Acer’s Three New Monitors Are Made for Photographers and Videographers
A trio of new Acer monitors each offers compelling features for photographers and video editors, especially the high-end ProDesigner PE320QXT, a 31.5-inch 6K touchscreen monitor with impressive color accuracy and HDR capabilities.
Starting with the priciest and highest-end of the three new Acer displays, the PE320QXT, it is a 31.5-inch 16:9 Quantum-Dot IPS panel with 6016 x 3384 (6K) resolution at 60 Hz. While it is not the largest, highest-res. or fastest display on the market, it promises an attractive blend of features for visual artists at a relatively competitive $1,499 price point.
The 31.5-inch 6K monitor has a maximum brightness of 600 nits (HDR600-certified) and high-end color accuracy. The monitor is Calman-verified, promising a Delta E less than 1 and 99% coverage in both Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 color spaces.
It’s also a touchscreen with 10-point touch support, and the PE320QXT works with MPP 2.0 tilt-enabled stylus pens, letting photographers edit their photos using a pen or their fingers. Acer’s Creator Hub lets users adjust the color space to fit their project, and the display features an integrated 8-megapixel webcam and speakers.
As for ports, the Acer ProDesigner PE320QXT features a headphone jack, DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, and USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 ports.
Users who prefer a faster panel may like the Acer ProDesigner PE270K 27-inch 4K monitor. The $450 display is smaller and offers less resolution, but it displays a 4K UHD image at up to 144Hz and has a one-millisecond response time.
It remains very color accurate for photographers, still delivering 99% Adobe RGB coverage. DCI-P3 gamut coverage drops slightly to 96%. It’s also not specifically an HDR panel, although it still has HDR400 certification with its 400-nit max brightness.
Like the PE320QXT, the PE270K is Calman-verified and promises a Delta E under one.
Rounding out the trio of new Acer monitors is the PE160W, a portable display. It is a 16-inch WUXGA OLED panel designed for on-the-go use and to be connected to a laptop or tablet. Acer says it is designed for photographers and videographers who need to edit on the move.
The 1920 x 1200-pixel panel offers a Delta E under two color accuracy and covers 95% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. Brightness tops out at 300 nits, so it may not perform well in bright outdoor conditions.
It features an HDMI 1.4 port and a pair of USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 ports for connectivity. The Acer PE160W is available to preorder for $249.99.
All three of the new Acer ProDesigner monitors are available exclusively through B&H in the United States, and B&H says they will begin shipping in June. The PE270K is slated to ship on June 1, the PE320QXT on June 8, and the portable PE160W on June 22. All three monitors are available through Acer in global markets.
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