Go display shopping, and you'll see no shortage of 1080p high-refresh gaming monitors to choose among, with BenQ's Mobiuz EX2510S ($299.99) joining a crowded field. As a high-refresh, high-performance display targeting gamers, the monitor performs in line with what speed-minded players want, but BenQ's inclusion of support for HDR10—without the premium picture quality that it's supposed to bring—adds more cost than necessary. Plus, its flimsy stand and lack of onboard USB ports showcase areas where that money might have been better spent. For just a little more cash, the MSI Oculux NXG253R is more than twice as fast, and it shines with image quality that matches some monitors twice the price. The Mobiuz Mission: 1080p Play on a Speedy Panel The Mobiuz EX2510S is a 24.5-inch-diagonal monitor with 1,920-by-1,080-pixel native resolution and a 165Hz native refresh rate, built around an IPS panel. The monitor is mounted on a stand similar to that of the Mobiuz EX3415R we reviewed earl...
A minimalist panel for high-refresh gaming at 1080p, BenQ's Mobiuz EX2510S is good for twitch gaming, but less of a star for watching video and other content consumption.
Exceptional gaming performance; Low input lag; Well-designed OSD menu
Stand and cabinet design may not be for all gamers; No USB ports; HDR performance is middling