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<\/a><\/p>\nOpportunities<\/h3>\n
On-Screen Display (OSD) can be operated using normal buttons or using the joystick on the remote control.\u00a0The OSD button is located on the right rear of the monitor.\u00a0There is also a separate volume control wheel on the bottom left of the monitor.\u00a0For most users, it is more convenient to operate the OSD menu via the IR remote control.\u00a0It is designed in the style of a television remote control.<\/p>\n
This remote can be housed in a small silicone compartment located at the base of the stand.\u00a0This remote control tray can be moved inside the stand base (left-handed option).<\/p>\n
BenQ EW3280U: Interface and sound<\/h3>\n
It should be noted that the monitor has a VESA mount with a size of 100 \u00d7 100 mm.\u00a0The leg of the stand is well suited for wiring.\u00a0The I \/ O ports are directed downward.\u00a0They include a 3.5mm headphone jack, 2x HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4,\u00a0USB-C\u00a0and a power input.\u00a0Internal power supply (built-in).<\/p>\n
Above, in the central part, there is a 5W subwoofer, covered with a black plastic grill.\u00a0The front of the monitor has a pair of 2W speakers.\u00a0They are also covered with a grill and are located under the lower front panel.<\/p>\n
This\u00a02.1\u00a0speaker system from treVolo delivers good loud sound and decent bass.\u00a0The built-in subwoofer gives certain advantages to the entire sound system.\u00a0This is usually not the case with this type of monitor.\u00a0However, the highs and mids are not as varied and crisp as some of the more expensive speakers.\u00a0Low frequencies can sometimes drown them out.<\/p>\n
As for the best dynamic range of the sound system, it can be noted that the total sound power may not be enough for high-quality reproduction.\u00a0And this is understandable, the monitor as such is not a sound reproducing equipment.<\/p>\n
There are various presets in the \u201caudio script\u201d settings.\u00a0There is a built-in equalizer that makes small adjustments to the overall sound balance.\u00a0But the best option, according to users, is the “Live \/ POP” setting if used by default.<\/p>\n
This sound preset is the best balanced compared to other options.\u00a0All other options sound pretty simple and do not use the main feature – the presence of a subwoofer.\u00a0While using some content, using a preset without bass may be warranted.<\/p>\n
The standard resolution for the BenQ EW3280U monitor is 3840 \u00d7 2160 @ 60Hz.\u00a0HDR is supported through DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0.\u00a0Adaptive-Sync is supported on both inputs, although HDMI 2.0 is specifically reserved for AMD FreeSync.\u00a0A power cable and HDMI cable are supplied as standard with the monitor.<\/p>\n In some regions, you can find a package with additional accessories, such as a DP-MiniDP cable, USB-C cable and 3.5 mm audio cable.\u00a0The EW3280U monitor supports a wide range of refresh rates.\u00a0When operating in 4Kx2K 3840 \u00d7 2160 (native 4K UHD) or 1080p 1920 \u00d7 1080 (Full HD) modes including 24Hz.<\/p>\n By measuring the brightness levels of white and black, static contrast ratios can be calculated.\u00a0With different settings, these figures differ.\u00a0Here are some of them.\u00a0So, for example, at a brightness level of 100%, the white level was 350 nits, black 0.36 nits, the contrast level was 975: 1. At 60% brightness, it was 237 nits, black 0.24 nits, the contrast ratio was 988: 1.\u00a0Average at 65% brightness 250 nits with 965: 1 contrast ratio.<\/p>\n In HDR Mode + Game HDRi, the peak brightness was 470 nits with a contrast ratio of 1060: 1. The EW3280U has no local dimming, so there is no significant contrast improvement in HDR mode.\u00a0Peak brightness of 469 nits with Game HDRi and Cinema HDRi – a figure in a very bright room.\u00a0These specific settings use the “BI +” light sensor built into the monitor.<\/p>\n Using the “DisplayHDR” setting, which lowers the room light level measurement, the peak brightness is 414 nits.\u00a0The measurement was carried out while displaying a white square surrounded by black, that is, not filling the screen with white.\u00a0However, this is a real test, as the entire screen is usually never filled with white.<\/p>\n BenQ EW3280 color gamut was compared with sRGB and DCI-P3 reference color spaces.\u00a0The color gamut completely covers sRGB and even wider.