BenQ Announces 48-inch Mobiuz OLED Gaming Monitor and More at Gamescom 2022

[TheLostSwede]

BenQ, a global consumer electronics brand, announces that, for the first time, visitors at Gamescom 2022 will be able to experience multiple new gaming monitors from MOBIUZ and the latest products from ZOWIE professional e-Sports brand. From 24th to 28th August in Cologne, Germany, visitors of the BenQ stand (stand A-031, Hall 08.1) will get the chance to explore an immersive gaming reality as they discover the next generation of top-performing displays, designed for gamers of all levels. This edition will be even more special because it will be held both in person and online.

'At BenQ, we are continuously striving to present gamers with ultimate audio-visual immersion and smart AI innovations to ensure an upgraded gaming experience. In this way, we can help players reach a next-level performance', says Steve Chu, President of BenQ Europe. 'Since our goal is to create premium experiences for gamers of all types, the natural next step for us was to bring our customers the latest display technology that will change the way they interact within their virtual worlds', continues the BenQ Europe president.




'Gamescom is the perfect global platform showcasing for the first time our newest generation of gaming monitors since it's one of the top-tier gaming events in the world', concludes Chu. 'During these five days, we look forward to welcoming everyone to our stand and having them experience the displays for the first time.'

The new MOBIUZ product line includes the EX480UZ, EX270M, and EX270QM models. The EX480UZ is BenQ's first gaming monitor with an OLED panel, 48-inch, 4K resolution, delivering a refresh rate of 120 Hz, ultra-fast response time of 0.1 ms, with True 10-bit colour and True Black HDR 400. The model also features FreeSync Premium and BenQ's HDRi technology, as well as a KVM switch, scenario mapping with remote control, light tuner, and treVolo speakers. Therefore, the EX480UZ is the perfect choice for end-users who wish to upgrade their gaming experience.

The EX270M and EX270QM are the first MOBIUZ monitors to offer 240 Hz and lightning fast 1msGtG, a performance level ideal for FPS gaming. The EX270M model has, among others, a 27-inch FHD display and IPS panel, as well as two 2.1 channels and a 5 W subwoofer treVolo audio system.

The EX270QM model comes with a 27-inch QHD display and IPS panel with VESA HDR 600 certification. Furthermore, the HDMI 2.1 connectivity ensures VRR (variable refresh rate) compatibility for last-generation gaming consoles, guaranteeing a smooth gameplay performance without screen tearing. Both EX270QM and EX270M also come with scenario mapping, remote control and light tuner.

ZOWIE, BenQ's e-Sports specialist sub-brand, will also be present at the BenQ stand. ZOWIE, which has been widely recognized by e-Sport players for its top-performing products, has recently become the official display partner of the RIOT Games' Valorant Challenger Tour EMEA 2022. At the stand, visitors will get the chance to test out their latest products equipped with DyAc⁺ Technology, which dramatically reduces any motion blur. In addition, everyone will get the chance to experience the XL Setting to Share tool that allows sharing display settings with others by sending them as a profile.

ZOWIE's next generation C series Mouse and G-SR-SE mouse pad will also be available for gamers to trial at the stand.

All monitors feature BenQ's industry-leading Eye-Care technology. This ensures a flicker-free experience and low blue light for a comfortable viewing experience during extended periods of gameplay. All monitors are also accompanied by height-adjustable stands to ensure maximum comfort for gamers.

Moreover, visitors at the BenQ stand will be able to see the X3000i projector, which has been recently awarded the prestigious EISA Award as EISA GAMING PROJECTOR 2022-2023 in the category 'Home Theatre Display & Video'. For gamers, this model brings a pre-configured 'Fast Mode', with a dedicated remote key, and response times down to almost 4 ms at 1080p/240 Hz (and 16 ms for 4K/60 Hz), along with three game modes optimised for different genres.

The three monitors will be available to pre-order from September/October. The BenQ Mobiuz EX480UZ will retail at €1,999, the EX270M at €399, EX270QM at €799.

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[mechtech]

That's bigger than my 46" TV. So if a monitor is 48" these days, what's the smallest TV.....96" ??

 

[Krzych]

All of those 42" and 48" TVs being considered a desktop monitors is probably the stupidest thing in the world right now, and that is not an easy category to compete at. And this one takes it even further by slapping world's biggest bezel on a panel that has slim form factor as one of it's main advantages.

