Tested: the BenQ PD3226G is a 4K monitor that delivers for creatives

There’s now no need to compromise... if you’ve got a lot of money, that is.

BenQ PD3226G
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Our Verdict

The BenQ PD3226G is a monitor that performs for creatives. We loved the high refresh rate, which is perfect for animators, and the pro-grade colour accuracy which photo editors and retouchers crave. Unfortunately, the price will put a lot of people off, and the contrast is most definitely lacking. All in all, if you can stomach the cost, you’ll enjoy the top-level performance that this monitor delivers.

For

  • Pro-grade colour accuracy
  • Excellent connectivity
  • Good refresh rate for motion graphics

Against

  • Poor HDR mode
  • Expensive
  • Lacks Adobe RGB mode

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BenQ has, at least according to me, a very clear strategy. I first noticed it when I reviewed the BenQ MA270U and it continues with the BenQ PD3226G monitor I’m writing about today. The MA27 was the perfect monitor for MacBook users, which naturally included a lot of Photoshop creatives. The only problem with it was that it totally alienated anyone with a PC!

BenQ are addressing this with the PD3226G. Offering 4K resolution, professional colour accuracy, and a respectable refresh rate, the latest 32-inch monitor from BenQ has a lot to commend itself to creative professionals. The occasional on-the-side gamer will also find a monitor that serves in that domain as well.

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Screen:

32-inch 3840x2160px

Inputs:

HDMI 2.1 x 1, DisplayPort 1.4 x 1, Thunderbolt 4 (PowerDeliver & DisplayPort), Thunderbolt 4 (PowerDelivery), Thunderbolt 3 (Daisy Chain), 3x USB-A, 3.5mm headphone

Speakers:

Yes

Adjustments:

Height adjustment 150 mm, Swivel -/+ 30 degree, Tilt-5/20 degree

Dimensions:

486.3-636.3mm x 714.3mm x 242mm

Weight:

9.7kg

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Design and build

Broad connectivity makes this a fantastically versatile monitor.

4.5/5

Features

A high refresh rate and industry-trusted colours will be a dream come true for a broad range of creatives.

4/5

Performance

A reliable monitor with impressive colour accuracy. Just lacks the necessary contrast.

4/5

The Verdict
8

out of 10

BenQ PD3226G

The BenQ PD3226G is a monitor that performs for creatives. We loved the high refresh rate, which is perfect for animators, and the pro-grade colour accuracy which photo editors and retouchers crave. Unfortunately, the price will put a lot of people off, and the contrast is most definitely lacking. All in all, if you can stomach the cost, you’ll enjoy the top-level performance that this monitor delivers.

Paul Hatton
Writer

Paul is a digital expert. In the 20 years since he graduated with a first-class honours degree in Computer Science, Paul has been actively involved in a variety of different tech and creative industries that make him the go-to guy for reviews, opinion pieces, and featured articles. With a particular love of all things visual, including photography, videography, and 3D visualisation Paul is never far from a camera or other piece of tech that gets his creative juices going. You'll also find his writing in other places, including Creative Bloq, Digital Camera World, and 3D World Magazine. 

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