BenQ PD3200U 32 inch 4K Designer Monitor

[Anto38x]

Hi there....

My Apple 27" LED Cinema Display (not Thunderbolt version) is giving me trouble for the past two years, as it can erratically flicker on and off. Recently I upgraded my old graphics card that came with my MacPro 12 Core (Mid 2010) to a new Sapphire PULSE RX580 and upgraded to macOS Mojave. I absolutely love the update and my computer is feeling so snappy and responsive... that I feel if I get a new 4K monitor I pretty much have a revamped systematic m that will keep me happy for another few years... especially until I get the see to the new MacPro 2019 offering.

I had hoped the new graphics card might fix the flickering on and off issue with my monitor but it didnt’t. I read on a previous Forum Thread, this issue could be a power supply issue within the monitor itself.

I have never purchased anything other than an Apple Monitor... and as this is core to my workflow.. I need to be sure I'mn getting as good a performance I can without going all out crazy on budget as I know also that Apple is making a new standalone monitor for the new MacPro 2019.

I have trawled YouTube and Review sites for a reasonable 4K monitor and the BenQ PD3200U 32 inch 4K Designer Monitor is the one that I felt ticket a lot of boxes for me, but I have read that it doesn't support Adobe RGB, I have always used this... should I back off on this monitor... or can anyone else recommend this or a similar monitor for a similar type budget that does support Adobe RGB.

I'm an old skool graphic designer and the core apps I use are: Photoshop CC (Latest Subscription Version), Illustrator CC (Latest Subscription Version), QuarkXpress 2018, Adobe Acrobat DC Pro (Latest Subscription Version), Adobe Lightroom CC (Latest Subscription Version) and minimal Final Cut Pro X.

I would be grateful of any feedback comments or suggestions.


Regards,
Anthony

 

[scubachap]

I got one a couple of months ago to replace an ageing 30" Dell. I'm very happy with it, especially when you consider the price. For me it's worked well straight out of the box (and I'm a designer like yourself.) I haven't even bothered to specifically calibrate it. All the reviews I looked at seemed to suggest it had good colour accuracy and I've been impressed even if it is only sRGB. I don't think there's anything else at the price point and size that can match it. But YMMV, as if I have a job where it's really critical for a colour match (in cmyk etc) I tend to trust a tint book and try an insist on a physical proof anyway.

 

[zespolnetpix]

Yes, on the white background, the white color is not even - it is darker in some areas and lighter in another. Especially noticeable near the edges. I use standard settings, but it happens in other modes also.