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When shopping for a professional monitor, it’s important to consider what it will be used for. The most common category is color reference, where you’ll be creating video and photography. There, accuracy and flexibility are paramount. You must have reliable color modes and the ability to easily adjust them when needed. And if you’re creating game content, you need fast refresh, speed video processing and Adaptive-Sync.
But if you want to conceptualize and present, you need things like a flexible stand, a touchscreen and a webcam for remote collaboration. You also need good viewing angles, so sharing doesn’t leave some users looking at different colors. The Acer ProDesigner PE320QXT is made precisely for those purposes.
Though I noted some discrepancies in grayscale tracking, the PE320QXT displays solid accuracy out of the box. The only thing missing there is an easy way to calibrate in the OSD. I noted that the General color space did allow calibration to a very high standard. HDR color also showed a few hiccups in the grayscale test where neutral tones were visibly warm. But color and luminance tracing were exemplary. The PE320QXT is also missing the gaming element with no Adaptive-Sync and a 60 Hz refresh rate. But its 6K resolution and massive color gamut deliver a stunning image when gameplay isn’t too twitchy.
Not only did image quality shine, but its presentation and design features were impressive. The touchscreen element worked without issue and was a real value-add for artists and designers. The included stylus was a nice touch, as was the integrated webcam, which makes for easy remote collaboration. And the stand was truly useful with its 60-degree up angle. A large touchscreen that you can also draw on is a real plus for digital art.
If you need a large monitor that can function as a meeting place, a design tool, an artist’s easel or just as a really nice display, the Acer ProDesigner PE320QXT fills the bill. At $1,800, it’s also a decent value when compared to other pro monitors. Those looking for something different should definitely check it out.
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