BenQ is cranking up the speed for competitive gamers with the MOBIUZ EX271QZ, a 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED gaming monitor that hits a blistering 500Hz refresh rate. Announced alongside two 4K 240Hz displays, this model targets players who want esports-grade motion clarity without sacrificing the rich contrast and color that QD-OLED delivers.
At its core, the EX271QZ pairs a 2560 x 1440 QD-OLED panel with up to 1,000 nits peak brightness and 99% DCI-P3 coverage. It arrives factory-calibrated for accuracy and includes more than 120 optimized color profiles tailored for popular AAA titles, so you can jump straight into a dialed-in picture without endless tweaking. With a 0.03ms response time and a true 500Hz refresh rate, expect ultra-smooth gameplay and razor-sharp motion that benefits fast-paced shooters and esports alike.
BenQ backs the speed with FreeSync Premium Pro variable refresh rate support and a suite of gaming tools like an on-screen crosshair and advanced blur reduction. There’s also a built-in KVM switch to control multiple devices with a single keyboard and mouse—handy for streamers and multi-system setups.
One caveat: the EX271QZ doesn’t include DisplayPort 2.1. Instead, it relies on DisplayPort 1.4 with Display Stream Compression to reach 1440p at 500Hz, similar to other 500Hz QD-OLED options currently on the market. Even so, the feature set makes a strong case for high-refresh purists who want OLED’s deep blacks and punchy colors.
Positioned between rivals in price, the EX271QZ is set at $899 in the US, slotting above MSI’s MAG 272QP QD-OLED X50 and below Samsung’s Odyssey G60SF. It appears to use the same underlying panel as those models, which should translate to comparable picture characteristics, with BenQ’s color tuning and gaming extras as differentiators.
Availability in the US is scheduled for February 2026. If you’ve been waiting for a 27-inch 1440p OLED that marries esports-level speed with premium image quality, the BenQ MOBIUZ EX271QZ looks like one of the most compelling 500Hz contenders to watch.
