Computer Tech 
Introduction
To monitor aficionados, EIZO needs no special introduction. The Japanese manufacturer’s products are widely used in professional settings, including the video and photo-editing industries, medical institutions, air traffic control, and other industrial applications. The company also offers two product lines for more traditional office environments (FlexScan) and home users (Foris). However, the Foris line seems to be largely forgotten, as EIZO’s official website lists only a single Foris product – which is currently sold out. In this review, we’ll be taking a closer look at the FlexScan EV3240X, a premium 4K business monitor equipped with a variety of interesting features.
The FlexScan EV3240X features a 31.5-inch IPS panel with a native 4K resolution and a 60 Hz refresh rate. While the refresh rate might seem underwhelming, office monitors—especially higher-end models—are typically designed with other priorities in mind. These include ergonomics, above-average connectivity, and low power consumption. Based on the FlexScan EV3240X’s spec sheet, EIZO’s monitor seems to excel in all these areas. The panel is fully adjustable, and it offers two upstream and three downstream 5 Gbps USB ports, including a USB-C port with DisplayPort Alt Mode and 94 W Power Delivery. There’s also an integrated gigabit Ethernet port. High picture quality is universally desired, regardless of the intended use, so we approach the review expecting the FlexScan EV3240X to perform well in that aspect. It better, given its European price of €900, which climbs to nearly $1,900 in the US due to high import fees.
Specifications
| EIZO FlexScan EV3240X | |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 31.5″ |
| Curvature | No |
| Native Resolution | 3840×2160 (16:9), 140 PPI |
| Panel Technology | IPS (8-bit) |
| Backlight | LED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Supported Adaptive Synchronization Technologies | No |
| Brightness | 350 cd/m² |
| Contrast | 2,000:1 (static) |
| Viewing Angles | 178° (horizontal) / 178° (vertical) |
| Response Time | 5 ms GtG |
| Adjustability | Tilt (-5° to +35°), swivel (90°), height (195 mm), pivot (90° clockwise) |
| Video Inputs | 1x USB-C, 1x DisplayPort 1.3, 2x HDMI 1.4 |
| USB Upstream Ports | 1x USB-C (5 Gbps), 1x USB Type-B (5 Gbps) |
| USB Downstream Ports | 1x USB-C (5 Gbps), 3x USB Type-A (5 Gbps) |
| Other Ports | 1x Ethernet (1 Gbps), 1x 3.5 mm line output, 1x 3.5 mm headphone output |
| Speakers | 2x 2 W |
| VESA Mounting | Supported (100×100) |
| Extras | Picture-in-Picture, Picture-by-Picture, Auto EcoView ambient light sensor, EcoView Optimizer 2 |
| Available Colors | Black, white |
