2024-03-13 10:00:00
I will admit now that I have a bit of a weakness for monitors with built-in “arms”. Yes, the cynical among us are always quick to point out that you can basically buy any monitor you want and just mount it on an established third-party arm – and that’s not to say VESA compatibility Totally rare, huh?
There’s an element of dexterity, that’s for sure, and taking the hassle out of checking compatibility and deciding on two products instead of just one is definitely a factor in my preference. Additionally, this often means that the display itself is designed to be both space-saving and creative, which is what I prefer.
Take BenQ’s “PD3205UA” as an example. Yes, the name is one of the most confusing and it shows how far we have fallen, but if you look beyond this branding mistake you will find a very well-rounded designer display that has a lot to offer the creative soul Great feature (with small table)
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First up, we’re talking regarding a 31.5-inch IPS 4K 16:9 panel, which promises 99% sRGB coverage, 99% Rec709 coverage and a Delta-E bias between 2 and 3, making it a candidate for professional color grading By. There is HDR support, and the monitor can sometimes exceed 500 nits, but it falls within the more general brightness test, but as Linus Sebastian et al have repeatedly pointed out, very few professional workstations are truly HDR-critical for workflows, so high brightness is the main is an important factor in entertainment, not so-called “color critical” work. The other thing is that you really don’t pay much attention to it.
All of this can be controlled via what’s called a BenQ “hockey,” a fancy word that describes a small, round remote that’s mounted with a cable that allows quick access to brightness settings via a wheel, or shortcuts to different color profiles. Way.
The KVM switch is a 90W USB-C PD, so it can keep the laptop fully charged and combines a decent number of ports like HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C and up to three USB-A ports. There are even two working 2.5W speakers, but that’s the best thing I can say regarding it.
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The screen is also aesthetically pleasing. Yes, the frame itself is very plastic, but the arms it mounts to are very nice and work very well. Tilt from -5 to 30 degrees, swivel to 275 degrees, and height adjustable by 150 mm. This is clearly where BenQ is investing, and it shows.
The only real complaint is that for less than £600 we miss out on more bells and whistles. A built-in webcam, better speakers, a fun iPhone dock so it can be used as a webcam – I don’t know. The arms are nice, and the screen is nice, but the price is pretty high, for example, you can buy a Samsung Viewfinity S6 or a similar Dell monitor for less.
However, there are some small differences, such as Hockey and BenQ’s superior color chemistry, that make this product easy to recommend, especially if you like to hold the monitor with your arms.
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