- The era of true 16:9 6K monitors extends beyond single flagship models
- Acer adds creator-focused 6K display with wide connectivity but skips KVM support
- 21:9 ultra-wide panels still aren’t the same as full 20-megapixel 6K displays
High-resolution desktop displays are starting to exceed 5K, and more manufacturers are committing to panels offering 20 million pixels.
At CES 2026, Acer introduced the ProDesigner PE320QX, a 31.5-inch monitor with a native resolution of 6016 x 3384 and a true 16:9 aspect ratio.
This detail is important because many displays marketed as 6K spread fewer pixels across 21:9 ultra-wide panels.
Generous port selection but no KVM
These ultra-wide professional monitors often achieve a resolution of around 5120 x 2160 or similar. They look wide and sharp, but they don’t achieve the total pixel count or workspace creators expect from a proper 6K display.
The PE320QX does this, matching the resolution used by Apple’s Pro Display XDR. It runs at 60Hz and supports HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C without limiting resolution to a single input.
Color coverage speaks directly to creative work. The panel achieves 99% Adobe RGB and 98% DCI-P3, using an 8-bit plus FRC approach to display 1.07 billion colors.
Brightness is normally rated at 400 nits, increasing to 600 nits in HDR mode. VESA DisplayHDR 600 certification is included, although this is not a mini LED or OLED panel.
Acer cites a 4ms gray-to-gray response time and dynamic contrast that relies on backlight control. Viewing angles are the usual 178 degrees in both directions.
Connectivity includes HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1, two USB4 ports with up to 100W of power on the input side, as well as USB-A and USB-C for peripherals.
There’s also a webcam and built-in speakers, but no KVM switch. This will be a disappointment for users juggling multiple systems.
The PE320QX joins a small but growing group of true 6K monitors, including Dell’s UltraSharp, LG’s 6K UltraFine with Thunderbolt 5, Asus’ ProArt 6K, and Clarity’s 6K Touch touchscreen model.
There’s no word on pricing or availability for the PE320QX, but the Asus ProArt Display PA32QCV, released last year, retails for $1,300, so expect to pay more for the new model.
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