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The Acer Predator XB321HK is a 32-inch, 4K monitor that uses a quality IPS LCD panel and includes Nvidia’s G-Sync technology for smooth gaming performance. With its larger screen size it makes for an ideal way to really appreciate the benefits of 4K, compared to 27-inch monitors.
Just recently we looked at the 27-inch AOC AG271UG, which is another 4K screen, and although perfectly decent in many ways, it felt limited due to the screen’s size. At 27-inches, you only got to appreciate its 4K resolution when gaming or interacting with pictures and videos. While working on your desktop all those pixels largely go to waste – unless your eyesight is so good that you can run the display at its full native resolution.
With a 32-inch screen like the Acer predator XB321HK, you get a much greater useable desktop space. Using Windows’ Scale and Layout setting you can run this monitor at 125% and get the equivalent of a 3072 x 1728 resolution desktop. On a 27-inch screen where you need to scale by 150% to keep things readable you only get the equivalent of a 2560 x 1440 resolution.
This single factor significantly raises the appeal of a display like the XB321HK, but it’s not the only thing it has going for it. Its 10-bit IPS LCD panel should provide great viewing angles and colour accuracy while a height adjustable stand makes it practical too.
In terms of gaming features, you’re locked to a 60Hz refresh rate but G-Sync should ensure smooth, tear- and stutter-free gaming. It also boasts a 4ms response time, which is a bit quicker than typical older IPS displays.
Due to its size, 4K resolution, IPS panel and G-Sync, this monitor doesn’t come cheap but for those wanting an ideal balance of practicality and image quality, it could be worth a look.
Specification:
- Screen size: 32-inch, 16:9 aspect
- Native resolution: 3,840 x 2,160
- Refresh rate: 60Hz
- Panel type: IPS
- Contrast ratio: 1,000:1
- Brightness: 350cd/m2
- Response time: 4ms grey-to-grey
- Display inputs: DisplayPort, HDMI
- USB hub: USB 3.0, four ports
- Tilt: Yes
- Raise: Yes
- Swivel: No
- Pivot: No
- Other: Speakers, headphone jack
- VESA: Yes
- Warranty: 3 years
Retail Price: £800 (inc. VAT)
When playing in lower resolutions other monitors seem to be able to play at higher fps. Is this one capped at 60hz even in say 1080p?
60hz should be the maximum vertical frequency of that panel. You can’ t go any higher even at lower res.
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