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BenQ PD3220U Thunderbolt 3 Monitor for Macbook 32" 4K UHD | 100% Rec.709 & sRGB, 95% P3 | IPS | DeltaE ≤3 | Pantone | AQCOLOR | Calibration Report | Ergonomic | USB-C (85W) | USB Hub | Daisy Chain
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Brand | BenQ |
Screen Size | 32 Inches |
Resolution | 4K UHD 2160p |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Screen Surface Description | Glossy |
About this item
- Made for Designers: 32" 4K monitor features Pantone Validated and Calman verified color accurate technology. Experience 95% P3 and 100% sRGB color coverage with Delta E ≤ 3. Built with M-Book mode which features Mac compatible color matching.
- ICC Sync Compatible with Display P3: The ICC Sync simplifies the color mapping process and can be completed in 1 second through the BenQ Display Pilot software.
- Daisy-Chain Technology: Free up your desk space and say goodbye to clutter thanks to the daisy chain connectivity capabilities! Seamlessly connect your computer/laptop to create a multi-monitor setup.
- Thunderbolt 3: Synchronizes images, videos, data and charge all of your Mac devices with an all-in-one cable!
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Picture quality | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Brightness | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
Value for money | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 4.6 |
Screen quality | 3.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 4.4 |
For gaming | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.4 |
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display size | 32 inches | 32 inches | 31.5 inches | 32 inches | 34 inches | 31.5 inches |
resolution | 4K UHD 2160p | 4K UHD 2160p | 4K UHD 2160p | 4K UHD 2160p | QHD Wide 1440p | QHD Wide 1440p |
display technology | Eye-Care | LCD | IPS | LCD | — | LCD |
hardware interface | hdmi, displayport, thunderbolt, usb2.0 b, usb3.0 c | usb c | hdmi, displayport, usb3.2 gen 1 | usb, hdmi, usb c, displayport | hdmi, usb3.1 c, displayport, usb3.0 micro b, usb | usb, hdmi, usb c, displayport, usb docking station |
viewing angle | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees |
mounting type | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
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Brand | BenQ |
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Series | PD3220U |
Item model number | PD3220U |
Item Weight | 23.5 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 10.8 x 28.1 x 24.7 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 10.8 x 28.1 x 24.7 inches |
Color | Grey |
Manufacturer | BenQ |
ASIN | B07N4PSVWJ |
Date First Available | January 25, 2019 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #84,379 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1,939 in Computer Monitors |
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Have confidence in your color. BenQ PD3220U is Calman Verified and Pantone Validated.
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Handy Display Assistant
Display Pilot 2 streamlines workflow for enhanced convenience and flexibility.
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PD3220U offers curated display modes to deliver professional results.
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HDR10 gets better results more efficiency when you preview the HDR effect on video while editing.
Expand Your Mac. Monitor for Mac Users
Thunderbolt 3 synchronizes images, videos, data seamlessly, and can charge your mobile devices with all-in-one cable. PD3220U delivers precise Display P3, 4K resolution, and HDR10. Plus, ergonomic design offers great comfort with HAS, tilt, swivel, and pivot flexibilities.
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Thunderbolt Monitor
Synchronizes images, videos, data seamlessly, and charge your Mac mobile devices all-in-one cable.
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With 85W power delivery and 40 Gb/s bandwidth, extend your workspace on up to dual 4k monitors.
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PD3220U is equipped with Display P3 color to ensure consistent color applications for digital works.
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Compatible with Display P3, ICCsync can be done within one second through the BenQ Display Pilot.
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Boost productivity via 3 USB-C ports, 2 HDMI ports, 1 DisplayPort, and 4-port USB hub.
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Auto-pairs with input signals. Switch systems or color modes via Hotkey Puck G2 to boost efficiency.
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Designate 3 single function keys, a rotation key, and the dial to adjust most-used features.
