Computer science in recent years has passed into different parts: one of the most important is the distribution of windows we use to look at ours digital life. The screen is no longer on the desk as the only access point, and ubiquity is the iPhone, Apple Watch (and maybe soon an iPad with monitor support when it is announced in the next WWDC20) However, it also informs the quality of the monitors we use.
Now it can no longer be used solely for connecting to a desktop computer: in a migratory-oriented world, a laptop, iPad or iPhone or Apple TV may be able to feed on a large piece of equipment that a job may require, both at home, in relation to the office. If we do too World creators of graphic design or video production, our expectations for the selection of the right guard will be high.
Or in a world that focuses on motivation we look for the right-minded monitors in the office or at home
Fortunately, there are many options for who you are look for it as a match or to commit to it and then look for a balanced model on attributes and quality, one step above traditional traditional monitors. BenQ launched a few months ago with its new line of technology that enhances and optimizes the features most hopefully for those who hope to work more efficiently with caution – and are ready to connect the new MacBook Air when it comes to the studio or home.
BenQ PD3220U, built as a Dock channel
And that the use we often provide today for monitoring is also demanding usability, vibrate and remove until a number of wires and accessories in the market are available. We will start by addressing this strong point in the model we are reviewing, for more interaction. Also very important Thunderbolt 3 connection with two USB-C ports, which will allow us to connect our MacBook Air (or MacBook Pro, I've tried both) and the image, sound and power will rotate in the same thread: the laptop charger can be left in the bag.
Through this link we can communicate up to two 4K monitors keep data transfer speeds at 40Gb / s. The device comes with its USB-C Thunderbolt 3 cable, as well as very high quality, so we won't need the one we normally use to charge a laptop. In fact, BenQ includes all the ports needed to use almost all ports available in Monitor:
- Monitor power cables
- Cable Display Port to Mini Display Port
- USB-A to USB-B cable
- HDMI cable
- Thunderbolt 3 cable
Highlight as I say good quality for all threads included, without the need to purchase anything separately. The background link provided by BenQ is great:
- 2 USB-A ports
- 1 USB-B port
- 1 Micro-USB port (of connecting external control)
- 2 HDMI ports
- 1 Show Port
- 2 USB-C ports, one input and one output (meeting with another guard, as I mentioned before).
Most of all, we have the right side with good USB-C, USB-A and headphone outputs, which we can use without getting back. Caution is well thought out to simplify the user's two important functions: Use as a hub for devices and accessories and comfort when it comes to temporarily adding anything extra to our day to day.
The base is also designed to work for: metallic gray (no other color choice) is completely soft and unaffected, and the arm holding the monitor is moved backwards so that we can use the space above the table – while providing insightful air throughout the set on the desk. This is in brackets too it has a thin string star cleverly hidden in the background of the screen, avoiding calls.
The rear connection area can be covered by removable panel, and they are located facing downwards in the right direction, somehow elevated above the lower plane of the screen. This allows them to avoid collisions as a support wall against the wall whenever we want to hold the guard. Since we were raised a bit behind the screen, we would never see them go outside. Fitted wires are also completely discreet and are good to avoid.
A full 90 degree rotation is easy to accomplish, no need to pull out anchors or deceive
Another interesting point of the BenQ model 90 degree full rotation which allows the monitor to be completely vertical without the need to remove the anchor or use it in any special way. It is simply rotated to the correct position, where it is fixed. Here it would have been useful if the included Thunderbolt-3 cable had been longer, giving more connectivity to the Mac. It does not require a shortcut when converting it but it is only when we want to move the laptop away from the track. The guard also looks perfect in this position and allows some flexibility (30 degrees) front and back, something that also happens when we have it in landscape mode. This support arm extends up to 15 cm above the base, to make it forget (it's too bad) of Hackneyed folio pockets under guard …
Color comfort, usability and reliability
This BenQ model incorporates almost everything into a personalized shopping list when searching high quality monitoring: Not only on the exterior, design, comfort and communication, but also on the technical features of the panel. Uses IPS technology, with full sRGB, Rec9 709 and 95% port color in P3 (using Display P3 and DCI-P3 levels
Monitoring comes first at factory level with a custom report: the analytical model had a very good Delta
In explaining how good the colors are, we use either the Delta E * 2000 or the Delta E * 00 formula – which has become the standard for calculating the correlation between calculated color values and human sensitivity. . This value is important because it will convince us that the colors we see on the screen are as real as possible. The value of this monitor is secure as Delta <= 3, which tells us that we will not like the difference. When it comes down to 1, even color experts can't tell the difference (we will update later with the rating report). The BenQ panel also has good visibility and almost angular appearance suspect (up to 178 degrees with excellent photos), and is constructed of matte cover for transparent reflections, either in brightly lit rooms or in close proximity to another natural light source.
