@@ayerightayeright235 I have PD3220 and I want to use USb ports to charge my phone or other stuff but it doesn't work neither on back panel USB or side panel USB's. Am I doing something wrong?
I think the PD3220U is good enough for me but I REALLY want that shroud - will I pay $1000 extra for a shroud? - No, I don't think so. - I think BenQ should refresh the PD3220U this year - give us a shroud as an option at least & maybe 5K.
After almost 10days+ research on youtube and different web pages, i am finally relieved from the confusion on buying the right one, this the ONLY video which cleared all my doubts. thank u so much😊😊
Really well done! This should be mandatory watching for all the staff at B&H and other resellers. AND the details here should be included in the marketing write-ups. It took FOREVER online to figure out how they differ, and you answered very well - thanks!
I just discovered your channel as I'm also debating between these two monitors and I gotta say: this is the most detailed comparison I have ever seen in my life! Keep up the great work! Subscribed.
@@ArtIsRight I have a question - I found BenQ PD2705U for $549 brand new - would it be about the same as the PD2725U only without the thunderbolt or would there be a substantial panel difference? Sounds like whichever display I get I would need to also manually calibrate it regardless. Thanks
Really helpful video: my takeaway is that if you can't spring the 1800 USD for the SW and are not a print based photographer but an online content creator then PD3220U is fantastic. If you can spring more go for the SW32C. I always put post it on my professional monitor so I am quite happy with Bezels
BenQ’s “Display Pilot” software is the reason why I went for the PD3220U over similar offerings from LG and Dell. Their software is absolutely terrible by comparison, especially for Mac OS! BenQ on the other hand certify their software to work on Mac OS and give us this beautiful software suite with amazing options. Well done! That alone to me makes up for the fact that the PD doesn’t have any support for adaptive sync and the peak brightness is only 300 nits. I really wish they would add adaptive sync though! LG puts AMD’s “FreeSync” on most of their higher end displays and it’s great for casual gaming, it really helps to get rid of tearing. I can’t imagine it’s that difficult or time consuming to implement. I realize these are not esports “pro gaming” caliber monitors, but still, we content creators do like to game once in awhile! I don’t think it’s asking too much to have support for FreeSync!
I'm glad that you like that, again, like in the other comments, these display are strictly for productivity and less for entertainment and content consumption. High sync panel have less accurate colors. Brighter panel with accurate color cost more.
Very informative video, I love that you actually come back to read your comments and try to answer the best you can! I just ordered a Mac mini 16g, I plan to use it for graphic design work online and print, also work on some video editing on a dualonitor setup. Do you think the pd2720u would be suitable? Or any other montiror suggestions?I can't find the 32inch where im based at unfortunately.
Hi Tony, you're welcome. PD2720U is a good display, however, if you are going to get that I would hold off for may be about a month or two. There are issues with 4K displays and M1 Macs, this is an issue that effect many 4K displays from multiples brands. At this point it is a cat and mouse game to see if Apple will release an update OS that fixes this issue or will the Display Manufacturers solve the issue via a firmware update. The story is developing....
@@ArtIsRight Hi, thanks for doing this great video! I also plan to order the M1 MacBook Pro and I'm looking for a monitor. The LG UltraFine 27" 5K was on my list and today I read that is probably discontinued. So, I did a research and I came across Benq. I'm a DOP & Photographer and to be honest I like the PD design more, but I guess that I'll go for the SW321C. Do you have any idea if there are issues with this display and the 13" MBPro M1? Thank you!
Hi @costin m, right now the SW321C firmware needs to be updated to bring full 4K 60 Hz support for M1 but otherwise everything works fine. I know that a firmware is coming. As far as newly manufactured display, I am not sure if the new ones are shipping with the new firmware yet.
@Uppili Ra Not yet. I was waiting for the 14" MBP which didn't came as expected, so I guess I'll wait a month more in order to see if there's some news. If not, I'll go for the 13".
Great Review Art, I’ve been trying to get the comparison. I’m getting rid of Apple Studio display and going with SW. What cable should I use to connect Mac min M1 and BenQ Sw321?
Thank you for the review -- looking at the screens available from BenQ, it looks like it is missing a SW271c -- 27in version of the 371. Would you know if this is coming?
Thanks. Another really informative review. I’ve been watching your videos on the M1 MBs and they have really helped me in deciding on the spec to go for. I’m a photographer and have been using a late 2014 27 inch iMac for nearly 8 years and have been happy with the display. For the MB I’d want to add an external monitor and I really like the aesthetics of the PD line. I can see that the SW line would offer more for my photography workflow but how would the PD monitor compare with my iMac’s display?
@@ArtIsRight Thanks Art that gives me a useful point of comparison. Must admit though, the added benefits of the SW line for a photography workflow are starting to grow on me!
I assume to take advantage of the hardware calibration, you need to use the BenQ software with a calibration device (i1, .etc)? I assume if you use the i1Profiler or Calibrite software, it just creates an icc profile and doesn't change the LUT at the hardware level. Also, do you set the color space to Adobe RGB or Native in the BenQ software (I understand the Native is a bigger color space). Thanks
Great overview. Thanks Art. I need an updated monitor for video editing. I currently run a PC with an Nvidia Quadro P4000 card with a BenQ EW3270 U (plus a Samsung 27” second monitor, which I have never been able to colour match with the BenQ). The 321 is currently on special in Australia, minimising the price difference between the SW321 and the 3220, so it comes down to - which is the best monitor for the job of editing and colour grading 10th/4K video?
If you are doing 4K video, PD should do just fine. If you need hardware calibration then go with the SW. But they both great display line. If you do photo then SW all the way.
This is a great video, although I have question. What’s the point of adding support for HLG and HDR if the display can only do 250 nits of peak brightness? HDR is supposed to be 1000 nits at the bare minimum, and the Apple pro XDR display can do even more than that, I believe it’s measured at around 1200-1500. And even other monitor manufacturers like LG and Dell, for their higher end displays, you will typically see 400-600 nits. 250 seems like they didn’t even try, and even more confusing is that the lesser priced model has 300. I’m just wondering why BenQ went that route with the product designs? Seems strange.
Scaling, that is how most of the display and TV out there do HDR, through scaling. HDR is really more than 1000 nits, on a mastering OLED display it can go up as high as 2000 nits but those displays are $40K so about the cost of a nice car :) Apple XDR display can do sustain at 1600 Nits. Yes some other display can show higher brightness but less accurate colors, display and technology is a USS Kobayashi Maru scenario, no win solutions, compromised must be made. So to speculate with opinion of my own. First HDR as of now is a big can of worms with multiple competing standards. The OSes duopoly that we have for the computer that will use these display macOS and Windows 10, support for HDR is mediocre at best and most of the discussion right now is the lack of support that they have. Second, contents are starting to come in HDR but support and standard based on what I said before is sporadic. 3rd the primary users for these 2 displays are pro photographers, pro video editor and pro designer. If you are a video pro who edit HDR there are other costly display out there that you can choose to master your HDR content or you can use these display with an AJA Box. 4. These display are design for productivity with in the realm of creatives that I mentioned above, they are not entertainment displays, although they can be use for content consumption. And they have included these features in for inclusivity, the brightness might not be as high but in HDR mode with HDR content the color looks extremely saturated, great and dear I say accurate more than majority of the display design for content consumption.
If im mostly looking for a general use display with occasional photo printing (calibrated workflow) what one would you recommend for an M3 apple macbook pro? Do these displays have any issues with flickering or kernal panic crashes after the computer goes to sleep?
Very welcome video, thank you. It's still difficult to pick one of the two. The SW is about €1800, while the PD is about €1100 where I live. But the last one needs a color device to calibrate it every 2 months or so. So that's an extra €150-250. I am right to contemplate that the SW321C + (new) color calibration devices is very close to the PD3220U in color quality and accuracy in the long run? Or will the colours of the SW just get worse & worse over time? I'm wedding & event photographer mostly. I don't do prints myself. I don't do video. I can imagine that someone doing product photography, has more use and need for the extra 10-5% colour accuracy than someone like me. Is the built in hardware calibration in the SW equally as accurate as using a (good) color meter device (on the PD)? I'm leaning towards the PD3220U for the moment, but still hoping I'm not overlooking something and regretting it. But also thinking the (small) advantage of the SW over the PD - for my work - is not worth €400-500 difference. So again, difficult.
Hi, a few things to note. Either SW or PD you will need to have a calibrator and regardless of models, you should calibrate your display about once ever 2 to 4 weeks for the most accurate color possible. You can stretch it further but minor changes does happen over time and our eyes can't detect this. For Photography technically SW is better because it can do 99% Adobe RGB, printing or not. But that is more workflow dependent than anything else as a consideration factor. And with hardware calibration you are technically getting better color with the SW as well. As far as 5-10% better I can't say, again workflow and need supersede my opinion in the matter. If you working Adobe RGB then SW, if not then perhaps PD will work for you.
