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Mom of Great Kids
28.12.2020
2/10
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Loved it . . . . for the 13.5 months that it lasted.
If I am going to pay $700+ for a monitor . . . I need to get more than 13.5 months of life out of it. All of a sudden, in the middle of some serious work projects that demanded several all-nighters (long hours), my monitor died on me. It was very stressful since I was in the middle of a project with the definitive timeline. Had to run to Office Depot and buy whatever they had in stock to get through the next few days to finish. NOT happy.
Hao L.
28.12.2020
10/10
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Great monitor overall, with a few caveats.
I waited for a few months and finally snatched the tiny window during which this monitor in stock and ordered it. After using it for a week or so, I am overall quite satisfied.
Pros:
1. Display quality. Color. This monitor replaced an Apple Thunderbolt display I've had for years and the display quality is definitely better. Also I like the matte finish which reduces glare.
2. The KVM switch is great. I use it to switch between an 2019 Macbook Pro (connected via a single Thunderbolt 3 cable) and an older Mac Pro (connected via DisplayPort + USB). After configuring the puck, I can KVM-switch between the two machines with a single click on the puck, which is fantastic. That's my main reason for choosing this monitor over Asus PA32UC or LG 32UL950, and I am glad that it has worked out beautifully.
3. Being able to rotate the monitor vertically does make it easier to connect cables particularly if you don't have room to walk behind the monitor.
Cons:
1. Speaker is way under powered. This is a design flaw. I am not demanding any pro-level sound, just enough for me to watch YouTube without having to put on my headphone. But the built-in speaker is insufficient for that. I had to buy a pair of external speakers for that. BenQ should really have put in better speakers, particularly given the thickness of the panel which should give enough room.
2. When I look closely, there is an uneven gap between the display rim and the glass panel at the bottom, showing that the assembly has clearly rooms for improvement. Given this is cosmetic, I am willing to let it go. But the hardware fit and finish is not Apple-level for sure.
3. The documentation (particularly, for the puck configuration) also has a lot of rooms for improvement. I had to make a few guesses to figure out what it is trying to say when configuring the keys, as there are keys on the puck, and keys behind the monitor. The documentation should have been more clear which key 1 and key 2 it is talking about.
Overall I am satisfied with the purchase. The KVM function has more than made up for its deficiencies.
Pros:
1. Display quality. Color. This monitor replaced an Apple Thunderbolt display I've had for years and the display quality is definitely better. Also I like the matte finish which reduces glare.
2. The KVM switch is great. I use it to switch between an 2019 Macbook Pro (connected via a single Thunderbolt 3 cable) and an older Mac Pro (connected via DisplayPort + USB). After configuring the puck, I can KVM-switch between the two machines with a single click on the puck, which is fantastic. That's my main reason for choosing this monitor over Asus PA32UC or LG 32UL950, and I am glad that it has worked out beautifully.
3. Being able to rotate the monitor vertically does make it easier to connect cables particularly if you don't have room to walk behind the monitor.
Cons:
1. Speaker is way under powered. This is a design flaw. I am not demanding any pro-level sound, just enough for me to watch YouTube without having to put on my headphone. But the built-in speaker is insufficient for that. I had to buy a pair of external speakers for that. BenQ should really have put in better speakers, particularly given the thickness of the panel which should give enough room.
2. When I look closely, there is an uneven gap between the display rim and the glass panel at the bottom, showing that the assembly has clearly rooms for improvement. Given this is cosmetic, I am willing to let it go. But the hardware fit and finish is not Apple-level for sure.
3. The documentation (particularly, for the puck configuration) also has a lot of rooms for improvement. I had to make a few guesses to figure out what it is trying to say when configuring the keys, as there are keys on the puck, and keys behind the monitor. The documentation should have been more clear which key 1 and key 2 it is talking about.
Overall I am satisfied with the purchase. The KVM function has more than made up for its deficiencies.
chrisseattle
28.12.2020
2/10
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Ужасно
Flickering November 2019 right out of the box
If you are like me you probably picked this monitor for the Wirecutter review and the Tom's Hardware endorsement, and you figured that the flickering issues everyone is writing about would have been resolved. Well, like me, you'd be wrong. This thing flickered right out of the box, so back it goes. Garbage. Do not buy this unit
Skyhawk
28.12.2020
8/10
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A good choice for people using the new 2020 Mac Pro or Mac Mini.
Is the BenQ PD3220U as good as Apple's $5000 6K display? No. However, for my needs I found it to be a better value.
I simply plugged in the Thunderbolt 3 cable into my 2020 Mac Pro and the display was recognized instantly. I really like the way the Hotkey selector works. This is much easier than reaching around the back of the display to make adjustments. While not as good as Apple's ability to control their displays from the keyboard, I'm perfectly happy with the control I have with the BenQ Hotkey selector. As a practical matter, once you have the settings the way you want them you probably won't fool with the controls again.
