I have a BenQ Mobiuz EX3210U for about a year and I can only say good things about the brand, but about a month ago I bought an Asus Rog Swift PG32UCDM and I can say that the QD-OLED is the best matrix I've had in terms of colors!
Great video, Art! I miss the previous music, but otherwise, perfect! For someone who's fine with 60hz, PD3225U seems like a nice option, especially MacBook users.
Thanks for the great review! I have a much older 32" BenQ display and in the market for a new BenQ display. In what ways is this different than the lower cost BenQ PD3205UA?
IPS Black so 2x the contrast, darker blacks, less backlight bleeding. Higher DCI-P3 Gamut coverage. Thunderbolt connector with display daisy chain capability, just to name a few.
Art, IPS Black or Mini LED since I am a Microsoft Office user and data analyst (Lecturer). I watch movies, shows, and maybe games for one or two hours at night.
Cool video. Will you do a review of the upcoming BenQ SW242Q? It seems like a good entry level photography monitor. Would the 2560x1600 resolution be too low to work well with 45MP photos or larger?
I'm shopping for a new monitor; you "filled in the blanks" of some of my questions. For photo editing/color printing with a Mac desktop, it sounds like you'd recommend the SW line. I've looked at the SW272Q. 'Is there much visual difference between a 1440p display and 4K? I'm currently using a 1440p NEC PA271W that's 10+ years old. The BenQ's 4K version of this SW monitor is out of my price range. Am I missing something here?
I'm going to review the MA270U soon, the specs are similar, with a few various such as size, max HDR, and color gamut. Otherwise they are the same. I have been travelling so much, just need time to work on it
Thanks for another great review. I'm curious if, as a brand ambassador, you know if a 27" version is coming? 32" is very big for my needs, but I'd love some of these upgrades over the current 2725U.
Hi Art! Will you also make a more complete video on this monitor? Performing calibration, panel uniformity, and checking the actual contrast of the monitor? I'm curious to see how close it gets to the 2000:1 contrast after calibration. Thanks.
This is a complete review, you are looking for a calibration guide, and since they are similar to what I have already done, I won't be doing those. 2000:1 is factory typical value, when a calibration is done the contrast will decrease, it is just the nature of display calibration. Hope this helps
For colour correction/grading a video, do we have to colour calibrate the monitor? Since it is factory-calibrated, and hardware calibrated, do we need an external colour calibration device?
Yes you should custom calibrate for these reasons th-cam.com/video/TObByJau2EE/w-d-xo.html and the device that I recommend right now is Calibrite Display Pro HL or Display Plus HL
I really can’t wrap my head around why on-device hardware calibration provides a real world difference when compared to a software calibrated device- even after watching your vid and reading Benqs recently updated blog about the topic :( To add, doesn’t the Mac support 10bit output and its icc profiles also include gamma curve? Doesn’t that mean that at least on the Mac, there won’t be a perceptible difference between the hard and soft displays? Make it make sense Art please!
Does the Benq pd3225u use the same screen panel as the Dell u3223qe? Then gradually add functions. and various features Then sell it for a more expensive price.
I'm not sure what panel Dell uses, but if it is IPS Black and if they advertised LG then the probability is high. As for the price point, the calibration is the key factor here, uniformity calibration, and calibration in various color modes, etc. It is not just extra function. Like I said here, panel can be the same but the signal processing and etc is different.
I bought the PD3225U in July. But a short time ago, the Thunderbolt 3 interface simply stopped working. No picture. I followed the instructions suggested by support. Still no picture. When I asked them to replace the monitor, they replied that I would receive another used monitor with signs of wear. Signs of use? Sorry, but good hardware and software is not everything. Service is also important. I have now ordered a repair. I had to get another monitor for this time - PD3420Q. It doesn't recognize the port after switching it off and on. No signal. I then have to manually set it to DP. Could this also be due to the new macOS?
at 18:50 you are mentioning the KVM capabilities to use only one single set of mouse and keyboard. however, the exemplary picture shown at the indexed time shows an apple magic mouse and magic keyboard. how is it possible to use them in that described KVM scenario as input devices for both computers?
