Is this the Best and Sharpest 4K 32" Monitor For Your M1, M2 and M3 Mac? BenQ PD3225U

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If you have an M1, M2 or M3 Mac in 2024, and need a 32" monitor, you might want to watch this video. Is the BenQ PD3225U 32" 4K ThunderBolt Monitor the best 32" monitor that you can buy for your Mac in 2024? In this video we review the brand new BenQ PD3225U monitor that is made to work perfectly with your M-chip Macs and Apple computers. Whether you have a MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac, or even Mac Studio finding the best monitor can be hard. Does this monitor have the sharpest text for any 4K screen on a Mac that we tested so far? Does this monitor match your Mac colors exactly? We cover all this and more to find out if you should buy this monitor for your Mac.
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BenQ PD3225U Thunderbolt Monitor 32" 4K - amzn.to/4becso1
See Models On BenQ Website - bit.ly/3y0GYTS
Or Visit BENQ Directly for More Info/specs on the PD3225U - bit.ly/44cXThW
If you are interested in last years model you can find that here also - amzn.to/3xPhrwN
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@asan1050 Месяц назад

Craig! a nice one. Thanks for posting this video

@craigneidel Месяц назад

Thanks, it's a nice monitor overall for sure. $1000 is quite a bit for a monitor but it has a very clean panel and is huge.

@brianbs7348 Месяц назад

really good review i will have a look

@craigneidel Месяц назад

Thanks for watching

@dmartyn3809 Месяц назад

Added to my wish list!

@craigneidel Месяц назад

It's a nice monitor to get work done.

@torontodev525 27 дней назад

thanks Craig, I am getting this after this video..

@craigneidel 27 дней назад

Thanks for watching. Do your research as I always say but I like this for sure and it's a very large display. Nice professional monitor.

@torontodev525 27 дней назад

@@craigneidel Actually I have been doing research, thats how I landed on your channel. :) I have Mini - Mac and use Window for me day job, and have been debating if I should Mac Display or something else and I reckon this would be better for me. thanks Mate.

@craigneidel 27 дней назад

@@torontodev525 for sure and thanks for watching the channel.

@hangingoutwithryan 14 дней назад

Great review. Got a couple of them on the way now. Exited to see how awesome they are in real life :)

@craigneidel 14 дней назад

Thank you and I wish you the best of luck.

@digitalmarketinghumans Месяц назад

That monitor looks so cool!

@craigneidel Месяц назад

It's one of my favorite screens

@dannyize Месяц назад

Thanks for the review. I will be looking for a large monitor for my Mac mini. I was leaning towards the Studio Display. There are many nice perks on this Benq. I really like its hub and ports. I'd like to know if it can switch between inputs to support a second Mac/PC.

@buitho439 Месяц назад

Why dont you try Samsung S9 Infinity?

@craigneidel Месяц назад

I always say just try it out if you can to see if you like it. For me having the 32" is great as I'm not huge on multiple monitors but we are all different. Colors are very good on this but it's a matte screen and the Studio is Glossy so that will make a difference depending on what you need.

@dannyize Месяц назад

I can't afford either right now, but it's good to have choices. I'm moving soon, so I might as well wait. Currently using a portable 16" panel ($100). Connects via single TB cable and it's quite nice. But I agree with you, Craig: I prefer one big panel over multiple displays. Edit: I watched again and I see that it does indeed have input switching. Nice.

@craigneidel 26 дней назад

Yeah, it's a nice monitor but save your money until you need it since they can be expensive. When you are ready though it's a good choice for sure.

@ygdrassil7694 10 дней назад

yes. there is a built-in KVM switch. you can use the same monitor, mouse and keyboard on multiple devices, and switch with with the press of a button on the hotkey puck, or from the screen menu

@diadsoul1 11 дней назад

Hi thank you for detailed review. I d like to use it as my main monitor with my win pc, but sometimes plug my mcb pro, do i ned to swtch cable connection everytime, or does it works simltaneously? You mentioned that two computers can be hooked at the same time, but two different os? thank you a lot!

