Faisal Ghaffar 
The BenQ EW3880R aims to rank among the top gaming monitors through screen quality rather than a blisteringly fast refresh rate.
Do not misunderstand either. The BenQ EW3880R is a sizable monitor with an equally sizable price tag of $1,050 or £1,030, placing it in the top tier of panels with the best from brands like Samsung and Alienware.
Although its media potential has been aggressively marketed, in part because of the aspect ratio and panel technology employed, it is trying to be a bit of a jack of all trades and doesn’t fully check every box with assurance.
Designs & Features
The BenQ EW3880R’s significant size will be the first thing to capture your attention, especially when placed on one of the top gaming workstations.
It’s fair to say that this monitor is an absolute unit, even when compared to similarly sized ultrawide displays and the greatest curved gaming monitors, and that 38-inch panel truly gets to spread out over the 2300R curve.
Even though the BenQ EW3880R may be the thinnest monitor you may have in front of you, it has a striking display.
Although I won’t call it bulky, it does have some substance to it. This is most apparent when looking at the bezels closely because they are also quite substantial.
Technically speaking, the BenQ EW3880R uses a 21:9 WQHD+ IPS panel with a 95 percent DCI-P3 grade to provide deep blacks and bright colours, as you would anticipate from a monitor promoted for its entertainment ability.
Let’s get one thing out of the way right away: The BenQ EW3880R was created with multimedia in mind before considering its potential for pure gaming.
This is demonstrated by the device’s 60Hz refresh rate, which is undoubtedly going to be slower than average, especially if you like the newest games to operate smoothly.
Particularly when using the 21:9 Ultrawide monitor and the title’s available HDR options, Ride 4 was a standout.
The BenQ EW3880R’s slight curvature provided good track sight and enhanced the first-person experience on some of the most difficult available circuits.
Both Halo Infinite and Cyberpunk 2077 have a similar plot, especially when the Game HDRi mode was turned on.
With all the available screen space, the former of which appeared especially brilliant when expanded, whether travelling around Night City or engaging in gun battles.
The BenQ EW3880R won’t be able to provide you with the kind of frame rate you need for competitive games like Valorant or Apex Legends.
Review of the BenQ EW3880R: Is it worth buying?
One of the greatest panels I’ve ever held in my hands, the BenQ EW3880R is great for both watching media and working.
But this isn’t the panel for you if all you’re looking for is something that’s focused solely on gaming.
Games still look fine on this display with the 60Hz refresh rate, but it’s evident that they are not the major focus of this device, and it shows overall.
It’s fantastic for watching movies, but only passable for playing games.
The company’s ultrawide QHD equivalents, like the EX3501R or EX3203R, may prove to be more capable because to their higher refresh rates and focus on gaming.
