BenQ PD3225U

Excellent picture ; Wide connectivity ; Nice little extras

Better brightness elsewhere ; A touch expensive ; Tricky to unbox

The BenQ PD3225U is a 32-inch IPS screen targeted at InDesign and Photoshop users who want their colours to be as accurate as possible. Not only does it come factory-calibrated and with an excellent colour space, but it puts in extra effort to make...

Smart looks ; Detailed output ; Lots of connectivity options

Middling brightness and contrast

The BenQ PD3225U is a solid productivity monitor for pairing with Windows and macOS alike with fantastic connectivity, detailed output and a great OSD. Its images can be slightly dim, while its contrast may not be as strong as the competition, though.

Superb contrast and crispness ; Pro-level colour accuracy ; Control puck

Not the most aesthetically pleasing ; Speakers could be better ; Inevitably pricey

The BenQ PD3225U is a great example of a monitor that's difficult to reduce to a star rating, because it doesn't have broad appeal – but if you spend your days editing photos or videos, and have enough in your budget, we think you're going to love it.