BenQ has some good control software for this display that allows you to make many adjustments. You can download Display Pilot from their website. (You have to authorize the software to run on a Mac, no big deal.) You definitely do not need the Display Pilot software but, if you want everything you can possibly have adjustment wise Display Pilot will do it for you.
Of course, the first thing I did was run Pixel Check 1.3 to check for stuck or dead pixels. None were found. Although, this problem seems to be largely fading away as companies have gotten better and making flat screen displays.
My only negative is that I would prefer the manual to be printed rather than on the included optical disc.
The sharpness and color are excellent. Perfectly fine for video work.
The product is made in China.
I simply plugged in the Thunderbolt 3 cable into my 2020 Mac Pro and the display was recognized instantly. I really like the way the Hotkey selector works. This is much easier than reaching around the back of the display to make adjustments. While not as good as Apple's ability to control their displays from the keyboard, I'm perfectly happy with the control I have with the BenQ Hotkey selector. As a practical matter, once you have the settings the way you want them you probably won't fool with the controls again.
BenQ has some good control software for this display that allows you to make many adjustments. You can download Display Pilot from their website. (You have to authorize the software to run on a Mac, no big deal.) You definitely do not need the Display Pilot software but, if you want everything you can possibly have adjustment wise Display Pilot will do it for you.
Of course, the first thing I did was run Pixel Check 1.3 to check for stuck or dead pixels. None were found. Although, this problem seems to be largely fading away as companies have gotten better and making flat screen displays.
My only negative is that I would prefer the manual to be printed rather than on the included optical disc.
The sharpness and color are excellent. Perfectly fine for video work.
The product is made in China.
Amazon Customer
28.12.2020
8/10
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Works with Macbook Pro 16"
I've had this monitor for a few days. Will review again in a month if there's any changes.
The good:
- They include a cable for pretty much everything. They even included a thunderbolt 3 cable for Macbook Pro 16" so I didn't have to order one from Apple (which costs $39 before tax). Just the cables are probably worth $150-200.
- Good choice of external ports, has USB-C support
- Solid metal base and stand, not wobbly, looks premium and not cheap
- The stand gives you nice 360 degree adjustment
The not so great
- Although it provides charge to your macbook via thunderbolt, it's not enough to power my MBP 16" so the laptop will drain power slowly. I had to also connect my regular charger. Maybe not an issue for less demanding macbooks.
- Would have liked more than 2 USB-A ports
- The speakers sound really bad. My iMac 2015 has much better sounding speakers. This is not a big issue for me because I rarely use the built in speakers and wear headsets.
- Some fading at the edges of the screen if you stand too close
The good:
- They include a cable for pretty much everything. They even included a thunderbolt 3 cable for Macbook Pro 16" so I didn't have to order one from Apple (which costs $39 before tax). Just the cables are probably worth $150-200.
- Good choice of external ports, has USB-C support
- Solid metal base and stand, not wobbly, looks premium and not cheap
- The stand gives you nice 360 degree adjustment
The not so great
- Although it provides charge to your macbook via thunderbolt, it's not enough to power my MBP 16" so the laptop will drain power slowly. I had to also connect my regular charger. Maybe not an issue for less demanding macbooks.
- Would have liked more than 2 USB-A ports
- The speakers sound really bad. My iMac 2015 has much better sounding speakers. This is not a big issue for me because I rarely use the built in speakers and wear headsets.
- Some fading at the edges of the screen if you stand too close
M.B.
28.12.2020
10/10
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A Nice Monitor For Photo Editing - 100% sRGB and 77% Adobe RGB - A Little Overpriced
I ordered this as I wanted to replace an older WQHD monitor for photo editing, and I also found myself working from home. I ordered this because I wanted another 4k monitor and I hoped this would have more accurate color than the 32" Monoprice CrystalPro 27772 I also own.
The build quality of this monitor is excellent. The USB ports are nice, the "puck" interface for handling the on screen controls is a nice feature, I I like that it has two Display port ports when most give you one and a bunch of HDMI. The stand is also solidly built with a nice carry handle and isn't wobbly like many OEM stands are. I've not seen any evidence of screen flicker that other reviews referenced, so I'm assuming I have the updated firmware on the monitor I received.
The color is nice. It's comparable to my old WQHD monitor that I purchased in 2012 that cost a similar amount, though my old monitor had glass over the panel and better build quality.
Initially it was more accurate than my Monoprice CrystalPro, though surprisingly after calibration with my Spyder 4 Pro, the gap closed considerably. I think the Benq has slightly better contrast and on pure white screens the dot pitch of the display is "smoother". I also think the backlight is better on the Benq on pure black screens.
Out of the box the calibration is good. After calibration with my Spyder 4 Pro, the contrast seems better and a tiny bit less blue. Even though this is accurate for a factory calibration, I'd still suggest an aftermarket calibration if you want the best out of this monitor. After calibration the Spyder software shows this has 100% sRGB coverage and 77% of Adobe RGB.
