BenQ DesignVue PD3205U 31.5" Black
Delivering 99% sRGB and Rec.709 coverage, this 31.5-inch 4K IPS panel targets color-critical work with factory-calibrated accuracy. The 90W Thunderbolt 3 port provides single-cable connectivity and device charging, complemented by a versatile stand with pivot and swivel adjustments. This monitor is best for graphic designers and CAD professionals who need a large, color-accurate canvas in a studio setting.
Screen 31.5"
Resolution 3840 x 2160
Panel IPS
Refresh 60 Hz
response time ms 5
adaptive sync FreeSync
HDR HDR10
66 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong display (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong feature (85th percentile) 85th
Cons
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
| Screen Finish | matte |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% Rec.709, 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | 90W |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| PIP/PBP | Yes |
| Power | 32 |
vs Competition
| Spec | BenQ DesignVue PD3205U 31.5" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 31.5 | 44.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 165 | 240 | 240 | 360 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 600 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Performance | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenQ DesignVue PD3205U 31.5" | 73.6 | 81.8 | 89.7 | 84.8 | 35.2 | 98.2 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 77.2 | 99.7 | 96.2 | 96.5 | 97.1 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG Compare | 96.2 | 58.7 | 97.9 | 84.8 | 98.1 | 82 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.1 | 58.7 | 79 | 84.8 | 98.1 | 82 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 91.2 | 40.6 | 79 | 69.7 | 99.6 | 87.8 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.8 | 77.2 | 98.7 | 96.2 | 56.5 | 99.3 |
Usage Scores
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