BenQ EW3880R 38" UW4K Curved Ultra-Wide Monitor (2021)
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BenQ EW3880R is a high-end 38-inch UW4K ultra-wide 2300R-curved monitor designed for general computing in BenQ's 2021 lineup. It is powered by a 10-bit IPS panel.
Its 2300R curvature provides a more immersive visual experience. In terms of color reproduction, one can expect excellent performance. The included stand comes with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments that make for a more ergonomic viewing experience. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty. It also comes with build-in speakers that make media consumption in a pinch an effortless experience.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 84% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Ultra-wide form factor
- 2300R curvature
- Rich color reproduction
- Stand with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments
- High 1000:1 contrast ratio
- 10-bit display panel
- Build-in speakers included
Cons
What external reviewers found***
External score 75% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good sound system
- Excellent picture quality
- Impressive gaming performance
- Solid build quality
- Decent colour accuracy
- Comfortable to use
Cons
- Lack of integrated audio
- Mediocre speakers
- Expensive for what it offers
- No 21:9 support
- 60Hz refresh rate could be better
Price Comparison
Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x USB (Type-C; upstream; 60W; DP Alt Mode), 2x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream)
Construction
Adjustment | Height
120 mm / 4.7244 in
Adjustment | Pivot
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
-15° ~ 15°
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 15°
Camera
No
Colors
Black and Brown
Drivers | Subwoofer
1 x 8
Form Factor
Curved monitor
Speakers
2x 3W
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
Dimensions
Size | Depth
11.59 in / 294.42 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
18.12 in / 460.18 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
35.29 in / 896.25 mm
Weight
13 kg / 29 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
24:10
Brightness
300 nits
Contrast Ratio
1000:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
Display Curvature
2300R
Display Diagonal
38" (37.5 in / 952.5 mm)
Display Type
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte (3H), LG Display
Gamut
95% DCI-P3
Pixel Density
111 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.229 mm
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Resolution
UW4K (3840x1600)
Response Time
4 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
Function
HDR
HDR10
Licenses
TUV Flicker-free, TUV Low Blue Light
Operating Humidity
10 % ~ 80 %
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Video
Cinema HDRi, Color Weakness, Super Resolution, Eye Reminder, Game HDRi, Flicker-free technology, ePaper, Advanced Motion Accelerator (AMA), Low Blue Light, Brightness Intelligence Plus (B.I.+), Racing Mode
Performance
Power Consumption
140 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)
Power Supply
60 W Power Delivery via USB-C
Production
Debut
2021
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External Reviews
ndtv[1]
Reviewer score 63%The BenQ EW3880R is large, imposing, and well suited for the computer-bound professional, whether working from home or at an office. Split-screen options include a 1:1 split, 2:1 Split, or a picture-in-picture box for the secondary input. Audio performance is good enough for a monitor and has been optimised for both everyday productivity use and entertainment. However, priced at Rs 97,500 in India, this is perhaps a bit too expensive for a curved ultra-wide model.
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Pros
- Wide aspect ratio
- Wide range of connectivity options
- Decent colour accuracy
Cons
- Mediocre speakers
t3[2]
Reviewer score 79%The BenQ EW3880R has a 37.5-inch size, 3840 x 1600 pixel resolution and 300 nits of maximum brightness. We were impressed by the quality of the 2.1 speaker setup (two 3W stereo speakers and an 8W woofer): it's fine for watching movies and listening to music. While the 60Hz refresh rate and 4ms grey-to-grey response times aren't anywhere near best in class for gamers, we didn't notice a huge problem in terms of ghosting or motion blur.
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Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Good sound system
Cons
- Expensive for what it offers
- Lack of integrated audio
techradar[3]
Reviewer score 83%The BenQ EW3880R has an Ultra HD 3,840 x 1,600 resolution. It has TÜV Rheinland-certified anti-flicker technology and blue light filtering. The IPS panel supports 95% of the challenging DCI-P3 color space. There are two HDMI 2.0 ports, DisplayPort 1.4 and a USB-C port.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Impressive gaming performance
- Solid build quality
- Comfortable to use
Cons
- 60Hz refresh rate could be better
- No 21:9 support
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References
- ^ BenQ EW3880R Curved Ultrawide Monitor Review: The All-Purpose Monitor. [ndtv]. https://gadgets.ndtv.com/laptops/reviews/benq-ew3880r-wqhd-plus-ips-curved-ultrawide-monitor-review-price-in-india-2677229. 2021-12-29. Retrieved 2022-01-09.
- ^ BenQ EW3880R monitor review: the perfect panel for ultrawide entertainment. [t3]. https://www.t3.com/reviews/benq-ew3880r-monitor-review. 2022-01-10. Retrieved 2022-01-15.
- ^ BenQ EW3880R review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/benq-ew3880r. 2022-01-10. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
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