Coming to the input ports available on the XR3501, BenQ has left no stones Un-turned in this respect either. What we have are two HDMI 1.4 ports, though i am still wondering why HDMI 2.0 ports were not used instead. DisplayPort and mini-DisplayPort connections are necessary to utilize the 144 HZ refresh rate, as well as the absolutely stunning 2560 * 1080 resolution of the display. Accompanying them all are the standard issue line In/Out and headphone jack which take care of the audio responsibilities.
Next up, we have the button layout. BenQ is well known when it comes to providing some of the best button controls in the industry. Their legacy moves forward with the XR3501, which features the best button controls I have seen on a display by far. Part of the credit though, goes to the 35 inch display size which accommodates the controls with apparent ease. The best part however, is that finding the right button in the dark is super easy, simply because the display actually shows you the various control icons, thus making it easy to choose the control of your choice. They have also added a small back-light to the power button , so you don’t accidentally press something else instead.
Next up, lets take a look at the performance –