@@ArtIsRight Thank you for the quick answer. Somehow I thought "hardware calibration" meant that there was extra hardware inside the screen or in the back to calibrate it without an extra device. But I guess that the difference is that the SW can calibrate on the panel level, while the PD calibrates through the input from your computer (or GPU). The first method is more accurate. Correct? Can you recommend a good color calibration device for these monitors? Not overkill or top of the line, but good price/performance ratio.
Hardware calibration generally means the display has an adjustable 3D look up table, regardless of a build in calibration device or not. And yes hardware calibration is more accurate. I recommend looking at Calibrite ColorChecker Display Pro
Thank you Art; I found your videos recently while waiting for my new Apple Studio Display (mid-May), which I'm still waffling on due to its cost. This PD3220 is $400 less, and bigger. You mentioned it blends in with Apple products well, but during your demo it looked like a much thicker black border around the edges of the screen. Is that a scaling issue, or just the program you had running at that time. Otherwise this looks like a contender! Thanks again.
PD3220U is infinite edge, SW321C is the one with the borders. You can see the comparisons here ruclips.net/video/8qHYsJDSKWM/видео.html If you look in this video the black PD screen edge is smaller than the Apple Studio Display. Also to really compare the PD to the Studio Display you have to add the height adjustable stand +$300 and nano texture etching +$300 so you are really looking at a $2300 equivalent.
Thanks for taking your time and reviewing both monitors. I am a vector Artist and Graphic Designer and still very unsure what monitore to get. I mainly work in Adobe Illustrator doing Vector Art and sometimes I edit photos and do film. I am still not sure what monitor suits me best. I have the BenQ PD322OU on the list and next to it a EIZO CS2740 Color Edge, PD2725U and a DELL ULTRASHARP U3219Q. Now EIZO will be in a league with the BenQ SW321. Is it a overkill to get a BenQ SW31C? Will the BenQPD322OU do well?
You are correct that Eizo CS would be the equivalent to the SW from BenQ. Other than that, the display that you listed are software calibration only, Eizo CS and BenQ SW are hardware calibration. For what you do, I would not necessary say that you need the feature. As far as PD3220U vs SW321C, the PD is a good display, but if you want the all matte then SW321C would be the way to go. As far as PD2725U goes, it is a smaller PD3220U and Dell is the dell. Hope this helps
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@@ArtIsRight thanks for your time. It helped me a lot.
Thank you. I have tried the T3 cable as a connection and it does not work. BenQ is saying it will not support T3 connection for display. They did say that USB-C will work so I am getting that cable. My question is; is USB-C better than using HDMI? From all info gathered, USB-C is technically faster. But not sure???
So what BenQ is saying is that the Display does not support TB 3 but what they didn't tell you is that TB 3 cable is backwards compatible with USB Type C I have tried this. Depending on the display that you have, it may not have auto input selection, so you would have to manually choose the input source. In generally USB - C is better because it has more bandwidths, meaning that the cable will also carry the USB IO in addition to the display signal which is implemented over display port technology, compared to HDMI which uses a different signal out put.
Thank you for the very detailed video! The one thing I need that is keeping me from the SW 321c is a KVM switching option which you DO offer on the PW 3220. THAT SAID...is there a RECOMMENDED. ...method or aftermarket product that would provide KVM switching? I currently use (2) desktop computers and need to use only one monitor. Thank you!
@Craig Purdie, These 2 displays are really in a class of their own. Choosing one or the other would be more of a workflow and color accuracy need. So for the KVM switch, you can just get a basic one for amazon just to do keyboard and mouse. The display itself have multiple input so you should be good there. You can certainly choose the all inclusive option that includes the display input too. Another thing that you can do is get a wireless Logitech mouse and keyboard the one that uses Unify dongle, then you can instantaneously switch between computers without any issues.
I have a question about a PD 2725 vs SW line. I am a hobbyist photographer. Soon I will have a new 14" M1 Pro MacBook Pro. Any printing that I do will be for personal use or gifts and will be done by a lab. I like the PD monitors because they are Thunderbolt 3 and allow for future daisy-chain and are at a good price point relative to SW 270-C that has at least a USB-C connection and is 4K. What is the Adobe RGB coverage on the PD 2725U (I cannot find it on the BenQ site)? And is it adequate for my needs? What would be the workflow using Photoshop and then editing for printing with the PD since you can't select and Adobe RGB color space. Appreciate any thoughts! Thanks. Your videos are helpful.
about 80%, if you are looking at pro displays, I would not look at connectivity alone. the fact that SW270C is a hardware calibrated display is a big deal. For adequately, only you can determined that. But it will work with PS, you can still set the color space in the PS to Adobe RGB, you will only see 80% of it.
Thanks for a great and detailed video. However, I do have a question. You said that both monitors support Adobe RGB. But that mode is not listed in the specifications as supported. Please clarify.
SW321C is listed and offer 99% Adobe RGB gamut coverage. PD3220U has gone through a few firmware revision since launched and it would seem that the latest firmware forego this coverage. In general this PD3220U can show about 84% Adobe RGB. However, because the coverage is lower than 90%, this may be the reason why they removed that color mode.
Art, I was understanding that Eye Care or Blue light protection was a good point, based on the time photographers spend in front of a monitor. Could you clarify for I read a review that the Photographer Monitor didn’t offer this and is this feature left out of the SW lineup and is the lack of Blue Light in color editing the reason you said not to use this mode for photo editing? Also is there newer versions on the horizon of the SW lineup for they are several years old now, other than your video about micro LED’s in the newer technology that is developing.
Would you say the anti-glare on the SW271 is the same as on the PD2720U? Because in comparison with the SW321C, both seem to have worse glare protection -- and unfortunately there is no SW271C.
@Rico Reyes, if you want the best of the best then I would go with the SW321C. If you have budget consideration then I would consider the PD3220U. They are both great display. SW321C is hardware calibration capable so that is going to take it up by a few notches from the PD line. All printing aside. :)
The SW is twice the price and doesn’t have thunderbolt. If you’re a working photographer or video editor, if that’s earning you a living, then go for it. But if not, get the PD. It’s a great monitor! It’s way better than even the built in screens on the best MacBook Pros and iMac Pro even.
@@ArtIsRight I do some photo editing and a little printing at home. Mostly just general purpose computing stuff though. No gaming. Have also been looking at the Asus ProArt PA32UC, LG 32UL950, and Dell U3219Q. I've been using a Dell U2711 for several years but want to step up to 4K.
I see, so these are all great displays. If you want a 4K from BenQ that is hardware calibration capable and is a good alternative to the SW321C, I would consider the SW271, 27" 4K display, you can watch the comparisons here ruclips.net/video/joPrxqnZpVc/видео.html All of the display that you listed are great displays, however, I believe that most of them, including your current Dell, with the exception of the ProArt PA32UC are all software calibrated displays. These displays are more inline with the PD3220U, rather than the SW321C, which is hardware calibrated display. Find out the differences here ruclips.net/video/9hVfwW9LK8E/видео.html hope this helps. Please feel free to follow up.
@@ArtIsRight for what it's worth you convinced me to go for the SW321C. I figure it will last me a long time so the upfront cost doesn't bother me too much. Now the long wait for FedEx to arrive on Friday...
Art, First of all, thank you for all the RUclips video you are producing. I am debating my choice between SW271C or SW321C. I am curious does most people make the choice between these two monitors because of their viewing distance or it just a matter of preference? Also, what would be your decision making between those two monitors? Thank you,
Size mostly. If you are ok with the larger 32" then go for the SW321C. Between the two the differences come down to size and screen coating. Give this a watch and feel free to follow up ruclips.net/video/r7xjpnTaA1U/видео.html
Thank you for the video. I am trying to decide between the SW2700PT and the PD3200U. However, I noticed 10% of the 328 Amazon reviews talked about the flickering issue with the PD3200U, and the lack of support from BenQ. Can you speak to the flickering issue? Has it been resolved? I was leaning towards the PD3200U but am quite concerned about the flickering. Thank you for any input.
I have not tested the PD3200U, but if you are referring to the PD3220U which is the one that I reviewed, used and tested extensively here, there are no flickering issues. As far as I know BenQ support might be a bit more difficult to reach right now because of COVID 19 and the increase number of call volumes. They are working on increasing their support capacity and they are more than willing to help any customers out.
@@ArtIsRight Thank you for your response. Yes I was referring to the PD3200U which Amazon has it listed for $700 whereas the PD3220U is listed at $1200 which unfortunately is out my budget.
So I have not tested that model, I would just purchase to try it out and if you have any issues return it. It might be a good idea to purchase this display directly from BenQ if you are in the US, this way if there are any issues with the display and you like to return it, their customer support team can take care of you.
Do you know if any other BenQ displays have the same anti-reflection technology as the SW? I LOVE this feature on the SW but i really do not need AdobeRGB
I have a PD3200U and thinking of upgrading to the SW321C, it's like $1300 more. All I do is photography (digitals only to clients, no prints) and RUclips videos. Is there any advantage for me to get the SW321C or is it pointless for what I do?
Thank you for the in depth comparison. I'm looking to buy a broadcast quality monitor for post production video editing, but I'm on a budget. BenQ SW321C looks appealing, but could you please share your thoughts on how it compares to the Eizo Coloredge CS2740? I know Eizo it's a bit pricey, but am I getting anything better?
