- The era of true 16:9 6K monitors is expanding beyond flagship models
- Acer adds creator-focused 6K display with extensive connectivity but skips KVM support
- 21:9 ultrawide panels still aren’t the same as full 20-megapixel 6K displays
High-resolution desktop displays are starting to go beyond 5K, with more and more manufacturers committing to panels that offer a full 20 million pixels.
At CES 2026, Acer introduced the ProDesigner PE320QX, a 31.5-inch monitor with a native resolution of 6016×3384 and a true 16:9 aspect ratio.
That detail is important, because many displays marketed as 6K distribute fewer pixels across 21:9 ultrawide panels.
Wide port selection but no KVM
Those ultrawide business monitors typically max out at 5120×2160 or similar. They look wide and sharp, but they don’t hit the total pixel count that 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 is aimed directly at 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 400 nits and increases to 600 nits in HDR mode. VESA DisplayHDR 600 certification is included, although it is not a mini LED or OLED panel.
Acer quotes a gray-to-gray response time of 4 ms and a dynamic contrast figure that depends 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 power delivery on the input side, plus 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, sells for $1,300, so expect to pay more than that for the new model.
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