BenQ Mobiuz EX3210U: Specifications
Screen size: 32 inches
Decision: 3840 x 2160
Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Inputs: DisplayPort, HDMI, 3.5mm audio, USB-A, USB-B
Dimensions: 28.6 x 17.4 x 10.6 inches
The BenQ Mobiuz EX3210U advertises itself as part of the “ultimate gaming experience.” After testing it with a variety of games and platforms, I would not necessarily go that far – but the mechanical heart is in the right place, at least. The Mobiuz EX3210U is a no-nonsense 4K gaming screen suitable for both PCs and consoles. It’s a bit expensive and not all games look good on it. But with a little legwork, the screen can handle just about any content, from any source.
To its advantage, I can say that the Mobiuz EX3210U has a striking design, with a minimally framed screen and a pure white chassis. The screen has the potential to be colorful and bright, and some games look great on it. On the other hand, performance is not universally good, which is somewhat condemning in such an expensive system – $ 1100, to be precise.
Although the Mobiuz EX3210U is not a perfect display, it is worth checking out if you are looking for a 32-inch 4K gaming screen and have a lot of money to spend on it. Read on for our full BenQ Mobiuz EX3210U review.
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BenQ Mobiuz EX3210U Review: Design
With heavy components and tight connections, the BenQ Mobiuz EX3210U is a bit tough to set up. Once in place, however, it is an excellent hub for a desktop or small entertainment center. There is hardly any frame around the 32-inch screen, and the chassis is a clean, eye-catching white with optional colored LEDs on the back. (I’m not sure why all the LEDs are in a place where no one can see them, but they can theoretically light up the wall behind the screen.)
The device’s sleek, almost minimalist design also supports a few useful features. You can move the screen up or down about four inches, tilt it 20 degrees back and forth, and rotate it 30 degrees in total. However, you cannot orient the screen vertically, which can be a deal breaker for productivity-oriented users.
When it comes to ports, the Mobiuz EX3210U is pretty well equipped, with two HDMI 2.1 ports, a DisplayPort, four USB-A ports, a USB-B port and a 3.5mm audio jack.
The HDMI 2.1 ports play well with current generation consoles, while the DisplayPort is suitable for gaming PCs. The lack of USB-C is a bit disappointing, but the back ports are a bit difficult to access anyway, so maybe it balances out.
BenQ Mobiuz EX3210U Review: Monitor
The BenQ Mobiuz EX3210U, like many comparable gaming monitors, may look very different depending on your presets. Between standard and HDR mode, the screen can look either light or dark, and either colorful or dull. Here are the references, and then we will dive into our qualitative experiences:
| Brightness (nits) | sRGB spectrum (%) | Participate-# | |
| BenQ Mobiuz EX3210U (standard) | 198 | 180 | 0.32 |
| BenQ Mobiuz EX3210U (HDR) | 199 | 188 | 0.26 |
| Acer Nitro XV282K (standard) | 185 | 137 | 0.31 |
| Acer Nitro XV282K (HDR) | 248 | 136 | 0.22 |
| Asus TUF VG28UQLIA (sRGB mode) | 233 | 102 | 0.27 |
| Asus TUF VG28UQL1A (HDR) | 153 | 138 | 0.30 |
Mobiuz EX3210U’s benchmarks were generally consistent with what we observed. Although the screen can be quite bright, it is generally a little darker than both Acer Nitro XV282K and Asus TUF VG28UQLIA. However, the color spectrum is a little richer. This shines through in some games and applications; other times, the screen is simply too dark to appreciate the color differences.
Like most other game monitors, how good the Mobiuz EX3210U looks almost depends on the presets you use. An interesting thing about the screen is that you can not just turn HDR on and off. Instead, the device detects if your source computer has HDR enabled, and then responds. This is good, since the HDR color palette is much richer, and in my experience more accurate – especially when it comes to blue and green. On the other hand, not being able to switch back and forth as desired makes it more difficult to compare settings. This is a pain, since some of the HDR game modes are a bit dark, and the standard brightness actually works better.
The Mobiuz EX3210U has quite a few different presets, whether you want a screen optimized for first-person shooters, racing games, RPGs, or one of three different HDR types. It’s just a shame that some of them are too dark to be worth it – and that the screen tends to automatically change mode for certain games, such as Doom Eternal. Although automatic profile switching is an unusual feature of a game monitor, a little more control over the preset modes would be welcome.
BenQ Mobiuz EX3210U Review: Performance
As the BenQ Mobiuz EX3210U benchmarks suggest, it works pretty well, but some games look better than others. I tested the machine with a number of PC and PS5 games, including Age of Empires IV, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Cyberpunk 2077Doom Eternal, Final Fantasy XIV and Nioh remastered. Some of these games looked better at default settings; some looked better on HDR. But they all ran at regular frame rates, and played well overall.
On the PC side, Doom Eternal was one of the biggest disappointments. Although I got it running at a respectable 85 fps at 4K resolution, the HDR mode made the game incredibly dark, and the colors felt matte as a result. Cyberpunk 2077, on the other hand, was bright and visible in standard mode at 35 fps, but the blues felt a bit washed out. Final Fantasy XIV was simply beautiful, especially the bright yellow colors in the character’s outfit, and Age of Empires IV also had sumptuous blue tones and green colors in the villagers’ costumes and forests nearby.
On the PS5, the performance also varied considerably, depending on what I played. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla looked dark and just a little colorful, but the details were sharp. Nioh Remastered, on the other hand, looked good, with the gray tones of the mountainous levels rendered in nuanced detail. I was also able to run the game in 120 fps mode, thanks to the screen’s HDMI 2.1 ports.
BenQ Mobiuz EX3210U Review: Interface
The BenQ Mobiuz EX3210U has a robust menu system, which you can manipulate either via the buttons at the bottom of the screen, or an included remote control. Either way, the interface can be a bit convoluted. Each button displays a slightly different menu system, whether it is an HDR selector, a volume wheel or a more general settings screen. The “Menu” and “Power” buttons also feel almost identical, which can lead to some frustrating mishaps.
When you take the time to figure it out, the menu system is generally understandable, although it does not go very fast. The text is also large enough to be readable at a distance, which is a useful feature if you plan to use the remote control.
BenQ Mobiuz EX3210U Review: Speakers and Remote Control
Since the BenQ Mobiuz EX3210U goes on the border between “game screen” and “small game TV”, it is only fitting that the device has better speakers than average. However, speakers that are better than average do not count by the standards of gaming monitors.
While the sound is audible and understandable, it all has a metallic, muddy quality that made me want to connect a gaming headset after just a few minutes. The speakers can be quite loud, but you probably will not use them unless your headset needs recharging.
It is also the remote control to consider, which is quite robust, as this accessory runs. You can, among other things, adjust the volume and brightness, switch HDR, bring up the menu and play with the brightness. The remote control is also quite responsive, which was a nice change of pace after the slow remote control on the Acer Predator CG437K.
BenQ Mobiuz EX3210U Review: Dom
Considering that the BenQ Mobiuz EX3210U costs $ 1100, it is probably reasonable to expect a screen that was a little more consistent, speakers that were a little better and lighting that was a little less redundant. But when the Mobiuz EX3210U is shot on all cylinders, it looks pretty good, depicting demanding games with rich colors and smooth frame rates.
In the 32-inch series, it is also worth considering the Dell G3223Q, which costs the same amount of money, but has a slightly better design and performance. Still, the Mobiuz EX3210U has a unique look, and it’s worth it if you’re planning to make it the center of your gaming space.
