EIZO FlexScan EV4340X Review – A Multitasking Powerhouse

Introduction

The FlexScan EV4340X is the largest monitor currently offered by the famous Japanese manufacturer EIZO. Sporting a 42.5-inch 4K IPS panel and a host of productivity-focused features, the FlexScan EV4340X is designed for use in control rooms, financial institutions, video surveillance centers, CAD applications, and other environments where a large panel is essential. Can you use it in an office from a normal sitting distance? You absolutely can, and if you’re looking to maximize your screen real estate, the FlexScan EV4340X is a tempting proposition. Given EIZO’s stellar reputation among monitor enthusiasts, especially those who favor professional-grade monitors, I can imagine some purchasing the FlexScan EV4340X on the spot without even diving deeper into this review, despite its $2,000 price tag (around €1,600 in Europe).

According to EIZO, the FlexScan EV4340X is ideal for hot desking – the concept where an office has no strictly assigned seating, instead allowing workers to use any available space and share it among them. This monitor is a multitasking monster, not only because of its massive 42.5-inch screen but also thanks to its 4-source Picture-by-Picture (PbP) functionality with 12 different screen layouts, an integrated KVM switch, and a host of connectivity options. These include four video inputs (one of which is a USB-C input with DisplayPort Alt Mode and 94 W Power Delivery), an integrated USB hub, and a gigabit Ethernet port. You even get a handy remote control, which is primarily used to switch inputs and quickly access PbP profiles. The monitor is available in black or white; I received the former variant.

Specifications