Let’s take a look through the BenQ EL2870U, a monitor that checks all the right boxes for gaming and content consumption. From FreeSync and 1ms response times, to a 4K resolution and HDR support, is this the perfect do-it-all monitor?
What’s in the box?
Snugly sandwiched between secure foam inserts, the unboxing experience is minimal, but straight to the point. Assembly is almost completely tool-less: simply hand tighten the base to the stand and slot the monitor right on. Only one more integrated screw to secure in place for 20˚of freely adjustable tilt. Or, if you’re looking to wall mount, this monitor’s also VESA compatible.
Even a HDMI cable is included, so you’ll be up and running in no time at all, without resorting to scouring for a spare cable lying about.
The port selection includes dual HDMI 2.0 and a DisplayPort 1.4. While a pair of 2w speakers are built-in, there’s an auxiliary port for external speakers or headphones. No external power brick is needed either, so your set-up’s free from unnecessary clutter. Of course, the usual fair share of documentation is included too, but it’s reassuring to know you’re covered by BenQ’s warranty.
Suited for any space
This monitor’s a far departure from the RGB-soaked, over-the-top ‘gamer’ aesthetic you’ve come to expect, instead sporting a careful, selective touch of elegant glossy plastics and a brushed-grey finish – a welcome change for those looking for a more understated, executive look, seamlessly blending into a home office environment.
This BenQ 28-inch monitor makes all the difference
If you’re coming from a gaming laptop like the 15-inch Gigabyte G5, or even the more standard sized 24-inch monitors, you’ll be quite surprised by the sheer size increase a 28-inch monitor brings to the table. On paper it doesn’t sound like much, just a few more inches, but it’ll make games even more immersive and all-encompassing, saturating your periphery vision.
Must-have gaming features
Running at 60Hz, FreeSync is also supported, which has quickly become a must-have feature for gamers, providing a tear-free, fluid experience. The fast 1ms grey-to-grey response time ensures the monitor will hold up even to the most twitchiest of mouse flicks, without becoming a ghostly, smeary mess. For gaming monitors purely focused on raw gaming credentials like high refresh rates, check out of coverage of the 144Hz LG UltraGear and the 165Hz Acer XFO270.
Fit for both gaming and content consumption
Given this monitor boasts a full-4K and supports HDR 10 content support to boot, it’ll more than easily pull double duty as a fantastic content consumption screen. With more and more games embracing HDR in the PC space, it’s truly a game changer – offering enhances brightness and contrast, adding incredible details, vividness and life-like immersive qualities to HDR-supported content. You’ll be able to pick out previously hidden visual information from the darkest shadowed regions to brightly exposed skies.
While 4K’s definitely a demanding gaming resolution to run, it’s perfectly suited for this size screen, striking the perfect middle-ground of sorts between manageable screen size, desktop real estate and pixel density.
BenQ has got your back
The ‘Brightness Intelligence Plus Technology’ (B.I.+) sensor, developed exclusively by BenQ, automatically adjusts the brightness and colour temperature values to ensure your extended gaming sessions are as comfortable as possible by reducing eye fatigue.
Switching HDR modes is a breeze
Navigating around the monitor’s various menus is clear and concise, with easy to reach clicky, tactile buttons. Maybe you’ve embraced the familiar ‘just one more turn’ mantra one too many times and have ended up extending another gaming session deep into the night. Thankfully, the on-screen display is optimised for simplicity; a hotkey swiftly switches between 4 levels of HDR modes, so selecting the most appropriate option given the current viewing conditions means you can fully always immerse yourself in HDR content, even in dimly lit environments.
Crammed in
It’s hard not to be impressed by how much this BenQ EL2870U monitor manages to cram in. Why pick and choose your most desirable features, when you can have it all in one monitor? Check it out, over at Ebuyer:
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