BENQ EW3280U

The complete 4K multimedia solution with USB–C connectivity

BEING ALL THINGS to all users is a tough task, but the BenQ EW3280U gets awfully close. It starts with a quality IPS panel and generous 4K resolution, ensuring excellent color accuracy and plenty of precision and detail. To that solid foundation it adds the slick simplicity of USB–C connectivity with up to 65W of charging power for your MacBook or laptop. It’s further improved courtesy of an integrated soundbar that offers an audio upgrade over most monitors, plus extras like an IR remote.

It’s all wrapped in a high–quality chassis with slim bezels on three sides and slick styling. The fact that you can have all this for the relatively reasonable price of $799.99 only sweetens the deal. Strictly speaking the monitor lacks some cutting–edge features such as high refresh and true HDR capabilities — it’s not a great fit for gaming, for instance. But the BenQ EW3280U is a great match for productivity in macOS, is an awful lot of monitor for the money, and an excellent long–term investment.