RATED
Great
8.2/10
31.5″ BenQ PD3226G – Specs & Features
Most creator monitors stop at 60 Hz, but the BenQ PD3226G is a 31.5-inch 4K IPS display reaching 144 Hz while retaining 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3, 10-bit colour and tools such as AQ...
Benq●Monitor
Display
31.5-inch, IPS, 3840 x 2160
31.5
Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 144 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
400 cd/m² (peak 400 cd/m²)
400 cd
Contrast Ratio
1200 : 1 / Dynamic 20000000 : 1
1200
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 4K resolution with 144 Hz refresh
- 100% sRGB and 95% DCI-P3
- 10-bit colour and creator software features
- Generous 150 mm height adjustment
- Fast USB connectivity
Cons
- DisplayHDR 400 has no stated brightness headroom
- 5 ms response is not esports-focused
- No portrait pivot
- Complete port and power-delivery details are not visible
Score & Ratings
8.2/10
Great
Model Information
15
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | BenQ |
| Series | DesignVue |
| Model | PD3226G |
| Model Alias | DesignVue PD3226G |
| Full Product Name | BenQ PD3226G |
| 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 and Silver |
| 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 | 88.95 % (percent) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Panel Technology | Nano Matte Panel |
| Backlight Type | W-LED |
| 3D Support | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte / Nano Matte Panel |
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
14
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits |
| Display Colors | 1073741824 colors |
| Typical Brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| Peak Brightness | 400 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1200 : 1 |
| Dynamic Contrast Ratio | 20000000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
| HDR10 | Yes |
| sRGB Coverage | 100% |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 95% |
| Hardware Calibration | Yes |
| 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
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 144 Hz |
| Minimum Response Time | 5 ms / 0.0050 s |
| Adaptive-Sync | AMD FreeSync PremiumVESA AdaptiveSync |
| AMD FreeSync | Premium |
| Motion Blur Reduction | Yes |
| Picture-by-Picture | Yes |
| Picture-in-Picture | Yes |
Ports & Connectivity
12
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Ports | 1× HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI Version | HDMI 2.1 |
| 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 | 5 W |
| USB-A Ports | 3 |
| 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 3 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 | 714.34 mm x 486.34 mm x 242.07 mm (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 714.34 mm x 430.45 mm x 75.72 mm (W x H x D) |
| Stand Depth | 242.07 mm / 24.207 cm / 9.5303 in / 0.7942 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 | 260W |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5W |
| Off Consumption | 0.5 W |
Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features
8
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Flicker-Free | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | 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, Adaptive-Sync technology, AMD FreeSync Premium technology, AMA (Advanced Motion Accelerator), AQColor technology, Auto Pivot, BenQ Uniformity technology, 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, Display ColorTalk, Display Quickit, DualVIew - two color settings on the same image, Flicker-free technology, Hotkey Puck G3, ICCsync, KVM Switch, Low Blue Light, Overscan, Palette Master Ultimate, Pantone Validated, Pantone Skintone Validated, Picture-by-Picture, Picture-in-Picture, Solidworks; 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
2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Cable | HDMI cable |
| DisplayPort Cable | DisplayPort 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 94% less power than the average we track in this category.
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