
RATED
Great
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.
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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
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
Resolution & Pixel Details
3
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 3840 × 2160 |
| Pixel Density | 137 PPI |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.185 mm (millimeters) |
Resolution at a Glance
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
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
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.
Daily—
Monthly—
Annually—
Uses about 0% less power than the average we track in this category.
Reviews
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SHEET № SW321C
