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iiyama has built a decent range of gaming monitors in the last few years, but its origins are in the professional market. So it's back to basics as we have one of the company's latest business-oriented additions to its ProLite range on the testing bench. It's called the XUB3293UHSN-B5, incorporates a 31.5in panel with a 4K resolution, and includes USB C connectivity. iiyama even offers a UC CAM80UM 4K webcam add-on to complete the work-oriented configuration. Is this the perfect professional panel partner?
A monitor for serious software usage is all about quality, so iiyama has chosen an IPS display type for the XUB3293UHSN-B5. It supports resolutions up to 3,840 x 2,160 at 60Hz, which shows the lack of focus on gaming, as does the apparent absence of any adaptive framerate technology. The contrast specification of 1,000:1, brightness of 350cd/m2, and 4ms grey-to-grey pixel response are typical of IPS technology. The gamut specification is 99 per cent sRGB and 93 per cent NTSC, with no figure included for DCI-P3.
The UC CAM80UM webcam is an optional extra costing £62. Aside from matching the monitor's 4K resolution, this includes dual microphones with the ability to pick up audio up to 4m away. It connects via USB-C, but includes a Type A adapter. It's designed to sit on the top edge of your screen bezel.
There is a full complement of video inputs on the XUB3293UHSN-B5, including DisplayPort, HDMI and USB-C, but only one of each. The USB-C port can also output 65W of power so can charge a laptop. There's USB Type B input and an Ethernet port, giving this screen complete KVM functionality. Aside from stereo 3W speakers, there's a minijack for headphones. Two USB Type A ports sit on the side for attaching devices to the hub.
Ergonomic adjustment is comprehensive, including height adjustment, swiveling, tilting and pivoting into portrait orientation. However, this screen doesn't come cheap. At nearly £500, it's a premium professional display for a premium price. Read on to find out if it warrants the high cost.
Specification:
- Screen size: 31.5-inch, 16:9 aspect
- Native resolution: 3,840 x 2,160
- Curvature: No
- Refresh rate: 60Hz
- Panel type: IPS
- Contrast ratio: 1,000:1 (typical)
- Brightness: 350cd/m2
- Response time: 4ms GTG
- Display inputs: HDMI x 2, DisplayPort x 1, USB Type C
- USB hub: Yes, Type B or C input, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 outputs, USB C up to 65W output
- Tilt: 5 degrees forward, 23 degrees backward
- Raise: 150mm
- Swivel: 45 degrees left or right
- Portrait: Yes
- Other: Audio output minijack, 2 x 3W speakers, LAN
Retail Price: £497.99 (inc. VAT) – panel only
