I am trying to pick out a 32” monitor for us on my desktop for editing of my photos. I am 69 years old and don’t game . Just want something larger than old 27” HP monitor with better quality. Might order from Amazon tomorrow ? Any recommendation?
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I'd recommend going to BH and utilize the filters where you can filter for color gamut, size, resolution, price etc.
Another resource would be BenQ website where you can drill down by purpose, computer type, size, etc.
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Another resource would be BenQ website where you can drill down by purpose, computer type, size, etc.
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TomRC
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Depends on budget and how important printing is to you. Unfortunately really good 32” monitors designed for very accurate calibrated prints (ie BenQ SW321c) are very pricey.
However, something like a refurbished BenQ PD3220u from the BenQ website or the newer updated BenQ PD3225u would be great 32” 4k monitors for just about everything BUT calibrating for very accurate prints. I have a PD3220u which is a great 32” 4K monitor for just about everything but use a smaller 27” BenQ SW series monitor if really accurate printing is the goal. All reviews indicate the newer PD3225u is a really nice upgrade from the PD3220u I have and I like the PD3220u. If printing is not a top priority it would be hard to wrong with these. Really nice 32” 4K monitors for general purpose and non critical photo / video editing.
However, something like a refurbished BenQ PD3220u from the BenQ website or the newer updated BenQ PD3225u would be great 32” 4k monitors for just about everything BUT calibrating for very accurate prints. I have a PD3220u which is a great 32” 4K monitor for just about everything but use a smaller 27” BenQ SW series monitor if really accurate printing is the goal. All reviews indicate the newer PD3225u is a really nice upgrade from the PD3220u I have and I like the PD3220u. If printing is not a top priority it would be hard to wrong with these. Really nice 32” 4K monitors for general purpose and non critical photo / video editing.
Another vote for BenQ
Are you wanting a wide gamut monitor? And do you have a top end budget? Wide gamut monitors in larger sizes can start to run up the bill quickly, especially from higher end brands like Eizo.
--Ken
I have placed an order for this 32" Dell G3223Q it should be enough to put this old man out to pasture .
I the new 32" Dell G3223Q is everything they make it out to be. Have been pushing my old Nvidia GTX1050 2 gb graphics card since make suggested changes mentioned in Steve Perry's LR editing video. Even with my setting of 3840 x 2160it is so much improved over my 27" HP at 1080, almost shocking at the difference. Yes, I have ordered a new MIS Geforce RTX 3060 12 gb graphic card to let my Dell Station operate better for maybe another couple of years.
NikonshooterRTFan
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I have a Dell 24" and an LG 32".
WIth 32" you want a 4K screen. I've been happy with my LG 32" 4K (32UD59) which was very affordable. I am currently adding an Eizo 27" 4K as a third monitor as the color shift between my 2 existing monitors is too different and I know the Eizo will be color accurate. But the Eizo costs more than the 4 monitors I've owned over my entire lifespan put together.
LG makes Apple's high end screens. Dell is just a third party branding. But that doesn't mean Dell is bad or inferior. My second monitor is a Dell and it's quite nice. Good brightness and colors. Dell doesn't make their own screens (they often use LG screens actually so that may be what you have). Just remember GPU is far more important than CPU for almost everything you do on your computer so I'd put an awesome GPU in there. Windows 10/11 finally can handle 4k scaling pretty well, but that was a long time problem with Windows.
WIth 32" you want a 4K screen. I've been happy with my LG 32" 4K (32UD59) which was very affordable. I am currently adding an Eizo 27" 4K as a third monitor as the color shift between my 2 existing monitors is too different and I know the Eizo will be color accurate. But the Eizo costs more than the 4 monitors I've owned over my entire lifespan put together.
LG makes Apple's high end screens. Dell is just a third party branding. But that doesn't mean Dell is bad or inferior. My second monitor is a Dell and it's quite nice. Good brightness and colors. Dell doesn't make their own screens (they often use LG screens actually so that may be what you have). Just remember GPU is far more important than CPU for almost everything you do on your computer so I'd put an awesome GPU in there. Windows 10/11 finally can handle 4k scaling pretty well, but that was a long time problem with Windows.
How does the SW series monitor help with print production, since there are few paper type settings for these monitors?