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For a few hours on Saturday, a beer hall in Queens was the nerdiest place in New York City. And considering that you can buy Gundam sets in Times Square and see a musical version of Back to the Future on Broadway, that’s saying something. 

At a glance

Expert's Rating

Pros

• Top-notch color accuracy
• IPS Black improves contrast ratio
• Thunderbolt 3 connectivity
• Sleek, minimalist design with great stand

Cons

• Only 60Hz, no Adaptive Sync
• Connectivity is outclassed by competitors
• Expensive for the feature set

Our Verdict

The PD3225U offers excellent brightness, a wide color gamut, and top-tier color accuracy alongside the improved contrast of an IPS Black panel. Читать дальше...

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