@@ArtIsRight thanks for the reply. but the apple magic mouse and apple magic keyboard shown at 18:40 are not USB but bluetooth. that's the point of my original question 😊
Got it, any technically one can make apple mouse and kb USB by just using a cable. The KB would be easier since one can leave that plugged in, but the mouse on the other hand would be upside down and that just makes no sense. And simply enough I would advise using another brand keyboard. KVM is a function that many use but there are other ways around this too.
@@ArtIsRight thank you for your reply. with regard to the keyboard, you are absolutely correct. that is actually how i used it right now and it works flawlessly as expected. however, as you've pointed out, the magic mouse is a different story: not only is it unusable when plugged in, it also simply does not work if connected via USB in order to charge. for that, i use a different mouse. one additional question you might be able to ask: i use my m2 macbook in clamshell mode; or rather: i want to use it that way. however, if switch to another input and return to the macbook input (via thunderbolt), it does not wake from even though power is on for thunderbolt and USB. i always have to open the lid then switch input and then the pd3225u displays the macbook. what am i doing wrong here?
I was considering this panel but just checked and it looks like PD3225U is not supported for calibration with Palette master Ultimate ( i want to profile it using my Xrite i1 calibrator ) Bummer.
As an Intel and Android user what does this monitor offer me? Can I hook up my Android tablet an phone via the KVM plus what other thing are available? Thank you.
Hi Art, I'm still struggling with this red hue on left and grey on right unless you use uniformity which ruins brightness and contrast. currently using it with M3 Max. Any tips pls, this is an investment for me and it saddens me to face this now. thank you :)
That may be a panel defect, I would do A/B testing, meaning get another computer or source as an input and if the issue still occur, I would reach out to your local BenQ support for a warranty replacement. Or if you are still in the return period, I would return it as a defective product and buy a new one.
@@ArtIsRight I'm using m-book mode and at 100% brightness it looks a bit dim. After a little experimenting, it turned out that it is much brighter when I turn dual view on m-book mode VS m-book mode - well, so that the colors match.
if you bump up the brightness to 100% and it seems dim, which is relative, you should contact support. Without a measuring device it is hard to say what the nits output is and where that lands on the scale.
80 nits is considered SDR - Standard Dynamic Range. And there's no HDR paper white. However, yes, 80 - 120 nits is the range you want to use for paper matching. Gaming in a darkroom, you can just choose what feels comfortable for your eyes.
Is it too much to ask for a thousand dollar piece of plastic to have 120Mhz refresh rate? I understand they have good color range and crisp clarity but I can get that in any of their older 60Mhz monitors at half or a third of the price.
How come Benq refuses to understand that 4K scaling is so much compromised on macOS where so many/most designers work? Why still no 5K and 6K color accurate monitors at 2024?
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I have a BenQ Mobiuz EX3210U for about a year and I can only say good things about the brand, but about a month ago I bought an Asus Rog Swift PG32UCDM and I can say that the QD-OLED is the best matrix I've had in terms of colors!
I hear you, new display tech!
Great video, Art!
I miss the previous music, but otherwise, perfect!
For someone who's fine with 60hz, PD3225U seems like a nice option, especially MacBook users.
Thank you, previous music is coming back in future videos :)
@@ArtIsRight Lovely!!
Great Review and an great Monitor! I bought it, and i love to work with the new Benq PD 32 😍
Good choice!
Thanks for the great review! I have a much older 32" BenQ display and in the market for a new BenQ display. In what ways is this different than the lower cost BenQ PD3205UA?
IPS Black so 2x the contrast, darker blacks, less backlight bleeding. Higher DCI-P3 Gamut coverage. Thunderbolt connector with display daisy chain capability, just to name a few.
Art, IPS Black or Mini LED since I am a Microsoft Office user and data analyst (Lecturer). I watch movies, shows, and maybe games for one or two hours at night.
Cool video. Will you do a review of the upcoming BenQ SW242Q? It seems like a good entry level photography monitor. Would the 2560x1600 resolution be too low to work well with 45MP photos or larger?
That video is coming and yes you can use 2K to work with 45 MP photos. :) I'll get one in soon.
@@ArtIsRight Cool!
I'm shopping for a new monitor; you "filled in the blanks" of some of my questions. For photo editing/color printing with a Mac desktop, it sounds like you'd recommend the SW line. I've looked at the SW272Q. 'Is there much visual difference between a 1440p display and 4K? I'm currently using a 1440p NEC PA271W that's 10+ years old. The BenQ's 4K version of this SW monitor is out of my price range. Am I missing something here?