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Create comfort in the ideal position
With the height adjustable stand, tilt, swivel, and pivot flexibilities.
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Pantone Validated & Calman Verified
Color accurate monitor with 100% sRGB,100% Rec.709, and 95% P3 (Delta E ≤ 3)
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Screen Size
| 32 Inches | 27 Inches | 34 Inches | 32 Inches | 27 Inches | 32 Inches | 27 Inches |
Resolution (max.)
| 4K UHD 3840x2160 | 4K UHD 3840x2160 | 2K QHD 3440x1440 | 4K UHD 3840x2160 | 4K UHD 3840x2160 | 4K UHD 3840x2160 | 4K UHD 3840x2160 |
Aspect Ratio
| 16:9 | 16:9 | 21:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 |
Panel Type
| IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS |
Display Screen Coating
| Anti-Glare | Anti-Glare | Anti-Glare | Anti-Glare | Anti-Glare | Anti-Glare | Anti-Glare |
Color Gamut
| 100% sRGB;100% Rec.709;95% P3 | 100% sRGB;100% Rec.709;95% P3 | 100% sRGB;100% Rec.709;98% P3 | 99% sRGB;99% Rec.709 | 99% sRGB;99% Rec.709;95% P3 | 99% sRGB;99% Rec.709 | 99% sRGB;99% Rec.709 |
All-in-One Connection
| Thunderbolt 3 | Thunderbolt 3 | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
Power Delivery
| 85W | 65W | 65W | 90W | 90W | 90W | 65W |
Pivot
| 90˚ | 90˚ | N/A | 90˚ | 90˚ | 90˚ | 90˚ |
Swivel (left/right)
| 30˚/30˚ | 30˚/30˚ | 30˚/30˚ | 275˚/ 275˚ | 275˚/ 275˚ | 15˚/ 15˚ | 15˚/ 15˚ |
Tilt (down/up)
| -5˚ - 20˚ | -5˚ - 20˚ | -5˚ - 20˚ | -5˚ - 30˚ | -5˚ - 30˚ | -5˚ - 20˚ | -5˚ - 20˚ |
Height Adjustment Stand(mm)
| 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 |
How To Reproduce A MacBook Pro’s Colors On My BenQ Monitor?
BenQ has developed a new M-Book mode to simulate the color specs of MacBook Pro on our monitors with M-Book Mode. Please click and follow the instructions below, or read on to learn more about this topic.
How To Set Up Dual Monitors With One Thunderbolt 3 Port?
To daisy-chain two monitors via Thunderbolt, please connect the two monitors with the Thunderbolt 3/4 certified cable and follow the steps below.
Can I Use Thunderbolt 3 To Charge My Macbook Pro Or Windows Laptop?
Yes, you can use Thunderbolt 3 to transmit audio, video, and data plus deliver up to 85W of power to your Windows laptop or MacBook Pro.
What Are The Benefits Of The Hotkey Puck?
Hotkey Puck G2 has 3 function keys and a rotation key, allowing users to designate preferred color modes and features as shortcuts to widely used settings. Please click and follow the instructions below, or read on to learn more about this topic.
How Display Pilot Makes Easier Use Of A DesignVue Monitor?
Display Pilot is software to integrate quick and easy access for use of your monitor with Desktop Partition, Print Assist, Keyboard Hotkey, Application Mode. Please click and follow the instructions below, or read on to learn more about this topic.
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Customers like the color accuracy and resolution of the monitor. For example, they mention it's an excellent, color-accurate monitor with a wide color gamut. Some are happy with performance. That said, opinions are mixed on brightness, build quality, value, ease of set up, and quality.
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Customers are satisfied with the resolution of the monitor. For example, they mention it has great resolution and color, and is perfect for video and pictures. Some say the UI for a display is well above average, and the 100% sRGB is nice and vibrant.
