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
EIZO FlexScan EV4340X
Screen Size
42.5" widescreen
Curvature
No
Screen Coating
Matte
Native Resolution
3840x2160 (16:9), 103.67 PPI
Panel Technology
IPS
Color Palette/Look-Up Table
Over 1.06 billion color tones / 14-bit
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Supported Adaptive Synchronization Technologies
-
Brightness
350 cd/m²
Contrast
1,000:1
Viewing Angles
178° (horizontal) / 178° (vertical)
Response Time
5 ms GtG
HDR
-
Adjustability
-
Video Inputs
1x DisplayPort 1.3, 2x HDMI 1.4, USB-C DP Alt Mode (94 W Power Delivery)
Video Outputs
No
USB Ports
1x USB-C (5 Gbps, 15 W Power Delivery), 2x USB Type-A (5 Gbps)
Other Ports
1x Ethernet (10/100/1000), 1x 3.5 mm audio output
Speakers
2x 4 W
VESA Mounting
100x100, 200x200
Extras
Picture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture support, remote control, Auto EcoView ambient light sensor, EcoView Optimizer 2