BenQ DesignVue PD3225U 31.5" Gray 2024
BenQ
87 Overall Score
vs
MSI PRO MP273Q E14 27" Black 2025
MSI
76 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
BenQ DesignVue PD3225U 31.5" Gray 2024
85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
This BenQ monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, especially from Mac users who praise its color accuracy, brightness, and HDR performance. A few minor issues like backlight bleed and coil whine are noted, but most reviewers find it a great value for the price.
Pros
- Accurate colors
- Great brightness
- Excellent HDR performance
- Easy setup
- Good build quality
Cons
- Coil whine noise
- Backlight bleed
- Mediocre speakers
- USB port placement
- Not as good as Apple display
Color accuracy 5
Mac compatibility 5
Build quality 3
Hdr performance 2
Coil whine 1
Backlight bleed 1
MSI PRO MP273Q E14 27" Black 2025
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
Users are highly satisfied with this MSI monitor, praising its sharp QHD display, smooth 144Hz refresh rate, and eye-care features. The white design is a hit for matching setups, and it performs well for both work and casual gaming. Minor concerns about backlight bleed and cable compatibility exist, but overall it's seen as a great value.
Pros
- Sharp QHD display
- Smooth 144Hz refresh rate
- Eye-care features
- White design matches setups
- Good for work and gaming
Cons
- Minor backlight bleed
- Occasional IPS glow
- Cable compatibility issues
- No HDMI 2.1 support
Display quality 4
Refresh rate 4
Eye care 4
Design aesthetics 3
Gaming performance 3
Connectivity 3
Scores
Professional
Creative
Office
Entertainment
Gaming
Portable
Specifications
| BenQ DesignVue PD3225U 31.5" | MSI PRO MP273Q E14 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 31.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB, 99% Rec. 709, 98% DCI-P3 | sRGB 89%/DCI-P3 91% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | N/A |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | 32W★ | 110W |
| Weight | 8.20 kg | 4.09 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
BenQ DesignVue PD3225U 31.5" Gray 2024
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong color (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (89th percentile)89th %ile
MSI PRO MP273Q E14 27" Black 2025
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Strong color (71st percentile)
Pricing
BenQ DesignVue PD3225U 31.5" Gray 2024
No current pricing available
MSI PRO MP273Q E14 27" Black 2025
Verdict
Winner: BenQ DesignVue PD3225U 31.5"
Scores 87 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.
