Premium OLED gaming monitors have been creeping toward affordability all year, and BenQ just pushed that trend further. The new MOBIUZ EX271QMZ brings a 240Hz QD-OLED panel to market at $499.99 — undercutting many of the 27-inch 1440p OLED monitors that launched before it.
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What’s Under the Hood
The EX271QMZ is built on a third-generation QD-OLED panel using what BenQ calls a “Tandem Structure” — a layered panel design aimed at improving brightness and longevity over earlier QD-OLED generations. Marketed as 27 inches, the actual panel measures 26.5 inches, which is common rounding practice in this monitor class. For more on how OLED gaming monitor pricing has shifted this year, check our monitor and display coverage.
Full Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Panel | 26.5″ QD-OLED (Tandem Structure, 3rd-gen) |
| Resolution | 2560×1440 (WQHD) |
| Refresh rate | 240Hz |
| Response time | 0.03ms GtG |
| Color gamut | 99% DCI-P3, 1.07 billion colors |
| Brightness | 200 nits typical (SDR), 400 nits peak (HDR10) |
| Contrast ratio | 1,500,000:1 |
| Connectivity | 2× HDMI 2.1, 1× DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Adaptive sync | AMD FreeSync Premium |
| Audio | Built-in dual 2W speakers |
| Stand | Tilt, swivel, 100mm height adjustment |
| Price | $499.99 (US), ¥104,200 (Japan) |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Built to Last: OLED Protection Features
Burn-in has always been the asterisk attached to OLED monitors, and BenQ is addressing it directly here. The panel uses a graphene film for heat dissipation, alongside a full suite of protection tools — Pixel Refresh, Pixel Shift, Idle Dimmer, and Logo Dimming — all aimed at extending the panel’s usable lifespan under heavy gaming use.
Software Extras for Competitive Gamers
Beyond the panel itself, BenQ bundles in Color Shuttle software with Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Realistic color modes, plus access to over 120 game-specific color profiles tuned for popular titles. A built-in crosshair overlay, FPS counter, and blur reduction round out the feature set — useful additions for competitive players who don’t want to rely on third-party overlay tools.
Where It Fits in BenQ’s Lineup
Alongside the EX271QMZ, BenQ also introduced two IPS alternatives — the EX271QM (320Hz) and EX271QP (260Hz) — both sharing the same WQHD resolution and 99% DCI-P3 coverage, giving buyers a faster but non-OLED option at presumably lower price points. Full specs and regional availability are listed on BenQ’s official MOBIUZ product page.
Availability
The EX271QMZ is currently sold exclusively through BenQ’s US and Japanese online stores, with no confirmed pricing or launch date yet for Germany or the wider EU market. If you’re in India, availability and local pricing haven’t been announced either — worth watching for as BenQ typically follows up global launches with a regional rollout.
Keep following our gaming monitor coverage section as more details on regional availability emerge.
