BenQ rolled out a new 32-inch 4K display Wednesday aimed straight at Mac and MacBook users. It’s the BenQ PD3225U Thunderbolt 3 Designer Monitor. At $1,100, the 4K display packs features that might tempt you away from spending more on a Studio Display or another 5K monitor.
“Featuring IPS Black for 2000:1 contrast ratio, Color Match with Mac devices through M-book mode, and iKeyboard Control, the PD3225U is the perfect creative complement for Mac users in need of color accuracy and enhanced connectivity,” the company said.
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BenQ PD3225U Thunderbolt 3 Designer Monitor
The BenQ PD3225U Designer Monitor picks up where its predecessor, the D3220U 32-inch 4K Thunderbolt display, left off. The new one adds improvements. Clearly, the company intends the new 60Hz monitor for Mac and MacBook users. And for those who can’t quite stomach Studio Display pricing ($1,600), it might be just the thing ($1,100)
“Designed with Mac users in mind, the PD3225U provides unparalleled color features such as IPS Black, M-book Mode and BenQ’s AQCOLOR technology, as well as wide connectivity to enhance workflows and streamline performance for Mac-focused creatives,” said Jason Lee, BenQ LCD business line manager. “We are thrilled to add this new monitor to our extensive line of design monitors.”
Here’s more of BenQ’s description of the BenQ PD3225U Designer Monitor:
Through IPS Black technology, the PD3225U expresses 35 percent deeper blacks than a conventional IPS monitor by minimizing light leakage, changing and improving liquid crystal array, so colors are more vibrant than ever before.
The new design monitor also offers Color Match for Mac devices with its M-book Mode and 98% Display P3 color space, as well as certifications such as Calman Verified, Pantone Validation, and Pantone SkinTone Validation.
For corner-to-corner authentic color and consistent luminance, the PD3225U leverages BenQ’s exclusive Uniformity Technology. In addition, the monitor incorporates BenQ’s exclusive Display ColorTalk software, which effortlessly matches colors between the monitor and MacBook Pro without needing a calibrator.
Speedy Thunderbolt connectivity
Photo: BenQ
In addition, the new BenQ PD3225U Designer Monitor’s Thunderbolt 3 connectivity enables easy daisy-chaining with another 4K display for a dual-display setup.
And the monitor offers ways to customize. You can tweak the interface through BenQ’s Display Pilot 2 software. It lets you manage display features like Print Assist, AutoPivot, PIP/PBD, ICCSync and brightness. And iKeyboard Control lets you adjust brightness and speaker volume through a MacBook keyboard.
But these days, so many people use both Mac and PC. In that case, the BenQ PD3225U Designer Monitor’s built-in KVM switch enables you to control two systems from one keyboard and mouse set via the Hotkey Puck G2. It helps you change up and access your most-used features via the dial and three controller keys.
Port selection and ergonomic design
And in terms of ports, the new display comes well-equipped. It features a Thunderbolt 3 Port, two HDMI ports, a DisplayPort and a USB hub.
And you can move the monitor in several ways. You can tilt, swivel, raise, and pivot the monitor to meet their viewing needs.
The BenQ PD3225U Designer Monitor costs $1,099.99. You can preorder from BenQ or Amazon now.
Where to buy: Amazon
Source: BenQ