Surprisingly though, after calibration, both the Benq and the Monoprice monitors showed 100% sRGB coverage, and shockingly, the Monoprice monitor had 79% sRGB coverage. Not a huge difference, but the Monoprice is a few hundred dollars cheaper, and if you catch a sale, half the price of the Benq.
If you're looking for a budget monitor with good color I'd suggest checking out the Monoprice 27772. It has it's own limitations (only 1 DP port, some intermittent flickering issues, no USB ports, etc) but it's a bargain if you don't need the extra features of the Benq PD3200U.
The build quality of this monitor is excellent. The USB ports are nice, the "puck" interface for handling the on screen controls is a nice feature, I I like that it has two Display port ports when most give you one and a bunch of HDMI. The stand is also solidly built with a nice carry handle and isn't wobbly like many OEM stands are. I've not seen any evidence of screen flicker that other reviews referenced, so I'm assuming I have the updated firmware on the monitor I received.
The color is nice. It's comparable to my old WQHD monitor that I purchased in 2012 that cost a similar amount, though my old monitor had glass over the panel and better build quality.
Initially it was more accurate than my Monoprice CrystalPro, though surprisingly after calibration with my Spyder 4 Pro, the gap closed considerably. I think the Benq has slightly better contrast and on pure white screens the dot pitch of the display is "smoother". I also think the backlight is better on the Benq on pure black screens.
Out of the box the calibration is good. After calibration with my Spyder 4 Pro, the contrast seems better and a tiny bit less blue. Even though this is accurate for a factory calibration, I'd still suggest an aftermarket calibration if you want the best out of this monitor. After calibration the Spyder software shows this has 100% sRGB coverage and 77% of Adobe RGB.
Surprisingly though, after calibration, both the Benq and the Monoprice monitors showed 100% sRGB coverage, and shockingly, the Monoprice monitor had 79% sRGB coverage. Not a huge difference, but the Monoprice is a few hundred dollars cheaper, and if you catch a sale, half the price of the Benq.
If you're looking for a budget monitor with good color I'd suggest checking out the Monoprice 27772. It has it's own limitations (only 1 DP port, some intermittent flickering issues, no USB ports, etc) but it's a bargain if you don't need the extra features of the Benq PD3200U.
gmano050
28.12.2020
10/10
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Nice accurate picture
Monitors now being sold have the needed firmware update! I have had top level monitors for photography and although I have spent much more money on a monitor, thus far the pd3200u has surpassed any previous monitor in both color accuracy and just how vibrant and vivid this display really is. The added ability to run 2 computers from one monitor is nice but not used for my application although the "puck " is GREAT for quick adjustments and stores 3 different screen settings. I would have given this monitor an almost perfect score but I noticed monitors have slightly less brightness than TV's when you look at the stats, but in practice I only have mine set near the middle of the adjustment and it appeares to to be sufficiently bright at that setting.. The pd3200u doesn't have the monster refresh rate for gaming but this is no issue for me
Jonnylongshot
28.12.2020
10/10
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Works great with MacBook Pro 2019 16"
I had been using an Asus PQ321Q 31.5” 4K display since 2014 with a variety of Macs. At the time, the image quality had exceeded anything I’d used and I was quite pleased with this monitor. It had its quirks, including a difficult UI, but the image made up for it, and once adjusted, I rarely messed with things. Various OS updates brought problems with waking from sleep that required hard power cycling. As time went on, these got increasingly annoying, but I was always able to get the monitor to work again, eventually.
Then MacOS 10.15.4 came along, and the monitor simply would not work. This is surely a bug with Apple software, but after a few days of fighting an uphill battle, I gave in and decided to purchase a Thunderbolt Display.
Given the relatively positive experience with ASUS and the forced opportunity to upgrade, I selected the Asus ProArt PA32UC 32". It was a comparable size but had dramatically better specs. Thanks to Amazon, it showed up shortly after ordering. My first impression of this monitor was that it was vastly more capable with its HDR capabilities, wide color gamut, and myriad input ports. But, the backlight bleed in the corners was noticeably worse than I remembered on the PQ321Q. Without a side by side comparison, I wasn’t sure but it felt worse for sure. And given that this device touted its deep blacks, I was immediately disappointed. I could live with this though, but worse, the first time I brought up a white screen, I immediately saw a number of black spots around the display. Dead pixels? Dust under the glass? I don’t know, but I do know that it drove me crazy. Every time I scrolled a white window across the screen, I fought the urge to wipe the dust off the screen. But I couldn’t. The next day, back to Amazon it went.
