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BenQ EX251
The 220Hz overclocked IPS panel with 1ms response time delivers fluid motion clarity for competitive gaming, while 400 nits peak brightness and HDR10 support provide better contrast than typical esports displays. Its height-adjustable stand and integrated speakers add practical value often missing at this performance tier. This monitor is best for competitive FPS and MOBA players who prioritize high refresh rate smoothness over higher resolution.
Screen 25"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 220 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync FreeSync
HDR HDR
64 Overall Score
Price CA$150
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong portability (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong performance (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong connectivity (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong color (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 25" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 220 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
| HDR | ✓ |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Power | 18 |
| Weight | 4.2 kg / 9.2 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | BenQ EX251 | LG UltraGear 27G810A-B | Dell S2725QC | Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED | Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 220 | 180 | 120 | 160 | 360 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ EX251 | 73.3 | 86.6 | 37.4 | 72.1 | 49.2 | 86.4 | 74 | 48.2 |
| LG UltraGear 27G810A-B Compare | 94.8 | 73.6 | 88.4 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 82.5 | 98.2 | 81.3 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 73.3 | 82.2 | 88.4 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 44.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
| Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA Compare | 85.2 | 82.2 | 88.4 | 85.9 | 90.5 | 75.9 | 87.9 | 72.3 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED Compare | 75.5 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 85.9 | 90.5 | 99.6 | 82 | 95.3 |
| Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx Compare | 91.3 | 60.6 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 90.5 | 93.9 | 91.4 | 78.7 |
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