I would say that Eizo CS line is about the equivalent quality to BenQ SW line. If you are looking at they CG Line which is much pricier, then those models are better. Overall, you are going to get about the same experience with the panel, software wise, BenQ has been rapidly improving it but some are still running into some calibration issues. This is not to say that you will get these issues, personally for me in the 5 years using their display, I ran into some calibration issues here and there with some software version, but for the most part it is stable now. Eizo is pretty solid with their software, but I also know Eizo customer who are not happy with the price that they pay for their display compare to the value they are getting from it.
Hi. thanks for the very detailed video. I am a Mac user and precisely, a Macbook Pro 14" 2021 M1 MAX I am very interested in SW321C but I am not sure about good connectivity with this monitor. Please confirm if there will not be any issue. I will be very grateful.
Thank you for clarifying it. I’m really stuck and I can’t decide which monitor to buy. I’m a Mac user and photography is my passion with little videography. Apple displays are expensive and I think having 2 27 inch monitors is better than one 32 inch monitor. I saw SW272U. What do you recommend.
Hello ! Are both Monitor compatibility with M1 Mac book Pro 13 ( SW321C and PD 3220U ) ? i am going to have SW321C but worry about USB Typ C , can i connect to SW321C without any problem ? Thank you
@@ArtIsRight thank you, I really like the info you gave on 321c too, and was deadlock on getting that or the Apple XDR and just save the 3k or buy stocks. Any thoughts on the Apple XDR and where it compared to any of the BenQ lineup?
Different type of display for different work. Pro display XDR are software calibrated display vs BenQ SW where they are hardware calibrated displays. I have not tested the Pro Display XDR but I would love to. If that displays follow the same convention as other software calibrated display then however it was calibrate from the factory is it, there's no gamut transition and re mapping, this means if the display was calibrate at DCI-P3 then that is the only RGB primary for that display. From what I can see so far you can change the color mode based on your workflow but that does not change the color gamut or RGB primary of the display and further it does not adjust the brightness either to accommodate for prints etc. Don't get me wrong, I think it is a fantastic display but it does cost a lot, you can buy 3 SW321C for the price of 1.
@@ArtIsRight well that kinda defeats the purpose of having a calibrated monitor! Is there a way to correct it? Make it a bit more magenta? I just ordered a x-rite calibrator but I guess this won't fix it...
@@ArtIsRight My PD32000u is not handling 25fps clips. Seems to be "stuck" at 30hz refresh rate. Is this a monitor limitation, or from the macebook m1 or the USBc HDMI connection?
You can use it for photo editing, but that is more of an entertainment monitor so the color won't be accurate as the SW or PD and the panel inside is different as well.
The display softwares and calibration software are not available for my M1 Mac Mini. when will they available? I may have to get another monitor because it's not compatible for the M1 Mac Mini.
If you have to get another monitor because of this you are approaching the situation in a very incorrect way. Most software are not compatible right now so another monitor will not help you.
Wait, not much that you can do. If you have an intel Mac you can try calibrate with that and then bring the icc profile over. I might do a video about this.
launched in that time frame, yes. But produced, there are still new display with these models being produced today. For the most part there's really no much that the can improved upon. If anything it would be an iterative update.
Can you connect an audio interface to the macbook using the 3220 model as a hub? I have only 2 thunderbolt connections in my laptop and one is used for connecting the monitor and the other one to the external hard drive. Thanks!
@@ArtIsRight It's an apogee element 24 with Thunderbolt 2 connection. With an adapter I can plug it into the usb c port. Van you confirm if it would work? Thanks.
Based on what you are telling me with the adapter it should work. I don't have that device in my studio, so I can't test it and be certain that it would work.
Are you aware of the best cable set up for the SW321C to a Mac Pro tower? Mac only has HDMI and Thunderbolt 3. A T3 cable will not work. I understand only a USB-C cable will work. What is your opinion on best cable set up? Also, where did you hear shade comes with purchase? I had to pay separately.
If your Mac Pro is using a video card with MPX module, meaning that it is Apple and vendors video card. Any TB3 ports will work just fine with the SW321 because it is implemented over USB Type - C port / connector. If that does not work for some reason then HDMI would work as well, these are more powerful and full fledge video card, getting HDMI to output full range should not be an issue.
I would just buy a model that comes with the Puck. These puck requirer an extra connection and display firmware that will support it. And at this point, I think that only the newer PD have the puck. PD2720U does come with a puck as well as the newer PD3420Q
@@ArtIsRight Well yeah, I don't think I need 4k display, and beside that, running dual 4k monitors consumes quite a lot of watts + it requires aditional video card perfomance which in my case would require additional video card which leads to even more electricity consumption. It's a shame that PD2705Q which was released in 2020 doesn't have this support. If it had, that would be perfect for me. Thank you for you answer.
@Symon, so that is an error in the video. Thank you for catching that, there's not much that I can do at the moment other than putting an * in the description saying that is 4K.
Thanks for the video. I have SW270C monitor and looking for an additonal 4k monitor for photography and video work. And I am considering these two monitors. Which one would be better for me? I need your advise :) Thanks a lot!
If you want the best and if you plan to be using the 2 display together then I'll recommend the SW321C. Also the SW321C can do different frame rate for video as well.
@@ArtIsRight Thanks a lot. Then I will go with SW321C. But I could not find the product on market. I am living and working at South Korea so i looked up local market first and went to Amazon but still could not find the SW321C model. But I could find PD3220U model. Has SW321C model not been officially released yet?!
This is a personal preferences and if any needs the hardware calibration feature then they will choose function over design. All of the other brands hardware calibrated display are similar to BenQ. If you are looking for software calibration only then there are sleek one.
On these display there's a volume control function, you can also customize the hotkey puck wheel to control the volume as well. Otherwise any speaker with a head phone jack input will do, just get one that has a small amp build into it, but I would check the volume first.
Hello, first I must say a great video! I would also need your advice. I am a people photographer and video producer. I sit every day in front of my monitor and make pictures and videos for customers ready. From time to time I print out pictures. Color reproduction and color accuracy is extremely important to me. I would have the money for the SW321C, but I'm unsure if the PD3220U wouldn't do as well. What would be your recommendation? Thank you very much!
I BOUGHT Benq sw321c, after unboxing and connectiong the monitor to my computer (usb C type), it had a lifetime of less then 10 minutes, the monitor died, and I ofcourse returned the dead body back. So sad to experince this, waited more than 3 weeks to get the monitor, and this was the outcome.
Awesome explanation Mr.Art! What do you recommend between SW321C and PD3220U if I'm working a lot for color grade with 10bit video footage in Davinci Resolve?
All 60 Hz, all Pro color accurate displays are this way. There are some more entertainment oriented models that are 144 hz but color will not be as good as these ones. This is one of those USS Kobayashi Maru scenario :)
Thank you so much for the through run down! I'm currently using the BenQ PD3200U and calibrating with the Spyder 4. But I've never been as happy with the picture as I am with my Late 2015 5k Retina display on my iMac. So I usually editor on the iMac screen instead. I'm considering buying a second BenQ 32. One will run off of my 2018 MacBook Pro for my assistant in the studio or for location shoots on a digital tech cart. The other monitor will be on my iMac I already mentioned. Can you tell me if you think I will see any differences working with the PD3220U or the SW321C over my PD3200U? I'm wondering if either monitor is worth the $700 or $1,400 increase from my monitor. Thanks again! I really appreciate your expertise.
So the main question here is, what are you not happy about? Knowing this will help me better answer your question. Based on what you are sharing I think that you view an image on the iMac and it pop out of the screen amazing saturation, contrast, etc. Where as on the other display, even with calibration, relative to the iMac the image look much more dull, desaturated, subdued. If you are seeing this and wonder if the SW321C will be any differences, then probably not much. But this is not a good bases for comparisons. Any image would look much better on a glossy (iMac) display with more saturation, contrast and color. This does not mean that it is good for image editing because that glossy display is now showing you a somewhat bias image compared to that of a matted display. What a display like BenQ or any other matte coated pro display does is give you an accurate look at your image file as it is how you have or have not edit them. It is giving you a true representation and if you can edit your image so that it looks great on a matted display, the image would then look amazing on a glossy display. But sadly this does not work the other way around. If I am missing the mark entirely here just let me know, what you are not happy about and we can go from there.
@@ArtIsRight You are probably correct. I’ve edited on IMac screens for so many years and just used second monitors as pallet monitors. The first time I tried to use the Ben Q monitor I just had trouble being happy with the image. But if I slide the image back over to the iMac monitor it always looks better. So if I try to get myself off of the iMac monitor and on to a Ben Q 32. Is there a reason I should $700 or $1,400 more when I purchase another ben q?
You are not the only one seeing this. I have other photographers that reached out to me and asked the exact same question. The key here is to calibrate and use the BenQ as the primary and from there adjust the image so that it can look its best then when you view it on the apple screen it would look even better.