The available options in this display class are fairly limited. The other device I’d been weighing was the BenQ PD3220U 32 inch. On paper, it’s a lesser display, certainly in terms of color gamut. But I needed a display and this seemed like it could work, so I gave it a try. Much to my delight, this display has been amazing. As a Mac user, it feels as if it were made by Apple for your Mac. Plug it into the Thunderbolt port and it just works. There’s a color setting just for you. You can adjust all the settings via free software. The display looks great and free of artifacts. The stand is solid and feels rugged, and the bezel and elegantly discrete. I really like this monitor and every time I wake my Mac from sleep and the display illuminates as if it’s happy to see you, it makes me appreciate it even more. I don’t ever use the included puck but see that it could be useful for some. The speakers are terrible, but hey, it includes speakers that are good enough to alert you to system sounds if the audio out is selected for monitor output.
Then MacOS 10.15.4 came along, and the monitor simply would not work. This is surely a bug with Apple software, but after a few days of fighting an uphill battle, I gave in and decided to purchase a Thunderbolt Display.
Given the relatively positive experience with ASUS and the forced opportunity to upgrade, I selected the Asus ProArt PA32UC 32". It was a comparable size but had dramatically better specs. Thanks to Amazon, it showed up shortly after ordering. My first impression of this monitor was that it was vastly more capable with its HDR capabilities, wide color gamut, and myriad input ports. But, the backlight bleed in the corners was noticeably worse than I remembered on the PQ321Q. Without a side by side comparison, I wasn’t sure but it felt worse for sure. And given that this device touted its deep blacks, I was immediately disappointed. I could live with this though, but worse, the first time I brought up a white screen, I immediately saw a number of black spots around the display. Dead pixels? Dust under the glass? I don’t know, but I do know that it drove me crazy. Every time I scrolled a white window across the screen, I fought the urge to wipe the dust off the screen. But I couldn’t. The next day, back to Amazon it went.
The available options in this display class are fairly limited. The other device I’d been weighing was the BenQ PD3220U 32 inch. On paper, it’s a lesser display, certainly in terms of color gamut. But I needed a display and this seemed like it could work, so I gave it a try. Much to my delight, this display has been amazing. As a Mac user, it feels as if it were made by Apple for your Mac. Plug it into the Thunderbolt port and it just works. There’s a color setting just for you. You can adjust all the settings via free software. The display looks great and free of artifacts. The stand is solid and feels rugged, and the bezel and elegantly discrete. I really like this monitor and every time I wake my Mac from sleep and the display illuminates as if it’s happy to see you, it makes me appreciate it even more. I don’t ever use the included puck but see that it could be useful for some. The speakers are terrible, but hey, it includes speakers that are good enough to alert you to system sounds if the audio out is selected for monitor output.
David Terry
28.12.2020
10/10
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One year on, it's as good as new.
I've read a lot of negative reviews about this monitor that were written in 2017 and 2018. I purchased mine in December of 2018 (and I must not have read the reviews because if I had, I probably would not have purchased it). In any case, I've had mine for nearly a year now and am very happy with it and have not experienced any of the issues mentioned in the other reviews.
AlvMelFam
28.12.2020
6/10
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Плохо
If you have an apple screen you won’t like the Benq. You are spoiled rotten, you have been warned.
I have an apple 27” Cinema Display that’s almost 10 years old. This monitor does have higher resolution and clearly shows more colors, but if I had to choose from both I would choose the Apple. The Benq is too dim. Whites are not true white. Maybe is the glass of the Apple monitor that gives it that beautiful sparkle, but the Benq has a cheap plastic “matte” anti-glare screen that just makes the monitor look and feel cheap. I’m disappointed that a 9 years old monitor looks better than this even with lower colors and lower resolution. No I would not recommend, but at this price point I really think is a fair trade of. My next monitor will cost no less than $1000 to keep it fair with my 9year old apple monitor.
Adrian Mccarthy
28.12.2020
10/10
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Works perfectly
My beloved old 30" 1920x1200 monitor was starting to fail, and I decided it was time to upgrade to 4K. The price was great compared to similar models from well known manufacturers. It works perfectly with my Windows 10 PC. No dead pixels, even illumination, and I love the solid, fully adjustable stand.
I've been using it for several months now.
I'm not a gamer, so I can't rate it on that performance. But I edit and watch video and work with graphics, so I appreciate that the color is calibrated out-of-the box. Its default brightness is probably a bit too high for my taste, but that's true of most monitors and it's easy to adjust. I can also spend days on end using it to write code, do research, as well as mundane things like email and web surfing.
I like having the SD card slot in the bezel, which I got hooked on with my last monitor. Other than that, it has lots of extra features I haven't needed yet.
I'm considering buying a second one for working at home.
I've been using it for several months now.
I'm not a gamer, so I can't rate it on that performance. But I edit and watch video and work with graphics, so I appreciate that the color is calibrated out-of-the box. Its default brightness is probably a bit too high for my taste, but that's true of most monitors and it's easy to adjust. I can also spend days on end using it to write code, do research, as well as mundane things like email and web surfing.
