BenQ has launched the Creative Pro PV3250U in India at Broadcast India 2026. The 31.5-inch 4K UHD monitor is aimed at colourists, video editors and post-production studio owners, with hardware calibration, shadow reproduction and image inspection tools for professional workflows.
In post-production, shadow details are important when grading dark scenes. Black crush and tonal inconsistencies can affect grading decisions and increase correction time. The PV3250U combines BenQ AQCOLOR technology with calibration features to address colour accuracy, shadow gradation and display uniformity.
Key colour and calibration specifications include:
- Shadow detail: A 3000:1 native contrast ratio and gamma 2.4 tuning help preserve shadow gradation and minimise black crush in Rec.709 workflows. Factory calibration with enhanced dark-tone patch validation supports evaluation across the shadow range.
- Colour uniformity: AQCOLOR Uniformity uses micro-zone correction to improve colour and brightness consistency across the display, including areas near the edges.
- Hardware calibration: The 16-bit 3D LUT uses nearly 5,000 RGB reference points for colour correction across the RGB colour space, with calibration data stored in the monitor’s internal IC. The 16-bit specification refers to internal colour-correction precision. BenQ AQCOLOR Pilot software supports recalibration with a compatible external calibrator to help maintain accuracy over time.
- Colour gamut and HDR: The monitor offers 99% DCI-P3 and 100% Rec.709 colour gamut coverage, a stated Delta E ≤1 colour-accuracy specification and a 120Hz refresh rate. HDR10 and HLG support, together with VESA DisplayHDR 600, enables HDR content review.
For image inspection, Shadow Check temporarily lifts dark areas to reveal low-light details, after which users can return to their calibrated viewing mode for final grading decisions. Marker provides aspect-ratio and cropping guides for different delivery formats, while Area Zoom magnifies selected image regions for closer examination. These tools do not modify the source content.
For connectivity, Thunderbolt 4 supports video, data and up to 96W of power delivery through a compatible single-cable connection, with link bandwidth of up to 40Gbps. The monitor also includes a magnetic shading hood to reduce ambient light and reflections, backlit OSD keys and the Wireless Hotkey Puck G4, whose settings can be configured through Display Pilot 2. For audio review, the built-in ESS DAC supports high-impedance headphones up to 300Ω.
Quick Specs: BenQ Creative Pro PV3250U
- Display: 31.5-inch 4K UHD (3840 × 2160) IPS LED, 120Hz, 5ms (GtG), 450 nits typical / 600 nits HDR peak, 3000:1 contrast ratio, 178°/178° viewing angles, 1.07 billion colours, matte coating, 140 PPI, 16:9 aspect ratio
- Colour Gamut: 100% sRGB, 100% Rec.709, 99% P3
- Colour Accuracy: Delta E ≤1 (average), 16-bit 3D LUT, hardware calibration, factory calibration report, Calman Verified, Calman Ready
- HDR: HDR10, HLG, VESA DisplayHDR 600
- Colour Features: AQCOLOR Uniformity, Gamut Duo, ICCsync
- Colour Modes: Shadow Check, DCI-P3, Display P3, Rec.709, sRGB, HDR, M-book, B+W, Calibration 1/2/3, User
- Gamma: 1.8–2.6, sRGB, BT.1886
- Colour Temperature: DCI, 5000K, 6500K
- Connectivity: 1 × HDMI 2.1, 1 × DisplayPort 1.4, 1 × Thunderbolt 4 (96W PD), 1 × Thunderbolt 4 out (15W PD), 1 × USB-C upstream, 3 × USB-A downstream, 1 × USB-C downstream
- USB: USB 3.2 Gen 2, up to 10Gbps; downstream USB-A and USB-C charging up to 7.5W
- Daisy Chaining: Thunderbolt
- Audio: Headphone jack, built-in ESS DAC, headphone support up to 300Ω
- Features: KVM switch, PIP/PBP, Auto Pivot, Safety Area Marker, Area Zoom, USB firmware updates
- Software: Display Pilot 2, Display Quickit
- Stand Adjustments: Tilt -5° to 20°, swivel ±30°, pivot 90°, height adjustment 115mm
- Dimensions (with stand): 714.4 × 241.98mm footprint; height 476.98–591.89mm
- Dimensions (pivot): 741.47 × 433.36 × 241.98mm
- Dimensions (without base, with hood): 436.41 × 724.9 × 247.62mm
- Dimensions (with hood): 594.94 × 724.9 × 352.82mm
- Weight: 9.8kg (with stand), 7kg (without base), 10.63kg (with hood)
- VESA Mount: 100 × 100mm
- Power: Built-in supply, 100–240V; 50W normal, 250W maximum, 0.5W sleep
- HDCP: 2.3
- OSD Languages: Bulgarian, Greek, Ukrainian, Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, German, English, French, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish
- Accessories: Hotkey Puck G4, shading hood, DP 1.4 cable, 1m Thunderbolt 4 cable, USB 3.0 cable, calibration report, quick start guide, safety instructions
Pricing and Availability
The BenQ PV3250U carries an MRP of Rs. 1,99,000 and is available at an end-customer price of Rs. 1,48,998 during October 2026.