"TL/DR: Amazing monitor. Great picture, Great Features. HotKey Puck - the accessory I didn't know I needed, but can't live without!..." Read more
"...much to the details of color spaces and all that, but the picture quality is great...." Read more
"The screen is very nice. It's IPS and anti-glare...." Read more
"The display screen I bought is fantastic and a reasonable value for the money...." Read more
Customers like the color accuracy of the monitor. They say the colors on this monitor are brighter than their iPad, and the wide color gamut is great. They also appreciate the color calibration, which is far more than they need. Additionally, customers mention that the whites are perfect and the contrast is great, and that the ability to hot-swap color profiles is interesting.
"...All the various color settings and features are interesting and cool. I don't really use them but did find them interesting enough to check out...." Read more
"...was that it was vastly more capable with its HDR capabilities, wide color gamut, and myriad input ports...." Read more
"...The color accuracy is excellent, build-quality is superb, and the display's brightness is more than adequate in my workspace...." Read more
"...The most striking difference was viewing 4K HDR video. The color accuracy, brightness, and contrast are all great...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the monitor. They mention that it works well, seamlessly with their Mac, and is relatively performant. They also appreciate the stand and the color space. Some say that it's great as a second monitor and that the USB-C works great.
"...Crisp 4K picture and it works perfectly on all connections...." Read more
"...No FRC, but MacOS doesn't support it.Slim bevels.Stand works nicely, no buttons or levels.Bad:..." Read more
"...Works great with my M2 Mini..." Read more
"The product design is beautiful and functional but as we started setting this up for our graphic designer we saw the screen was defective...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the monitor. Some mention that it has a very nice display panel, love the colors and profile options, no flicker, and looks premium. However, others say that the HDR is not the best, the design and manufacturing is poor, and the text is blurry and the video play on this monitor is choppy.
"...The monitor stand is an outstanding feature with a well-thought design. The stand has quite a bit of heft to it - it's downright heavy...." Read more
"...It's just a bit dull. Perhaps the matte screen makes a difference...." Read more
"...It is an enhanced experience, to say the least...." Read more
"...You can adjust all the settings via free software. The display looks great and free of artifacts...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the build quality of the monitor. Some mention that it has a clean design and good build quality, while others say that it arrived defective and fragile.
"...The display looks great and free of artifacts. The stand is solid and feels rugged, and the bezel and elegantly discrete...." Read more
"...I received had been manufactured 10 months prior and the boxes were torn wide open and obviously had been dropped from a considerable height...." Read more
"...The color accuracy is excellent, build-quality is superb, and the display's brightness is more than adequate in my workspace...." Read more
"The screen is very nice. It's IPS and anti-glare. The stand is also super robust and very ergonomic, supporting any kind of position you can think..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the brightness of the monitor. Some mention that the resolution is great, the brightness is fine, and it has settings to minimize blue light. They like the matte finish which reduces glare. However, others say that it's not bright enough, has very grey blacks, and has uneven brightness at the corners. The wattage is a bit low for 15 inch MacBooks running CPU intensive tasks, and there are no backlighting zones.
"...OS updates brought problems with waking from sleep that required hard power cycling...." Read more
"...The display is plenty bright, without being too bright. It is flicker-free and has settings to minimize blue light...." Read more
"...Looking at a background of pure white I see the brightness is very uneven at the corners, on both units...." Read more
"...is excellent, build-quality is superb, and the display's brightness is more than adequate in my workspace...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the monitor. Some mention that it's a good product for the price, with quality, features, and build that ultimately justify its price tag. However, others say that it’s pricey, not worth the money, and that the box was glued, with cheap half way across the box.
"...For an excellent, color-accurate, yet still affordable monitor, I'd highly recommend it...." Read more
"The display screen I bought is fantastic and a reasonable value for the money...." Read more
"...Way overpriced and only 60Hz, and the refresh rate on this type of display is very noticeable even moving windows around. Colors are Ok in HDR mode...." Read more
"...: I feel like this monitor's quality, features, and build ultimately justify its price tag...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of set up. Some mention it's easy for one person to attach, and it looks very finished. The assembly is simple, and does not require any tools. However, others say that the instructions could use better clarification, the back cover is hard to put on and remove, and the assembly has clearly rooms for improvement.
