In short, motion clarity is a real highlight and, for some, will be the entire reason to buy this monitor. You can find better results in 360Hz monitors, of course, but those are still limited to a 24.5-inch display. The 27-inch, 1440p, 240Hz EX270QM is a better fit for gamers who are serious but not on the path to pro. BenQ EX270QM – Day-to-Day Performance The Gaming Intelligence app offers the exact same functionality as the OSD and requires connecting the monitor to the PC via the USB upstream port. The app allows selection of several display presets and further fine tuning them as needed. Functions such as toggling MPRT, Adaptive Sync, and configuring the scope size, crosshair shape, PIP/PBP, etc. can all be accessed easily. The BenQ Mobiuz EX270QM has some potential as a multi-use monitor for both hardcore gaming and serious professional workflows. It has the color gamut many content creators will crave and 1440p resolution which, while not as good as 4K, remains an acceptable middle ground for a variety of content creation. MSI recently launched two new MAG QHD monitors in India targeted at the midrange gaming crowd — the Optix MAG274QRF and the Optix MAG274QRX — both of which feature 27-inch WQHD (2560 x 1440) G-Sync compatible panels. While theOptix MAG274QRF offers a 165 Hz refresh rate and 300 nits brightness, theOptix MAG274QRX can hit a 240 Hz refresh rate and 350 nits typical brightness that can go up to 400 nits peak for HDR content.

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I should mention BenQ doesn’t sell the Mobiuz EX270QM as a professional monitor, so these criticisms are not unexpected. However, given its price, BenQ should hold itself to a higher standard of color accuracy and professional-caliber controls. Monitor makers still don’t seem to understand that gamers and content creators are often the same demographic. I have similar criticisms of other high-end gaming monitors like the Alienware AW2721DW. The Tools tab allows for configuring options such as mouse pointer speed, and power and sleep settings. You can also project the screen externally or use the monitor as a remote display for your smartphone or tablet. NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible – Prevent screen tearing or stuttering, producing ultra-smooth lag-free gameplay. The MSI Optix MAG274QRX comes across as an extremely capable QHD 240 Hz monitor that is perfectly suitable for both competitive gaming and professional work.I prefer to play in SDR on a monitor like this, but HDR gaming is acceptable. In a strange way, the limited brightness makes sense: HDR disables monitor brightness controls, and entry-level HDR monitors have a tendency to be overly bright and washed out. The EX270QM’s presentation offers a pleasant middle ground. BenQ EX270QM – Motion Performance The new updates adjust the EDID on DisplayPort. So that you can use 1440P to do scaling when you are using NIS. The consoles only have HDMI port, so the EDID isn’t changed on HDMI. You still can select 4K signal on the MSI QHD (1440p) monitors which have console mode.

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The BenQ Mobiuz EX270QM makes a good first impression at default settings. It’s bright, but not too bright, with a maximum SDR brightness of 360 nits which, surprisingly, is adjusted down to a more comfortable setting in the monitor’s default game mode.

Display: QHD 240 Hz panel with good color gamut coverage and no PWM

TheOptix MAG274QRX also features a console mode for hooking up the Xbox or PlayStation consoles. Console mode basically downscales the 4K output from the console to the monitor's 1440p standard. The feature also gets variable refresh rate support with the latest firmware update. The BenQEX Mobiuz EX270QM supports HDR10 and detects an HDR signal (as tested with a Windows PC and Xbox Series X). HDR mode is engaged automatically and looks good at default settings. That said, the BenQ EX270QM makes the best of what it has to work with. The monitor’s tone mapping appears solid and the default settings offer some sense of added brightness without ruining detail in shadows or near-white areas. As an IPS panel, the monitor offers a typical contrast ratio of 1000:1 and can display 1.07 billion colors. However, this is still an 8-bit panel with frame rate control (FRC) to simulate the extra colors. MSI has ensured that the panel is not just suitable for gaming but for content creation as well with 97% Adobe RGB and 92% DCI-P3 color gamut coverages. We will look into these claims shortly.

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The major competitor to this monitor is the Gigabyte M27Q X, which also offers a similar feature set at possibly lower prices. Still, the MSI Optix MAG274QRX's offers a lot for the money compared to more premium QHD options such as the Acer Predator XB273U GX, Alienware AW2721D, Samsung Odyssey G7, and the Asus ROG Swift PG279QM. The MSI Optix MAG274QRX is a QHD 240 Hz eSports monitor with excellent performance that will please both gamers and content creators alike. The Optix MAG274QRX offers little room for complaint and comes at a price that significantly undercuts some big names in this segment.” Video connectivity is great with one DisplayPort 1.4 port and two HDMI 2.1 ports for a total of three video inputs, all of which can handle the monitor’s maximum display resolution and refresh rate. This is a key feature for gamers who want to connect multiple sources – like both a PC and one or more current-gen console – for high-refresh gaming, including over HDMI. Competing 240Hz monitors use HDMI 2.0 and do not support 240Hz when connected via HDMI. The default gamma curve of 2.4 and color temperature of 6000K may contribute to this. These numbers mean the display is both a bit darker and warmer than intended. BenQ provides alternative gamma modes that can put the monitor on the target gamma curve of 2.2, but no color temperature mode hits the target of 6500K. Software-based calibration will be necessary to dial in image accuracy.

Power Consumption: Economical with MPRT Sync enabled

Windows 11 already offers extensive split window functions, but Split Window tab offers even more possibilities. There's a hidden macro key towards the bottom left of the panel, which invokes the Gaming Intelligence app by default but can also be configured for other functions. On the other hand, 1440p offers an advantage in performance, since it demands far less of a GPU than 4K resolution. The EX270QM is a 240Hz monitor, which implies it’s meant for playing games at a high refresh rate. From that perspective, 1440p is an ideal resolution.

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LED lighting is included and controlled through the monitor, providing nine color options and six mode options that pulse in different patterns. The lighting is easy to notice in a modestly-lit room, but it’s perfect in a dark gaming den. Lighting brightness can’t be adjusted, though, so what you see is what you get. BenQ EX270QM – Features & MenuWhile the EX270QM’s day-to-day performance doesn’t hold up for professionals, it remains attractive in casual use. The monitor’s solid brightness, good text clarity, and wide color gamut provide good results when browsing the web or viewing YouTube. The monitor’s superior built-in speakers are another plus, offering strong sound that, for some owners, will make external speakers unnecessary. BenQ EX270QM – The Competition All the expected ports for a monitor in this price segment are present, but the HDMI port is still based on the 2.0 standard which limits the maximum refresh rate to 144 Hz.