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Samsung ViewFinity S9 — 27″ · 5K IPS
Samsung

Samsung ViewFinity S9

27″ · 5K IPS

88
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
Samsung ViewFinity S9 wins by 2
BenQ PD3220U — 32″ · 4K IPS P3 · 60Hz
BenQ

BenQ PD3220U

32″ · 4K IPS P3 · 60Hz

86
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict

Samsung ViewFinity S9 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung ViewFinity S9 lands at 88 and BenQ PD3220U at 86. That puts Samsung ViewFinity S9 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Samsung ViewFinity S9 if…

  • ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • ✓Modern connectivity
  • ✓Mature firmware

Pick BenQ PD3220U if…

  • ✓Current panel tech
  • ✓Strong factory calibration
  • ✓Modern connectivity
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Picture quality

Tie

Color accuracy and HDR performance

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

BenQ PD3220U

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

BenQ PD3220U more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $1,599).

Samsung ViewFinity S9 88
vs
86 BenQ PD3220U

Score breakdown

Samsung ViewFinity S9
88
color 88
motion 72
hdr 62
features 86
BenQ PD3220U
86
color 86
motion 72
hdr 62
features 84

Specs side-by-side

Samsung ViewFinity S9 versus BenQ PD3220U — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung ViewFinity S9 BenQ PD3220U
Panel
5K IPS
4K IPS P3
Size
27"
32"
Release year
2023
2020
Refresh
—
60Hz

Samsung ViewFinity S9

Pros
  • +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • +Modern connectivity
  • +Mature firmware
Cons
  • −Stand ergonomics vary
  • −HDR on IPS limited
  • −OLED burn-in risk

BenQ PD3220U

Pros
  • +Current panel tech
  • +Strong factory calibration
  • +Modern connectivity
Cons
  • −Stand footprint large on bigger sizes
  • −HDR varies by model
  • −OLED burn-in risk

FAQ: Samsung ViewFinity S9 vs BenQ PD3220U

Which is better, Samsung ViewFinity S9 or BenQ PD3220U? +

Samsung ViewFinity S9 scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samsung ViewFinity S9 worth the price? +

At $1,599, Samsung ViewFinity S9 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in color.

Is BenQ PD3220U worth the price? +

At $1,199, BenQ PD3220U delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in color.

Does Samsung ViewFinity S9 or BenQ PD3220U last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is the better value, Samsung ViewFinity S9 or BenQ PD3220U? +

BenQ PD3220U — more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $1,599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.