- The era of true 16:9 6K displays is expanding beyond single flagship models
- Acer adds a creator-focused 6K monitor with wide connectivity, but skips KVM support
- Ultrawide 21:9 panels are still not the same as full 20-megapixel 6K displays
High-resolution desktop displays are starting to move beyond 5K, with more manufacturers committing to panels that deliver as much as 20 million pixels.
At CES 2026, Acer introduced the ProDesigner PE320QX, a 31.5-inch display with a native 6016×3384 resolution and a true 16:9 aspect ratio.
That detail matters because many displays marketed as 6K spread fewer pixels across ultrawide 21:9 panels instead.
Generous port selection, but no KVM
These ultra-wide enterprise displays often top out around 5120×2160 or similar. They look wide and sharp, but they don’t reach the full pixel count or workspace creators expect from a proper 6K display.
The PE320QX does, which matches the resolution used by Apple’s Pro Display XDR. It runs at 60Hz and supports HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C without limiting the resolution to a single input.
Color coverage is aimed directly at creative work. The panel reaches 99% Adobe RGB and 98% DCI-P3 by using an 8-bit plus FRC approach to display 1.07 billion colors.
Brightness is normally rated at 400 nits, rising to 600 nits in HDR mode. VESA DisplayHDR 600 certification is included, although it’s not a mini LED or OLED panel.
Acer quotes a 4ms gray-to-gray response time and a dynamic contrast that relies on backlight control. The 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 supply on the input side, plus USB-A and USB-C for external devices.
There’s also a built-in webcam and speakers, but no KVM switch. It will be a disappointment for users juggling multiple systems.
The PE320QX joins a small but growing group of true 6K displays, 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 $1300, so expect to pay north of that for the new model.
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