There are plenty of gaming monitors on sale for Prime Day this year, including a bunch of deals on Acer screens. But if you’re looking for an ultrawide — something with a stretched 21:9 aspect ratio — the BenQ EX3501R with WQHD resolution is also discounted.
Regularly priced at $733, it’s down 27% for Prime Day. That’s a total price of $550, and second-lowest only to last year’s Black Friday pricing.
BenQ’s EX series of gaming monitors focuses on high-end features as well as a glorious picture. This is a 35-inch display that stretches far beyond the usual 16:9 aspect ratio, hitting 21:9 instead for a much wider picture. This allows you to see more while gaming, especially satisfying in racing sims, RPGs, FPS, and RTS games.
The panel has a 3440×1440 (WQHD) resolution, so you can take the step up to 2K at the same time. To help deal with the width, the display has an 1800R curve that brings the edges in for a bit more immersion. Bezel around the display is super thin, making it seem like the screen stretches from edge to edge. As for ergonomics, the stand adjusts for tilt and height.
The panel has a 100Hz refresh rate and 4ms response time to keep up with competitive games, and AMD FreeSync is available for reduced screen tearing. There’s HDR compatibility, as well as an automatic brightness sensor to ensure you get the best look possible. Connect with USB-C, HDMI, or DisplayPort and take advantage of USB-A ports for accessories.
This is a great pairing for a new gaming PC, which you might find in our roundup of the best Prime Day laptop deals.
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