Acer EK321QK 31.5-inch 4K Monitor Review

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Main Features

Display Size: 31.5"

Panel Type: VA LCD

Resolution: 3840 x 2160

Refresh Rate: 60 Hz

Response Time: 4 ms

Contrast Ratio:

HDR Support: Yes: HDR10

Max Brightness: 250 nits (cd/m²)

Coating: Anti-Glare

Curved Screen: No

Acer EK321QK Overview

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Acer EK321QK is built to handle a wide range of visual tasks with consistency and clarity. It's well suited for both home and office environments. It features 31.5", VA LCD panel, 3840 x 2160 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, HDR support. Balanced features for general use, from spreadsheets to streaming.

Who is it for?

When it comes to office work, acceptable for basic office tasks like email and document editing. Extended use may cause some eye fatigue due to average display quality.

Who is it not for?

For gaming, not recommended for serious gamers as the display lacks essential gaming features. Basic games may run acceptably, but expect compromises.

For creative work, not recommended for creative professionals as color reproduction is below industry standards. Hobby-level projects might be acceptable with calibration.

Acer EK321QK is a member of Acer's EK series of monitors. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Acer EK Series History

	Model	Display Size	Resolution	Refresh Rate
	Acer EK321QK	31.5"	3840 x 2160	60 Hz

Details

GENERAL
Brand	Acer
Model Name	EK321QK
Instruction Set	31.5"
Panel Type	VA LCD
Resolution	3840 x 2160
Refresh Rate	60 Hz
Aspect Ratio	16:9

Built around a VA panel that typically offers deep contrast and decent color depth, the screen delivers solid visuals at 3840 x 2160 resolution with a 60 Hz refresh rate, making it suitable for work, media, and light gaming. HDR support enhances dynamic range for a more vivid image.

Image Quality & Performance
Max Brightness	250 nits
HDR Support	Yes: HDR10
Color Support (Bit Depth, FRC)	1.07 Billion Colors
Response Time	4 ms (GtG)
Variable Refresh Technology	No
Curved Display	No

Usage Suitability

Gaming: ★★☆☆☆

Office Work: ★★★☆☆

Creative Work: ★★☆☆☆

Higher-rated monitors for Gaming use:

ASUS PG27UCDM ★★★★★

26.5", 0.03 ms, 240 Hz
ASUS PG32UCDM ★★★★★

31.5", 0.03 ms, 240 Hz
LG 27GQ50B-B ★★★★★

27", 1 ms, 165 Hz

Higher-rated monitors for Office use:

Dell U2723QE ★★★★☆

27", IPS-Type LCD
Dell UltraSharp 34 ★★★★☆

34.14", IPS-Type LCD
LG 27BN85UN-B ★★★★☆

27", IPS-Type LCD

Higher-rated monitors for Creative use:

LG 27MD5KL ★★★★★

27", 99% DCI-P3, 99% CIE1976
MSI Pro MP273A ★★★★★

27", 106% CIE1976
Dell E2425H ★★★★★

24", 72% CIE1931, 83% CIE1976

Physical & Design
Coating	Anti-Glare
Adjustments	Tilt -5 to 20°
Dimensions (with Stand)	28.1 x 20.2 x 8.8" / 713.7 x 513.1 x 223.5 mm
VESA Mount	100 x 100 mm

It supports the common 100x100 mm VESA mount, making it easy to pair with most arms and wall mounts. The Anti-Glare screen finish helps reduce glare, making it easier to view in bright rooms. It offers ergonomic features such as tilt support.

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Connectivity & Audio
USB Ports	No
HDCP Support	Yes
Multi-Input (PIP/PBP)	No

The interface lineup prioritizes practical connectivity over quantity. Mainstream graphics hardware provides solid performance for both productivity and moderate gaming use. Ensure your system can deliver the bandwidth and performance these ports are designed to handle.