"...It is much easier to plug everything in, then attach the monitor to the stand...." Read more
"...Easy to set up and is an absolute breeze on the eyes. Enjoy!" Read more
"...It had its quirks, including a difficult UI, but the image made up for it, and once adjusted, I rarely messed with things...." Read more
"...It has greatly simplified my setup and allows me to easily slide the monitor down to expose the mirrorless camera hidden behind it when I need to..." Read more
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I shopped for a monitor for months. I have used dual 27" monitors for at least a decade. I've recently started to have trouble with vision - more than just my eyes getting old, but they are too. I thought getting a slightly larger monitor would be nice. Then my docking station for 2 laptops (built-in KVM) started to fail - and it had been discontinued and there were no replacements available. I had 2 choices, buy 2 docks, plus a KVM and all of the extra cables, or reevaluate my entire setup and consider a monitor with a built-in KVM. Frankly, it was a really tough decision. Lots of monitors with built-in KVM - not many that also have daisy-chain capability. And without daisy-chain capability, I'm back to needing 2 laptop docks and all the cables that would require.
This monitor from BenQ was the only one that also let me take advantage of the Thunderbolt connection on my laptop. Another key requirement was 4K resolution capability.
The Good:
The picture quality is really good and the features are fantastic. The display is plenty bright, without being too bright. It is flicker-free and has settings to minimize blue light. The color calibration is far more than I need. All the various color settings and features are interesting and cool. I don't really use them but did find them interesting enough to check out. There is also a boatload of software that you can download, including eye care software that reminds you periodically to look away from the monitor etc. All good things to help preserve eye health.
The Freakin' AWESOME
The most exciting feature of the monitor is the hot-key puck. With other monitors that have a built-in KVM switch, the switch to changing computers is usually on the monitor itself - not always convenient or easy to reach. The hot-key puck has a 3–4-foot cord and allows you to navigate the on-screen menu without needing to reach the monitor. You can even customize the buttons (hotkeys). This handy-dandy device allows me to change the computer with a click of a button on the hot-key puck. While the cord is plenty long to be within reach without stretching, I do wish it was a tad bit longer or could use an extension cable, so that I could run the cord under my desk to minimize cord clutter. But that's a really petty complaint for a spectacular feature.
The monitor stand is an outstanding feature with a well-thought design. The stand has quite a bit of heft to it - it's downright heavy. It has a flat plate that sits on the desk. It's suitable to place any number of small items you want to place below your monitor. It's almost large enough for my 13" Ultrabook to set on top of, but not quite. The monitor connects to the stand with a quick-release type of connection giving the back of the monitor a very finished look. Putting it together is a one-person job.
The meh
There is a single headphone jack on the side of the monitor. I made sure to get a right-angle plug to minimize the impact on the monitor alignment on my dual-monitor setup.
Most of the connections are on the back of the monitor but facing upward - meaning it's impossible to see the connections with the monitor standing upright. It is much easier to plug everything in, then attach the monitor to the stand. I keep my user guide handy so that I can find the connection diagram if I need to unplug or reconnect anything.
The Could-Be-Betters
There is no ethernet port. You can certainly use one of those ethernet-to-USB adapters and plug that into a USB port. I found that to be slower than when I plugged the ethernet adapter directly into my laptop. It also uses a USB port. Which leads to....
There are only 4 USB 3.1 ports (3 USB-A, 1 USB-C) for peripherals. 2 of these ports (1 USB-A & 1 USB-C) are on the side of the monitor. Those are easy to reach, but when in use, they prevent smooth alignment with another monitor for multi-monitor set-ups. 4 USB ports are typical of many, if not most, KVM switches, but fewer than I need. I have a USB hub connected to one of the ports on my monitor.
