At a glance

Attractive 32-inch, 4K display

Competitive price

Good connectivity features

Adjustable height and rotation

Not intended for professional use

Fiddly Display Pilot app

Light, plastic casing

It’s not going to challenge Apple’s professional-level displays, but the MA320U is an attractive and affordable 4K display for general use at home or in an office.

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$599.99

BenQ’s 27-inch MA270U (reviewed separately) provides a very affordable alternative to Apple’s expensive Studio Display, but its sub-$500 price tag does involve some compromises. In this review we are looking at the 32-inch MA320U is slightly more expensive, at $599.99/£549.99, but as well as providing a larger screen it also addresses some of the weaknesses of its 27-inch stablemate and produces a brighter display with bolder, crisper colors. Just for the record, though, we should point out that the screen actually measures 31.5 inches when measured diagonally.

Unsurprisingly, the basic design of the two MA-Series monitors is very similar, with a silver and black case that is mostly made out of plastic. It can’t match the slimline elegance or the sturdy aluminium construction of Apple’s displays, but it does provide features that are missing from its more expensive Apple rivals. Most notably, the stand provided with the MA320U allows you to adjust the height of the screen at no extra cost – whereas Apple charges an extra $400/£400 to provide that option with its Studio Display. Going one step further, the MA320U can also rotate through 90-degrees into the upright (portrait) position, which can be useful for graphics or photo-editing work.