BENQ BL3200PT WQHD CAD PROFESSIONAL MONITOR

BenQ’s latest screen is a 32-inch model that will dominate any desk, and we’re pleased to report that its huge size is complemented by sensible design in other departments. It’s got a 2560 x 1440 resolution and, at under £500, it’s within reach of designers and other professionals who want a large, high-quality panel without emptying their bank accounts.

The BenQ’s size, resolution and price mean it appeals to a wide gamut of office customers, but it also means this screen has a significant competitor: Samsung’s S32D850T. The Samsung also has a 32-inch, 2560 x 1440 screen, and it’s also designed for the office.

BenQ says that this screen uses an AMVA panel with a W-LED backlight. The modified VA technology is claimed to improve contrast and response times while maintaining the great black levels usually found on VA screens. The backlight means this screen can handle the sRGB colour gamut, but not Adobe RBG – the same specification as the Samsung – and the BenQ also boasts true 10-bit colour.

The BL3200PT looks great. The stand is an upright of machined metal on a base of brushed-effect plastic, and the circular base has a blue ring and a concave section that houses the BenQ’s innovative remote control. The bezel itself is matte plastic, but that scarcely matters – this screen is going to look good in any office.