BenQ PD3200U, 32" 4K UHD Monitor with IPS Panel, sRGB, 4ms response time, and Rec

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.

Excellent product. Functions as advertised and met expectations of all the reviews I read. It would be hard to find a better picture quality. At least not until the PC market starts producing affordable QLED monitors. Even then, this monitor would give them a run for the money. The SD port is a bit aggravating to get to on the lower right bezel but is not an issue really worth mentioning. I would imagine so would be the same on most other monitors of this size. I'm sure the USB and SD ports would be easy to find after a couple uses. The colors are crisp and smooth. I test ran a few UHD 4K videos online and it did not disappoint. I'm running a GeForce GTX 1060 video card and using the HDMI 2.0 port running at 60HZ. BENQ offers a variety of ports with this monitor also. Several USB 3.0, Display and a mini port which has a hockey puck remote that nicely lies in a built in cradle located at the bottom of the stand. The stand is and base are sturdy offering a variety of adjustments. Out of the box, the calibration is spot on. The hockey puck remote allows easy access to a low blue light mode designed to help with eye fatigue. I find I utilize this function while working with Office or database programs for my small business. The sRGB, CAD/CAM, Animation and Darkroom modes are just a few options at your fingertips. It has a built in motion sensor. I haven’t enabled this feature but am heading in that direction. I find this to be a great all-purpose monitor also. I am not a huge gamer so I can't say a tremendous for the gaming community but I'm sure most would appreciate its quality also. Keeping in mind this is a designers monitor and not a specific gamers monitor offering a maximum of 60 Hz on the HDMI 2.0 port. Although I haven't experimented with the built in KVM function, I’m sure it will not disappoint me when I connect a second system to this monitor. Being able to attach two systems and utilizing one monitor, Keyboard and mouse would be useful. Viewing photography is amazing. Viewing a few sample UHD 4k pictures has been amazing. The colors are tremendous. I'm am not an expert when it comes to photography, however, I have an eye for detail. The outer bezel is somewhat bulky for today’s monitors but not an issue as I find it goes mostly unnoticeable while working. The 32” real-estate offers so much viewing area for a desktop user, the outer edge is nearly unnoticeable. Viewing angle are extremely good. I did consider a curved monitor but decided to go with a true flat design since I wanted this monitor to offer designer true designer quality without the potential of line stretching/bending that is sometimes found in the curved designs. This plays well with Windows 10 and the default OS display settings will work well without further adjustment for most users. This monitor is simply amazing.