I like having the SD card slot in the bezel, which I got hooked on with my last monitor. Other than that, it has lots of extra features I haven't needed yet.
I'm considering buying a second one for working at home.
BhuddaRhubarbButter
28.12.2020
8/10
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Excellent budget 4K monitor with color accuracy.
I bought this monitor after a lot of research on budget monitors with excellent color quality. I have had it a month and no problems. I saw that there were a lot of negative reviews for units that were flickering on and off, but it would appear that issue has been fixed
I also bought this because it touts a built kvm switch which would allow me to easily switch the monitor between my 2 laptops. No more switching wires around. There is very minimal documentation on the set up, and it does not come with 2 of every cable. I first connected one laptop via the display port input and the other laptop via hdmi cable. It worked, but I noticed that when I switched from the hdmi connected laptop to the display port, the cursor on the one that was using the hdmi cable got glitchy and was hard to maneuver the cursor. I solved this by switching the connection using the mini display port input.
I was slightly disappointed with the way the kvm switching works. You can switch using onscreen touch controls or use this puck device that has 8 buttons on it that you can assign to your devices. Unfortunately you can not switch the monitor and your input devices with a single switch. You have to program one button to switch monitor input and one button to switch your input devices (mouse, keyboard, pen tablet. It is not a deal breaker though.
One thing I did not realize is that the high resolution of the monitor makes all your GUI elements smaller and harder to read. While you can change your system to use bigger type and icons, you have to dig into all your other programs to see if there is a way to enlarge text within the app. You can change your monitors settings to make everything larger by reducing its screen resolution, but that is why I bought a 4 k monitor.
If you plan on watching movies on this monitor, you will probably want to run your sound through external speakers since the built in speakers are not the greatest.
I will also say that the controller puck they include is circular and black with numbers embossed in the buttons. You can not see the numbers in a darker environment and the circular form factor of the puck can cause you to lose the orientation of the keys, until you learn that the cord is the top of the circle.
This is definitely a great color monitor for the price.
I also bought this because it touts a built kvm switch which would allow me to easily switch the monitor between my 2 laptops. No more switching wires around. There is very minimal documentation on the set up, and it does not come with 2 of every cable. I first connected one laptop via the display port input and the other laptop via hdmi cable. It worked, but I noticed that when I switched from the hdmi connected laptop to the display port, the cursor on the one that was using the hdmi cable got glitchy and was hard to maneuver the cursor. I solved this by switching the connection using the mini display port input.
I was slightly disappointed with the way the kvm switching works. You can switch using onscreen touch controls or use this puck device that has 8 buttons on it that you can assign to your devices. Unfortunately you can not switch the monitor and your input devices with a single switch. You have to program one button to switch monitor input and one button to switch your input devices (mouse, keyboard, pen tablet. It is not a deal breaker though.
One thing I did not realize is that the high resolution of the monitor makes all your GUI elements smaller and harder to read. While you can change your system to use bigger type and icons, you have to dig into all your other programs to see if there is a way to enlarge text within the app. You can change your monitors settings to make everything larger by reducing its screen resolution, but that is why I bought a 4 k monitor.
If you plan on watching movies on this monitor, you will probably want to run your sound through external speakers since the built in speakers are not the greatest.
I will also say that the controller puck they include is circular and black with numbers embossed in the buttons. You can not see the numbers in a darker environment and the circular form factor of the puck can cause you to lose the orientation of the keys, until you learn that the cord is the top of the circle.
This is definitely a great color monitor for the price.
Brummo
28.12.2020
8/10
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A few minor exterior design issues mar an otherwise fantastic photography monitor
The quality of the picture is fantastic, but there are a couple of minor issues with the exterior design of the monitor that really leave me scratching my head.
Firstly, the bottom bezel is incredibly cheap-looking. It's this shoddy-looking strip of gray plastic that I sincerely thought was there to protect the real bezel during shipping. I tried pulling it off when I first saw it only to be frustrated that it was meant to be there. In the product images, the bottom bezel looks like it might be a strip of gray metal with a matte finish on it.
The second issue I have is with the side and upper bezels. When the monitor is off, the screen looks like it extends to a VERY thin outer bezel along the sides and top of the monitor. However, when you turn the monitor on, the screen doesn't extend to this outer bezel. The clear screen cover extends farther than the actual LCD display area, and it appears as if the display area is cut off, or not displaying as much as it should. In fact, one of the product images in the Amazon store page shows the screen extending to this outer bezel, which is misleading, and borderline false advertisement.
Lastly, the menu navigation stick in the back feels very thin and brittle when I use it. I fear that it might snap one day so I'll have to be gentle with it.
None of the above issues have much (if any) effect on the usability of the monitor during my photography editing. They're minor gripes, but for a 27" monitor that's $1000+, I would have hoped for no minor gripes at all.