@@ArtIsRight I will. So can you tell me what differences I would experience with these two more expensive monitors over the Ben Q I currently have now. I’ll be buying another one. I’m just trying to decide if these are worth the extra expense.
If you are referring to the two other BenQ models, the PD3220U will have better uniformity, but this is not something that most people look for. Overall color wise it would be close to the PD3200U just with better design. As far as the SW321C, the display can show 99% Adobe RGB, has a super matted display coating and hardware calibration, so color are going to be more alight for photos, even more than the Mac ever will. Out of the box or calibration will your colors looks better than the iMac, probably not. Everything that we are talking about here has to do with expectations and what you are used to. If you are basing everything that you see relative to the iMac that shows bias colors inherently because of the glossy coating on the screen, you'll never be happy with a BenQ or any other displays. But if you are expecting to see good, accurate, true colors, then BenQ, either one of the models is your display. This video covers some of the topic discuss here ruclips.net/video/4C0Ilf30J_4/видео.html
...ok... and yes I did explain that if not in this video then in other videos. There are plenty on my channel that covers this. Also the explanation that you are seeking for are in my other videos and BenQ website. And as far as you need it or not or if it matters, that would greatly depends on your workflow and what you do with the display and photography application. For 98% of photography application that is not needed and if you do need a true 10 bit panel with hardware calibration you can look at Eizo :) Cheers.
@@ArtIsRight It's al about honesty. There is no problem in saying the panel is not an IPS 10bit. As a customer we should get correct and true data not marketing propaganda. BENQ is aiming this product towards professionals, it would be good not treating us like children. This lie is perpetuated in every video about the SW321C, even the different product pages do not reflect the truth. It's a slippery slope when we turn a blind eye. How difficult is it to be honest? It wouldn't harm BENQ a bit, "au contraire" (pun intended)
again... ok... you perhaps should take this up with BenQ and not me. I don't work for them nor do I have a say in how they market their products, list their spec, etc. I am their Ambassador, that is true, but I am ancillary from the company in many aspects. I understand where you are coming from and if you feel that this singular spec is a make or break point then there are many other display manufacturers out there that you might want to consider instead of BenQ, one that is more honest perhaps. I appreciate you voicing your concern here, like many others before you, however, this is a dead end road and there's no recourse for this, at least from me. I have made this fact clear in other videos. If you want to make this publicly known on a forum then you have accomplished this goal, but if you want this to change, well, for that you should advocate directly with BenQ.
@@ArtIsRight I have no specific wish in commenting on your video other than what I stated. As an ambassador you have a particular power. The power to provide us, watchers, with the best and most accurate information. So 'we' can make informed decisions . You state something that is incorrect, this is what triggered the reaction. And my apologies for this analogy, but if BENQ is GOD you are the closest 'thing', we mortals can communicate with. Like a cardinal you can whisper the concerns of a commoner into the ears of the unreachable. If You do wish so. As this video is 10? months old nobody but you is interested in what I write, I hope and I think You did.
Relatively speaking yes, but do you ever you use your iMac at full 500 nits, your eyes would hurt. If you calibrate the display for anytime type of print 500 nits is 5 times too bright. Most pro workflow sits between 80-120 nits, so the question to ask you self is what are you using this display for. If it is for Pro or mix work and plan then it is appropriate, otherwise it may not be.
Hello sir i’m recently new subscribe your channel its help me a lot, but sor can you give me a little advice me using asus ux582lr i9 rtx 3070 laptop, im difficult to choose sw270c or pd3220u please help me out
different display all together ruclips.net/video/nKajHQh4eFE/видео.html and this ruclips.net/video/9hVfwW9LK8E/видео.html for background information. Color gamut and resolution is also different as well.
Thanks for the PSA, but this offers very little information and recourse. Did all 3 died, how did they die? What happened to them and these display are under warranty, so what is the reason that they didn't cover it, did they tell you. As much as I appreciate the PSA, I do like more info so that I can try and help you out and others can be aware of the issues surrounding these circumstances. I am assuming these were purchased new and not used or refurbished. Give me more info, either here or email me. Let's start a dialog, these type of PSA leave cloud of doubt but not a lot by way of means, justifications and reasons behind them.
I purchased 3 and 1 died after about 30 days of light use. The monitor had lines on the right hand side...They initially game me an RMA after I sent in photos but now said I damaged it somehow.... It literally sat on my desk for 30 days and quit. So wrong!
Great video... I understand that the PD3220 is not a 10-bit panel, but 8 + frc. Do you know something about this? www.displayspecifications.com/en/model/307815e6
@Jorge Burrezo, yes it is and I have outline this in the video as well. For what most people with with this display and I mean 99%, it will not matter at all. Visually you'll still see 10 bit color if your video card can output it. Only high-end retouching application will requires a true 10 bit panel which can cost 2 to 3 times as much. Another thing to consider here too is the fact that you can spend 2-3 times as much but the visual gain that you will get from 99% of the tasks that you do is virtually zero. And for the tasks that matters, in this case the 1%, this gain by going from an 8 bit + FRC to a true 10 bit is not worth 2 - 3 times as much price wise. I hope this helps :)
@@ArtIsRight In my case (3d animation with Blender) I don't need Hdr, or Adobe rgb, or 10 real bits. I was thinking about the Benq PD3200U, which I think it exceeds.
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@@ayerightayeright235 I have PD3220 and I want to use USb ports to charge my phone or other stuff but it doesn't work neither on back panel USB or side panel USB's. Am I doing something wrong?
I think the PD3220U is good enough for me but I REALLY want that shroud - will I pay $1000 extra for a shroud? - No, I don't think so. - I think BenQ should refresh the PD3220U this year - give us a shroud as an option at least & maybe 5K.
After almost 10days+ research on youtube and different web pages, i am finally relieved from the confusion on buying the right one, this the ONLY video which cleared all my doubts. thank u so much😊😊
Thank you!
I think, even BenQ representatives can not give as detailed a review as you do. Amazing! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Really well done! This should be mandatory watching for all the staff at B&H and other resellers. AND the details here should be included in the marketing write-ups. It took FOREVER online to figure out how they differ, and you answered very well - thanks!
Wow, thank you!
I just discovered your channel as I'm also debating between these two monitors and I gotta say: this is the most detailed comparison I have ever seen in my life! Keep up the great work! Subscribed.
Thanks.
@@ArtIsRight I have a question - I found BenQ PD2705U for $549 brand new - would it be about the same as the PD2725U only without the thunderbolt or would there be a substantial panel difference? Sounds like whichever display I get I would need to also manually calibrate it regardless. Thanks
99% sRGB / Rec. 709 in the 2705U vs 95% in the 2725U. Since you are looking, the middle range one would be PD2706UA give that a look.
Surprising that you didn’t talk about thunderbolt, or the main inputs at all, only the side ones.
Excellent work, overall, and then some.
Thank You!
Very well done. The best video on BenQ monitors I’ve seen so far.
Wow, thanks!
Really helpful video: my takeaway is that if you can't spring the 1800 USD for the SW and are not a print based photographer but an online content creator then PD3220U is fantastic. If you can spring more go for the SW32C. I always put post it on my professional monitor so I am quite happy with Bezels
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This channel is clearly underestimated. All explanations are precise, clear and easily understandable even for beginners.
Thank you!
I’m using the screen for painting from - you’ve been soooooo helpful ... thank you sooooo much!
You are so welcome!
BenQ’s “Display Pilot” software is the reason why I went for the PD3220U over similar offerings from LG and Dell. Their software is absolutely terrible by comparison, especially for Mac OS! BenQ on the other hand certify their software to work on Mac OS and give us this beautiful software suite with amazing options. Well done! That alone to me makes up for the fact that the PD doesn’t have any support for adaptive sync and the peak brightness is only 300 nits. I really wish they would add adaptive sync though! LG puts AMD’s “FreeSync” on most of their higher end displays and it’s great for casual gaming, it really helps to get rid of tearing. I can’t imagine it’s that difficult or time consuming to implement. I realize these are not esports “pro gaming” caliber monitors, but still, we content creators do like to game once in awhile! I don’t think it’s asking too much to have support for FreeSync!
I'm glad that you like that, again, like in the other comments, these display are strictly for productivity and less for entertainment and content consumption. High sync panel have less accurate colors. Brighter panel with accurate color cost more.
Thanks Art, Great comparison
Thank you! Cheers!
Thank you, it was very helpful :)
You're welcome!
Agreed! This was very thorough and well done.
You’re welcome. I have an addendum video with more finding and testing that is coming out tomorrow.
Very informative video, I love that you actually come back to read your comments and try to answer the best you can! I just ordered a Mac mini 16g, I plan to use it for graphic design work online and print, also work on some video editing on a dualonitor setup. Do you think the pd2720u would be suitable? Or any other montiror suggestions?I can't find the 32inch where im based at unfortunately.
Hi Tony, you're welcome. PD2720U is a good display, however, if you are going to get that I would hold off for may be about a month or two. There are issues with 4K displays and M1 Macs, this is an issue that effect many 4K displays from multiples brands. At this point it is a cat and mouse game to see if Apple will release an update OS that fixes this issue or will the Display Manufacturers solve the issue via a firmware update. The story is developing....
