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It’s no longer necessary to separate premium gaming and professional screens. While they form two distinct categories, there are plenty of displays that do both equally well without costing a lot. I would typically gravitate towards OLED for price-no-object monitors, but there are some great LCDs that are very satisfying. The BenQ DesignVue PD3226G is one example. It melds a 32-inch 4K panel with accurate color, precise image controls, and premium gaming, making it a true one-screen solution.
The PD3226G’s fixed color modes are an easy way to dial up whatever imaging standard is needed for any professional task. From sRGB to DCI-P3, it’s all covered with over 102% of DCI-P3, more than anything short of a Quantum Dot screen. Accuracy is excellent and even more so when one of the user modes is calibrated. My only complaint there is the uniformity compensation, which is locked on in the fixed presets. It reduces both brightness and dynamic range. I also noted slight color undersaturation in HDR mode.
In daily use, the PD3226G is a dream. It has the best stand I’ve seen to date, with a telescoping adjustment that’s smooth and precise. And the HotKey Puck controller is the best version yet of something BenQ has been doing for years. Remotes are awesome, especially when you don’t have to pick them up. And if you play a lot of fast-paced games, the PD3226G delivers with premium video processing and low input lag. Among 4K LCDs, it’s one of the quickest.
The BenQ DesignVue PD3226G is a premium screen for sure at $1,400. But it delivers a satisfying user experience and gorgeous image, making it a large display that does it all, from color grading to entertainment.
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