RATED
Great
8/10
31.5″ BenQ PD3225U – Specs & Features
Colour-focused work benefits most from the 31.5-inch BenQ PD3225U, a 4K IPS Black creator monitor with 98% DCI-P3 coverage and a 2000:1 contrast ratio.
Benq●Monitor
Display
31.5-inch, IPS, 3840 x 2160
31.5
Refresh Rate
24 Hz - 60 Hz
24 Hz
Brightness
350 cd/m² (peak 430 cd/m²)
350 cd
Contrast Ratio
2000 : 1 / Dynamic 20000000 : 1
2000
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Wide 98% DCI-P3 coverage
- IPS Black 2000:1 contrast
- Thunderbolt 3 with 90W charging
- 10 Gbps USB hub and KVM
- Fully adjustable stand
Cons
- Limited to 60 Hz
- DisplayHDR 400 is modest
- Built-in audio output is not clearly specified
- Large and likely expensive
Score & Ratings
8/10
Great
Model Information
15
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | BenQ |
| Series | DesignVue |
| Model | PD3225U |
| Model Alias | DesignVue PD3225U |
| Full Product Name | BenQ PD3225U |
| Model Year | 2024 |
| Monitor Type | Professional / Creator Monitor |
| Monitor Category | Color-Accurate Productivity Monitor |
| Market Position | Professional / Creator |
| Primary Use | Graphic Design, UI / UX & General Creative Work |
| Region / Variant | Not specified |
| Launch Status | Model year 2024 |
| Available Colors | Black |
| Warranty | 3 years (36 months) |
| Burn-In Warranty | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) |
Display & Panel
13
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 31.5-inch |
| Exact Diagonal | 801 mm / 80.1 cm / 31.5354 in / 2.628 ft |
| Screen Format | 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 697.31 mm / 69.731 cm / 27.4531 in / 2.2878 ft |
| Active Display Height | 392.23 mm / 39.223 cm / 15.4421 in / 1.2868 ft |
| Display Area | 93.01 % (percent) |
| Panel Type | IPS (LG Display) |
| Panel Technology | IPS Black technology |
| Panel Manufacturer | LG Display |
| Backlight Type | Edge LED |
| 3D Support | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte / IPS Black technology |
31.5" Display Size (80 cm) 16:9
Resolution & Pixel Details
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 3840 × 2160 |
| Pixel Density | 140 PPI |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.182 mm (millimeters) |
Resolution at a Glance
Picture Quality & Color
13
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors |
| Typical Brightness | 350 cd/m² |
| Peak Brightness | 430 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 2000 : 1 |
| Dynamic Contrast Ratio | 20000000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
| HDR10 | Yes |
| sRGB Coverage | 99% |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 98% |
| Color Temperature Modes | Yes |
DESK DISTANCE FIT
65cm
CompactIdeal FitWideUltra-Wide
Fills more of your view — great for productivity, may need slight head turns toward the edges.
Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming
6
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 24 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Minimum Response Time | 5 ms / 0.0050 s |
| Motion Blur Reduction | Yes |
| Picture-by-Picture | Yes |
| Picture-in-Picture | Yes |
Ports & Connectivity
13
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Ports | 2× HDMI 2.0 |
| HDMI Version | HDMI 2.0 |
| DisplayPort Input | 1× DisplayPort 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Version | DisplayPort 1.4 |
| USB-C Video Input | 1× USB-C |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | Yes |
| HDCP Support | Yes |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90W |
| USB-A Ports | 3 |
| USB-B Upstream | 1× USB-B |
| KVM Switch | Yes |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
Ports & Connections
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Speakers | 2 x 2 W |
| Built-In Camera | No |
Ergonomics & Stand
17
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm |
| VESA Size | 100 × 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | 150 mm |
| Height Range | 150 mm |
| Height Adjustment Range | 150 mm / 15 cm / 5.9055 in / 0.4921 ft |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° |
| Backward Tilt | 20 ° |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 30 ° |
| Right Swivel | 30 ° |
| Left Pivot | 0 ° |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° |
| Portrait Mode | Yes |
| Security Lock | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock |
Dimensions, Weight & Design
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions With Stand | 714.8 mm x 478.4 mm x 255.79 mm (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 714.8 mm x 411.4 mm x 74.83 mm (W x H x D) |
| Stand Depth | 255.79 mm / 25.579 cm / 10.0705 in / 0.8392 ft |
Power & Operating Conditions
7
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Input | 100–240V |
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50/60Hz |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 220W |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5W |
| Off Consumption | 0.5 W |
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features
9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Flicker-Free | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes |
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes |
| Desktop Control Software | Yes |
| Monitor Management Software | Yes |
| Screen Split | Yes |
| Uniformity Mode | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features | 5-way controller, AMA (Advanced Motion Accelerator), BenQ Uniformity technology, Burn-in Cleaner, CalMAN Verified, Color Modes - B+W / DCi-P3 / Display P3 / M-book / sRGB / Adobe RGB / Rec. 709 / CAD-CAM / Animation / Darkroom / DICOM / User defined, Display Pilot 2, DualVIew - two color settings on the same image, Flicker-free technology, KVM Switch, Light sensor, Low Blue Light, Overscan, Pantone Validated, Pantone Skintone Validated, Power Awake, Picture-by-Picture, Picture-in-Picture; Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington |
Certifications, Standards & Licenses
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy Star | ENERGY STAR |
| EPEAT | EPEAT Silver |
| TCO Certified | TCO Certified |
| TÜV Flicker-Free | TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified |
| VESA DisplayHDR | Display / HDR 400 |
| Calman Verified | Yes |
| Pantone Validated | Yes |
Included Accessories
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Cable | HDMI cable |
| DisplayPort Cable | DisplayPort cable |
| USB Upstream Cable | USB Type-B cable |
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Estimated Running Cost
Based on this product's rated power draw, not an independent lab measurement — actual usage varies with settings and content.
Daily—
Monthly—
Annually—
Uses about 54% less power than the average we track in this category.
Reviews
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