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Benq BenQ SW321C – Specs & Features Monitor
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8/10

32″ BenQ SW321C – Specs & Features

The BenQ SW321C is a 32-inch 4K photo-editing monitor from the PhotoVue line, and it makes no attempt to be anything else.

32″ · 16:9 · MODEL YEAR 2019
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Display
32-inch, AHVA IPS, 3840 x 2160
32
Refresh Rate
24 Hz - 76 Hz
24 Hz
Brightness
250 cd/m² (peak 400 cd/m²)
250 cd
Contrast Ratio
1000 : 1 / Dynamic 20000000 : 1
1000

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • 100% sRGB and 95% DCI-P3 coverage with a hardware calibration workflow
  • 137 PPI 4K at 32 inches lots of usable canvas for editing tools
  • 60 W USB-C for single-cable laptop use
  • Print-focused extras: Hotkey Puck, ePaper mode, Paper Colour Sync
  • treVolo 2.1 audio with subwoofer, 15 W total
Cons
  • 76 Hz and 5 ms make it unsuitable for gaming
  • 250 cd/m2 typical brightness and 1000:1 contrast mean HDR10 is nominal only
  • No pivot, so no portrait orientation
  • 2019 panel HDMI 2.0 rather than 2.1

Score & Ratings

8/10 Great
Design
8
Display
9
Color Performance
7
Performance
6
Connectivity
8
Model Information 7
Specification Value
Brand BenQ
Series SW
Model SW321C
Model Alias SW321C-B
Full Product Name BenQ SW321C
Model Year 2019
Available Colors Gray
Display & Panel 5
Specification Value
Screen Size 32-inch
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Display Area 82.96 % (percent)
Panel Type AHVA IPS (AU Optronics)
Backlight Type W-LED

34.7" Display Size (88.2 cm) 16:9

88.2cm 34.7" 75.9 cm / 29.9" 44.8 cm 17.6"
Resolution & Pixel Details 3
Specification Value
Native Resolution 3840 × 2160
Pixel Density 137 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 3
Specification Value
Panel Bit Depth 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) (FRC: Yes)
FRC Yes
Display Colors 1073741824 colors
DESK DISTANCE FIT 65cm
~65 cm desk distance
Wide
61°
CompactIdeal FitWideUltra-Wide

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

Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming 1
Specification Value
Refresh Rate Range 24 Hz - 76 Hz
Ports & Connectivity 6
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
HDCP Support Yes

Ports & Connections

HDMI2USB-CDisplayPortHeadphoneSpeaker Out15
Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features 1
Specification Value
Built-In Camera No
Ergonomics & Stand 5
Specification Value
VESA Mount 100 x 100 mm
VESA Size 100 × 100 mm
Removable Stand Yes
Height Adjustment 150 mm
Height Range 150 mm
Dimensions, Weight & Design 2
Specification Value
Weight With Stand 11.8 kg
Weight Without Stand 9.1 kg
Power & Operating Conditions 6
Specification Value
Power Input 100–240V
AC Frequency 50/60Hz
Typical Power Consumption 52W
Average Power Consumption 52W
Maximum Power Consumption 170W
Sleep Consumption 0.5W
Certifications, Standards & Licenses 1
Specification Value
Energy Star ENERGY STAR 7.0
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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 0% less power than the average we track in this category.

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