@ygdrassil7694 10 дней назад

they have a built in KVM, so can be hooked up to several devices. (HDMI/displayport for the pc and thunderbolt for the mac for instance.. just switch between them at will, using the same mouse and keyboard. I'm switching between a mac mini, MBP and my ipad pro for instance)

@diadsoul1 8 дней назад

@@ygdrassil7694 Thank you so much!

@craigneidel 7 дней назад

Yes, can work with several devices. Thanks again for watching.

@ygdrassil7694 10 дней назад

many go on complaining about "only 60Hz".. that's plenty, in most games you're not getting more than 60fps in 4K anyway. (unless you spend silly money on a mad gaming PC and GPU. but these monitors are designed for image quality, not FPS) works like a dream for gaming too. I got the 27" model, exactly the same screen, just a little smaller. (don't have space for a 32" on my desk). perfect for design and gaming.

@craigneidel 7 дней назад

I agree but I'm not a huge gamer. But for what I do 60 Hz is fine and even the Studio Display is 60 Hz. Overall I tell people get what they need personally, but many people like to tell us what we need when they are different then us. I agree with you and the 60 HZ is fine as long as you know what you are buying and are not gaming 24/7. Thanks for watching.

@thomaskremer9219 16 дней назад

I bought the device and am very satisfied with my M3 Max. Greetings from Germany

@craigneidel 15 дней назад

Thanks for the info and I love Germany. I have been there 8 times now. Anyhow thanks for watching the channel.

@bryans8656 Месяц назад

That's a beautiful monitor. More than I need, but beautiful nonetheless.

@craigneidel Месяц назад

It's a very clear panel and huge.

@craigneidel Месяц назад

@@yuri.moiseyev Nothing, I said that in the video - zero.

@ernie599 Месяц назад

How fast is the firewall with an SSD on it?

@craigneidel Месяц назад

Firewall?

@buitho439 Месяц назад

@@craigneidel I think he wanted to mention about Firewire.

@craigneidel 28 дней назад

Ok, thanks but firewire was from many years ago.

@winstonsmith1222 Месяц назад

Can you do a 27” under $600 monitor with good colour accuracy for prosumer photographers please

@craigneidel Месяц назад

I made a video on some monitors the experts recommend, see that video. I also like this one - www.benq.com/en-us/monitor/professional/pd3205u.html but it's all up to the user.

@houssamalucad753 14 дней назад

The best one right now is by far the Spectrum One (glossy version), but the company is sketchy so don't count on the warrenty

@craigneidel 7 дней назад

Yeah I head the company could be an issue but maybe getting better.

@houssamalucad753 7 дней назад

@@craigneidel just buy for B&H or Amazon or anywhere where returns and cancellations are easy, don't get it straight from them

@tomdfrog Месяц назад

I do not get the 4k display craze. I have never seen anyone use them at their native resolution. Everyone's OS does pixel doubling/halving contortion to get the elements on screen to be readable. Typically, making it an effective 1920x1080...just super crisp. All that money for just HD work area. Maybe if all you do is play games and videos...but for regular use...(IMHO) a display with a native 2560x1440 is ideal. Easy to read on, extra real estate, and MUCH lower price. Also explains why Apple went the 5k route. Half of 5k...2560x1440 I got lucky. Scored some sweet 27" 2560x1440 Dell displays before the big price increases. At the time, the BenQ I wanted was $700...got all 3 Dell's with tax and free shipping for $650. They replace 3 30" Apple Cinema Displays.

@craigneidel 29 дней назад

Some scale better then others and this one does a very good job where I don't even notice it at all. The screen is large and vibrant and a pleasure for getting work done. Also, when you scale it the text can be 2560 x 1440 but when you watch videos and other stuff like that it would still come in as 4K (or design work) if you have it setup correctly.

@lorenzodorsi243 25 дней назад

Does it work with a Windows PC?

@craigneidel 24 дня назад

Yes, for sure.

@digginestdogg90 22 дня назад

No. At 400 nits it does not possess the dynamic range at all. I looked at them, found their colors muddled and unappealing, and chose the Studio display in the end.

@craigneidel 21 день назад

I didn't see that at all so not sure if you had settings correct. It's bright enough for almost any type of work in my opinion. But get what works best for you as that is what matters.