As it is qualified professional grade, BenQ includes a custom rating report for each monitor built in individually. In the analytical model, it means a lot more The Delta E we mentioned earlier stands at a very good 0.9757, below 1, that is, or the expert would distinguish the colors of the tracker from their perspective.
According to my monitoring report, the measurement tool used to extract is a Konica-Minolta CA310, the terms of your product details. Monitoring is CaIMAN certified and has Pantone certification, and ensure that color correction levels are met. During these weeks of testing, image quality and color distribution have been excellent – in both photo and video editing and daily use (about 12 hours a day), using high resolution 3840×2160 pixels in the P3 color space.
And just not working: if we have this kind of monitor at home we can connect to Apple TV and we'll have one a window to great leisure with the highest quality. Apple & # 39; s VOD gets it as 4K UHD display with full HDR10 support: The visual template, photos and videos are amazing. Keep in mind that if you have iTunes movies purchased, they will automatically be updated to 4K HDR versions when available.
In video games, a response time of 5ms (at 60 hz) It looks good, but the pictures were and show quality and no moving artists. The monitor itself has its own dimensions that can configure the built-in OSD menu, which we can easily access due to the small amount of gratitude available in the separate communication area, behind the screen.
Also, it is appreciated that this control is very easy to access and free to use, which will allow us to navigate through various monitor options, such as color editing, type of signaling (it even allows up to four sources to be displayed on the screen at the same time to compare images), image, system options, or access to a modified KVM machine (connect the keyboard, monitor and mouse to two different computers) and its implementation. The interface is clear, fast roaming and it allows us to customize our model without much flexibility.
Another good idea for this monitor installation of “Hotkey Puck G2”, multi-button switch and rotary control to use on the table. It's completely customizable from the monitor itself: we won't need any additional software on our Macs to control it. From OSD we can assign the functions we want to three key buttons, from selecting video input, direct access to change mode options, etc.
The Primary rotation control is also possible. The hacker has small speakers in the background, or in a way of proving the trick and using them seriously, because they are not of the highest quality. With this rotation controller, we can change the volume of them, or even adjust them to use them for different click mode conditions, such as brightness, contrast and whatever we want. Having this little control on the table also brings a lot help for daily use: in my test, switching between video input and image modes has been very helpful and better for me. In addition, it does not take up too much space on the table and can leave you in the basement of the apartment itself.
A vigilance that seeks beauty
Apart from excellent image quality, scaling and the installation of the best quality in image spaces, the amazing thing is the complete know-how of the various components and the comfort with which they are built: from connectivity, external control, or OSD interface. The brand's effort to make things easy for the user and provide the highest quality and features in the image are recognizable.
Including different ways of displaying A dark, detailed room for highlighting animation and CAD / CAM details, a blue light filter to avoid eye strain with a reduced flicker (free of charge). The visual comfort in my exams, more than 12 hours a day for about two months, is complete: either with a large adjustment and spaces of different colors, PD3220U behave very well And I didn't notice any eyestrain symptoms at any time.
BenQ wanted to go on a note with this model also succeeds: in PD3220U a product attempt to accompany professionals and users looking for quality and versatility. Currently you can buy this 32 "model for about € 1,199. Without a doubt, one of the best monitors I have ever tried, with the features we are looking for in the highest quality model.