When it comes to performance, the BenQ XR3501 does really well, with some really punchy colors and sharp details, but falls short when it goes toe to toe against other players like the Dell Ultra-sharp, or even the Acer Predator X34. both of which flaunt a mouth watering 3,440-by-1,440 resolution. Another short fall is the color accuracy. While BenQ would want you to believe that the XR3501 produces accurate colors, closer inspection would prove otherwise. Sure, the color output is top notch, but not at all ideal, as far as benchmarks go. Where the XR3501 compensates is the gray scale testing. The VA display correctly renders every shade of gray available in the palette , thus giving super accurate shadows, and details. The viewing angles are quite good as well, and you won’t really find color shifting or fluctuation in luminescence, should you view the display from an angle.
When it comes to gaming, the XR3501 feels right at home, with a blazing 144 HZ refresh rate and 4 millisecond pixel response, both of which give you an enviable gaming experience. The curved display works its magic too, making it easier to pay attention to events happening near the corner of the screens when you are playing hardcore games like Crysis .
Power consumption is quite generic when it comes to a display of this calibre. speaking in terms of numbers, the XR3501 consumes close to 50 Watts of power, which, compared to other competitors, is just around a watt in excess.