I do wish that there were an option for a monitor arm that was compatible with the quick-release feature. It is so easy for one person to attach, and it looks very finished. (One of the new BenQ monitors has an arm like another brand's arm that does fit. I haven't tried the other brand's arm long-term because there isn't enough room for all the cables with the monitor's KVM switch). I do wish that the new BenQ monitor arm was compatible and available to purchase without the new monitor. I would buy it in a second.
Prior to researching for a new monitor, I had never heard of BenQ. Given my experience with this product though, they have moved to the top of my list for future monitor purchases.
After much research I was confident in the BenQ PD2725U, and it did not disappoint. Crisp 4K picture and it works perfectly on all connections. I have an HDMI switcher with a Roku box, xBox and my old 5G Mac Pro Tower connected to an HDMI port and my Apple Studio connected to the Type C Thunderbolt connection. It is an enhanced experience, to say the least. Love the convenience of the puck - though I still have to run it through the wall to hide the wire.
My only wish is that I had the room for the 32" equivalent. I do not feel that you would be disappointed with your choice. Highly recommend!
Then MacOS 10.15.4 came along, and the monitor simply would not work. This is surely a bug with Apple software, but after a few days of fighting an uphill battle, I gave in and decided to purchase a Thunderbolt Display.
Given the relatively positive experience with ASUS and the forced opportunity to upgrade, I selected the Asus ProArt PA32UC 32". It was a comparable size but had dramatically better specs. Thanks to Amazon, it showed up shortly after ordering. My first impression of this monitor was that it was vastly more capable with its HDR capabilities, wide color gamut, and myriad input ports. But, the backlight bleed in the corners was noticeably worse than I remembered on the PQ321Q. Without a side by side comparison, I wasn’t sure but it felt worse for sure. And given that this device touted its deep blacks, I was immediately disappointed. I could live with this though, but worse, the first time I brought up a white screen, I immediately saw a number of black spots around the display. Dead pixels? Dust under the glass? I don’t know, but I do know that it drove me crazy. Every time I scrolled a white window across the screen, I fought the urge to wipe the dust off the screen. But I couldn’t. The next day, back to Amazon it went.
The available options in this display class are fairly limited. The other device I’d been weighing was the BenQ PD3220U 32 inch. On paper, it’s a lesser display, certainly in terms of color gamut. But I needed a display and this seemed like it could work, so I gave it a try. Much to my delight, this display has been amazing. As a Mac user, it feels as if it were made by Apple for your Mac. Plug it into the Thunderbolt port and it just works. There’s a color setting just for you. You can adjust all the settings via free software. The display looks great and free of artifacts. The stand is solid and feels rugged, and the bezel and elegantly discrete. I really like this monitor and every time I wake my Mac from sleep and the display illuminates as if it’s happy to see you, it makes me appreciate it even more. I don’t ever use the included puck but see that it could be useful for some. The speakers are terrible, but hey, it includes speakers that are good enough to alert you to system sounds if the audio out is selected for monitor output.
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Aquí mi lista de PRO's y Contras.
Pro's:
• #1: La Calidad de Imagen.
• El tamaño para trabajar es extraordinario. Cierto, mueves más la cabeza y te tienes que acostumbrar, pero una vez que lo haces, aprecias lo ultra-ancho.
• Gracias a sus capacidades de configuración puedes obtener una calibración muy precisa. Recuerda, no es Adobe RGB pero al usar Display P3 estás en un buen porcentaje de precisión.
• Descubrí que es mejor trabajar con 2K que con un monitor retina.
• La base es sólida, tiene varias conexiones y es cómodo en todo momento.
• El hotkey Puck es una buena herramienta.
• Destaca más en Final Cut Pro: Cabe todo. Tooodo. En verdad trabajas más eficientemente con este tamaño.
