Anyone who regularly edits photos/videos or works with multiple app windows should really consider upgrading to a large, high-resolution monitor. A 32-inch 4K display can replace two smaller displays and look crisper and help keep your workspace tidier.
The BenQ PD3225U is currently $849.99 at Amazon, which is $250 off its original MSRP of $1,099.99. Though it isn’t listed as a “sale” or “deal” with a discount, this is a price drop and the lowest it’s ever been. If you’re in search of a 4K monitor for creatives, this one’s a solid pick.
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What this BenQ monitor has to offer
With a 32-inch diagonal and a 3840×2160 resolution, the BenQ PD3225U is large enough to feel spacious and provide enough screen real estate for stacking apps side by side, but not so big that you’ll be craning your neck and straining your eyes. It’s ideal for large documents, extensive spreadsheets, and productive multitasking.
It’s also ideal for creative work with its IPS Black panel for lots of vibrant color contrast without losing color accuracy (it supports Display P3, DCI-P3, sRGB, and Rec.709). The monitor comes with a Hotkey Puck G2, a rotational dial for precision adjustments and three customizable keys. It’s a productivity booster for designers and workers who are constantly doing repetitive work and want a dedicated control for those actions.
This display supports Thunderbolt 3 for video, data up to 40 Gbps, and up to 85W of power via a single cable. That means it works well with modern laptops and your laptop will stay charged while plugged in. Don’t have USB-C video? It also works with HDMI and DisplayPort.
The BenQ PD3225U isn’t great for gamers, though. With a 60Hz refresh rate and 6-millisecond response time, it’s only good for casual gaming at lower frame rates without lots of high-speed action.
Why this monitor is a good deal
The BenQ PD3225U was pretty overpriced at its MSRP of $1,099.99, but it’s now good value with this drop down to $849.99. If you need utmost color accuracy, you’ll have to pay for it—and this monitor delivers, complete with 4K resolution and USB-C video.
It sports a 4.7 rating on Amazon based on 77 reviews, with buyers praising its display quality and vivid colors for a non-OLED panel. The negative feedback is mainly for non-essential factors, like slow wake-up time, weak built-in speakers, and lesser image quality compared to Apple’s best displays.
If this one doesn’t fit your needs, check out more options in PCWorld’s roundup of the best 4K monitors.
This article originally appeared on our sister publication PC-WELT and was translated and localized from German.