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The X32 is one of the fastest 4K monitors available, both on paper and in practice. To compare it, I’ve included other speedy screens like Samsung’s 240 Hz G8, Cooler Master’s GP27U, Asus PG42UQ OLED, Gigabyte’s M32UC and Philips’ 279M1RV.
Pixel Response and Input Lag
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Obviously, more Hertz means higher frame rates (provided you have one of the best graphics cards that can handle pushing that many pixels) and smoother motion. The Samsung G8 takes that prize with its 240 Hz rate and 4ms screen draw time. But the X32 follows closely at 6ms. Though 2ms doesn’t seem like much, it is a visible difference.
The landscape changes in the lag test. The X32 has lower input lag than nearly every monitor I’ve ever tested. Only 360 Hz screens are faster. Among 4K panels, it is the fastest. This is also a difference that can be seen. Playing at high frame rates is a revelation of lightning-fast motion that retains resolution during intense action and battle sequences. You will need a lot of processing power to push 4K frame rates above 120 fps, though. I used a GeForce RTX 3090 and had to reduce game detail to hit 160fps. It was worth it though. The X32 is one of the few 4K monitors I would call competition worthy.
Viewing Angles
A 32-inch monitor should have good off-axis image quality because even a single user will have a greater angle to the sides of the screen than with a 27-inch or smaller panel. The X32 is a bit warm in the 45-degree view but light output only falls off slightly and gamma is preserved. You won’t have any trouble making out fine shadow detail at the edges. The top view turns blue with a 40% light reduction and some loss of detail. I recommend sitting at least three feet back for optimal viewing.
Screen Uniformity
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My X32 sample aced the uniformity test with a result that should be the norm for any high-end monitor. With just a 6.17% average deviation from the center zone, you won’t see any anomalies in a black field pattern, or any other brightness or color pattern. The X32 continues to earn the title of reference.
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Sluggotg Very nice! I wish they would make a 43" model. It is pricey but not insane. We are seeing significantly better monitors at decent prices. This is a luxury item, but really good gaming monitors are very reasonable now days.Reply -
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Oh! It's INSANE alright! $1,274.03 is absurd.Sluggotg said:It is pricey but not insane. -
spoidz Do you have the exact Model number you reviewed? I am not finding the exact specs as listed on Amazon or even the Acer Site. They both do not list the native GSync in the specs:Reply
https://www.acer.com/us-en/predator/monitors/x32-fp - FP Model only
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Degrader The color settings are available in HDR mode with the latest firmware, v010. While the overall color accuracy is good in HDR there's a strange color temperature shift happening. This shift occurs when dark images are being displayed. Bright images do have temperature of around the 7000K on the unit I had, but the temperature increases significantly in dark content, up to 9000K, which makes it way too cool. Also the Adaptive Dimming setting "Fast" introduces heavy flickering in several content. These issues are not seen by the reviewer apparently.Reply -
sblantipodi Can we trust a review when the reviewer does not even know that X32 does not exist and that the monitor he reviewed does not have the GSYNC module even if he thinks so? :)Reply
In any case I have the X32FP (the one reviewed here) and I confirm that this monitor is a new reference in terms of speed and colour accuracy. HDR is amazing on it so I recommend it hands down. -
spoidz sblantipodi said:Can we trust a review when the reviewer does not even know that X32 does not exist and that the monitor he reviewed does not have the GSYNC module even if he thinks so? :)
In any case I have the X32FP (the one reviewed here) and I confirm that this monitor is a new reference in terms of speed and colour accuracy. HDR is amazing on it so I recommend it hands down.
Is it listed anywhere as at least G-Sync Compatible in your Monitor documents? I will likely upgrade to RTX4090 this year unless I can only get this level of monitor to run best with 7900XTX. -
sblantipodi spoidz said:Is it listed anywhere as at least G-Sync Compatible in your Monitor documents? I will likely upgrade to RTX4090 this year unless I can only get this level of monitor to run best with 7900XTX.
No it's not written in the documentation because the documentation talks about Freesync Premium PRO.
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Jake Hall Yeah, I'm really confused here. Not seeing a G-Sync model, only the Freesync FP model.Reply -
riddick51pb sblantipodi said:No it's not written in the documentation because the documentation talks about Freesync Premium PRO.
I have a 4090 and GSYNC works like a charm
@Jake Hall i'm going out on a limb here and stating that TH Member @sblantipodi found the Predator X32 FP "works like a charm" with the nvidia 4090. now, if someone tells me that i am in error, well that is entirely possible.Jake Hall said:Yeah, I'm really confused here. Not seeing a G-Sync model, only the Freesync FP model.