Is PD3225U the flagship 32" 4K IPS Black from BenQ that we are waiting for?

BenQ PD3225U 32" 4K IPS Black Review, where I'll go over all of the specs, talk about color accuracy, calibration capability, uniformity, and everything related to PD3225U, and answer the questions if this display is a worthy update to the predecessor PD3220U. In addition, I'll answer the following questions:
1. Is 4K still ok today
2. Are these compatible with Macs?
3. If I am looking at a 32" 4K today, should I get this or the predecessor PD3220U?
4. If I have a PD3220U already and I want to get an additional display, should I get this new PD3225U or another PD3220U?
5. If I have a 32" SW display and I want another 32" 4K but not SW, should I get the PD3225U or PD3220U?
And yes, you can download the companion software Display Pilot 2, which not only comes with a new UI but also integrates with your Mac. Now, you can use the brightness function keys on your keyboard to adjust the PD3225U Brightness and volume. In addition, BenQ Display Color Talk will help you match the color of your PD3225U to your Mac display.
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[@viktorvelichkov8764]

I have a BenQ Mobiuz EX3210U for about a year and I can only say good things about the brand, but about a month ago I bought an Asus Rog Swift PG32UCDM and I can say that the QD-OLED is the best matrix I've had in terms of colors!

[@ArtIsRight]

I hear you, new display tech!

[@randomcomentator]

Great video, Art! I miss the previous music, but otherwise, perfect! For someone who's fine with 60hz, PD3225U seems like a nice option, especially MacBook users.

[@ArtIsRight]

Thank you, previous music is coming back in future videos :)

[@randomcomentator]

@@ArtIsRight Lovely!!

[@Muldoonite]

Cool video. Will you do a review of the upcoming BenQ SW242Q? It seems like a good entry level photography monitor. Would the 2560x1600 resolution be too low to work well with 45MP photos or larger?

[@ArtIsRight]

That video is coming and yes you can use 2K to work with 45 MP photos. :) I'll get one in soon.

[@Muldoonite]

@@ArtIsRight Cool!

[@paolo.arcangeli]

Hi Art! Will you also make a more complete video on this monitor? Performing calibration, panel uniformity, and checking the actual contrast of the monitor? I'm curious to see how close it gets to the 2000:1 contrast after calibration. Thanks.

[@ArtIsRight]

This is a complete review, you are looking for a calibration guide, and since they are similar to what I have already done, I won't be doing those. 2000:1 is factory typical value, when a calibration is done the contrast will decrease, it is just the nature of display calibration. Hope this helps

[@RandeepWadehra]

For colour correction/grading a video, do we have to colour calibrate the monitor? Since it is factory-calibrated, and hardware calibrated, do we need an external colour calibration device?

[@ArtIsRight]

Yes you should custom calibrate for these reasons kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioDFc6yAltple6c and the device that I recommend right now is Calibrite Display Pro HL or Display Plus HL

[@RandeepWadehra]

Thank you

[@ArtIsRight]

You're welcome

[@SalvoMorbiduZzMorabito]

Sorry why I have to choice this Benq instad of Dell U3223qe IPS Black at almost half the price? same LG panel tecnology

[@ArtIsRight]

Better calibration from the factory. But we all have choices, you don't have to do anything really. It is all up to you

[@wasd0394]

Does the Benq pd3225u use the same screen panel as the Dell u3223qe? Then gradually add functions. and various features Then sell it for a more expensive price.

[@emilyyhliu]

I think yes! They are all IPS Balck panel from LG

[@ArtIsRight]

I'm not sure what panel Dell uses, but if it is IPS Black and if they advertised LG then the probability is high. As for the price point, the calibration is the key factor here, uniformity calibration, and calibration in various color modes, etc. It is not just extra function. Like I said here, panel can be the same but the signal processing and etc is different.

[@yuri.moiseyev]

@@ArtIsRight they use the same panel. They both come from LG...

[@sagar.r.agrawal]

@ArtIsRight Does this model deliver the same Colors and Contrast Ratio when connected to a Windows 11 Workstation PC?

[@ArtIsRight]

you mean m-book, yes

[@sagar.r.agrawal]

@@ArtIsRight No No, Intel-based Windows 11 PC via HDMI port, will I get the IPS Black 2000:1 Contrast Ratio on it or is it just for Mac only?

[@ArtIsRight]

Contrast ratio is based on the panel, this is OS agnostic - aka it does not matter what OS you use, you'll get the contrast

[@sagar.r.agrawal]

@@ArtIsRight Thanks Sir. Planning to buy it.

[@ridaidar7143]

hello Mr artisright. is 80 nits ideal settings for hdr paper white, for games in very dark room ?

[@ArtIsRight]

80 nits is considered SDR - Standard Dynamic Range. And there's no HDR paper white. However, yes, 80 - 120 nits is the range you want to use for paper matching. Gaming in a darkroom, you can just choose what feels comfortable for your eyes.

[@WIL_FPV]

Im my case it looks bright enough for me only in dualview mode m-book and m-book. What i did wrong?

[@ArtIsRight]

not sure, I need a lot more specificity to help.

[@WIL_FPV]

@@ArtIsRight I'm using m-book mode and at 100% brightness it looks a bit dim. After a little experimenting, it turned out that it is much brighter when I turn dual view on m-book mode VS m-book mode - well, so that the colors match.

[@ArtIsRight]

if you bump up the brightness to 100% and it seems dim, which is relative, you should contact support. Without a measuring device it is hard to say what the nits output is and where that lands on the scale.

[@WIL_FPV]

@@ArtIsRight I'm talking about the fact that in dual view mode the monitor is brighter in the same color spaces with dual view turned off

[@WIL_FPV]

Thank you, you very helped me decide - I will return it

[@sashimifr]

MacOS compatiblity is indeed not the right term: 140PPI just "looks awful"

[@ArtIsRight]

Again this is personal preference, I do hear you, but some are totally ok with this. It is a variable depending on the person.

[@andysbowden]

Apple could solve this problem, but they won’t.

[@yuri.moiseyev]

I totally agree with you 140PPI does looks awful.

[@ArtIsRight]

different approach to Mac and PC, none is perfect, in the dual OS world this is what we have. Choose what works for you and be kind.