BenQ DesignVue PD3225U 31.5" Metallic Gray 2024
BenQ
87 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Odyssey LS27AG320NNXZA 27" Black 2022
Samsung
61 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
BenQ DesignVue PD3225U 31.5" Metallic 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
Samsung Odyssey LS27AG320NNXZA 27" Black 2022
85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about the Samsung Odyssey G3 monitor, praising its excellent gaming performance, 165Hz refresh rate, and great value for the price. A few users note the lack of built-in speakers as a minor drawback, but overall sentiment is very favorable for budget-conscious gamers.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Great value for money
- 165Hz refresh rate
- Easy setup
- Good picture quality for price
Cons
- No built-in speakers
- No HDMI 2.1 (speculation)
Gaming performance 4
Value for money 4
Refresh rate 3
Build quality 2
No speakers 2
Picture quality 3
Scores
Professional
Creative
Office
Entertainment
Gaming
Portable
Specifications
| BenQ DesignVue PD3225U 31.5" | Samsung Odyssey LS27AG320NNXZA 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 31.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB, 99% Rec. 709, 98% DCI-P3 | 0.72 percent |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | HDR10 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | 0 |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 32W★ | 35W |
| Weight | 8.20 kg | 4.81 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
BenQ DesignVue PD3225U 31.5" Metallic Gray 2024
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong color (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
Samsung Odyssey LS27AG320NNXZA 27" Black 2022
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong performance (77th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
BenQ DesignVue PD3225U 31.5" Metallic Gray 20240.103score per dollar
vs
Samsung Odyssey LS27AG320NNXZA 27" Black 20220.252score per dollar
Samsung Odyssey LS27AG320NNXZA 27" Black 2022 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: BenQ DesignVue PD3225U 31.5"
Scores 87 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.
