BenQ PD3205U 32 inch 4K UHD IPS Monitor Review

BenQ PD3205U 32 inch 4K UHD IPS Monitor
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BenQ PD3205U 32 inch 4K UHD IPS Monitor USB-C, 99% sRGB and Rec.709, HDR10, Ergonomic Design, Eye-Care, Built-In Speakers
00:00 - Intro
00:46 - Contents
02:44 - Monitor Up Close
04:44 - Stand Installation
06:34 - Menu
09:20 - Advanced Settings
09:48 - Picture Modes
10:35 - Color Accuracy
11:58 - UFO Test
12:45 - Browsing Web
13:58 - Speaker Test
15:32 - Input Lag
16:30 - Multi Screen
18:28 - Next Gen Gaming
18:40 - Game Footage
20:16 - USB Ports
21:35 - Final Thoughts
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[@yogibear2k220]

Thank you for putting timestamps in your video as I am only interested in the gaming side of this monitor and nothing else. Gaming is really important to me. It's 95% of everything I do with the monitor. And it looks amazing, though, of course I am only looking at it through my crappy old monitor! But, I am grateful for the video so thank you for making it.

[@tvchef]

Thanks for saying that! We love timestamps ourselves as we understand some people only want certain things out of our videos!!

[@indianfootball2328]

Good review 👍 whats the specification of PC you have connected to this monitor? is this text sharp like apple display?

[@tvchef]

Great questions... the specs are my current test bench: Intel 12400 cpu + 32GB ram + rtx 3080 and the text is sharp like an Apple Display!

[@mguilherme82]

Nice review, I need a new monitor and this one looks great, my main goal is for a workstation with a macBook Pro (with only one cable) and a playstation 5 which seems great from your video, besides the arm do you know if there's any difference between PD3205U and PD3205UA?

[@tvchef]

Thanks for the comment. I don't notice any difference besides the arm so maybe that is why its model number ends in A? lol

[@gabeh7373]

Great thorough review of this monitor! I just bought this monitor (currently $699) from B&H should be delivered tomorrow and you earned yourself a sub😎

[@tvchef]

Thank you so much for the sub Gabe! I think you will be pleased with your purchase!! Please come back and leave a new comment sharing your experience for others on this video!!!

[@Oakcitymedia]

How is the monitor working for you? I am considering this using a MacBook. Maybe a 27” text clarity, productivity?

[@gabeh7373]

The monitor's been great! No issues the size of the screen with the 4K resolution has been a nice feature and the anti-reflective screen definitely helps cut down on glare definitely worth the price of my opinion 👍

[@paulychannel7914]

Nice review..... looks like it'll do a great job when I finally get an iMac mini.......

[@tvchef]

Thanks! Be sure to subscribe! -MB

[@opg21243]

Good review, you forgot to said its also avaliable on 27", it'd be great if you show how Visual Studio or VS Code look like there, or photoshop.

[@tvchef]

Thank you for this feedback. We will definitely consider this in upcoming reviews!!!

[@ivonikolov8709]

Really Good Review😊 Also I just watched your Review of the BenQ EW2880U and got me wondering which one of the two has a Better Picture Quality? Regards Ivo

[@tvchef]

BenQ EW2880U because it is a great monitor and a couple hundred $$$ cheaper. If you need certain colors, need larger screen, using Mac, want USB C 65W then that is when you should go for the BenQ PD3205U

[@Parsson-1969]

Does it has IPS Glow? Backlight Bleed? I'll buy it to watch the movie. would you suggest? Thanks for review.

[@tvchef]

We now address this on all future reviews to the channel. No IPS Glow and if I recall correctly maybe a smidge of bleed on the sides if its a pitch black screen in a dark room... even then I don't remember anything substantial!!!

[@rupeshmandke]

Great video!

[@tvchef]

Glad you liked it! Thanks so much for letting us know with a comment. Means the world to us!

[@sinlokemp]

Got mine today. its a joy to work on it.

[@tvchef]

Love to hear it!!

[@PC_Phil]

Excellent video review!

[@tvchef]

Thank you so much!

[@mryong4021]

Damn your video is so thoughtful!! I wonder how does it compares to the LG-32UN880-B? It would mean a lot if you reply me 🙇🏻‍♂ . Thanks in advance 🙏

[@tvchef]

Thanks for the comment! Be sure to sub if you have not already! I personally have not used the LG yet but very similar monitor with the LG being a couple bucks cheaper... BenQ would have more features like KVM switch which might not be needed/desired for most people! BenQ might also have a slight advantage in color representation but I would need to do more research!

[@mryong4021]

@@tvchef already did 😉

[@NewWalls98]

What do you think the newest version PD3225U?

[@tvchef]

We have not personally used it but we really like this monitor so I have high expectations that it is even better! What have you heard about it so far?!

[@leonardaksamit4887]

What’s the difference between this one and the PD3220U ? Thanks.

[@tvchef]

Great question! B&H explains the differences the best for you here: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/compare/BenQ_PD3220U_vs_BenQ_PD3205U/BHitems/1442339-REG_1680795-REG

[@leonardaksamit4887]

@@tvchef thank you.

[@chrispotterfan]

how is the monitor with texts? Wondering if it is good for programmers.

[@tvchef]

I like it for clarity but I am also not a programmer so hard to say for certain... try and return if not happy??

[@mohitchandrajoshi]

What about the brightness on this monitor?? Is this enough?? 250 nits as stock nd 350 nits in hdr.

[@tvchef]

It could be brighter but I think good enough for 90% of those out there!

[@Hinterfrage]

"Final Thoughts" and not one single negative point ... this is not a review it's advertising!

[@tvchef]

Thanks for your feedback! We hope we presented everything up until the final thoughts for you to get a feel for if it would be the right monitor for you!

[@bigmik3566]

Hi is the text as crisp as tablets/phones?

[@tvchef]

Yes it is great!

[@adilqatinefilms]

I like to play Which game car is this need for speed ? I wait get this monitor from amazon Thanks. Lot

[@tvchef]

Forza 5! I wish it was Need for Speed!!!

[@vashij]

Can I use a dell windows 11 on this monitor

[@tvchef]

Yes! Also thanks for the sub!

[@travel.tales.official]

how is scaling with mac?

[@tvchef]

I have not tried this monitor with mac yet... have you heard of bad scaling? I would expect it to be perfect!

[@travel.tales.official]

@@tvchef yeah on some reviews. But looks like that the case with every 4k monitor out there because of the way Mac does scaling. I think it should be fine. Let me know if you get some chance to test it for yourself.

[@epicwave7060]

Speakers on this thing are terrible. It's the only negative Im really finding. Bought this screen to solve the M1/M2 chip fuzzy text issue. Size is perfect and the stand is solid

[@tvchef]

BenQ also pairs so nicely with mac imo so good call! Yeah these have very typical monitor speakers so not surprised. I always say I'd rather have them and not need them, then need them and not have them!

[@boybehindhood]

watching this video in the same monitor is so ironic

[@tvchef]

How do you like the monitor?!

[@boybehindhood]

@@tvchef It's good... for gaming and other works.

[@AjayDhatrak]

Doesn't look bright enough.

[@tvchef]

It is 250nits so could be a deal breaker for you?

[@AjayDhatrak]

Yes. Most of the monitors these days have at least 300nits (even my 11 years old Acer). I held myself back from purchasing this monitor just for this reason. They have launched PD2706U with 350nits, which seems to be a realisation on their part that 250nits is low. Unfortunately, 32" in similar specs hasn't been launched yet.