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BenQ PD3220U vs BenQ PD3420Q

What PD3220U does better (2) and where PD3420Q wins (4) — every spec side by side.

BenQ PD3220U
BenQ · 2019PD3220U
5.5Score
2 advantages≈ $990
vs
BenQ PD3420Q
BenQ · 2020PD3420Q
5.8Score
4 advantages≈ $1,000
Higher score
5.1Screen4.2
4.5Colour accuracy6.8
3.6Design & ergonomics4.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

PD3220UPD3420Q
715 × 628186826 × 445244
PD3220UPD3420QDifference
Height628 mm445 mm+183 mm
Width715 mm826 mm−111 mm
Depth186 mm244 mm−58 mm
Weight10.4 kg9.3 kg+1.1 kg

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

Why is PD3220U better than PD3420Q?

  1. Pixel density140 ppi vs 109 ppi+28%
  2. Pivot (portrait rotation)Yes · PD3420Q: No

Why is PD3420Q better than PD3220U?

  1. Brightness (typical)300 nits vs 350 nits+17%
  2. DCI-P3 coverage95% vs 98%+3%
  3. Weight10.4 kg vs 9.3 kg+12%
  4. Screen size31.5″ vs 34″+8%
Specifications

Side by side

BenQ PD3220UBenQ PD3220U≈ $9905.5
BenQ PD3420QBenQ PD3420Q≈ $1,0005.8
Display
Screen size31.5″34″
Resolution3840 × 21603440 × 1440
Resolution class4K UHDUltrawide QHD
Pixel density140 ppi109 ppi
Aspect ratio16:921:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate—60 Hz
Brightness (typical)300 nits350 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Response time5 ms5 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%100%
DCI-P3 coverage95%98%
Colour depth10 bit10 bit
HDRHDR10HDR10
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)Yes—
ThunderboltYes—
HDMI inputs22
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYesYes
Built-in speakersYesYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment—150 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesNo
Swivel—Yes
Weight10.4 kg9.3 kg
Width715 mm826 mm
Height628 mm445 mm
Depth186 mm244 mm
Product line—BenQ DesignVue
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