergonomic adjustments and connectivity details can be found in the specifications section below.

Performance per Price

The gaming performance-per-price ratio of the BenQ EX2710Q is 54.6%, placing it in the mid-value category. With a decent 78.0% gaming score, this monitor offers a good balance between affordability and gaming performance for mainstream users.

The BenQ EX2710Q falls into the mid-value range, with a performance-per-price score of 68.5%. Its average build quality (68.5 pts) may limit its appeal compared to other similarly priced options, though the value score remains competitive.