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Benq BenQ PD3205U – Specs & Features Monitor
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31.5″ BenQ PD3205U – Specs & Features

Screen size, not speed, defines the BenQ PD3205U, a 31.5-inch 4K IPS creator monitor with 90 W USB-C, KVM functionality and workflow modes.

31.5″ · 16:9 · MODEL YEAR 2021
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Display
31.5-inch, IPS, 3840 x 2160
31.5
Refresh Rate
60 Hz (hertz)
60 Hz
Brightness
250 cd/m² (peak 350 cd/m²)
250 cd
Contrast Ratio
1000 : 1
1000

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Large 31.5-inch 4K workspace
  • 90 W USB-C and KVM support
  • Calman Verified and Pantone Validated features
  • Multiple USB upstream and downstream ports
  • Height and swivel adjustment
Cons
  • Only 60 Hz
  • Modest 350 cd/m² peak brightness
  • 1000:1 contrast
  • Complete display-input list is not visible

Score & Ratings

7.6/10 Great
Design
8
Display
7
Color Performance
7
Performance
6
Connectivity
9
Model Information 15
Specification Value
Brand BenQ
Series DesignVue
Model PD3205U
Model Alias PD3205UE
Full Product Name BenQ PD3205U
Model Year 2021
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 2021
Available Colors Black
Warranty 3 years (36 months)
Burn-In Warranty Not applicable (non-OLED panel)
Display & Panel 12
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 90.68 % (percent)
Panel Type IPS
Panel Technology IPS
Backlight Type W-LED
3D Support No
Screen Coating Anti-glare / Matte

31.5" Display Size (80 cm) 16:9

80cm 31.5" 69.7 cm / 27.5" 71.5 cm / 28.1" (overall unit) 39.2 cm 15.4" 42.2 cm 16.6" (overall)
Resolution & Pixel Details 3
Specification Value
Native Resolution 3840 × 2160
Pixel Density 140 PPI
Pixel Pitch 0.185 mm (millimeters)

Resolution at a Glance

3840×2160 This screen 8K — 7,680×4,320 4K — 3,840×2,160 FHD — 1,920×1,080 HD — 1,280×720 8.3 MP — 4× the pixels of Full HD
Picture Quality & Color 12
Specification Value
Panel Bit Depth 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) (FRC: Yes)
FRC Yes
Display Colors 1073741824 colors
Typical Brightness 250 cd/m²
Peak Brightness 350 cd/m²
Static Contrast Ratio 1000 : 1
Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 °
Vertical Viewing Angle 178 °
HDR Support
HDR10
HDR10 Yes
sRGB Coverage 99%
Color Temperature Modes Yes
DESK DISTANCE FIT 65cm
~65 cm desk distance
Wide
56°
CompactIdeal FitWideUltra-Wide

Fills more of your view — great for productivity, may need slight head turns toward the edges.

Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming 7
Specification Value
Native Refresh Rate 60 Hz
Refresh Rate Range 60 Hz (hertz)
Minimum Response Time 5 ms / 0.0050 s
AMD FreeSync Supported
Motion Blur Reduction Yes
Picture-by-Picture Yes
Picture-in-Picture Yes
Ports & Connectivity 13
Specification Value
HDMI Ports
1× 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 2× USB-B
KVM Switch Yes
Audio Output 3.5 mm
Headphone Output 3.5 mm Audio Out

Ports & Connections

HDMIUSB-A3USB-CDisplayPortHeadphone3Speaker Out5
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features 2
Specification Value
Built-In Speakers 2 x 2.5 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 110 mm
Height Range 110 mm
Height Adjustment Range 110 mm / 11 cm / 4.3307 in / 0.3609 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 5
Specification Value
Dimensions With Stand 714.7 mm x 479 mm x 256.8 mm (W x H x D)
Dimensions Without Stand 714.7 mm x 422 mm x 85.24 mm (W x H x D)
Weight With Stand 9.4 kg
Weight Without Stand 6.2 kg
Stand Depth 256.8 mm / 25.68 cm / 10.1102 in / 0.8425 ft
Power & Operating Conditions 9
Specification Value
Power Input 100–240V
110V Input Range 100 V - 120 V
220V Input Range 220 V - 240 V
AC Frequency 50/60Hz
Typical Power Consumption 31.5W
Average Power Consumption 31.5W
Maximum Power Consumption 168W
Sleep Consumption 0.5W
Off Consumption 0.5 W
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features 7
Specification Value
Flicker-Free Yes
Low Blue Light Yes
Desktop Control Software Yes
Screen Split Yes
Uniformity Mode Yes
Anti-Theft Slot Yes (Kensington lock slot)
Additional Monitor Features AMA (Advanced Motion Accelerator), AMD FreeSync technology, Auto Pivot, Calman Verified, Color Modes, DualView, Flicker-free technology, Hotkey Puck G2, Low Blue Light, KVM Switch, Pantone Validated, Picture-by-Picture, Picture-in-Picture, Solidworks, Uniformity Technology; Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington
Certifications, Standards & Licenses 2
Specification Value
Calman Verified Yes
Pantone Validated Yes
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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.

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Uses about 54% less power than the average we track in this category.

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