BenQ DesignVue PD3225U 31.5" Metallic Gray 2024
BenQ
87 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMG 27" Black 2026
ASUS
80 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
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMG 27" Black 2026
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Scores
Professional
Creative
Office
Gaming
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| BenQ DesignVue PD3225U 31.5" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMG 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 | 270 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | G-Sync Compatible★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB, 99% Rec. 709, 98% DCI-P3 | 95% DCI-P3, 125% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | — |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | 32W | 30W★ |
| Weight | 8.20 kg | 6.49 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
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMG 27" Black 2026
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong color (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
Pricing
BenQ DesignVue PD3225U 31.5" Metallic Gray 20240.103score per dollar
vs
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMG 27" Black 20260.297score per dollar
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACMG 27" Black 2026 offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: BenQ DesignVue PD3225U 31.5"
Scores 87 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 5 of 30 specs.