 

[Chaitanya]

That's bigger than my 46" TV. So if a monitor is 48" these days, what's the smallest TV.....96" ??

These days it seems like 58" are norm for tv sets so yeah wont be surprised to see size of tvs creep to that size.

 

[HenrySomeone]

These days it seems like 58" are norm for tv sets so yeah wont be surprised to see size of tvs creep to that size.

I saw a 100" unit in person as far as 14-15 years ago, so that would be nothing new.

 

[sepheronx]

Ended up getting a LG C1 OLED 55" for my TV and holy heck is it good. Way better than any other display I ever seen. I also paid like $1400 CAD for that C1. This monitor is way more expensive for 48". OK, maybe less response time than my LG TV but I dont really notice any difference. I also get 4 HDMI 2.1 ports. How many on this?

I am happy they are moving to OLED. But the price has to also be competitive too. Otherwise, why pay more for a 48" when I can get a 55" TV of the same tech and use it as a monitor? So many are already doing it as is.

Maybe I am retarded when it comes to TV and Audio tech but yeah, too expensive. If it was like $1K CAD then I wouldn't complain.

 

[Mussels]

Can they just make OLED smaller now plz?


We need the 27 and 32" sizes covered, not ultrawides or 40" and above ;(

 

[AsRock]

All of those 42" and 48" TVs being considered a desktop monitors is probably the stupidest thing in the world right now, and that is not an easy category to compete at. And this one takes it even further by slapping world's biggest bezel on a panel that has slim form factor as one of it's main advantages.

So they don't mean it to be used with multiple monitors is all, the thicker bezel is a plus other wise as it makes the unit or at least make it less fragile even more so in shipping and installing.

Whats the PPI on this at this price ?.

 

[Mussels]

That's bigger than my 46" TV. So if a monitor is 48" these days, what's the smallest TV.....96" ??

different aspect ratio, TV's are a lot larger in the same 'size' since they're measured diagonally

 

[Chaitanya]

I saw a 100" unit in person as far as 14-15 years ago, so that would be nothing new.

Back then 75 and 65 used to super high end with 55 and 58 being flagships for rich. So while sizes surely have creeped up in terms improvements to picture quality and other features(though they are improving) those tvs are still stuck a decade back.

 

[Dux]

And here I am, thinking about buying some CRT monitor for gaming.

 

[Bwaze]

different aspect ratio, TV's are a lot larger in the same 'size' since they're measured diagonally

Both monitors and TVs are measured diagonally. And these are all same aspect ratio, 16 : 9, none of them is ultra wide or anything similar.

These are exactly the same LG panels as OLED TVs, and they are charging more for… Nothing, useful, really.

All these OLED monitors also have a bit of a sharpness problem since they’re not using the RGB sub pixel layout, so smaller text always looks a bit fuzzier than it would on “real” monitors. Not really a problem if you’re just using it as a gaming display, but it’s not perfect as a working monitor, even if you get used to a bit strange setup due to size.

 

[Vayra86]

different aspect ratio, TV's are a lot larger in the same 'size' since they're measured diagonally

Wha..? These are all 16:9 and all measurements are diagonals...

 

[ZoneDymo]

I am currently warming up to the idea of a 42 inch Oled monitor....48 really would be too much

 

[dyonoctis]

All of those 42" and 48" TVs being considered a desktop monitors is probably the stupidest thing in the world right now, and that is not an easy category to compete at. And this one takes it even further by slapping world's biggest bezel on a panel that has slim form factor as one of it's main advantages.

Blame LG and Samsung for being too scared to mass produce 27/32inch panels and having extra inventories. From what I've heard, they are doing that to see if people are actually interested in OLED monitors.

 

[konga]

Everyone knows there's interest in OLED monitors. They're scared of burn-in, and bigger panels are less prone to it. But I have a feeling that Samsung especially is ready to go heavy on monitors. They just need to build out more OLED fabs (they only have one line right now, compared to LG's eight or so)

 

[ZoneDymo]

Everyone knows there's interest in OLED monitors. They're scared of burn-in, and bigger panels are less prone to it. But I have a feeling that Samsung especially is ready to go heavy on monitors. They just need to build out more OLED fabs (they only have one line right now, compared to LG's eight or so)

how are bigger panels less prone to it?

