This post covers the detailed analysis and review of the BenQ EW3270U 32 Inch 4K HDR monitor. It packs a 32-inch UHD panel with HDR Capability support, free sync, and both grayscale and color accuracy. The monitor is designed to meet most of the requirements of gaming and designing. It pretty much checks all the boxes you require for a monitor. So how is the performance and is it worth buying? Here’s everything you need to know.
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Design
From the first impression, it is safe to say that it is a gorgeous looking monitor. Like most big-screen monitors, it resembles a standard size TV. The screen has thin bezels on 3 sides combined with a large one on the bottom. This mount some functionality buttons and the BenQ logo. Unlike TV, you can adjust the mount of your monitor as per your viewing angle.
There’s a button on the right side of the screen that features HDR and BI+ option. Press one time will enable the HDR button. Press 2 times will enable the BI+ feature which basically adjusts the brightness as per your room environment. Below these are the main 5 standard button of the monitors. You can use this to adjust the settings and enable/disable proprietary features. Lastly under the BenQ logo lies a special mount screen type section which basically handles the BI+ technology.
Performance
In terms of performance, the BenQ EW3270U is solid for both gaming and designing. The screen panel is gorgeous, the colors are vibrant and it supports 4K resolution with HDR emulations. Videos are crisp and detailed especially the dark spots. The monitor comes with a 60Hz refresh rate, which some gamers might have a hard time accepting. But you can take advantage of the AMD FreeSync technology the boost the V-sync by up to 75Hz and more.
One of the best part of buying a BenQ monitor is that they all ship with propriety eye care technology. Even if you buy the cheapest model or the expensive one, you will get the feature. This monitor offers a newer technological improvement called the Brightness Intelligence + Technology. It adjusts the brightness of the environment and set the clarity level to maximum occupancy.
Gaming Performance
The panel has a 4-ms pixel response time which kept ghosting to a minimum. There was no sign of tearing when we paired it with a PlayStation 4 Pro. The HDR mode however increases the pixel response time by up to 13-ms. So it is something that you have known about.
Power Consumption
Because the BenQ EW3270u is a 32-inch model, it surely requires some power to handle the big screen. It consumes 44 watts in the standard mode and 24 watts in the ECO mode.
BenQ EW3270U Specification
Screen Size | 31.5″ |
Resolution | 3840×2160 |
Backlight Technology | LED backlight |
Brightness | 300 |
PPI | 140 |
Response Time | 4-ms |
Refresh Rate | 60Hz |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Color bit | 10 bit |
Build-in Speakers | 2×2 |
Connectivity | HDMI(2), DisplayPort(v1.4) , Headphone Jack and USB Type-C |
Pros
- Crisp and vivid Display
- Handles HDR well
- Accurate Color
- Wide port support
- Blue light options
Cons
- Low Refresh rate
- Standard tilt adjustment
- Average Speakers
Price and Availability
The BenQ is priced at a very reasonable price considering a monitor lasts for years to come. It has 4K capabilities with all of these amazing specifications. The current 32″ price at $499 on Amazon and the official BenQ site. Other 4K monitors that offer the same specs costs a lot. The monitor is easily available in most online stores.
Final Verdict:
By testing out the monitor and checking it from different aspects, it is safe to say that the BenQ EW3270U monitor is a real bang of bucks. It has a perfect screen panel, amazing color saturation, and contrast, the video quality is marvelous, the design is perfect and the connectivity options are suitable for the current-gen standards.
The only problem we could find is the speakers. Since most people prefer a separate speaker or a Headphone, you won’t be bothered with it. Most monitors in this price range either offer fewer features or has a list of drawbacks. So as a final verdict, we recommend the BenQ EW3270U monitor for your everyday usage.
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