@@ArtIsRight Hi, thanks for doing this great video! I also plan to order the M1 MacBook Pro and I'm looking for a monitor. The LG UltraFine 27" 5K was on my list and today I read that is probably discontinued. So, I did a research and I came across Benq. I'm a DOP & Photographer and to be honest I like the PD design more, but I guess that I'll go for the SW321C. Do you have any idea if there are issues with this display and the 13" MBPro M1? Thank you!
Hi @costin m, right now the SW321C firmware needs to be updated to bring full 4K 60 Hz support for M1 but otherwise everything works fine. I know that a firmware is coming. As far as newly manufactured display, I am not sure if the new ones are shipping with the new firmware yet.
@Uppili Ra Not yet. I was waiting for the 14" MBP which didn't came as expected, so I guess I'll wait a month more in order to see if there's some news. If not, I'll go for the 13".
Great Review Art, I’ve been trying to get the comparison. I’m getting rid of Apple Studio display and going with SW.
What cable should I use to connect Mac min M1 and BenQ Sw321?
USB C to USB C
Thank you for the review -- looking at the screens available from BenQ, it looks like it is missing a SW271c -- 27in version of the 371. Would you know if this is coming?
I am not aware of missing product in the line up, BenQ does not disclosed or discuss unannounced products. :)
@@ArtIsRight I have the same question, it's a shame if I'll have to go with the SW271, I'd pay a lot more for a SW271C.
Awesome review, thanks, SW321C support DCI P3 colour space?
Yes it does!
Nice device. Waiting for the 34" version of the 3220U ;-) I like the SW321C, but the bezel looks painful
SW321C was designed with a different purpose and you can't get the same coating without the bezel.
The bezel kills me
Great overview. Thanks a lot. Besides: which stand do you use for the prints?
SW
Thanks. Another really informative review. I’ve been watching your videos on the M1 MBs and they have really helped me in deciding on the spec to go for. I’m a photographer and have been using a late 2014 27 inch iMac for nearly 8 years and have been happy with the display. For the MB I’d want to add an external monitor and I really like the aesthetics of the PD line. I can see that the SW line would offer more for my photography workflow but how would the PD monitor compare with my iMac’s display?
PD is about equivalent with better factory calibration and more color mode options.
@@ArtIsRight Thanks Art that gives me a useful point of comparison. Must admit though, the added benefits of the SW line for a photography workflow are starting to grow on me!
You're welcome.
I assume to take advantage of the hardware calibration, you need to use the BenQ software with a calibration device (i1, .etc)? I assume if you use the i1Profiler or Calibrite software, it just creates an icc profile and doesn't change the LUT at the hardware level. Also, do you set the color space to Adobe RGB or Native in the BenQ software (I understand the Native is a bigger color space). Thanks
Your understanding is correct. And Native is slightly larger than Adobe RGB :) at least on the SW series, anyway.
Great overview. Thanks Art. I need an updated monitor for video editing. I currently run a PC with an Nvidia Quadro P4000 card with a BenQ EW3270 U (plus a Samsung 27” second monitor, which I have never been able to colour match with the BenQ). The 321 is currently on special in Australia, minimising the price difference between the SW321 and the 3220, so it comes down to - which is the best monitor for the job of editing and colour grading 10th/4K video?
If you are doing 4K video, PD should do just fine. If you need hardware calibration then go with the SW. But they both great display line. If you do photo then SW all the way.
This is a great video, although I have question. What’s the point of adding support for HLG and HDR if the display can only do 250 nits of peak brightness? HDR is supposed to be 1000 nits at the bare minimum, and the Apple pro XDR display can do even more than that, I believe it’s measured at around 1200-1500. And even other monitor manufacturers like LG and Dell, for their higher end displays, you will typically see 400-600 nits. 250 seems like they didn’t even try, and even more confusing is that the lesser priced model has 300. I’m just wondering why BenQ went that route with the product designs? Seems strange.
Scaling, that is how most of the display and TV out there do HDR, through scaling. HDR is really more than 1000 nits, on a mastering OLED display it can go up as high as 2000 nits but those displays are $40K so about the cost of a nice car :) Apple XDR display can do sustain at 1600 Nits. Yes some other display can show higher brightness but less accurate colors, display and technology is a USS Kobayashi Maru scenario, no win solutions, compromised must be made. So to speculate with opinion of my own. First HDR as of now is a big can of worms with multiple competing standards. The OSes duopoly that we have for the computer that will use these display macOS and Windows 10, support for HDR is mediocre at best and most of the discussion right now is the lack of support that they have. Second, contents are starting to come in HDR but support and standard based on what I said before is sporadic. 3rd the primary users for these 2 displays are pro photographers, pro video editor and pro designer. If you are a video pro who edit HDR there are other costly display out there that you can choose to master your HDR content or you can use these display with an AJA Box. 4. These display are design for productivity with in the realm of creatives that I mentioned above, they are not entertainment displays, although they can be use for content consumption. And they have included these features in for inclusivity, the brightness might not be as high but in HDR mode with HDR content the color looks extremely saturated, great and dear I say accurate more than majority of the display design for content consumption.
If im mostly looking for a general use display with occasional photo printing (calibrated workflow) what one would you recommend for an M3 apple macbook pro? Do these displays have any issues with flickering or kernal panic crashes after the computer goes to sleep?
no
SW top of the line, PD Still good but not hardware calibration. Either will work
Very welcome video, thank you. It's still difficult to pick one of the two. The SW is about €1800, while the PD is about €1100 where I live. But the last one needs a color device to calibrate it every 2 months or so. So that's an extra €150-250. I am right to contemplate that the SW321C + (new) color calibration devices is very close to the PD3220U in color quality and accuracy in the long run? Or will the colours of the SW just get worse & worse over time?
I'm wedding & event photographer mostly. I don't do prints myself. I don't do video. I can imagine that someone doing product photography, has more use and need for the extra 10-5% colour accuracy than someone like me. Is the built in hardware calibration in the SW equally as accurate as using a (good) color meter device (on the PD)?
I'm leaning towards the PD3220U for the moment, but still hoping I'm not overlooking something and regretting it. But also thinking the (small) advantage of the SW over the PD - for my work - is not worth €400-500 difference. So again, difficult.
Hi, a few things to note. Either SW or PD you will need to have a calibrator and regardless of models, you should calibrate your display about once ever 2 to 4 weeks for the most accurate color possible. You can stretch it further but minor changes does happen over time and our eyes can't detect this. For Photography technically SW is better because it can do 99% Adobe RGB, printing or not. But that is more workflow dependent than anything else as a consideration factor. And with hardware calibration you are technically getting better color with the SW as well. As far as 5-10% better I can't say, again workflow and need supersede my opinion in the matter. If you working Adobe RGB then SW, if not then perhaps PD will work for you.
@@ArtIsRight Thank you for the quick answer. Somehow I thought "hardware calibration" meant that there was extra hardware inside the screen or in the back to calibrate it without an extra device. But I guess that the difference is that the SW can calibrate on the panel level, while the PD calibrates through the input from your computer (or GPU). The first method is more accurate. Correct? Can you recommend a good color calibration device for these monitors? Not overkill or top of the line, but good price/performance ratio.
Hardware calibration generally means the display has an adjustable 3D look up table, regardless of a build in calibration device or not. And yes hardware calibration is more accurate. I recommend looking at Calibrite ColorChecker Display Pro
Thank you Art; I found your videos recently while waiting for my new Apple Studio Display (mid-May), which I'm still waffling on due to its cost. This PD3220 is $400 less, and bigger. You mentioned it blends in with Apple products well, but during your demo it looked like a much thicker black border around the edges of the screen. Is that a scaling issue, or just the program you had running at that time. Otherwise this looks like a contender! Thanks again.
PD3220U is infinite edge, SW321C is the one with the borders. You can see the comparisons here ruclips.net/video/8qHYsJDSKWM/видео.html If you look in this video the black PD screen edge is smaller than the Apple Studio Display. Also to really compare the PD to the Studio Display you have to add the height adjustable stand +$300 and nano texture etching +$300 so you are really looking at a $2300 equivalent.
@@ArtIsRight Thanks for the clarification, Art!
Good and very clear explanation !
You're welcome!
Thanks for taking your time and reviewing both monitors. I am a vector Artist and Graphic Designer and still very unsure what monitore to get. I mainly work in Adobe Illustrator doing Vector Art and sometimes I edit photos and do film.
I am still not sure what monitor suits me best. I have the BenQ PD322OU on the list and next to it a EIZO CS2740 Color Edge, PD2725U and a DELL ULTRASHARP U3219Q. Now EIZO will be in a league with the BenQ SW321.
Is it a overkill to get a BenQ SW31C? Will the BenQPD322OU do well?
You are correct that Eizo CS would be the equivalent to the SW from BenQ. Other than that, the display that you listed are software calibration only, Eizo CS and BenQ SW are hardware calibration. For what you do, I would not necessary say that you need the feature. As far as PD3220U vs SW321C, the PD is a good display, but if you want the all matte then SW321C would be the way to go. As far as PD2725U goes, it is a smaller PD3220U and Dell is the dell. Hope this helps
@@ArtIsRight thanks for your time. It helped me a lot.
