[Moritz]

The explaination of the connections is very good as well are your additional advices of properties of these two models i should consider in this comparison.

I would like to touch on the difference of the curved vs. flat display.
I was wondering if the curved display of the Philips would compensate for the issue of >weak colorur consistency due to changing viewing angles< because the curve enables the viewing angle to stay relatively constant between the centered viewing position and the display surface.

From your experience is this a valid fact or more a wishful thinking ?

(I would like to see both monitors next to each other unfortunatly it is not possibly here due to covid19 all shops are closed.)

[PCM2]

It’s worth looking at the colour reproduction section of the review, because it explores this in detail and makes it clear that colour consistency issues persist despite the curve. The panel types article which I’ve now linked to for the third time also gives a very visual demonstration of the colour consistency weaknesses. The example used there is a 27″ screen with 1500R curve (AOC CQ27G2U), but the same thing applies with the ~32″ models. A curve would only make a difference in that respect if it were far more extreme than it is in this case or if the colour consistency started from a stronger base. The viewing angles video from the review (below) shows performance from a range of viewing angles and the curve doesn’t really help there. Some of our newer viewing angles videos include a game scene which makes these shifts even clearer which you’re welcome to have a look at (example).

[alexadark]

Hello,

I just bought this one LG 32UK550-B, and I’m going to return it, as the colors are fading on the sides, specially in dark colors (and I use a dark theme with my code editor, so it’s super annoying), I imagine this is due to bad vision angles…
is it because it’s a VA ?
so I’m hesitating between these ones :
Philips 328E1CA which you recommend and has the best price…but IDK if the VA is good for me, because of my bad experience with the LG
BenQ EW3280U which is more expensive, but that’s ok
and the BenQ PD3200U which I know is good, as I have the 24 2k model that I use in vertical mode with my Imac 27 2k.

The new one will be to use with a mac book pro, for my home office.
I will use it for front end development and UX design, no gaming at all.
Coming from Imac, I’m really picky with colors, and view angles, I really don’t mind about speakers, or things that would be important in gaming for ex

So if the Philips is as good as the benqs in terms of colors and vision angles I will go for it as it’s cheaper, but I’m worried by VA, however IDK the real difference between VA and IPS
Thanks in advance!

[PCM2]

Hi alexadark,

I’ve merged your thread with this one as it’s a suitable place and there are some very timely discussions going on here.

My advice would be the same as I’ve given Moritz just above. And that’s that the Philips 328E1CA does have colour consistency issues and in that respect it’s really no substitute for an IPS-type model. Especially a good one like the BenQ EW3280U or PD3200U. It is stronger than the 32UK550 and doesn’t have the same extent of “colour fading” at the edges. For reference, the 32UK550 is one of those models with the Innolux panels mentioned at various points throughout this thread and also brought in for comparison in the 328E1CA review.

In addition to focusing on the colour reproduction section of the Philips review, which does go through this with some clear examples, it’s worth spending some time reading our panel types article. This gives very clear explanations and also visual representations of the difference between the panel types. Some demonstrations are given using the SpyderCHECKR 24 system, which is excellent for visually demonstrating deviations between an ideal shade and what the screen displays at various points. We use this in our more recent reviews as well. But the short answer is simply that if you’re picky about colours and it’s important for your work then I’d consider investing more in something like the BenQ models.

[alexadark]

Thank you!
so I will buy a BENQ one, and which one is better between BenQ EW3280U and PD3200U ?

[PCM2]

They’re compared earlier in this thread. The main thing to be aware of is that the EW3280U has a wide colour gamut (96% DCI-P3), whereas the PD3200U is a standard gamut (~sRGB) model. And the PD3200U has greater stand flexibility, but lacks a few additions like the integrated subwoofer and OSD remote. I assume you work within the sRGB colour space, so unless you have a colorimeter or similar device to calibrate the monitor the PD3200U would probably be more appropriate for you.

[alexadark]

Thank you, so I will go for the PD3200U, and as I have already the 24′ qhd version BenQ BL2420PT, and very happy with it as the colors are very close from the Imac ones, I shouldn’t be disappointed!
I will give my feedback here.

[PCM2]

I look forward to your feedback.

