Review: BenQ MOBIUZ EX2710Q
The BenQ MOBIUZ EX2710Q is the best value gaming monitor in our 2026 test — $279 for 1440p at 165 Hz on an accurate IPS panel is an exceptional offer for gamers upgrading from 1080p/60 Hz setups. The jump to 1440p at 165 Hz represents the single biggest visual and performance improvement available for under $300.
The 1080p → 1440p Upgrade
Moving from 1080p to 1440p at the same screen size (27 inches) delivers a 78% increase in pixels — text becomes sharper, distant objects in games become more visible, and aliasing is significantly reduced. Combined with the jump from 60 Hz to 165 Hz, this upgrade will feel more transformative than most hardware upgrades.
165 Hz vs. 240 Hz
165 Hz is noticeably smoother than 144 Hz and 75% of the way to 240 Hz in perceived fluidity. For casual to semi-competitive players (ranked but not tournament-level), 165 Hz provides all the responsiveness benefit you’ll actually perceive. Tournament players may want 240 Hz+ — for everyone else, 165 Hz is sufficient.
IPS Color Accuracy
The IPS panel delivers 95% DCI-P3 coverage with accurate colors out of the box (Delta E < 2). For gamers who also do creative work (photo editing, video) on the same monitor, this makes the EX2710Q the best budget choice — IPS accuracy without a calibration process.
Verdict
The BenQ MOBIUZ EX2710Q is the monitor we recommend to most gamers in 2026 — the price-to-performance ratio is exceptional, and the upgrade from 1080p/60 Hz to 1440p/165 Hz is the most impactful monitor upgrade available under $300.