BenQ PD3226G 31.5" 4K UHD 144Hz Thunderbolt 4 Designer Monitor
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
BenQ PD3226G 31.5" 4K UHD 144Hz Thunderbolt 4 Designer Monitor (PD3226G) - 3 Year Local Warranty
Factory-Calibrated to Delta E ≤ 2 Across sRGB and Rec.709
The PD3226G is a DesignVue display, which means the colour comes first. Average Delta E is rated at 2 or lower and every unit ships with its own calibration report, so the panel on your desk has been measured rather than assumed. Coverage is 100% sRGB, 100% Rec.709 and 95% Display P3 across 1.07 billion colours — the three spaces that matter when a design moves between a website, a broadcast deliverable and a client's phone without anyone re-grading it in between.
4K on 31.5 Inches with an Animation Mode for Dark Scenes
3840 x 2160 on a 31.5-inch panel gives 140 pixels per inch and enough working area for a full timeline, a layer stack and a reference window at once. The dedicated Animation mode lifts detail in dark areas without changing overall brightness, so shadow work in motion graphics and 3D scenes stays readable on the panel rather than only after export. DualView shows two colour modes side by side, which is the quick way to check an sRGB deliverable against a P3 master.
Thunderbolt 4 Docking and 144 Hz for Motion Work
A Thunderbolt 4 port docks a MacBook Pro or a Thunderbolt Windows laptop with 4K video, 40 Gbps data and 90W of charging on one cable, with HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs alongside for a workstation or a second machine. The 144 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response are there for motion designers and 3D artists scrubbing timelines and orbiting viewports — the same panel speed a gaming monitor advertises, applied to work where judder in a preview costs time.
Hotkey Puck G3, Ergonomic Stand and a Nano Matte Panel
The supplied Hotkey Puck G3 switches colour modes and settings from the desk instead of through an on-screen menu, which matters when you check a deliverable in three spaces a dozen times a day. The stand travels 150 mm in height, swivels 30 degrees each way and pivots 90 degrees, with VESA 100 x 100 mm mounting for arms. The Nano Matte coating diffuses office lighting so soft-proofing survives a bright Singapore open-plan floor.
BenQ PD3226G Datasheet — Technical Specifications
General
| Product | BenQ PD3226G 31.5" 4K UHD 144Hz Thunderbolt 4 Designer Monitor |
| Part Number (SKU) | PD3226G |
| Series | BenQ DesignVue PD Series |
| Panel Type | IPS, LED backlight |
| Panel Finish | Nano Matte |
| Local Warranty (Singapore) | 3 Year Local Warranty — supplied by SourceIT with GST invoice |
Colour & Calibration
| Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB, 100% Rec.709, 95% Display P3 |
| Delta E (avg.) | ≤ 2 |
| Calibration Report | Included with each unit |
| Display Colours | 1.07 billion colours |
| Animation Mode | Yes |
Display
| Screen Size | 31.5 inch, 16:9 |
| Resolution (max.) | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Pixel Density | 140 PPI |
| Brightness (typ.) | 400 nits |
| Native Contrast | 1200:1 |
| Response Time (GtG) | 1 ms |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| HDR | HDR10, VESA DisplayHDR 400 |
Audio
| Built-in Speakers | 3W x 2 |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Connectivity
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Thunderbolt 4 | 1 x Thunderbolt 4 — 90W Power Delivery, DisplayPort Alt Mode, data |
Ergonomics & Physical
| Height Adjustment | 150 mm |
| Tilt (down/up) | -5° to 20° |
| Swivel (left/right) | 30° / 30° |
| Pivot | 90° |
| VESA Wall Mount | 100 x 100 mm |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 486.3-636.3 x 714.3 x 242 mm |
| Net Weight | 9.7 kg |
Power
| Power Consumption (normal) | 55 W |
| Power Delivery to Host | 90 W over Thunderbolt 4 |
Specifications are taken from BenQ's published product data for this model. Where BenQ does not publish a figure for this exact model it has been left out rather than estimated.
Compatibility & Installation
What it connects to
Thunderbolt 4 docks a MacBook Pro, Mac mini or Thunderbolt-equipped Windows laptop with one cable for 4K video, 40 Gbps data and 90W of charging. HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs take a desktop workstation, a second machine or a console.
