Compare the BenQ PD2705Q to the PD3220U

Thanks to the 27-inch size, the PD2705Q is suitable for image editing. In fact, 27 inches is the minimum recommended size to get started with image editing. For example, you're designing a poster in Adobe InDesign. On the 27-inch screen, you can see all of the details of your design while you work. Want to design blueprints and 3D models in AutoCAD? We recommend a larger screen, for a better overview.

The 32-inch screen of the PD3220U offers a better overview while you design. This can be useful if you work on blueprints in AutoCAD. You'll be able to see the entire project and still have screen space left to multitask. For example, you can open the description of the project next to the window you're working in. Keep in mind that a 32-inch screen takes up a lot of space on your desk, so make sure your desk is large enough.

With a coverage percentage of 100% of sRGB/Rec.709, the PD2705Q displays vibrant and realistic colors. sRGB/Rec.709 is usually considered the least extensive color space, but you can still work with a lot of different colors for detailed designs thanks to the 100% coverage. However, a monitor that only has sRGB/Rec.709 does offer a limited number of colors. For professional use and a wider color palette, you should choose a monitor with Adobe RGB or DCI-P3.

In addition to the 100% coverage of the sRGB/Rec.709 color space, the PD3220U also has a 95% coverage of DCI-P3. DCI-P3 is the most extensive color space, so it's a good option for professional graphic design jobs. A red apple will look more realistic with DCI-P3 than with sRGB/Rec.709. As a result, you can work more precisely and adjust details that are usually difficult to see. Aside from these color spaces, the PD3220U also supports coverage of Adobe RGB. That means you have all 3 color spaces at your disposal.

QHD is the minimum resolution that's necessary for graphic design. A Full HD resolution looks grainy on a 27-inch screen and reduces the quality of your projects. With QHD, images are 2 times sharper than with Full HD. In combination with the high color coverage, you can work with vibrant images. You can zoom in to pixel-level without loosing quality. Even though 4K is even better, the QHD resolution will do just fine.

The sharper, the better. 4K is 2 times sharper than QHD and 4 times sharper than Full HD. Just like the PD2705Q, the PD3220U has HDR10 support for vibrant and realistic colors. In addition to providing sharp images, the high resolution also benefits the sRGB, DCI-P3, and Adobe RGB color spaces. That way, color sequences and details are more clearly visible, so you can work with accuracy.

The pivot function turns the screen automatically when you pivot it by 90 degrees. The PD2705Q doesn't have a pivot function, which makes working with vertical files more difficult. For example, you're working on an upright poster. You can edit it more easily when you set your monitor to portrait mode. The monitor is still tiltable and height-adjustable. That way, you can work with an ergonomic sitting posture and prevent reflections on the screen when you sit near a window.

You can work on vertical projects more easily thanks to the portrait mode. The image of the PD3220U automatically turns when you pivot the screen by 90 degrees. That way, you can edit vertical designs with the right dimensions and a better overview. For example, the designs for a web page. In portrait mode, you'll see more of the web page design and you can spot imperfections like an image jumping around more easily.