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

The Package

EIZO dedicated an entire segment of the FlexScan EV3240X's product page to its packaging, so allow me to quote it: "For the packaging of the EV3240X, EIZO uses a padding made of molded pulp cellulose. The material is made from recycled cardboard and paper and has a much lower environmental impact when disposed of than traditional polystyrene or plastic. All cables are stored in a cardboard compartment instead of being individually packed in plastic bags." From a purely user perspective, the packaging looks quite unattractive, but its environmental aspect is commendable.


If you order four of these monitors for your office, you'll get them shipped in a single specially made box, further reducing the environmental impact and making the monitors easier to install, as you won't have to tackle four separate boxes.


Inside the box you'll only find a single 1.5-meter USB-C cable and a 2-meter power cord for the integrated power supply. No other video cables are supplied; should you want to use DisplayPort or HDMI inputs, you'll have to obtain the appropriate cables yourself.