Yup - I'm still on that YouTube vlogging kick.
So here's yet another unboxing video - not a camera this time but for a 32-inch 4K monitor - the Lenovo ThinkVision P32p-20.
Mini-Review
I have not been successful in finding any detailed reviews of the Lenovo ThinkVision P32p-20 (even as of this writing). I'm offering a mini-review that hopefully may help those who are considering purchasing this 32" 4K monitor. Note that this is not a technical review but simply a short summary of my own experience.
Since information on first-hand experience with the P32p-20 was sparse, the purchasing decision was an "educated leap of faith" based on product specifications, datasheets, and whatever details were available from Lenovo, the product manufacturer. I also had some feedback from a friend who owned another Lenovo monitor with "close enough" specs.
A few factors determined my choice to purchase the P32p-20:
Specs and feature set - all good on both fronts.
Out-of-factory colour calibration.
Cost - at the time, there was a substantial discount. I was looking for a 32-inch display with a true 4K resolution (3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz or 60 Hz). The P32p-20 was offered at a very attractive price so that made it very hard to resist.
In terms of value and features, the P32p-20 fit the bill so purchase it online I did.
The display quality came as advertised. Since the out-of-factory colour calibration was a major consideration, I was happy to find that the colour and image quality for high-resolution content are rendered the way that it does.
Also, with the matte finish, there is no reflective glare so while images don't "pop" compared to displays with a glossy finish, for work, photo/video editing, and general use I find the P32p-20 more pleasant to look at especially for long periods of time.
It came with the brightness value set at 75 which is too bright for my preference. I had to set it to 10. In the few weeks I've used it, this is the only display setting I have changed.
For 4K video content, no complaints here. Definitely, the P32p-20 has better all-around image quality than my older Dell XPS 2710 All-in-One that had a 27" 2K touch-screen display. Generally speaking, I would say that the P32p-20 has better image quality than the Dell S3220DGF (I'm not sure if that's due to the difference in panel technology IPS vs VA). But since I prefer a flat panel vs a curved one, this is perhaps a bias.
For FHD content, I'd say using a 4K display and especially one with a larger display/viewable area can make it "obvious" when you're viewing lower-quality/lower resolution video footage/images. Of course, this is not an issue with the monitor itself but rather the source material.
For general use, I've had no issues with the monitor. I'm not a gamer so I can't provide any comments in that regard.
My only gripes:
Build quality. I've used Dell monitors and one HP monitor over the past several years. In comparing build quality, I find the plastic materials used with the P32p-20 gives it a "cheap" feel. But since I bought it at a substantial discount, and that any other 32-inch 4K monitor I looked at from Dell was substantially more expensive, this is something I can overlook.
KVM. I was hoping I can daisy-chain an actual KVM switch (IOGEAR) to the HDMI input of the P32p-20. I have not been able to make this work as I intended. It only displays the "active" connection from the KVM switch. If I switch to a different port, it does not display on the P32p-20. There's much to investigate on this front so this is still work-in-progress.
The things I like:
Fantastic display quality out-of-the-box. Excellent image quality at 3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz or 60 Hz.
Single cable "KVM" via USB-C and even USB-A.
Value. Hefty discount plus all the features the P32p-20 has to offer.
Overall, the Lenovo ThinkVision P32p-20 lived up to expectations.
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