Contras:
• Por alguna triste razón, si lo conectas por USB-C sólo obtienes 8 bits de color. Debes conectarlo por HDMI para obtener los 10 bits. Por el precio y su mercado, debió traer al menos Thunderbolt 3.
• Por este mismo inconveniente, debes conectar un USB tipo A para que funcionen el resto de conexiones con la debida pérdida de velocidad. Es mejor conectar todo directo a la computadora. Eso sí, trae todos los cables.
• En ocasiones al prender los equipos, no encuentra la señal de la computadora, por lo que debes asignar manualmente la entrada HDMI para que funcione. Realmente es la única CONTRA que sí me afecta.
• Y en verdad, hubiera sido mejor que Benq no le pusiera bocinas: Suenan hooorrible, más feo de lo que estás pensando ahora. Afortunadamente yo uso externas.
Observación neutral:
Aunque viene calibrado de fábrica, lo calibré con un x-rite i1 para adaptarlo a mi ambiente de trabajo. La calibración fue excelente y de paso conseguí terminar con el problema del brillo.
Al conectarlo la primera vez, ví que el control de brillo estaba casi al máximo y me preocupó un poco. Una vez calibrado el monitor, el software de x-rite lo puso a menos de la mitad (44%) y se ve muy bien. He continuado trabajando con ese parámetro sin problemas.
Por otro lado y aunque el Display Pilot (el software de Benq) es muy útil, tiene inconsistencias menores. Afortunadamente es software y confío en que se actualice pronto.
Reviewed in Mexico on October 11, 2023
Aquí mi lista de PRO's y Contras.
Pro's:
• #1: La Calidad de Imagen.
• El tamaño para trabajar es extraordinario. Cierto, mueves más la cabeza y te tienes que acostumbrar, pero una vez que lo haces, aprecias lo ultra-ancho.
• Gracias a sus capacidades de configuración puedes obtener una calibración muy precisa. Recuerda, no es Adobe RGB pero al usar Display P3 estás en un buen porcentaje de precisión.
• Descubrí que es mejor trabajar con 2K que con un monitor retina.
• La base es sólida, tiene varias conexiones y es cómodo en todo momento.
• El hotkey Puck es una buena herramienta.
• Destaca más en Final Cut Pro: Cabe todo. Tooodo. En verdad trabajas más eficientemente con este tamaño.
Contras:
• Por alguna triste razón, si lo conectas por USB-C sólo obtienes 8 bits de color. Debes conectarlo por HDMI para obtener los 10 bits. Por el precio y su mercado, debió traer al menos Thunderbolt 3.
• Por este mismo inconveniente, debes conectar un USB tipo A para que funcionen el resto de conexiones con la debida pérdida de velocidad. Es mejor conectar todo directo a la computadora. Eso sí, trae todos los cables.
• En ocasiones al prender los equipos, no encuentra la señal de la computadora, por lo que debes asignar manualmente la entrada HDMI para que funcione. Realmente es la única CONTRA que sí me afecta.
• Y en verdad, hubiera sido mejor que Benq no le pusiera bocinas: Suenan hooorrible, más feo de lo que estás pensando ahora. Afortunadamente yo uso externas.
Observación neutral:
Aunque viene calibrado de fábrica, lo calibré con un x-rite i1 para adaptarlo a mi ambiente de trabajo. La calibración fue excelente y de paso conseguí terminar con el problema del brillo.
Al conectarlo la primera vez, ví que el control de brillo estaba casi al máximo y me preocupó un poco. Una vez calibrado el monitor, el software de x-rite lo puso a menos de la mitad (44%) y se ve muy bien. He continuado trabajando con ese parámetro sin problemas.
Por otro lado y aunque el Display Pilot (el software de Benq) es muy útil, tiene inconsistencias menores. Afortunadamente es software y confío en que se actualice pronto.
Reviewed in Canada on February 10, 2024