Firstly, the bottom bezel is incredibly cheap-looking. It's this shoddy-looking strip of gray plastic that I sincerely thought was there to protect the real bezel during shipping. I tried pulling it off when I first saw it only to be frustrated that it was meant to be there. In the product images, the bottom bezel looks like it might be a strip of gray metal with a matte finish on it.
The second issue I have is with the side and upper bezels. When the monitor is off, the screen looks like it extends to a VERY thin outer bezel along the sides and top of the monitor. However, when you turn the monitor on, the screen doesn't extend to this outer bezel. The clear screen cover extends farther than the actual LCD display area, and it appears as if the display area is cut off, or not displaying as much as it should. In fact, one of the product images in the Amazon store page shows the screen extending to this outer bezel, which is misleading, and borderline false advertisement.
Lastly, the menu navigation stick in the back feels very thin and brittle when I use it. I fear that it might snap one day so I'll have to be gentle with it.
None of the above issues have much (if any) effect on the usability of the monitor during my photography editing. They're minor gripes, but for a 27" monitor that's $1000+, I would have hoped for no minor gripes at all.
Danokayth
28.12.2020
10/10
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Holds its own against 27 inch iMac Retina Display
Bought this monitor as an external for my 2017 iMac. Since I'm working from home for the foreseeable future, the idea was to connect work computer to one input and my Mac to the other so I could have a single desk setup and easily switch between work and fun. That meant I needed a display that had two 4K inputs and could hold its own against the iMac display in terms of crispness, contrast, and color reproduction. After a few days of tweaking settings, I think I've got the two displays nearly color and contrast matched and it is truly lovely. The little control puck makes it insanely easy to perform these adjustments and switch between my work and Mac setups. I really love it. This is a pricey monitor but I think it delivers in terms of quality and usability.
J. Crim
28.12.2020
8/10
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Very good picture, design is not perfect
The screen is beautiful and crisp - I also own a BenQ 32" 2650x1440 monitor, which has been great, but the 2k is not as nice on the eyes as this 4k. The price is good for such a large and clear screen. I'd definitely buy it again. No flicker problems as reported in other reviews - that seems to be a problem with an older version, based on what I read on the BenQ site.
The bit that is disappointing is the "KVM switch". It's not quite a KVM switch - it would be, if it were possible to configure a single button to switch between 2 K(eyboard)V(ideo)M(ouse) sets. Instead, you have to configure video switching and USB (keyboard/mouse) switching in 2 different buttons, and because there are no clear toggle options, you really need 2 buttons for each type of inputs/outputs, which would require 4 customizeable buttons - but, oops, there are only 3 buttons.
If my description is confusing, that's kind of the point. This product is soooo cloooose to being a hit - it has a beautiful 4k screen, and the ability to switch between 2 sets of upstream USB ports, (and of course the ability to switch between video ports) but it doesn't have the ability to switch between video inputs and USB inputs at the same time.
The bit that is disappointing is the "KVM switch". It's not quite a KVM switch - it would be, if it were possible to configure a single button to switch between 2 K(eyboard)V(ideo)M(ouse) sets. Instead, you have to configure video switching and USB (keyboard/mouse) switching in 2 different buttons, and because there are no clear toggle options, you really need 2 buttons for each type of inputs/outputs, which would require 4 customizeable buttons - but, oops, there are only 3 buttons.
If my description is confusing, that's kind of the point. This product is soooo cloooose to being a hit - it has a beautiful 4k screen, and the ability to switch between 2 sets of upstream USB ports, (and of course the ability to switch between video ports) but it doesn't have the ability to switch between video inputs and USB inputs at the same time.
Mike
28.12.2020
10/10
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Loving this monitor
I've had dual screen setups for many years now but i find that for what i do at home this large size single monitor is perfect. I bought it mostly for photo editing, and it's absolutely fantastic for it. I ran my datacolor spyder calibration on it and it didn't make any appreciable changes to how it looks. At this point i'm using it with factory srgb settings when i edit photos. But I'll probably run the calibration again in 6 months or so. Lightroom and photoshop at full screen are fantastic on this thing.
As for other programs, i almost never run anything else full screen anymore. a word editor on this thing at full screen is ... well, ... ridiculous. But i'm sure a big gnarly spread sheet would be nice on it. I'm used to having multiple windows open at one time and spread over two 24" monitors. On this i run them floating and can just as easily switch between them without the annoyance of the division between monitors. And I actually have more desk top space now.
I do like that i have the option to rotate the screen to portrait, but honestly, even editing portrait oriented photos i don't really feel the need to do that.
It has lots of features that i don't use, like picture in picture, and the KVM switch. So i have no feedback on any of that at this time.
I do like the little puck as it does make navigating the setting menu super easy. But for me it's really an unnecessary feature. If your someone that switches from CAD to editing photos, to editing video multiple times a day it's probably pretty nice. Just click the button assigned to your preference and your good to go.
The SD card slot is nice and accessible, as are the 2 USB slots.