Sure
Thank you. I have tried the T3 cable as a connection and it does not work. BenQ is saying it will not support T3 connection for display. They did say that USB-C will work so I am getting that cable. My question is; is USB-C better than using HDMI? From all info gathered, USB-C is technically faster. But not sure???
So what BenQ is saying is that the Display does not support TB 3 but what they didn't tell you is that TB 3 cable is backwards compatible with USB Type C I have tried this. Depending on the display that you have, it may not have auto input selection, so you would have to manually choose the input source. In generally USB - C is better because it has more bandwidths, meaning that the cable will also carry the USB IO in addition to the display signal which is implemented over display port technology, compared to HDMI which uses a different signal out put.
Thank you for the very detailed video! The one thing I need that is keeping me from the SW 321c is a KVM switching option which you DO offer on the PW 3220. THAT SAID...is there a RECOMMENDED. ...method or aftermarket product that would provide KVM switching? I currently use (2) desktop computers and need to use only one monitor. Thank you!
@Craig Purdie, These 2 displays are really in a class of their own. Choosing one or the other would be more of a workflow and color accuracy need. So for the KVM switch, you can just get a basic one for amazon just to do keyboard and mouse. The display itself have multiple input so you should be good there. You can certainly choose the all inclusive option that includes the display input too. Another thing that you can do is get a wireless Logitech mouse and keyboard the one that uses Unify dongle, then you can instantaneously switch between computers without any issues.
@@ArtIsRight How it is then different from the PW 3220 in this regard? The SW 321C still switches the 2 downstream USB ports, right?
I have a question about a PD 2725 vs SW line. I am a hobbyist photographer. Soon I will have a new 14" M1 Pro MacBook Pro. Any printing that I do will be for personal use or gifts and will be done by a lab. I like the PD monitors because they are Thunderbolt 3 and allow for future daisy-chain and are at a good price point relative to SW 270-C that has at least a USB-C connection and is 4K. What is the Adobe RGB coverage on the PD 2725U (I cannot find it on the BenQ site)? And is it adequate for my needs? What would be the workflow using Photoshop and then editing for printing with the PD since you can't select and Adobe RGB color space. Appreciate any thoughts! Thanks. Your videos are helpful.
about 80%, if you are looking at pro displays, I would not look at connectivity alone. the fact that SW270C is a hardware calibrated display is a big deal. For adequately, only you can determined that. But it will work with PS, you can still set the color space in the PS to Adobe RGB, you will only see 80% of it.
Thanks for a great and detailed video. However, I do have a question. You said that both monitors support Adobe RGB. But that mode is not listed in the specifications as supported. Please clarify.
SW321C is listed and offer 99% Adobe RGB gamut coverage. PD3220U has gone through a few firmware revision since launched and it would seem that the latest firmware forego this coverage. In general this PD3220U can show about 84% Adobe RGB. However, because the coverage is lower than 90%, this may be the reason why they removed that color mode.
@@ArtIsRight Thanks. Another question: do the SW321C or SW2712C have Eye care features such as blue light filters?
That is a specific Color Mode and I don't believe that it is in either. You don't want to use that color mode for photo work.
Art, I was understanding that Eye Care or Blue light protection was a good point, based on the time photographers spend in front of a monitor. Could you clarify for I read a review that the Photographer Monitor didn’t offer this and is this feature left out of the SW lineup and is the lack of Blue Light in color editing the reason you said not to use this mode for photo editing? Also is there newer versions on the horizon of the SW lineup for they are several years old now, other than your video about micro LED’s in the newer technology that is developing.
Would you say the anti-glare on the SW271 is the same as on the PD2720U? Because in comparison with the SW321C, both seem to have worse glare protection -- and unfortunately there is no SW271C.
SW271 is more matte than PD2720U but not as matte as SW321C, Glare is not really an issue on the SW line. All are great displays.
Great informative video! I edit video and photos to post online as a hobby and i hardly print, which monitor do you recommend in my case? Thanks
@Rico Reyes, if you want the best of the best then I would go with the SW321C. If you have budget consideration then I would consider the PD3220U. They are both great display. SW321C is hardware calibration capable so that is going to take it up by a few notches from the PD line. All printing aside. :)
The SW is twice the price and doesn’t have thunderbolt. If you’re a working photographer or video editor, if that’s earning you a living, then go for it. But if not, get the PD. It’s a great monitor! It’s way better than even the built in screens on the best MacBook Pros and iMac Pro even.
there are so many choices of 32" 4K monitors. I'm having a hard time deciding. But the SW321 is very tempting even though I am not a professional
Lots of choices just depends on what you need. What kind of work do you do?
@@ArtIsRight I do some photo editing and a little printing at home. Mostly just general purpose computing stuff though. No gaming. Have also been looking at the Asus ProArt PA32UC, LG 32UL950, and Dell U3219Q. I've been using a Dell U2711 for several years but want to step up to 4K.
I see, so these are all great displays. If you want a 4K from BenQ that is hardware calibration capable and is a good alternative to the SW321C, I would consider the SW271, 27" 4K display, you can watch the comparisons here ruclips.net/video/joPrxqnZpVc/видео.html
All of the display that you listed are great displays, however, I believe that most of them, including your current Dell, with the exception of the ProArt PA32UC are all software calibrated displays. These displays are more inline with the PD3220U, rather than the SW321C, which is hardware calibrated display. Find out the differences here ruclips.net/video/9hVfwW9LK8E/видео.html hope this helps. Please feel free to follow up.
@@ArtIsRight for what it's worth you convinced me to go for the SW321C. I figure it will last me a long time so the upfront cost doesn't bother me too much. Now the long wait for FedEx to arrive on Friday...
Awesome! Congratulation! And I'm glad that you are able to get the display soon as well.
Art,
First of all, thank you for all the RUclips video you are producing.
I am debating my choice between SW271C or SW321C.
I am curious does most people make the choice between these two monitors because of their viewing distance or it just a matter of preference?
Also, what would be your decision making between those two monitors?
Thank you,
Size mostly. If you are ok with the larger 32" then go for the SW321C. Between the two the differences come down to size and screen coating. Give this a watch and feel free to follow up ruclips.net/video/r7xjpnTaA1U/видео.html
Thank you for the video. I am trying to decide between the SW2700PT and the PD3200U. However, I noticed 10% of the 328 Amazon reviews talked about the flickering issue with the PD3200U, and the lack of support from BenQ. Can you speak to the flickering issue? Has it been resolved? I was leaning towards the PD3200U but am quite concerned about the flickering. Thank you for any input.
I have not tested the PD3200U, but if you are referring to the PD3220U which is the one that I reviewed, used and tested extensively here, there are no flickering issues. As far as I know BenQ support might be a bit more difficult to reach right now because of COVID 19 and the increase number of call volumes. They are working on increasing their support capacity and they are more than willing to help any customers out.
@@ArtIsRight Thank you for your response. Yes I was referring to the PD3200U which Amazon has it listed for $700 whereas the PD3220U is listed at $1200 which unfortunately is out my budget.
So I have not tested that model, I would just purchase to try it out and if you have any issues return it. It might be a good idea to purchase this display directly from BenQ if you are in the US, this way if there are any issues with the display and you like to return it, their customer support team can take care of you.
Do you know if any other BenQ displays have the same anti-reflection technology as the SW? I LOVE this feature on the SW but i really do not need AdobeRGB
PD line is the same coating as SW, just not the SW321C
@@ArtIsRight ok, so sw321c is the only current one with this tech?
Yes, industry wide. The only one that comes close is Apple Nano Texture Etching.
I have a PD3200U and thinking of upgrading to the SW321C, it's like $1300 more. All I do is photography (digitals only to clients, no prints) and RUclips videos. Is there any advantage for me to get the SW321C or is it pointless for what I do?
If you want 99% Adobe RGB and Hardware Calibration then yes. For what you do, PD3200U will work just fine
Thank you for the in depth comparison. I'm looking to buy a broadcast quality monitor for post production video editing, but I'm on a budget. BenQ SW321C looks appealing, but could you please share your thoughts on how it compares to the Eizo Coloredge CS2740? I know Eizo it's a bit pricey, but am I getting anything better?
I would say that Eizo CS line is about the equivalent quality to BenQ SW line. If you are looking at they CG Line which is much pricier, then those models are better. Overall, you are going to get about the same experience with the panel, software wise, BenQ has been rapidly improving it but some are still running into some calibration issues. This is not to say that you will get these issues, personally for me in the 5 years using their display, I ran into some calibration issues here and there with some software version, but for the most part it is stable now. Eizo is pretty solid with their software, but I also know Eizo customer who are not happy with the price that they pay for their display compare to the value they are getting from it.
@@ArtIsRight Thank you, Art !
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Hi. thanks for the very detailed video. I am a Mac user and precisely, a Macbook Pro 14" 2021 M1 MAX I am very interested in SW321C but I am not sure about good connectivity with this monitor. Please confirm if there will not be any issue. I will be very grateful.
