Creative Pro PD3205U 4K 32” Monitor for Designer, IPS, AQCOLOR, 99% sRGB, 99% Rec. 709, Delta E ≤ 3, Factory Calibrated, Uniformity, 90W USB-C, HDMI, DP, KVM, Compatible with MacBook

After several years of daily use, my old 27-inch iMac finally gave up the ghost, which pushed me towards a Mac Mini M4. Tempting as Apple’s Studio Display is, the price is eye-watering, so I went hunting for something more sensible that would still handle photo editing and music production without compromise and wouldn’t break the bank. After a fair number of on-line reviews and vids, I settled on the BenQ PD3205U and I'm so glad I did - it's superb. The 32-inch panel is wonderfully huge without being overwhelming, and the 4K resolution gives everything a crisp, finely detailed look. For photography and design work, the colour accuracy is excellent, with natural tones and a reassuring consistency across the screen. Blacks have a pleasing depth, and brightness is more than adequate, addressing the slightly muted feel some earlier models were known for. Setup is straightforward, and the accompanying software integrates neatly with macOS. Paired with the Mac mini M4 over USB-C, it has been entirely dependable, with the added bonus of keeping cable clutter to a minimum. The KVM feature is also handy if you are juggling more than one machine. For music production, it serves just as well. A large, clear workspace makes arranging and editing in a DAW such a pleasure, there’s plenty of room for plugins and mixer views without feeling cramped. The built-in speakers are nothing to write home about, but that hardly matters in my case as I use headphones or my studio monitors. It feels like a minor compromise given everything else the display offers. What stands out most is the value. You are getting a large, sharp, colour-accurate display with well designed features with a height adjustable stand at a price that feels far more reasonable than some of the obvious alternatives. For anyone with a Mac Mini M4 looking for a serious but sensibly priced monitor for creative work, this is a very good choice.

Very good monitor with natural color. Wide enough to give plenty of working space. The usbc cable can also charge the laptop, so save a space for the laptop’s charger.

This is great monitor and works really well with my MacBook Air. As a graphic designer colour accuracy was really important to me and on this you can always trust BenQ to deliver. Coming from a 27 inch monitor to this 32 inch makes a significant difference if you work with multiple applications at the same time and need a bit of extra screen real estate. Yes, it’s not retina level in terms of pixels per inch so won’t be as razor sharp as Apple’s displays but it’s still a very clear, crisp image and - crucially, colour accurate. The adjustable stand is also very sturdy and enables you to rotate the screen into portrait mode which is great for web design and/or coding. The only, quite frustrating, issue I have with this monitor is its brightness - or lack of. This monitor really isn’t very bright at all in its standard mode at just 250 nits - a far cry from the 500-600 nits you’d typically find in Apple displays. I didn’t think it would be a problem but I constantly find myself trying to turn the brightness up when it’s at maximum. I can live with it (for now) but if you work in a reasonably bright room you might struggle with this monitor. Other than that, it’s a great monitor.

Its ok

Better than I expected

love the size, love the compatibility, great price, easy to install and start. I'm using this screen as the main monitor, connected to my laptop and a third vertical monitor. the resolution and colours and bang-on! great designers tools

I can't express how much I'm disappointed in this display. There's no way I could do any work on this Really poor quality, it's like stepping back in time. Noticeable pixelation in text. Blurry vector graphics and text in Adobe Illustrator colours are not convincing

Amazing picture quality. Very well made. Works for me

Brilliant screen for the price colours are just awesome and replicates. The Apple Mac colours. I prefer the SRGB version because it’s a little warm compared to a book which is a little on the brighter white side, but that said the most interesting thing is since I have multiple monitors, it helps in switching to Mac and windows for my work works like a charm. The hot key puck

Kurz vorab, ich war auf der Suche nach einem 4K Display mit integriertem KVM für Büroarbeiten, das größer als 27 Zoll ist und USB 3.0 unterstützt. Dieser Monitor hat meine Erwartungen erfüllt und sogar übertroffen. Der Preis ist sehr fair für die gebotene Leistung und Ausstattung. Der Monitor hat eine gleichmäßige Ausleuchtung, die Farben sind kräftig und die Schärfe ist hervorragend. Der Wechsel zwischen verschiedenen Input Quellen ist sehr schnell und einfach, dank der mitgelieferten kabelgebundenen Fernbedienung (Puck). Diese lässt sich frei konfigurieren und hat fünf Tasten (+1 eine Taste im Einstellungsrad) , mit denen man verschiedene Einstellungen ändern kann. Die Funktionen lassen sich drei auf die Tasten mit den Beschriftungen 1,2,3 hinterlegen. Leider funktioniert der Puck nur, wenn die gewählte Quelle verfügbar ist. Wenn man den PC ausschaltet, muss man die Steuerung an der Rückseite des Monitors verwenden, was etwas umständlich ist. Sprich wenn ich mein Notebook Herunterfahre, habe ich meinen Finger schon bereit der Taste des Pucks um die Inputquelle zu meine PC zu wechseln. Der Monitor hat eine stabile Konstruktion, die aber auch sehr schwer ist. Er wiegt fast 10 kg und braucht viel Platz auf dem Schreibtisch. Die Pivot, Schwenken und Neigen Funktion sowie die Höheneinstellung sind sehr leichtgängig und funktionieren auch mit vielen Kabeln problemlos. Der Monitor lässt sich in jede gewünschte Position bringen. Die Verbindung des KVMs über USB C ist sehr zuverlässig und besser als in vielen anderen Docks, die ich bisher verwendet habe. Ich kann problemlos zwei Geräte über USB A und ein Gerät über USB C an den Monitor anschließen, sowie Kopfhörer und einen weiteren USB A Anschluss seitlich nutzen. Der Monitor hat außerdem HDMI, DisplayPort und USB C als Eingang, was sehr praktisch ist. Außerdem funktioniert der Monitor Problemlos mit dem Steamdeck, vermutlich auch weil es sich nur um ein USB 3.x interface und nicht um Thunderbolt handelt. Mit Thunderbolt Docks hatte ich bisher immer wieder Probleme in Verbindung mit dem Steamdeck. Für alle die einen 4K Display mit integriertem KVM für Büroarbeiten suchen kann ich diesen Monitor empfehlen.