I guess the only negative I have is the built in speakers. I don't know why companies even bother to put speakers in monitors. They always, ALWAYS, sound horrible. But there is a headphone jack with the USB ports if you want to use the monitor as what essentially amounts to a headphone extension cord.
If you're a gamer i'm sorry, but i have no feed back for you. But for photo and video editing, this is a great choice.
I would so buy this again. And i wish i hadn't waited so long to get it in the first place.
As for other programs, i almost never run anything else full screen anymore. a word editor on this thing at full screen is ... well, ... ridiculous. But i'm sure a big gnarly spread sheet would be nice on it. I'm used to having multiple windows open at one time and spread over two 24" monitors. On this i run them floating and can just as easily switch between them without the annoyance of the division between monitors. And I actually have more desk top space now.
I do like that i have the option to rotate the screen to portrait, but honestly, even editing portrait oriented photos i don't really feel the need to do that.
It has lots of features that i don't use, like picture in picture, and the KVM switch. So i have no feedback on any of that at this time.
I do like the little puck as it does make navigating the setting menu super easy. But for me it's really an unnecessary feature. If your someone that switches from CAD to editing photos, to editing video multiple times a day it's probably pretty nice. Just click the button assigned to your preference and your good to go.
The SD card slot is nice and accessible, as are the 2 USB slots.
I guess the only negative I have is the built in speakers. I don't know why companies even bother to put speakers in monitors. They always, ALWAYS, sound horrible. But there is a headphone jack with the USB ports if you want to use the monitor as what essentially amounts to a headphone extension cord.
If you're a gamer i'm sorry, but i have no feed back for you. But for photo and video editing, this is a great choice.
I would so buy this again. And i wish i hadn't waited so long to get it in the first place.
John K. Kurokawa
28.12.2020
6/10
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Плохо
Backlight bleed mars an otherwise fantastic monitor
The colors on this monitor are fantastic. The resolution, ports and Mac-readiness are make me WANT to like this monitor in so many ways. However, the model I received had terrible backlight bleeding in both corners. On a less expensive monitor, I could forgive this, but not on a professional monitor priced at over $1000. The build quality is excellent, but I shouldn't have to deal with these kinds of imperfections and lack of quality control at this price point. Back to Amazon it goes.
MorganR
28.12.2020
8/10
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Хорошо
More detail than you really need in this size screen
I like the color quality, the screen size, and the high resolution. Surprisingly, though I wanted a 4K monitor, it turns out that at this size, that's slight overkill (though it's way better than lower resolution monitors). But the high color quality and wide viewing angle make this a good monitor that I'm very happy with. I also like the programmable puck, and the PIP function (which I only use occasionally, but can be handy). One thing I don't like so much is the bezel (it may protect the screen, but in low light, it also reflects the screen - I wish it weren't so shiny.
grokstarr
28.12.2020
10/10
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a non- gaming semi- professional monitor built for MacBook Pro.
The monitor is perfect for use with MacBook Pro. The colors are well balanced and the built in KVZ switch along with two extendable thunderbolt 3 ports is perfect to keep a clean workplace. It’s pricey, but the quality of the screen ( true 10-bit factory calibrated IPS panel ) is touching professional levels. This is a non- gaming semi- professional monitor, which particularly well attached to a MacBook Pro.
Edelgard
28.12.2020
4/10
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THE FLICKER -- Still Not Fixed
If this monitor did not have the flicker problem I would have kept it. I called customer service, they said it could just be a Mac problem (they don't know by now?) I called AppleCare and they helped me do a reset of my system, which fixed it for like 2 weeks. But now it's back and flickering every 5 minutes. Beyond annoyed, I must return it. The flicker is a problem where the whole screen goes black for 2 or 3 seconds. That's a long time when you are in the middle of something. I'm just going back to Dell, I'm never disappointed with their monitors.
Greg Johnston
28.12.2020
10/10
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Get this one - don’t cheap out on a 32” 4K
I have been experimenting with various sizes of monitors ranging from 27” to 43”, VA panels and IPS panels, cheapo TVs and nice monitors like this. What you will get here is a sturdy build, a clean and crisp picture, accurate colors, and a good field of vision when you’re close to it. Non-IPS monitors Above 27” are difficult to use close up because the corners/edges of the screen look gray/distorted which causes eye strain.
This is the best size/resolution/panel config I have used. Disclaimer: I write code and rarely game but when I do, it needs to be amazing.
This is the best size/resolution/panel config I have used. Disclaimer: I write code and rarely game but when I do, it needs to be amazing.
curtis_pullman
28.12.2020
10/10
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Edited: it is not Benq's problem.
Good: no dead pixel, no bleeding. Color is very good and accurate. The low blue light is very useful.
