32" 4k Monitor for Photography?

[eoren1]

Moving from a late 2015 5k iMac to the 2021 14" MBP and need a nice monitor to go with it. Aiming for 32" and 4k. Ideally also covers 99% of Adobe RGB.

I've got the Asus ProArt 329C and BenQ SW321C near the top of my list. Not really looking at Eizo, NEC or the Asus ProArt Mini LEDs as trying to stay at $2k or less.

I like that both monitors listed have 60W power delivery but the Asus hold the lead with TB3.

Greatly appreciate any thoughts on these monitors or otherwise that would fit my criteria.

Thanks!

 

[jjd]

Moving from a late 2015 5k iMac to the 2021 14" MBP and need a nice monitor to go with it. Aiming for 32" and 4k. Ideally also covers 99% of Adobe RGB.

I've got the Asus ProArt 329C and BenQ SW321C near the top of my list. Not really looking at Eizo, NEC or the Asus ProArt Mini LEDs as trying to stay at $2k or less.

I like that both monitors listed have 60W power delivery but the Asus hold the lead with TB3.

Greatly appreciate any thoughts on these monitors or otherwise that would fit my criteria.

Thanks!

Just be ready to miss the PPI from your iMac.

 

[eoren1]

That’s a good point. Would drop from 218 PPI to 138 PPI with the bigger screen. Only alternative would be to go with the LG 5k 32” to get closer to current but then lose the color space and have read some reports of failure after 6 months.

 

[tigo013]

I've had the Asus PA329c for a couple of years, and the color clairty is excellent, - vivid display, and extremely bright. I had an accident with it whilst adjusting the display with the USB-C cable plugged in without enough slack that the cable head got dent, and the port was dent as well. Asus replaced the board for me under warranty within 2 weeks of sending in the monitor. Was very happy with the service. Highly recommended in that regard.

A couple of things though to be mindful of: the DP port on it is a 1.2 and not 1.4; and then if you're using the USB-C port for both graphics / USB-data, then, you'll need to sacrifice either the graphics quality or data-speed. Sacrifice as in, you can't run the screen at 4K60Hz whilst having the hub on the monitor operating at USB-3 speed (it drops to 4K30Hz). You'll have to configure the hub at USB-2 speed, to use the screen at 4K60Hz via the USB-C cable. I have the screen connected via DP for graphics, and I'm using the USB-C for data-only. The BenQ PD3220U is a better display in that regard as it's a TB3 screen - but it's not as bright as the PA329c, and the colour coverage is slightly different.

 

[eoren1]

I've had the Asus PA329c for a couple of years, and the color clairty is excellent, - vivid display, and extremely bright. I had an accident with it whilst adjusting the display with the USB-C cable plugged in without enough slack that the cable head got dent, and the port was dent as well. Asus replaced the board for me under warranty within 2 weeks of sending in the monitor. Was very happy with the service. Highly recommended in that regard.

A couple of things though to be mindful of: the DP port on it is a 1.2 and not 1.4; and then if you're using the USB-C port for both graphics / USB-data, then, you'll need to sacrifice either the graphics quality or data-speed. Sacrifice as in, you can't run the screen at 4K60Hz whilst having the hub on the monitor operating at USB-3 speed (it drops to 4K30Hz). You'll have to configure the hub at USB-2 speed, to use the screen at 4K60Hz via the USB-C cable. I have the screen connected via DP for graphics, and I'm using the USB-C for data-only. The BenQ PD3220U is a better display in that regard as it's a TB3 screen - but it's not as bright as the PA329c, and the colour coverage is slightly different.

Thank you very much for this info! That level of detail is invaluable and so hard to come by otherwise.

The BenQ I was considering is actually a different model (SW321C) that remains TB3 but has coverage of
99% Adobe RGB
95% DCI-P3
100% sRGB
100% Rec. 709

I might be making too much of the 'single cable' connection.

 

[eoren1]

Actually I was incorrect - the BenQ SW321C is not TB3. They have another that is. But Asus also has the PA 32UC which has TB3.

Asus has too many 32" ProArt displays and not a clear distinction between/among them!

 

[tigo013]

Actually I was incorrect - the BenQ SW321C is not TB3. They have another that is. But Asus also has the PA 32UC which has TB3.

Asus has too many 32" ProArt displays and not a clear distinction between/among them!

Have a look at https://www.displayspecifications.com/en/brand/db0f8 - it'll show their monitors - detailed specs.

Asus seems to re-labeling a lot of their monitors year after year with minor model number tweaks to keep 'modern' in terms of consumers' mindsets that they're releasing a new monitor, - when, it's just a relabel.

I'd be careful with Asus, they offer excellent color coverage, but the majority of their monitors have older tech - ports installed in them, and you'd need to check out their manual to learn of quirks in connectivity.

 

[tigo013]

There are only a few TB monitors in the market, and given the chipset shortage - even fewer new ones will be coming to the market in 2022, and those that are in-stock, have a very long lead time. I'm currently searching for a 27" monitor with TB - and crossing fingers that the Lenovo ThinkVision P27u-20 being released next month would be good, else, I'll need to wait to Q1 of 2022 for the BenQ PD2725u to be released in the Australian market.

 

[imax05]

Any suggestion for a 4K 32'' monitor IPS, good for video editing, color, and photo? (for "creative people")... with TB.. I own a new MBP 16''--

Thank you!!!

 

[tigo013]

Asus PA32UCX / UCG - look excellent, but were over my budget. Asus screens are extremely bright, which is good for a little while. But, I settled on the Benq PD3220u - and hadn't looked back.