No issue either one will work just fine. Using to type my response to you now
Thank you for clarifying it. I’m really stuck and I can’t decide which monitor to buy. I’m a Mac user and photography is my passion with little videography. Apple displays are expensive and I think having 2 27 inch monitors is better than one 32 inch monitor. I saw SW272U. What do you recommend.
Hello ! Are both Monitor compatibility with M1 Mac book Pro 13 ( SW321C and PD 3220U ) ? i am going to have SW321C but worry about USB Typ C , can i connect to SW321C without any problem ? Thank you
Yes compatible, nothing to worry about USB C
@@ArtIsRight Thank you so much 🙂
can you do a full review of the PD2720U
If I can get one in I'll review it.
hey art, what do you recommend for wedding photographers/commercial work and minor video editing for vlogs?
I would lean toward the SW321C because of the hardware calibration, compared to the PD3220U.
@@ArtIsRight thank you, I really like the info you gave on 321c too, and was deadlock on getting that or the Apple XDR and just save the 3k or buy stocks. Any thoughts on the Apple XDR and where it compared to any of the BenQ lineup?
Different type of display for different work. Pro display XDR are software calibrated display vs BenQ SW where they are hardware calibrated displays. I have not tested the Pro Display XDR but I would love to. If that displays follow the same convention as other software calibrated display then however it was calibrate from the factory is it, there's no gamut transition and re mapping, this means if the display was calibrate at DCI-P3 then that is the only RGB primary for that display. From what I can see so far you can change the color mode based on your workflow but that does not change the color gamut or RGB primary of the display and further it does not adjust the brightness either to accommodate for prints etc. Don't get me wrong, I think it is a fantastic display but it does cost a lot, you can buy 3 SW321C for the price of 1.
Great presentation!
Thank you!
I just bought a brand new PD3200U and the monitor as quite a noticeable green tint to it...is this normal???
That is normal because of the front panel coating. I see it on mine as well.
@@ArtIsRight well that kinda defeats the purpose of having a calibrated monitor! Is there a way to correct it? Make it a bit more magenta? I just ordered a x-rite calibrator but I guess this won't fix it...
Yes and no with the calibrator it will compensate for this during the measurement and final profile.
@@ArtIsRight My PD32000u is not handling 25fps clips. Seems to be "stuck" at 30hz refresh rate. Is this a monitor limitation, or from the macebook m1 or the USBc HDMI connection?
What about the EW series for photo editing?
You can use it for photo editing, but that is more of an entertainment monitor so the color won't be accurate as the SW or PD and the panel inside is different as well.
The display softwares and calibration software are not available for my M1 Mac Mini. when will they available? I may have to get another monitor because it's not compatible for the M1 Mac Mini.
If you have to get another monitor because of this you are approaching the situation in a very incorrect way. Most software are not compatible right now so another monitor will not help you.
@@ArtIsRight what do you suggest to solve this issue?. thank you kind sir.
Wait, not much that you can do. If you have an intel Mac you can try calibrate with that and then bring the icc profile over. I might do a video about this.
Were they product 3 years ago?
launched in that time frame, yes. But produced, there are still new display with these models being produced today. For the most part there's really no much that the can improved upon. If anything it would be an iterative update.
Can you connect an audio interface to the macbook using the 3220 model as a hub? I have only 2 thunderbolt connections in my laptop and one is used for connecting the monitor and the other one to the external hard drive. Thanks!
If the audio interface is done via Thunderbolt, or USB C then you should be able to do that.
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It's an apogee element 24 with Thunderbolt 2 connection. With an adapter I can plug it into the usb c port. Van you confirm if it would work? Thanks.
Based on what you are telling me with the adapter it should work. I don't have that device in my studio, so I can't test it and be certain that it would work.
@@ArtIsRight thanks!
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Are you aware of the best cable set up for the SW321C to a Mac Pro tower? Mac only has HDMI and Thunderbolt 3. A T3 cable will not work. I understand only a USB-C cable will work. What is your opinion on best cable set up? Also, where did you hear shade comes with purchase? I had to pay separately.
If your Mac Pro is using a video card with MPX module, meaning that it is Apple and vendors video card. Any TB3 ports will work just fine with the SW321 because it is implemented over USB Type - C port / connector. If that does not work for some reason then HDMI would work as well, these are more powerful and full fledge video card, getting HDMI to output full range should not be an issue.
Are both monitors pretty much for video editors that color grade?
Yes you can use both you just have to choose between hardware vs software calibration.
Is Hotkey Puck G2 available with cheaper monitors? (for example PD2705Q). I would love to get 2k display with that feature.
I would just buy a model that comes with the Puck. These puck requirer an extra connection and display firmware that will support it. And at this point, I think that only the newer PD have the puck. PD2720U does come with a puck as well as the newer PD3420Q
@@ArtIsRight Well yeah, I don't think I need 4k display, and beside that, running dual 4k monitors consumes quite a lot of watts + it requires aditional video card perfomance which in my case would require additional video card which leads to even more electricity consumption. It's a shame that PD2705Q which was released in 2020 doesn't have this support. If it had, that would be perfect for me. Thank you for you answer.
Sure thing!
The first side by side says the SW321C is a 2k display (in the graphic). It's 4k, right?
@Symon, they are both 4K, they are scaled for filming so that graphic interface would appear larger for the camera.
@@ArtIsRight Hi. What I mean is you have written "BenQ SW321C 32" 2K UHD" 0:53 :)
@Symon, so that is an error in the video. Thank you for catching that, there's not much that I can do at the moment other than putting an * in the description saying that is 4K.
@@ArtIsRight It's all good. As long as I know I'm not going mad ;)
@Symon, so much for proof watching on my part ;)
Thanks for the video. I
have SW270C monitor and looking for an additonal 4k monitor for photography and video work. And I am considering these two monitors. Which one would be better for me? I need your advise :) Thanks a lot!
If you want the best and if you plan to be using the 2 display together then I'll recommend the SW321C. Also the SW321C can do different frame rate for video as well.
@@ArtIsRight Thanks a lot. Then I will go with SW321C. But I could not find the product on market. I am living and working at South Korea so i looked up local market first and went to Amazon but still could not find the SW321C model. But I could find PD3220U model. Has SW321C model not been officially released yet?!
It has been in the US. It may be delayed in Asia. Let me ask BenQ about this. I'll get back to you next week.
@@ArtIsRight You're the best...! Thank you so much...:)
Hi Joo, I am still waiting for my sources to get back to me. Will update you as soon as I have an answer.
What % RGB do you get on the PD32?
@cheesun124, 100%sRGB and about 88% Adobe RGB
I'm not a pro photographer, but an enthusiast. The PD3220U would suffice in your opinion?
They are all great displays and the PD should be great for you.
@@ArtIsRight Thanks!
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Great! Thank you!!
@Whaever, you're welcome!
Thank you for great video, For Photo Editing purpose, What is your recommend between PD3220U and SW270c cause the SW 321c is out of my budget 😂
Best for photo editing would be the SW270C
@@ArtIsRight Thank you
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The PD range just looks better with the narrow bezel i wont buy the SW line because the bezel is ugly, Benq needs to sort this out
This is a personal preferences and if any needs the hardware calibration feature then they will choose function over design. All of the other brands hardware calibrated display are similar to BenQ. If you are looking for software calibration only then there are sleek one.
Can anyone recommend a speaker that can work directly from the monitor jack please. The sound level is very low using ear buds
On these display there's a volume control function, you can also customize the hotkey puck wheel to control the volume as well. Otherwise any speaker with a head phone jack input will do, just get one that has a small amp build into it, but I would check the volume first.
Thanks very much Art
You're welcome
can Datacolor SpiderX be used to calibrate BenQ PD3220U & PD3200U?
Yes they will work, if you have one already great! If not I would look at the X-Rite devices instead, they are much better.
Thanks Art. Yes unfortunately I bought it few months back.
It’s ok, it will get the job done as well! Especially on the PD line.
Hi, I have decided to buy SW321C and want to make sure whether SpiderX can be used to calibrate it?
Spyder X will work, if you are looking to update to a new device, I would recommend X-Rite i1Display Pro or Pro Plus
Hello, first I must say a great video! I would also need your advice. I am a people photographer and video producer. I sit every day in front of my monitor and make pictures and videos for customers ready. From time to time I print out pictures. Color reproduction and color accuracy is extremely important to me. I would have the money for the SW321C, but I'm unsure if the PD3220U wouldn't do as well. What would be your recommendation? Thank you very much!
If you print go with the SW, it will also work for video as well.
@@ArtIsRight Thank You!
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Awesome video!
Thanks!
Sir, if you had to choose between BenQ SW 321C & Apple Studio Display - which one will you choose ? Awesome video & Thanks :)
SW321C if you do photography and you are serious about it
@@ArtIsRight Thanks :)
Does software calibration demands extra performance of the cpu / gpu?