 

[Dux]

Everyone knows there's interest in OLED monitors. They're scared of burn-in, and bigger panels are less prone to it. But I have a feeling that Samsung especially is ready to go heavy on monitors. They just need to build out more OLED fabs (they only have one line right now, compared to LG's eight or so)

Isn't LG the owner of OLED technology? AFAIK most TV's out there use LG displays. Just casing and electronics are their own. Others have to pay licensing fees to LG if they want to manufacture OLED displays. That's the main reason OLED's are still so expensive AFAIK. If I'm wrong, someone please correct me.

 

[konga]

how are bigger panels less prone to it?

They have a larger pixel aperture ratio. This means being able to use lower voltages for the same brightness, increasing the organic material's lifespan. Also there's more material to work with for the automatic pixel refreshers and such.

Isn't LG the owner of OLED technology? AFAIK most TV's out there use LG displays. Just casing and electronics are their own. Others have to pay licensing fees to LG if they want to manufacture OLED displays. That's the main reason OLED's are still so expensive AFAIK. If I'm wrong, someone please correct me.

No. LG created W-OLED, and they may own various patents relating to that, but there are many other players in the OLED market, many of whom have invented their own techniques they hold patents on. Universal Display Corporation for example licenses technologies related to OLED to both LG and Samsung (though mostly for small form factor OLED displays, e.g. phones)

 

[INSTG8R]

Everyone knows there's interest in OLED monitors. They're scared of burn-in, and bigger panels are less prone to it. But I have a feeling that Samsung especially is ready to go heavy on monitors. They just need to build out more OLED fabs (they only have one line right now, compared to LG's eight or so)

As I understand it is, the OLED panels is much like a wafer for chips. The panels are prioritizing for TVs and basically the “off cuts” are being used for the monitors.

 

[konga]

As I understand it is, the OLED panels is much like a wafer for chips. The panels are prioritizing for TVs and basically the “off cuts” are being used for the monitors.

This is true for Samsung (LG is producing no dedicated monitor panels yet), but that's because Samsung just has one QD-OLED line that has to make their 55", 65" and 34" panels. They have very limited production capacity still since this is the first year at this, and they still have to build out more fab space. Apparently they intend to increase production on their current line by 30% by utilizing new manufacturing methods that are faster, and they're also considering expanding the line. They're also considering converting one of their dormant lines to QD-OLED (it's either that or quantum nanorod). So I think they're going to expand capacity quite a bit over the next year.

 

[INSTG8R]

This is true for Samsung (LG is producing no dedicated monitor panels yet), but that's because Samsung just has one QD-OLED line that has to make their 55", 65" and 34" panels. They have very limited production capacity still since this is the first year at this, and they still have to build out more fab space. Apparently they intend to increase production on their current line by 30% by utilizing new manufacturing methods that are faster, and they're also considering expanding the line. They're also considering converting one of their dormant lines to QD-OLED (it's either that or quantum nanorod). So I think they're going to expand capacity quite a bit over the next year.

Yeah I should have clarified Samsung. It’s why I can’t get my Alienware 34” OLED until “October”

 

[PapaTaipei]

I would like an article on the different types of OLED technologies.

 

[dyonoctis]

This is true for Samsung (LG is producing no dedicated monitor panels yet), but that's because Samsung just has one QD-OLED line that has to make their 55", 65" and 34" panels. They have very limited production capacity still since this is the first year at this, and they still have to build out more fab space. Apparently they intend to increase production on their current line by 30% by utilizing new manufacturing methods that are faster, and they're also considering expanding the line. They're also considering converting one of their dormant lines to QD-OLED (it's either that or quantum nanorod). So I think they're going to expand capacity quite a bit over the next year.

well actually... but it's a 60hz monitor with a professional tax on it

 

[TheDeeGee]

Can they just make OLED smaller now plz?


We need the 27 and 32" sizes covered, not ultrawides or 40" and above ;(

They seem to be tone deaf, i would love a 27 Inch 1440p 16:9 QD-OLED.

I'm currently on a EIZO CX240, which is going to be upgraded to a CS2731 soon. It's only brand in trust in terms of image quality anyways.