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BenQ SW320

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
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3 stars
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Pros

  • The monitor and hood are ergonomically designed
  • Video quality is good with excellent blacks and good contrast
  • Colour and brightness remain consistent

Cons

  • computer monitor is not “cheap”
  • the computer side is certainly not my strong
  • the patches are not necessarily the same each time

Key specs

  • 3840, 2160 px
  • 76 Hz
  • LED
  • 5 ms
  • Flat
  • 31.5 in
  • 250 cd/m²
  • 16

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BenQ SW320 - Pros & Cons

BenQ SW320

Pros

  • The monitor and hood are ergonomically designed
  • Video quality is good with excellent blacks and good contrast
  • Colour and brightness remain consistent
  • Text and images are sharp
  • crisp and clear
  • Colour temperature across the screen was quite good across the screen
  • calibration software is intuitive and easy to use
  • exceptional performance at its price point
  • it s extremely beneficial to my workflow
  • BenQ SW320 is a joy and pleasure
  • outstanding performance that photographers and other graphic artists will appreciate in daily use

Cons

  • computer monitor is not “cheap”
  • the computer side is certainly not my strong
  • the patches are not necessarily the same each time
  • the side panels in Lightroom are fixed and not tear away
  • out of the box was far too bright for my viewing environment
  • Windows machine so did not test the software under a Windows environment
  • CG-318 shade hood looks positively cheap and nasty in side
  • did not have access to this display for a direct comparison
  • this monitor is not compatible
  • uneven seams and creaking
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BenQ SW320 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
31.5 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
5 ms
Best:
JVC LM-H191
Response time: 0.01 ms
IconBrightness
250 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
20300 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

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BenQ SW320 - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size31.5 in
Brightness250.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:9
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Dimensions
Height adjustment5.91 in
Height (without stand)17.64 in
Height with stand25.68 in
Depth (with stand)2.84 in
Depth (without stand)2.84 in
Width (with stand)29.42 in
Weight (without stand)22.05 lb
Weight716.06 oz
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Image properties
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px
Supported graphics resolutions3840x2160
Refresh rate76.0 Hz
HD type4K Ultra HD
Display number of colours1.073 billion colours
Colour depth (per channel)10.0 bit
Colour gamut (Adobe RGB)100.0 %
Colour gamut (NTSC)100.0 %
Dynamic contrast ratio20000000:1
Contrast ratio1000:1
Display technologyLED
BacklightLED backlight
Panel typeIPS
Response time (GtG)5.0 ms
Response time (BtW)14.0 ms
Response time5.0 ms
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)yes
Pixel size0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)178.0 °
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Adaptive synchronizationno
HDRyes
VESA mountyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm
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Power
Connecting 9V/12V/14VNone
Operational power consumption< 50
Power consumption (standby)0.7 W
Power consumption (typical)50.0 W
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Design
Colour of productGrey
Panel designFlat
Built-in USB hubyes
Touchscreenno
Built-in camerano
Screen surfaceMatte
Built-in speakersno
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Connectivity
Analogue 3.5mm input0
Number of USB 2.0 port1
Number of USB 3.0 ports2
USB connectors (total)2
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
Number of component inputs0
Composite inputno
Number of composite inputs0
DisplayPortyes
DVI Portno
HDCPyes
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
Number of HDMI inputs1
HDMI version2.0
Headphone outputyes
S-video inputno
Number of s-video inputs0
Thunderboltno
USB for videono
VGA inno
Number of DisplayPort inputs2
DisplayPort version1.4
Type of DisplayPort connectorStandard
MHLno
Ethernet LANno
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Features
Ascendable and submersibleyes
Pivot functionyes
Swivelyes
Tiltableyes
Memory card readeryes
Compatible memory cards
Secure Digital
Cable lock slotno
Flicker freeyes
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Eco-labelling
EnergyStaryes
TCO-labellingTCO Displays 7.0

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BenQ SW320 BenQ - Editorial Reviews (10)

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BenQ SW320 BenQ SW320 4K SW Series 31.5inch Monitor Review
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4.5

We review the new SW320 from BenQ - a 32inch monitor with 4K UHD resolution, 10bit colour, and HDR support.

BenQ SW320 Best Gaming Monitors --A Video Review...
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BenQ SW320 BenQ SW320 32” inch Adobe RGB Monitor Review - Luminous Landscape
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Published: 12.01.2017
BenQ SW320 32” inch Adobe RGB Monitor Review - Luminous Landscape

Introduction Last year BenQ shook up the wide gamut monitor world with the release of the BenQ SW2700PT 27” Adobe RGB monitor (Reviewed here on my Blog and also on the Luminous Landscape website). This 27” monitor offers excellent performance for a wide gamut Adobe RGB display at a price point that was (and still [Read More]

BenQ SW320 BenQ SW320 Review | Camera Jabber
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Published: 30.03.2018
BenQ SW320 Review | Camera Jabber
4.0

I use a 30-inch monitor on a daily basis, and it’s not often that I get sent a monitor that’s larger. The BenQ SW320, however, is, by an inch and half, and although that might not seem a great deal when it’s sat on your desktop that difference is instantly apparent. Features Named the SW320 […]

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Published: 11.03.2019
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4.7

The BenQ SW320 is one of the best options you can get for photography or editing due to its comprehensive color output and hardware calibration features

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Published: 10.04.2017
BenQ SW320 Review | Photography Blog

Expert review of the BenQ SW320 4K monitor.

BenQ SW320 BenQ SW320 Review
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Published: 05.03.2019
BenQ SW320 Review
4.0

BenQ's SW320 is a 32-inch professional monitor for photographers that renders gorgeous images, covers 99 percent of the Adobe RGB color gamut, supports HDR, and packs a variety of convenience features.

BenQ SW320 BenQ SW320 Monitor Review - Photography Life
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BenQ SW320 BenQ SW320 4K 31.5-inch Monitor Review
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Published: 26.06.2017
BenQ SW320 4K 31.5-inch Monitor Review

With a top performing monitor like the BenQ SW320, professional photographers, videographers and graphic artists can work with colors and details that are on par with nature’s artistry and their lofty

BenQ SW320 BenQ SW320 32inch 4k monitor review - Northlight Images
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Published: 12.02.2017
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Review of the SW320 BenQ 31.5 inch 4K Adobe RGB Colour Management Photographer Monitor. Wide gamut monitor with Adobe98 coverage

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