BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX 31.5" White 2024

The BenQ EX321UX is a color-accurate 4K MiniLED monitor that doubles as a solid 144Hz gaming screen. Its connectivity and color performance sit at the top of our charts, but the price is steep. Grab a refurbished unit if you can; it's a steal.

Gaming at 4K 144Hz is buttery smooth, and the 1ms grey-to-grey response time keeps ghosting minimal. The 74th percentile performance ranking in our data means it's a solid performer, not a chart-topper. MiniLED backlighting delivers excellent HDR punch with deep blacks most of the time, but you'll notice some blooming in high-contrast scenes. For color work, it's one of the best we've tested, hitting 99% coverage of both Adobe RGB and DCI-P3, and the 10-bit panel handles gradients like a champ.

Compared to the OLED competition like the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG or MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED, the EX321UX sacrifices that per-pixel OLED clarity for higher brightness and 4K real estate. Those 27-inch 1440p OLEDs are faster and cheaper, but they can't match the BenQ's color volume or resolution. The Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 is a massive ultrawide beast that's overkill for most, while the Alienware AW34 QD-OLED offers a curved ultrawide OLED experience. If you need a flat 32-inch 4K screen for color-critical work that also games well, the BenQ is essentially alone at this level.

Value depends entirely on which price you're paying. Newegg has refurbished units for $790, and at that price, this monitor is a bargain for someone who needs a no-compromise color screen with gaming cred. At the $1500 end, though, you're deep into OLED territory, where you trade some brightness and burn-in peace of mind for perfection in motion and infinite contrast. If you can snag the refurb, do it.

BenQ's MOBIUZ line usually screams RGB gamer aesthetic, but the EX321UX tones it down with a 32-inch 4K MiniLED panel that targets creators just as much as fraggers. We're talking 99% DCI-P3, 1000 nits peak brightness, and a 144Hz refresh rate with FreeSync Premium Pro. It's built for someone who edits video all day and then boots up Cyberpunk at night.

Connectivity is ridiculous in a good way: three HDMI ports, a DisplayPort, three USB-C ports, and Thunderbolt. Our database puts it at the absolute top for connectivity. You can hook up a laptop, tablet, and desktop all at once without a dongle in sight. The stand offers height, tilt, and swivel, so ergonomics are solid, too.

If you're a competitive esports player chasing 240Hz or higher refresh rates, the BenQ's 144Hz won't cut it. If you need a truly portable display, this 9.7 kg monster isn't going anywhere. And if you mainly game in a dark room and want perfect black levels, an OLED will serve you better, despite the burn-in risk.

Buy this if you're a content creator who casually games and wants a single monitor that does both without compromise. The refresh rate is high enough for AAA titles, and the color gamut will make your photos and videos look the way they're meant to. It's not for hardcore esports or portable setups.