Size: 32 inches
Resolution: 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Panel: IPS LED
Connections: Thunderbolt 4 (96W PD), Thunderbolt 4 (15W), 2 HDMI 2.0, USB-C (35W), USB-C 10Gbps (15W), 2 USB-A 10Gbps, mini audio jack
Webcam: No
Stop: Height, tilt, rotation
Orientation: Landscape and portrait
Apple doesn’t offer a 32-inch display, but the BenQ MA320UG fills that gap, offering excellent image quality, a wide range of connectivity options, a solid design, and a versatile stand. It’s not a 5K display, but it offers 4K resolution at 120Hz; Faster refresh rate makes motion graphics look smooth. If you want a larger screen that looks good and has hub capabilities for your Mac, the MA320UG is a good choice.
Using the MA320UG daily with a MacBook Pro M5 Max, my experience with the MA320UG has been extremely satisfactory, with clean, crisp text, vivid colors with clarity, uniform brightness across the panel, and reproduction of deep, rich blacks. The MA320UG offers a maximum refresh rate of 120 Hz. Like Apple’s ProMotion displays, the 120 Hz refresh rate makes the MA320UG look smoother with videos and animations, compared to 60 Hz. If you work a lot with motion graphics, you’ll like the faster speed.
Any shiny front will have reflections, but I barely noticed them and they never disturbed my vision. As iMac and MacBook users can attest, the advantage of a bright screen is that it makes colors look rich and vibrant, and the MA320UG’s images did not disappoint.
Like the other BenQ MA series monitors, it’s designed for MacBook users looking to connect a display to an office desk, and the port configuration not only covers the ports on a MacBook, but also provides other ports you may need, including USB-A. –Román Loyola
A 32-inch 4K alternative costs $599 Samsung M8 smart monitor which supports HDR content and 99% of the sRGB color standard, and supports Bluetooth to connect additional peripherals, Wi-Fi and AirPlay for Apple devices. This allows users to stream audio to the M8’s speakers or mirror the screen from their Mac or iPad to the M8 without using a cable. The M8 can be used as more than just a computer monitor. It has a built-in “entertainment center”, which includes apps for Netflix, YouTube, Xbox gaming service and a web browser.
