Review of the BenQ PD3220U 31.5" 4K HDR Monitor

Designers need different monitors than ordinary people do. When you're developing digital content, you need to know the way an image looks on your screen is also the way it looks on someone else's. Which means you need to be able to move through different types of color space.

BenQ PD3220U Review

The PD3220U is built for creative professionals who need precise, accurate colors. The $1,200 price point, as well as the numerous color modes, make that much clear. It's expensive, but the MacBook-specific color mode makes it a must-have for Apple-oriented creators.

Simple; minimalist design; Great stand adjustments; Accurate colors; Easy to use menu; Good port selection

Thick cabinet; Confusing color modes; Expensive

BenQ PD3220U monitor review

If you’re a photographer, videographer, or designer, chances are you’re using a MacBook. But finding a proper 4K monitor to match the MacBook’s display isn’t easy. Apple’s own monitor selection is limited to the forthcoming $5,000 Pro Display XDR, and expensive 4K displays don’t display colors the same way. That’s a problem. BenQ has built the PD3220U to solve it. From its image quality to its physical design, the PD3220U would look great next to your MacBook Pro. But at $1,200, does the price of this 4K monitor match the value? BenQ says the PD3220U was designed with the MacBook in mind. I’ll talk about what that means for image quality later, but on looks alone, the similarity is obvious. Its color isn’t explicitly called “Space Grey,” but it may as well be. The stand, base, and cabinet are all minimalist. The only branding is a small BenQ logo in the corner of the base. The base is made of aluminum, while the stand and cabinet are plastic to allow for impressive adjustability. The P...

Simple, minimalist design; Great stand adjustments; Accurate colors; Easy to use menu; Good port selection;

Thick cabinet; Confusing color modes; Expensive;