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BenQ PD3226G
A 32-inch 4K IPS designer monitor at 144 Hz with Thunderbolt 4 and strong accuracy, at a price reviewers call steep.
- 31.5"
- 4K
- 144 Hz
- IPS
- DisplayHDR 400
PCPR score
8.2
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$900Nov 9
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The short version
BenQ's PD3226G is a 31.5-inch 3840x2160 IPS monitor with a 144 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms rated response, 95% P3 and VESA DisplayHDR 400, aimed at creators who also game. Thunderbolt 4 carries video and 90 W of charging, and it adds HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, a KVM and a daisy-chain output. Tom's Hardware praises its calibrated accuracy and motion handling, while TechRadar considers it costly and faults its limited HDR and built-in speakers.
Pros
- 31.5-inch 4K IPS at 144 Hz with 1 ms rated response
- Thunderbolt 4 with 90 W charging and a daisy-chain output
- KVM switch plus HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs
- Tom's Hardware reports reference-level accuracy after calibration
Cons
- HDR is limited to DisplayHDR 400, and Tom's Hardware notes some HDR color flaws
- TechRadar considers it very costly and faults the built-in speakers
- Tom's Hardware reports that uniformity compensation reduces peak brightness and dynamic range
Best for
- Creators who also play fast games on one screen
- Laptop users wanting one-cable Thunderbolt 4 docking
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Full specifications
Display
- Screen size
- 31.5"
- Horizontal resolution
- 3,840 px
- Vertical resolution
- 2,160 px
- Resolution
- 4K
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9
- Refresh rate
- 144 Hz
- Panel
- IPS
- SDR brightness
- 400 nits
- HDR certification
- DisplayHDR 400
- DCI-P3 coverage
- 95 %
Performance
- Response time
- 1 ms
- Variable refresh
- Adaptive-Sync, FreeSync Premium
Ports & I/O
- HDMI inputs
- 1
- HDMI version
- 2.1
- DisplayPort inputs
- 1
- DisplayPort version
- 1.4
- USB-C video inputs
- 1
- USB-C power delivery
- 90 W
Features
- Built-in KVM
- Yes
- Speakers
- Yes
Fit
- VESA mount
- 100x100
- Weight without stand
- 7 kg
- Height-adjustable stand
- Yes
Compatibility notes
- VESA 100x100; BenQ lists the panel at 7 kg without its base
- Thunderbolt 4 upstream supplies video and up to 90 W, and a Thunderbolt 4 out port supports daisy-chaining
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What reviewers and owners say
Tom's Hardware
PositiveRates it 4 of 5 for a clean image, strong calibrated accuracy and smooth motion, while noting HDR color flaws and that uniformity compensation limits peak brightness.
4/5 · 2025-06-11
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PositiveLikes the 4K IPS panel, 144 Hz refresh and connectivity, but thinks the price is very high, HDR support is limited and the speakers are poor.
4.5/5 · 2025-05-10
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Common questions
Can the PD3226G run 4K at 144 Hz from a PC?
BenQ rates the panel for 3840x2160 at 144 Hz and lists HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4 and Thunderbolt 4 inputs, so check that your graphics card's output supports the needed bandwidth.
Does the PD3226G charge a laptop?
Yes. BenQ lists Thunderbolt 4 with 90 W of power delivery, so one cable can carry video, data and charging to a compatible laptop.
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