\u00a0DCI-P3 96% coverage and Adobe RGB 86% coverage.\u00a0These numbers are suitable for HDR content where DCI-P3 is the primary color space.\u00a0The monitor perfectly displays all hues in the sRGB color space (normal SDR content) with a good dose of saturation and brightness.<\/p>\n Without going into the details of the method and equipment for measuring the input lag, it can be noted that the EW3280U display has an input lag of 3.13 ms.\u00a0This is roughly 1\/5 of a frame at 60Hz.\u00a0This parameter indicates an impressively low latency that even professional users will note as normal.<\/p>\n AMD FreeSync is an AMD specific variable refresh rate technology and an alternative to Nvidia\u00a0G-SYNC\u00a0.\u00a0Whenever possible, the monitor dynamically adjusts the refresh rate to match the frame rate output by the GPU.<\/p>\n At a basic level, a mismatch between frame rate and refresh rate can cause stuttering (VSync on) or tearing and jitter (VSync off).\u00a0FreeSync also boasts lower latency compared to running VSync in a variable frame rate environment.\u00a0All this is in the EW3280 monitor.\u00a0BenQ supports a variable refresh rate range of 40 to 60 Hz.<\/p>\n The monitor uses a 32-inch\u00a0AHVA\u00a0panel\u00a0with extended viewing angles from AUO and IPS technology.\u00a060Hz refresh rate and 10-bit color support (8-bit + FRC).\u00a0The backlight is made with WLED technology with KSF for improved color gamut.\u00a0The response time declared by the manufacturer is 5 ms, but this requires separate documentation.<\/p>\n Pros<\/strong> Cons<\/strong> The fact that the combination of a 32-inch screen size and a native resolution of 3840×2160 UHD would be a great choice in terms of physical size, screen area and pixel density is undeniable.<\/p>\n This enables the EW3280 monitor to provide a productive work environment where relatively low zoom levels are required, while still delivering excellent clarity and detail for high-resolution content.\u00a0Due to the good tilt stand, this model will appeal to many.<\/p>\n For fans of wall mounting, a VESA mount is provided.\u00a0This “rustic” aesthetic is very attractive at the moment.\u00a0Visually, this monitor will appeal to you as a user than most monitors on the market today.\u00a0Additional control using the remote control and facilitated work in OSD is another plus of this model.<\/p>\n The monitor has a fairly stable response time at a matrix frequency of 60 Hz.\u00a0The low input lag is combined with the minimal response of each pixel, and for a 60 Hz monitor, these are good enough numbers.\u00a0In some places, of course, there are weak points, including a little in the image quality.\u00a0But the user’s gaze will not notice anything unpleasant or striking.<\/p>\n This model should not be compared to the shortcomings observed in competing VA models.\u00a0Adaptive-Sync is another plus for the BenQ EW3280U monitor.\u00a0With AMD FreeSync, you can get rid of tearing and stuttering due to frame rate mismatch and screen refresh.<\/p>\n Effective operating range at typical high level for an adaptive sync model of 40 to 60 Hz.\u00a0Therefore, this model does not offer as much flexibility as some professional gamers would like.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 4K UHD monitors are generally premium monitors, but “pure” UHD is not so common.\u00a0This is especially true in combination with the 32-inch screen size, which is the most popular.\u00a0One such monitor is BenQ’s EW3280U with an IPS matrix that emphasizes clear color reproduction. BenQ EW3280U is VESA Display HDR 400 certified. 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Contrast and brightness<\/h3>\n
Color rendering<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nInput delay<\/h3>\n
AMD FreeSync and Nvidia Adaptive-Sync<\/h3>\n
EW3280U specifications<\/h3>\n
\nImpressive performance and wide color gamut for bright and accurate images on an IPS panel.
\nReasonable contrast and matte screen surface to prevent severe graininess and help maintain brightness and clarity.
\nStable 60Hz performance, with low input lag.\u00a0FreeSync works as intended.
\nExcellent pixel density and plenty of desktop space, interesting design, built-in subwoofer and a handy IR remote control for OSD control.<\/p>\n
\nHDR capabilities are questionable in terms of peak brightness and contrast.
\nThe amount of IPS highlights can spoil detail in dark scenes.<\/p>\nConclusion<\/h3>\n