[alexadark]

Thanks for your help, and I’ll recommend this forum if I see people searching for monitors

[alexadark]

Hello, I’m very happy with the PD3200U 🙂 , and I ordered another BenQ BL2420PT to use in vertical mode with it, that’s the perfect setup for me!

[PCM2]

I’m really glad to hear that – I hope you continue to enjoy the monitor. 🙂

And I agree, those screens will match together very nicely.

[PCM2]

Another potential contender for those interested in flat VA options is the Samsung S32A700. According to the specifications given by Samsung, it targets an sRGB colour space rather than going for the wide gamut experience. And I expect this to be another option with flat Samsung SVA panel. There’s no mention of Adaptive-Sync, FreeSync or anything of that nature on the product page so best to assume that’s not supported.

[kontinos]

Is there any chance we are getting 32″ 4k ips high refresh monitors in 2021 reasonably priced? I am not in a hurry, since GPUs are also in a craze and i would have to change this as well. Still in the debate against the 34 ultrawide, but i think the 32″ will suit my needs better.

[PCM2]

It depends what you consider reasonably priced. The only known models use AUO or Innolux panels, with the cheapest models being the likes of the Acer XB323QK NV, ViewSonic XG320U and ASUS PG32UQ. They’re expected to cost ~$1200+. BOE had a panel in the pipeline for this year, which could lead to slightly cheaper models. But the last I heard about that was late last year and I’m not sure what’s happening with that one.

[fun145]

Hi pcm,
long time no see, a lot of things happened meanwhile in ‘real life’, anyway i am glad to see, that you continue doing a lot of great work, even through not-so-good corona crisis out in the world.

As an addition to my previous posts here and here, i eventually decided to keep the Philips 326M6VJRMB as it is quite good even as UHD 2160p monitor for most of the work and multitasking (has downsided for colour critical works), and quite nice for gaming too (immersion aspect, colour volume, contrast, etc. …). That is partially a reason i am posting it to best 32″ 4k uhd thread, as in it’s class(hdr uhd 32″, price/performance,….) it is really the best one, one (as a customer) can get.

By the way, for all your great work, i felt you kind of deserve it, so finally (after a long time of solving multiple varied stuff), i was able to send you a donation, which should be after conversion, (roughly) nicely rounded value in GBP, approximately over 3% of the monitor selling price (for which i bought it) as a big thank you for all your patience, willingness to help, guiding user to the product he/she really craved (or yearn) for and to point out about advantages and disadvantages of the specific product.

So this is my way to recommend this monitor to someone out there who are considering this as an option (if available to buy, as i heard some item are hard to buy, like GPU right now 🙁 ) as well as my way of saying a big THANK YOU for all the help and insight you were able to provide.

Keep up with a good work, you are helping a lot of people out there.

Best regards
fun 145

[PCM2]

Hi again fun145,

I really appreciate the words of encouragement and also your continued feedback on the 326M6VJRMB. I also appreciate your kind and generous donation.

In addition to reading our review, I’d highly recommend others read your feedback on the monitor. My overriding feeling about this monitor is very much the same as when I reviewed it. It had its quirks, as any monitor does. But to this day it gives a unique experience – for example, I personally really enjoyed its bright scene HDR performance. And it’s one of only a small number of models that fills a definite gap in the market. Between models of the size and resolutions that offer a much more basic HDR experience, if any at all. And much more expensive models such as the ASUS PG32UQX with their Mini LED backlights. 🙂

[amon.akira]

someone have info on pa32uqx? is listed on panelook M320QAN02.6 8bit+hi-frc, strange because my pa32ucx proart (M320QAN02.5) is listed 8bit+hi-frc too, but is a true 10bit.

[PCM2]

Panelook can indeed be unreliable for listing how 10-bit is achieved on some panels. Do you mean the PG32UQX? I’m not sure, but based on the ProArt models (including PA32UCG) being true 10-bit, that’s presumably the case here. If we don’t specifically say in a news piece whether dithering is used or not it’s generally because it isn’t known.

[amon.akira]

yes sorry i mean pg32uqx, ok i have asked because i never read on hi-frc, always found 8+frc

[PCM2]

All models that are 8-bit + FRC nowadays would be using ‘Hi-FRC’ – that was basically marketing term that has long since fallen out of use as it’s become entirely normal.

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