BenQ Mobiuz EX3415R (34-inch)

Nice wide curved screen ; Quality HDR performance ; Sound quality better than most monitors

No USB-C or HDMI 2.1 ; USB hub limited and not that accessible ; Sound quality not as good as advertised

Smooth 144Hz refresh rate ; Certified for Vesa HDR400 ; Impressive 98% DCI-P3 color coverage

Only 200 nit typical brightness ; Expensive ; No HDMI 2.1

Low input lag ; Exceeded rated contrast ratio ; Lightweight build ; Minimal screen tearing in gaming ; High DCI-P3 results ; Loud soundbar

Pricey ; Plastic housing and construction feels flimsy ; Bland design ; No G-Sync or HDMI 2.1 support ; Low peak brightness results in non-HDR modes

Its panel is twitch-quick, but the underwhelming HDR and high price of BenQ's Mobiuz EX3415R keep it from hitting the heights set by competing ultrawide gaming monitors.

+ Class-leading blur reduction and overdrive ; + Snappy and responsive gaming performance ; + Vivid color ; + Sharp image ; + Good audio and build quality

- Lower than average contrast ; - No dynamic feature for HDR ; - Minor gamma response issues

The BenQ Mobiuz EX3415R is a solid gaming monitor with excellent video processing, vibrant color and better-than-average sound. It is equally well-suited for gaming, entertainment and work with its sharp image and subtly curved screen.