@sglatitude Месяц назад

For the quality and its price in comparison to Apple Studio; as Bob Barker said “the price is right”

@sglatitude Месяц назад

Apple studio has much smaller screen real estate (27 inch) as compared to 32 inch BenQ. For old man like me, bigger screen real estate is a plus point. Not to mention, I already have Sonos Beam gen2, sub mini, and pair of Era 300 which I believe offer better speaker than Apple Studio, coupled with Insta360 Link. The Thunderbolt 3 in the BenQ is good enough and connected to one of Thunderbolt 4 of Belkin Thunderbolt 4 dock. I’m very pleased with my current setup.

@craigneidel Месяц назад

I like it but it comes down to if you want a larger screen. The studio display is nice but smaller and this could go on sale also eventually. But I always tell people to just try them out first or have a good return policy and then if you like it keep it. Thanks for watching.

@sglatitude Месяц назад

@@yuri.moiseyev no really. Before I switched to BenQ, I had a 38-inch ultrawide LG that was amazing for multitasking-I could have three windows open side-by-side, which really sped up my workflow. I ended up giving it to my son for his projects, so now I'm on this BenQ.

@craigneidel 7 дней назад

It all depends on what works best for you. I like to work on a single monitor but I know others like dual or triple setups.

@Im2qwik Месяц назад

I tired the last one you reviewed and sent it back...too dark...bought a Mac Studio display and luv it..this sounds like a better model...the extra size would be great..Apple needs to step up with a 32" studio display with better hz..good review thanks Craig

@buitho439 Месяц назад

You should try Asus Proart 32 inches instead of Apple Studio Display.

@buitho439 Месяц назад

@@yuri.moiseyev Studio Display is much more expensive compared with other 4K and 5K monitors.

@Im2qwik Месяц назад

@@buitho439 yup apple tax but I’m okay with it

@Im2qwik Месяц назад

@@buitho439 maybe next year if apple does not step up

@buitho439 Месяц назад

@@Im2qwik Don't you think 27 inches screen would be small in the next 3-5 years?

@remierrard6195 19 дней назад

60hz !! WTF !!! in 2024 ! Shiiiit !

@craigneidel 19 дней назад

Nice pleasant response. Funny.

@remierrard6195 18 дней назад

@@craigneidel But no, but we have to stop saying that 60hz is enough for work. I'm in architecture and all day I zoom in and out on my screen. We don't realize it but we do this all the time. I'm fed up with this myth that only gamers have the right to 120hz. These people didn't understand anything. All day long I zoom in and out.

@craigneidel 18 дней назад

For many 60 Hz is fine with they types of work they do, and I'm sure some Architects are Ok with it. I'm just saying we all have different tolerances and for many 60 Hz is fine. A few years ago it was 100%. I mean I have been using a 5K imac with 60 HZ to create 650 videos and other stuff and I don't even notice it. Maybe if side by side but in everyday work it's more then fine. Yes, it could be better but I really don't notice it at all so I just have a different need is all. But, if you don't like it that's fine to since we all have different needs.

@houssamalucad753 14 дней назад

I would just get the new QD OLEDs 4K, much better monitors (colors, contrast....) that can also game(240hz), and with the 3 year warranty I'm not afraid of burn in anymore.

@craigneidel 14 дней назад

Maybe but my channel is more about Macs and with the M-Mode that matches a MacBook's colors these are very nice. I don't game that much.

@houssamalucad753 13 дней назад

@@craigneidel If you're serious about color work you probably have a monitor calibration tool. And you don't really need it anyways, since both your mac and those monitors have accurate SRGB and HDR modes, they would match almost perfectly anyways.

@craigneidel 13 дней назад

Yes, that is why I like the BenQ as it has the MBook mode.

@NewWalls98 12 дней назад

I didn't look at their QLEDs policy, but gigabyte policy for burn in does NOT cover static elements. So if you do get burn in from static elements (shortcuts, start bar, browser bar, window edges), its NOT covered by warranty. Be sure to read the small print before you bite the bullet so you don't regret it in 2-3 years.

@houssamalucad753 12 дней назад

@@craigneidel what? how much did BenQ sponsor you for to be chilling them like that? This monitor is cool but it isn't even close to the best out there for the price.