Colour management workflow
Each unit carries a factory calibration report and is rated to an average Delta E of 2 or lower over 100% sRGB, 100% Rec.709 and 95% Display P3. The Hotkey Puck G3 supplied in the box switches colour modes from the desk, and DualView displays two modes side by side for checking a deliverable against its master.
Mounting and orientation
The stand travels 150 mm in height, tilts -5° to 20°, swivels 30° each way and pivots 90° into portrait. A VESA 100 x 100 mm pattern is provided for arms and wall brackets; check an arm's rating against the 9.7 kg net weight.
Elsewhere in the range
For 5K density at 27 inches, see the PD2730S; for colour-management work with a 16-bit 3D LUT, the PD2770U; for a 32-inch Thunderbolt model already in stock, the PD3225U.
Package Contents & BenQ DesignVue PD Range
In the box
- BenQ PD3226G monitor with stand
- HDMI (v2.1), Thunderbolt 4 (1 m) and USB 3.2 signal cables (may vary by region)
- Power cable
- Hotkey Puck G3
- Calibration Report
- Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card and Safety Instruction
Package contents follow BenQ's product data for this model; items not listed by BenQ are not claimed here.
BenQ DesignVue PD range at SourceIT
| Model | Size & Description |
| PD2705U | 27", 4K HDR |
| PD2705UA | 27", 4K HDR with Ergo Stand |
| PD2706U | 27", 4K UHD USB-C designer monitor |
| PD2706UA | 27", 4K creative monitor with Ergo Stand |
| PD2725U | 27", 4K HDR IPS |
| PD2730S | 27", 5K Thunderbolt 4 |
| PD2770U | 27", 4K colour management, 16-bit 3D LUT |
| PD3205U | 31.5", 4K HDR |
| PD3205UA | 31.5", 4K HDR with Ergo Stand |
| PD3225U | 32", 4K IPS Black Thunderbolt |
| PD3226G (this listing) | 31.5", 4K UHD 144 Hz, Thunderbolt 4 |
Datasheet & Downloads
SourceIT can email the current data sheet revision for the PD3226G on request with a quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions — BenQ PD3226G
What does Delta E ≤ 2 mean in practice?
Delta E measures the difference between the colour a file asks for and the colour the panel shows. An average of 2 or lower is at the edge of what most people can see side by side, which is what makes a screen trustworthy for sign-off. Each PD3226G ships with its own calibration report recording that measurement rather than a generic specification.
Which colour spaces does it cover?
100% sRGB, 100% Rec.709 and 95% Display P3. sRGB and Rec.709 cover web and broadcast delivery; the P3 figure matters for Apple devices and cinema-adjacent work.
Is the 144 Hz refresh rate just a gaming feature?
It is useful to designers for the same reason it is useful to gamers — motion is cleaner. Scrubbing a timeline, orbiting a 3D viewport or dragging large artboards is smoother at 144 Hz with a 1 ms response than at 60 Hz. It has no effect on colour accuracy.
What is Animation mode?
Animation mode lifts detail in dark areas of the image without raising overall brightness, so shadow detail in motion graphics and 3D scenes is visible while you work rather than only after a test render.
Will Thunderbolt 4 charge my MacBook Pro?
Yes. The Thunderbolt 4 port carries 4K video, 40 Gbps data and 90W of Power Delivery on one cable. A 16-inch MacBook Pro under sustained heavy load may draw more than 90W and will charge more slowly.
How does it differ from the PD2730S?
The PD2730S is a 27-inch 5K panel at 60 Hz with 2000:1 contrast and 98% P3 — chosen for pixel density and still-image work. The PD3226G is 4K on a larger 31.5-inch panel at 144 Hz — chosen for workspace and motion.
Can I mount it on an arm or use it in portrait?
Yes. The stand pivots 90° and the rear carries a VESA 100 x 100 mm pattern. Check an arm against the 9.7 kg net weight.
Does it come with a Singapore warranty and a GST invoice?
Yes. Every BenQ PD3226G sold by SourceIT carries the 3 year BenQ Singapore local warranty on monitors, and a GST invoice is issued with every unit.