The picture that you will get on the SW272Q would be the same at your NEC, same pixel density, etc.
I'd like to see your review on the benq ma320u and some close up shots of what it looks like to read text vs text on an apple display,.
I'm going to review the MA270U soon, the specs are similar, with a few various such as size, max HDR, and color gamut. Otherwise they are the same. I have been travelling so much, just need time to work on it
Thanks for another great review. I'm curious if, as a brand ambassador, you know if a 27" version is coming? 32" is very big for my needs, but I'd love some of these upgrades over the current 2725U.
You're welcome, and BenQ does not share any details of unannounced products with me.
Hi Art! Will you also make a more complete video on this monitor? Performing calibration, panel uniformity, and checking the actual contrast of the monitor? I'm curious to see how close it gets to the 2000:1 contrast after calibration. Thanks.
This is a complete review, you are looking for a calibration guide, and since they are similar to what I have already done, I won't be doing those. 2000:1 is factory typical value, when a calibration is done the contrast will decrease, it is just the nature of display calibration. Hope this helps
Is Display Plus HL a good choice to calibrate this or the SW monitors? Or do you have better recommendations?
I would just go with the Pro and save the money
For colour correction/grading a video, do we have to colour calibrate the monitor? Since it is factory-calibrated, and hardware calibrated, do we need an external colour calibration device?
Yes you should custom calibrate for these reasons th-cam.com/video/TObByJau2EE/w-d-xo.html and the device that I recommend right now is Calibrite Display Pro HL or Display Plus HL
I really can’t wrap my head around why on-device hardware calibration provides a real world difference when compared to a software calibrated device- even after watching your vid and reading Benqs recently updated blog about the topic :( To add, doesn’t the Mac support 10bit output and its icc profiles also include gamma curve? Doesn’t that mean that at least on the Mac, there won’t be a perceptible difference between the hard and soft displays? Make it make sense Art please!
Does the Benq pd3225u use the same screen panel as the Dell u3223qe? Then gradually add functions. and various features Then sell it for a more expensive price.
I think yes! They are all IPS Balck panel from LG
I'm not sure what panel Dell uses, but if it is IPS Black and if they advertised LG then the probability is high. As for the price point, the calibration is the key factor here, uniformity calibration, and calibration in various color modes, etc. It is not just extra function. Like I said here, panel can be the same but the signal processing and etc is different.
@@ArtIsRight they use the same panel. They both come from LG...
I bought the PD3225U in July. But a short time ago, the Thunderbolt 3 interface simply stopped working. No picture. I followed the instructions suggested by support. Still no picture. When I asked them to replace the monitor, they replied that I would receive another used monitor with signs of wear. Signs of use? Sorry, but good hardware and software is not everything. Service is also important. I have now ordered a repair. I had to get another monitor for this time - PD3420Q. It doesn't recognize the port after switching it off and on. No signal. I then have to manually set it to DP. Could this also be due to the new macOS?
No, many of these display does not have auto detect. Also if your issue is not resolved dm me.
Should I consider this model instead of BenQ EW3280U considering insignificant price difference between them? Pls suggest.
This is a much better display compared to the EW line :)
Hey if I have the PD3220U, do you think it's worth it to upgrade to the PD3225U?
Do you need a new one, or do you need to upgrade or add another one? If what you have work, keep it until it breaks.
at 18:50 you are mentioning the KVM capabilities to use only one single set of mouse and keyboard. however, the exemplary picture shown at the indexed time shows an apple magic mouse and magic keyboard. how is it possible to use them in that described KVM scenario as input devices for both computers?
The display software has the function that switches the USB input on the display based on the source selection
@@ArtIsRight thanks for the reply. but the apple magic mouse and apple magic keyboard shown at 18:40 are not USB but bluetooth. that's the point of my original question 😊
Got it, any technically one can make apple mouse and kb USB by just using a cable. The KB would be easier since one can leave that plugged in, but the mouse on the other hand would be upside down and that just makes no sense. And simply enough I would advise using another brand keyboard. KVM is a function that many use but there are other ways around this too.