Bad: I bought a Benq GW2765HT almost two months ago, which is a decent monitor. However, for this PD3200U, after I hooked it up with my dell inspiron laptop running windows 10, the monitor looks washed out, way worse than the GW2785HT. I then downloaded the .icm color profile for the monitor but there is simply no way to install the profile so that I can see the profile from display setting for the monitor. Luckily, I have a Plugable usb 3.0 to hdmi 2.0 to which I connected the pd3200u. Then, the .icm profile can be seen in display setting. Once windows 10 takes the correct color profile from Benq, the color of monitor shines! It is a fantastic monitor. So, if without the Plugable (which is a temporary solution) pd3200u cant work with both of my latops.
Edited two days later: The color profile can be shown in windows 10 display setting only when the laptop's built-in monitor is connected (I didnt make it connected since I solely use the two external benq monitors). One more note for future buyers: the Intel integrated graphics 630 with the i7 processor makes the monitor a little washed out. You need open intel's graphics setting and set the brightness to be -8. Then, the colors are perfect. Again, this is not benq's problem since I tried to connect the monitor with Plugable usb 3.0 to hdmi 4k adaptor and the monitor has just perfect color without any tuning.
There is no flickering issues and benq seems has a high quality control with the expensive monitors (for two monitors that I have bought in 60 days, no dead pixels, no bleeding, and colors are perfect).
Bad: I bought a Benq GW2765HT almost two months ago, which is a decent monitor. However, for this PD3200U, after I hooked it up with my dell inspiron laptop running windows 10, the monitor looks washed out, way worse than the GW2785HT. I then downloaded the .icm color profile for the monitor but there is simply no way to install the profile so that I can see the profile from display setting for the monitor. Luckily, I have a Plugable usb 3.0 to hdmi 2.0 to which I connected the pd3200u. Then, the .icm profile can be seen in display setting. Once windows 10 takes the correct color profile from Benq, the color of monitor shines! It is a fantastic monitor. So, if without the Plugable (which is a temporary solution) pd3200u cant work with both of my latops.
Edited two days later: The color profile can be shown in windows 10 display setting only when the laptop's built-in monitor is connected (I didnt make it connected since I solely use the two external benq monitors). One more note for future buyers: the Intel integrated graphics 630 with the i7 processor makes the monitor a little washed out. You need open intel's graphics setting and set the brightness to be -8. Then, the colors are perfect. Again, this is not benq's problem since I tried to connect the monitor with Plugable usb 3.0 to hdmi 4k adaptor and the monitor has just perfect color without any tuning.
There is no flickering issues and benq seems has a high quality control with the expensive monitors (for two monitors that I have bought in 60 days, no dead pixels, no bleeding, and colors are perfect).
VNB
28.12.2020
10/10
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Beautiful display that’s worth every penny.
Absolutely nothing bad to say about this monitor. It looks fantastic and I love being able to control the adjustment features from the puck.
Another underrated function of this beauty is the ability to connect two computers and use the same keyboard and mouse to operate them. I have a ‘built’ 9900K and a Mac Mini connected (one through display port and the other through HDMI) and switch between the two effortlessly. I keep a 5TB external connected through the monitor’s USB port that can be seem by both computers, so it provides instant access to files regardless of which computer I’m using.
Some things I like to do on a Mac and others can only be done by a PC. This monitor makes that possible and does so effortlessly.
Not to mention it looks fantastic doing it.
This BENQ sits between two 27” BENQ 2Ks. I have the 32 connected to the PC & Mac, and one 27 2K connected to the Mac and one 27 2K connected to the PC so no matter what I’m doing I have two monitors active with each computer.
Also - connecting keyboard and mouse to the monitor saved two USBs on the back of my PC. BONUS!
Another underrated function of this beauty is the ability to connect two computers and use the same keyboard and mouse to operate them. I have a ‘built’ 9900K and a Mac Mini connected (one through display port and the other through HDMI) and switch between the two effortlessly. I keep a 5TB external connected through the monitor’s USB port that can be seem by both computers, so it provides instant access to files regardless of which computer I’m using.
Some things I like to do on a Mac and others can only be done by a PC. This monitor makes that possible and does so effortlessly.
Not to mention it looks fantastic doing it.
This BENQ sits between two 27” BENQ 2Ks. I have the 32 connected to the PC & Mac, and one 27 2K connected to the Mac and one 27 2K connected to the PC so no matter what I’m doing I have two monitors active with each computer.
Also - connecting keyboard and mouse to the monitor saved two USBs on the back of my PC. BONUS!
Jim M.
28.12.2020
4/10
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I wouldn't recommend it.
I needed a monitor and I can't justify returning it but I wouldn't recommend this monitor - particularly not at this price. My old Benq had a much more accurate and vibrant color to it. I have them side by side and can clearly see this isn't as good although it is the same price of the discontinued model. I've tried adjusting the gamma, color, brightness, contrast etc- it just isn't as good as my old screen. (Oh and the new menu system is unnecessarily tedious. I think I'll try another brand next time.
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