ISR reviews the BenQ XR3501 Ultra Wide Gaming Monitor

Followers of the “This Week Inside Sim Racing” live show will already know John Sabol from ISR is using three BenQ XR3501 ultra curve Gaming Monitors in his triple-screen racing rig.

A while back, John already reviewed the 35inch curved BenQ XR3501 Ultra Wide Gaming Monitors for use on a triple-screen racing rig, but it is apparent that many community members would like to know if this screen is also a recommended product when using it for a single screen racing setup. In this review, John also asks himself if this ultra-wide screen is a good replacement for a traditional 16:9 triple-screen setup. Let’s find out.

In John’s own words, ” It ticks nearly every box.  It’s big, which is nice when on a single monitor and looking to get a 1:1 ratio to the real world cockpit, ultra smooth at 144 Hz, lots of extra screen thanks to the 21:9 aspect ratio, big curve that brings the edges closer to you and great color thanks to the AMVA panel.”

Quality comes at a price. On average the BenQ XR3501 Ultra Wide is selling for $969.99 in the U.S, while Europeans will have to slash out around € 1.160. ( ed. We have seen prices as high as €1500. So do your homework before parting with your hard-earned cash.)

You can read the full product review at the Inside Sim Racing Website.

BenQ XR3501 Key Features:

• 2000R Ultra Curve
• 144Hz Refresh Rate
• 21:9 Ultra Wide & High Resolution
• 20-Level Color Vibrance
• Black eQualizer
• Flicker-free

 

Specifications:
Product Color	Black / Glossy Black
Panel
Back Light Unit	LED
LCD Size (inch)	35″
Aspect Ratio	21:9
Curvature	2000R
Resolution (max.)	2560×1080
Display Area(mm)	819.84x 345.84
Pixel Pitch (mm)	320.25 (per one triad) x 320.25
Brightness (typ)	300
Native Contrast ( typ. )	2000:1
Viewing Angle (L/R;U/D) (CR>=10)	178/178
Vertical Refresh Rate	144Hz
Response time	4ms (GTG)
Display Colors	16.7M (RGB 8bits)
Regulations
Energy Star	6
Audio Line In/Out
Headphone Jack	Yes
Dimensions & Weight
CTN Dimensions (HxWxD mm)	308 x 982 x 600
Dimensions(HxWxD mm)	499 x 853 x 206
Net Weight (kg)	11.1
Gross Weight (kg)	15.9
Special Features
Color Vibrance	Yes
Super Resolution	Yes
Low Blue Light	Yes
Flicker-free Technology	Yes
Senseye®	3
AMA	Yes
Windows® 7 Compatible	Yes
Windows® 8 Compatible	Yes
Windows® 8.1 Compatible	Yes
Windows® 10 Compatible	Yes
HDCP	Yes
VESA Wall Mounting	100 mm x100mm , need transfer kit
Tilt (down/up)	-5°~15°
Black eQualizer	Yes
Display Mode	Full/ Aspect Ratio/1:1
Picture Mode	Standard /Gamer1 /Gamer 2 /Gamer 3 /Movie /sRGB /Photo/Custom 1 /Custom 2
PIP/PBP	Yes
Included Accessories
Other Accessories	Power cord for adapter (1.8m), HDMI 1.4 cable(1.8m), mDP to DP cable (1.8m) ,Audio Cable (1.8m) warranty card, QSG, CD
Power
Power Supply (90~264 AC)	Adapter
Power Consumption (On mode)	<66W(Energy star level 46W)
Power Consumption (Power saving mode)	<0.5W