@@ArtIsRight thank you for your reply. with regard to the keyboard, you are absolutely correct. that is actually how i used it right now and it works flawlessly as expected. however, as you've pointed out, the magic mouse is a different story: not only is it unusable when plugged in, it also simply does not work if connected via USB in order to charge. for that, i use a different mouse.
one additional question you might be able to ask: i use my m2 macbook in clamshell mode; or rather: i want to use it that way. however, if switch to another input and return to the macbook input (via thunderbolt), it does not wake from even though power is on for thunderbolt and USB. i always have to open the lid then switch input and then the pd3225u displays the macbook. what am i doing wrong here?
Sorry why I have to choice this Benq instad of Dell U3223qe IPS Black at almost half the price? same LG panel tecnology
Better calibration from the factory. But we all have choices, you don't have to do anything really. It is all up to you
I was considering this panel but
just checked and it looks like PD3225U is not supported for
calibration with Palette master Ultimate ( i want to profile it using my Xrite i1 calibrator ) Bummer.
Palette Master Ultimate will only calibrate SW display. It will not calibrate PD line, regardless of model
As an Intel and Android user what does this monitor offer me? Can I hook up my Android tablet an phone via the KVM plus what other thing are available? Thank you.
Intel sure a computer display. Andriod you can provided your phone can output to display
Hi Art,
I'm still struggling with this red hue on left and grey on right unless you use uniformity which ruins brightness and contrast. currently using it with M3 Max.
Any tips pls, this is an investment for me and it saddens me to face this now.
thank you :)
That may be a panel defect, I would do A/B testing, meaning get another computer or source as an input and if the issue still occur, I would reach out to your local BenQ support for a warranty replacement. Or if you are still in the return period, I would return it as a defective product and buy a new one.
When will IPS Black 27" come out?
I have no information on unannounced products.
@ArtIsRight Does this model deliver the same Colors and Contrast Ratio when connected to a Windows 11 Workstation PC?
you mean m-book, yes
@@ArtIsRight No No, Intel-based Windows 11 PC via HDMI port, will I get the IPS Black 2000:1 Contrast Ratio on it or is it just for Mac only?
Contrast ratio is based on the panel, this is OS agnostic - aka it does not matter what OS you use, you'll get the contrast
@@ArtIsRight Thanks Sir. Planning to buy it.
Im my case it looks bright enough for me only in dualview mode m-book and m-book. What i did wrong?
not sure, I need a lot more specificity to help.
@@ArtIsRight I'm using m-book mode and at 100% brightness it looks a bit dim. After a little experimenting, it turned out that it is much brighter when I turn dual view on m-book mode VS m-book mode - well, so that the colors match.
if you bump up the brightness to 100% and it seems dim, which is relative, you should contact support. Without a measuring device it is hard to say what the nits output is and where that lands on the scale.
@@ArtIsRight I'm talking about the fact that in dual view mode the monitor is brighter in the same color spaces with dual view turned off
Thank you, you very helped me decide - I will return it
hello Mr artisright.
is 80 nits ideal settings for hdr paper white, for games in very dark room ?
80 nits is considered SDR - Standard Dynamic Range. And there's no HDR paper white. However, yes, 80 - 120 nits is the range you want to use for paper matching. Gaming in a darkroom, you can just choose what feels comfortable for your eyes.
Thank you
You're welcome
Is it too much to ask for a thousand dollar piece of plastic to have 120Mhz refresh rate? I understand they have good color range and crisp clarity but I can get that in any of their older 60Mhz monitors at half or a third of the price.
sadly for BenQ it is, but there's a new 32" PD3226G that is 32"4k and will have 144Hz refresh rate. Should be arriving by the end of 2024/early 2025
@@ArtIsRight I just saw that! Looking forward to it.
How come Benq refuses to understand that 4K scaling is so much compromised on macOS where so many/most designers work? Why still no 5K and 6K color accurate monitors at 2024?
I hear you, and I have a much longer explanation for it. I might make a video about it... we'll see. But I am totally with you.
Is that monitor compatible with my Mac mini M2 chip
yes
MacOS compatiblity is indeed not the right term: 140PPI just "looks awful"
Again this is personal preference, I do hear you, but some are totally ok with this. It is a variable depending on the person.
Apple could solve this problem, but they won’t.
I totally agree with you 140PPI does looks awful.
different approach to Mac and PC, none is perfect, in the dual OS world this is what we have. Choose what works for you and be kind.