BenQ PD3205U 32 inch 4K UHD IPS Monitor Review

[@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!!

[@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 👍

[@sinlokemp]

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

[@tvchef]

Love to hear it!!

[@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!!!

[@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!!!

[@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!

[@exterminatorofcakes110]

Great video 👌 Epic Channel 😃 Congratulations. I really need your opinion: I'm interested in buying the BenQ PD2705U monitor, what do you think about this model, would it be a good buy? My fear and doubt is that it has 250 nits. Based on your experience, do you think 250 nits is enough? I'm going to use this monitor for web design, programming, and also for watching movies and shows. My office has a window that I usually leave open. The window is 4 meters away from the monitor. What is your opinion? Thanks in Advence

[@tvchef]

hmmm that is a super valid concern. I wanna say it would be worthwhile to at least try (and return if not bright enough with your window). Just make sure you buy it from Amazon or somewhere with free returns if needed. It is a great monitor and I would hate to tell you know when it may work just fine in your room!

[@Max-ge3jf]

Come on is there not more than 60hz in another version?

[@rupeshmandke]

Great video!

[@tvchef]

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

[@charruaporelmundo]

I was not thinking on update my monitor, just my computer, and when navigating I saw it under 500 euros!!...so,..I couldn't resist...

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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?!

[@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!

[@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!

[@lperson8970]

how is this monitor for text? Ya know word applications/office.

[@tvchef]

Very good!!!

[@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.

[@bigmik3566]

Hi is the text as crisp as tablets/phones?

[@tvchef]

Yes it is great!

[@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??

[@vashij]

Can I use a dell windows 11 on this monitor

[@tvchef]

Yes! Also thanks for the sub!

[@Action-Editing-Pro]

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!!!

[@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 😉

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.