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BenQ PD3205U vs ViewSonic VP3456A

What PD3205U does better (3) and where VP3456A wins (5) — every spec side by side.

BenQ PD3205U
BenQ · 2023PD3205U
4.9Score
3 advantages≈ $600
vs
ViewSonic VP3456A
ViewSonic · 2023VP3456A
5.3Score
5 advantages≈ $660
Higher score
3.7Screen6.9
4.7Design & ergonomics3.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD3205UVP3456A
715 × 589257809 × 480.5243
PD3205UVP3456ADifference
Height589 mm480.5 mm+108.5 mm
Width715 mm809 mm−94 mm
Depth257 mm243 mm+14 mm
Weight9.4 kg11.2 kg−1.8 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is PD3205U better than VP3456A?

  1. Pixel density140 ppi vs 110 ppi+27%
  2. Panel typeIPS vs VA
  3. Weight9.4 kg vs 11.2 kg+19%

Why is VP3456A better than PD3205U?

  1. Brightness (typical)250 nits vs 400 nits+60%
  2. Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 4,000:14×
  3. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  4. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 75 Hz+25%
  5. Screen size31.5″ vs 34″+8%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ PD3205UBenQ PD3205U≈ $6004.9
Display
Screen size31.5″34″
Resolution3840 × 21603440 × 1440
Resolution class4K UHDUltrawide QHD
Pixel density140 ppi110 ppi
Aspect ratio16:921:9
Panel typeIPSVA
Refresh rate60 Hz75 Hz
Brightness (typical)250 nits400 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:14,000:1
Response time5 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage99%99%
Colour depth—8 bit
HDRHDR10—
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)Yes—
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)90 W—
KVM switchYes—
HDMI inputs12
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYes—
Built-in speakersYesYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment—130 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)Yes—
Swivel—Yes
Weight9.4 kg11.2 kg
Width715 mm809 mm
Height589 mm480 mm
Depth257 mm243 mm
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