On my new Macbook Pro, having tried every setting possible, this monitor gave me migraines and mild seizures which I have never had before - product returned after 2 days. I lost a lot of money buying this since the refund was only partial.

Got the 32" UHD version. It's feature packed! 90W PD is enough for pretty much any laptop, the KVM switch and puck are a huge added value for people with multiple computers in the same space. The price tag is hefty but these are things I'd miss and have to add on separately in a less elegant way, so it's very worth it when compared to the price of a plainer monitor + decent kvm + macropad. The IPS panel is beautiful and bright enough for indoor use in a well lit room as long as you keep direct lighting off it. The M-book mode is nice too for controlling monitor features from within MacOS but the BetterDisplay app is still a must to get the most out of an external display with an Apple computer. Cons: - Weak speakers deliver poor frequency response, serviceable for most use cases but not pleasant for music or audiovisual media consumption (not what this monitor is intended for, so it gets a pass from me). As a final note, the amazon third party seller "A&O Projekt" in Germany was prompt in shipping it and providing tracking links. - PBP mode is very niche so it shouldn't affect many users but unlike everything else it's not easy to get a macbook to output a custom resolution to fully utilize it. - The back cover that hides cables is flimsy. - Too much of a big boy to fit Benq's own Screenbar lights, though you can of course fiddle around and find ways to mount them.

Dopo aver utilizzato il BenQ PD3205U Designer Monitor per alcune settimane, posso dire con certezza che è uno dei migliori monitor che abbia mai provato, soprattutto per chi lavora con contenuti visivi e ricerca una qualità d'immagine impeccabile. Ecco le ragioni per cui lo consiglio: Qualità del display eccezionale 📺 Il monitor da 32 pollici ha una risoluzione 4K UHD che è veramente sorprendente. I dettagli sono nitidissimi e i colori sono vibranti e realistici, grazie alla tecnologia AQCOLOR di BenQ. Questa tecnologia garantisce una riproduzione dei colori accurata, con uno spazio colore ampio che lo rende ideale per chi lavora nel graphic design, nella fotografia o in qualsiasi altro campo che richieda una precisa gestione del colore. Angoli di visione e tecnologia IPS 🔲 Grazie alla tecnologia IPS, gli angoli di visione sono eccezionali: i colori non distorcono nemmeno se osservi il monitor da angolazioni estreme. Questo è particolarmente utile se lavori con più persone contemporaneamente o se hai bisogno di visualizzare il monitor da diverse posizioni, senza compromettere la qualità dell'immagine. Prestazioni superiori per il design 🎨 Se sei un designer, questo monitor è una scelta perfetta. La precisione cromatica e la risoluzione 4K offrono una qualità visiva che ti consente di lavorare su progetti complessi senza preoccuparti di eventuali distorsioni nei colori o nei dettagli. Inoltre, la modalità Darkroom e la modalità CAD/CAM sono due funzioni che fanno davvero la differenza per chi lavora con software di progettazione. Posso davvero vedere ogni dettaglio con una chiarezza incredibile. Connettività avanzata ⚙️ Una delle caratteristiche che mi ha colpito maggiormente è la ricarica USB-C e le numerose opzioni di connessione: il monitor supporta DisplayPort, HDMI e ha anche una porta USB-C per ricaricare facilmente dispositivi compatibili. Questo rende l’utilizzo molto comodo, riducendo la necessità di molti cavi e adattatori. È perfetto se usi dispositivi come MacBook o laptop Windows che supportano USB-C. Comodità e regolazioni 🖥️ Il monitor è ergonomico e offre una regolazione completa in altezza, inclinazione e rotazione, permettendoti di trovare sempre la posizione più comoda. Il design è slim ed elegante, con bordi sottili che riducono l’ingombro visivo, ottimo per ambienti di lavoro moderni e ordinati. Non c'è dubbio che BenQ abbia progettato questo monitor pensando alla massima comodità e funzionalità. Prestazioni per uso multimediale 🎬 Anche se il BenQ PD3205U è pensato principalmente per i professionisti del design, la sua risoluzione 4K lo rende perfetto anche per la visione di film o per il gaming leggero. I colori vividi e la qualità dell’immagine sono sorprendenti anche per i contenuti multimediali. Ho provato a guardare alcuni film in 4K e l'esperienza è stata davvero coinvolgente. Conclusioni 💡 Se sei un designer o un professionista che lavora con contenuti visivi, il BenQ PD3205U è un monitor che ti consiglio vivamente. La qualità delle immagini, la precisione cromatica e la comodità ergonomica lo rendono perfetto per lunghe ore di lavoro. La connettività USB-C e le numerose modalità di visualizzazione fanno di questo monitor una scelta eccellente. È un po’ più costoso rispetto ad altri modelli, ma la qualità giustifica ogni centesimo. Un prodotto eccezionale! 👌