@@galed78 Nope , I don't think so. I do it on my Late 2014 Mac Mini once in three months. It works fine. So is my Early 2015 MacBook Air. :)
I BOUGHT Benq sw321c, after unboxing and connectiong the monitor to my computer (usb C type), it had a lifetime of less then 10 minutes, the monitor died,
and I ofcourse returned the dead body back. So sad to experince this, waited more than 3 weeks to get the monitor, and this was the outcome.
I'm sadden to hear that, this can happen, hopefully you are able to get a new one.
Awesome explanation Mr.Art! What do you recommend between SW321C and PD3220U if I'm working a lot for color grade with 10bit video footage in Davinci Resolve?
SW line all the way for what you do!
@@ArtIsRight Thanks in advance!
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No mention of speed. Both 60hz or is one 144hz
All 60 Hz, all Pro color accurate displays are this way. There are some more entertainment oriented models that are 144 hz but color will not be as good as these ones. This is one of those USS Kobayashi Maru scenario :)
Thank you so much for the through run down! I'm currently using the BenQ PD3200U and calibrating with the Spyder 4. But I've never been as happy with the picture as I am with my Late 2015 5k Retina display on my iMac. So I usually editor on the iMac screen instead. I'm considering buying a second BenQ 32. One will run off of my 2018 MacBook Pro for my assistant in the studio or for location shoots on a digital tech cart. The other monitor will be on my iMac I already mentioned. Can you tell me if you think I will see any differences working with the PD3220U or the SW321C over my PD3200U? I'm wondering if either monitor is worth the $700 or $1,400 increase from my monitor. Thanks again! I really appreciate your expertise.
So the main question here is, what are you not happy about? Knowing this will help me better answer your question. Based on what you are sharing I think that you view an image on the iMac and it pop out of the screen amazing saturation, contrast, etc. Where as on the other display, even with calibration, relative to the iMac the image look much more dull, desaturated, subdued. If you are seeing this and wonder if the SW321C will be any differences, then probably not much. But this is not a good bases for comparisons. Any image would look much better on a glossy (iMac) display with more saturation, contrast and color. This does not mean that it is good for image editing because that glossy display is now showing you a somewhat bias image compared to that of a matted display. What a display like BenQ or any other matte coated pro display does is give you an accurate look at your image file as it is how you have or have not edit them. It is giving you a true representation and if you can edit your image so that it looks great on a matted display, the image would then look amazing on a glossy display. But sadly this does not work the other way around. If I am missing the mark entirely here just let me know, what you are not happy about and we can go from there.
@@ArtIsRight You are probably correct. I’ve edited on IMac screens for so many years and just used second monitors as pallet monitors. The first time I tried to use the Ben Q monitor I just had trouble being happy with the image. But if I slide the image back over to the iMac monitor it always looks better. So if I try to get myself off of the iMac monitor and on to a Ben Q 32. Is there a reason I should $700 or $1,400 more when I purchase another ben q?
You are not the only one seeing this. I have other photographers that reached out to me and asked the exact same question. The key here is to calibrate and use the BenQ as the primary and from there adjust the image so that it can look its best then when you view it on the apple screen it would look even better.
@@ArtIsRight I will. So can you tell me what differences I would experience with these two more expensive monitors over the Ben Q I currently have now. I’ll be buying another one. I’m just trying to decide if these are worth the extra expense.
If you are referring to the two other BenQ models, the PD3220U will have better uniformity, but this is not something that most people look for. Overall color wise it would be close to the PD3200U just with better design. As far as the SW321C, the display can show 99% Adobe RGB, has a super matted display coating and hardware calibration, so color are going to be more alight for photos, even more than the Mac ever will. Out of the box or calibration will your colors looks better than the iMac, probably not. Everything that we are talking about here has to do with expectations and what you are used to. If you are basing everything that you see relative to the iMac that shows bias colors inherently because of the glossy coating on the screen, you'll never be happy with a BenQ or any other displays. But if you are expecting to see good, accurate, true colors, then BenQ, either one of the models is your display. This video covers some of the topic discuss here ruclips.net/video/4C0Ilf30J_4/видео.html
first of all, it's not 10bit IPS display, it's a 8bit +FRC
If it doesn't matter, BENQ should explain why it doesn't
...ok... and yes I did explain that if not in this video then in other videos. There are plenty on my channel that covers this. Also the explanation that you are seeking for are in my other videos and BenQ website. And as far as you need it or not or if it matters, that would greatly depends on your workflow and what you do with the display and photography application. For 98% of photography application that is not needed and if you do need a true 10 bit panel with hardware calibration you can look at Eizo :) Cheers.
@@ArtIsRight It's al about honesty. There is no problem in saying the panel is not an IPS 10bit.
As a customer we should get correct and true data not marketing propaganda.
BENQ is aiming this product towards professionals, it would be good not treating us like children.
This lie is perpetuated in every video about the SW321C, even the different product pages do not reflect the truth.
It's a slippery slope when we turn a blind eye.
How difficult is it to be honest?
It wouldn't harm BENQ a bit, "au contraire"
(pun intended)
again... ok... you perhaps should take this up with BenQ and not me. I don't work for them nor do I have a say in how they market their products, list their spec, etc. I am their Ambassador, that is true, but I am ancillary from the company in many aspects. I understand where you are coming from and if you feel that this singular spec is a make or break point then there are many other display manufacturers out there that you might want to consider instead of BenQ, one that is more honest perhaps. I appreciate you voicing your concern here, like many others before you, however, this is a dead end road and there's no recourse for this, at least from me. I have made this fact clear in other videos. If you want to make this publicly known on a forum then you have accomplished this goal, but if you want this to change, well, for that you should advocate directly with BenQ.
@@ArtIsRight I have no specific wish in commenting on your video other than what I stated.
As an ambassador you have a particular power. The power to provide us, watchers, with the best and most accurate information.
So 'we' can make informed decisions .
You state something that is incorrect, this is what triggered the reaction.
And my apologies for this analogy, but if BENQ is GOD you are the closest 'thing', we mortals can communicate with.
Like a cardinal you can whisper the concerns of a commoner into the ears of the unreachable. If You do wish so.
As this video is 10? months old nobody but you is interested in what I write, I hope and I think You did.
...ok...
250 nits is very low. iMac is at 500 nits for example
Relatively speaking yes, but do you ever you use your iMac at full 500 nits, your eyes would hurt. If you calibrate the display for anytime type of print 500 nits is 5 times too bright. Most pro workflow sits between 80-120 nits, so the question to ask you self is what are you using this display for. If it is for Pro or mix work and plan then it is appropriate, otherwise it may not be.
Sorry, I can't take anyone seriously that says "workflow" unironically.
ok
Hello sir i’m recently new subscribe your channel its help me a lot, but sor can you give me a little advice me using asus ux582lr i9 rtx 3070 laptop, im difficult to choose sw270c or pd3220u please help me out
different display all together ruclips.net/video/nKajHQh4eFE/видео.html and this ruclips.net/video/9hVfwW9LK8E/видео.html for background information. Color gamut and resolution is also different as well.
I wand SW321C with PD3220U design 😂
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DO NOT purchase BenQ! One of my PD2700U's (I purchased 3) died after 30 days and BenQ won’t cover it...Absolutely terrible customer service!
Thanks for the PSA, but this offers very little information and recourse. Did all 3 died, how did they die? What happened to them and these display are under warranty, so what is the reason that they didn't cover it, did they tell you. As much as I appreciate the PSA, I do like more info so that I can try and help you out and others can be aware of the issues surrounding these circumstances. I am assuming these were purchased new and not used or refurbished. Give me more info, either here or email me. Let's start a dialog, these type of PSA leave cloud of doubt but not a lot by way of means, justifications and reasons behind them.
I purchased 3 and 1 died after about 30 days of light use. The monitor had lines on the right hand side...They initially game me an RMA after I sent in photos but now said I damaged it somehow.... It literally sat on my desk for 30 days and quit. So wrong!
Shoot me an email with the pictures, RMA number, info and etc. You can find my email on the about section of RUclips.
@@ArtIsRight Apparently someone from BenQ is calling me tomorrow...I’ll let you know how it goes. Thanks for your interest.
@@jeffgriffinvideo how did it go? Do you still recommend BENQ?
Great video... I understand that the PD3220 is not a 10-bit panel, but 8 + frc. Do you know something about this?
www.displayspecifications.com/en/model/307815e6
@Jorge Burrezo, yes it is and I have outline this in the video as well. For what most people with with this display and I mean 99%, it will not matter at all. Visually you'll still see 10 bit color if your video card can output it. Only high-end retouching application will requires a true 10 bit panel which can cost 2 to 3 times as much. Another thing to consider here too is the fact that you can spend 2-3 times as much but the visual gain that you will get from 99% of the tasks that you do is virtually zero. And for the tasks that matters, in this case the 1%, this gain by going from an 8 bit + FRC to a true 10 bit is not worth 2 - 3 times as much price wise. I hope this helps :)
@@ArtIsRight In my case (3d animation with Blender) I don't need Hdr, or Adobe rgb, or 10 real bits.
I was thinking about the Benq PD3200U, which I think it exceeds.
@Jorge Burrezo, either one would do the job that you need it for without an issue :)