BenQ PD3225U

Smart looks ; Detailed output ; Lots of connectivity options

Middling brightness and contrast

The BenQ PD3225U is a solid productivity monitor for pairing with Windows and macOS alike with fantastic connectivity, detailed output and a great OSD. Its images can be slightly dim, while its contrast may not be as strong as the competition, though.

Superb contrast and crispness ; Pro-level colour accuracy ; Control puck

Not the most aesthetically pleasing ; Speakers could be better ; Inevitably pricey

The BenQ PD3225U is a great example of a monitor that's difficult to reduce to a star rating, because it doesn't have broad appeal – but if you spend your days editing photos or videos, and have enough in your budget, we think you're going to love it.

Bright enough for most environments, wide viewing angles, excellent ergonomics, fantastic text and image clarity, kvm switch and 85w power delivery over usb-c, displays a wide range of colors in hdr, fairly accurate before calibration

Reflections from bright glare is distracting, no local dimming feature, highlights don't pop in hdr, very cold color temperature before calibration

Excellent picture ; Wide connectivity ; Nice little extras

Better brightness elsewhere ; A touch expensive ; Tricky to unbox

The BenQ PD3225U is a 32-inch IPS screen targeted at InDesign and Photoshop users who want their colours to be as accurate as possible. Not only does it come factory-calibrated and with an excellent colour space, but it puts in extra effort to make...