ViewSonic VG3281 8K IPS with USB-C
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A 31.5″ 7680 x 4320 (8K) IPS-type panel is used with matte anti-glare screen surface, 60Hz refresh rate, 1000:1 static contrast ratio, 178°/178° viewing angles and 10-bit colour support. The monitor is factory calibrated with specified DeltaE ≤1 and includes an LED backlight which yields a 300 cd/m² typical maximum luminance, 99% Adobe RGB and 99% DCI-P3 colour gamut. The stand is fully adjustable and attaches via quick-release mechanism, with 100 x 100mm VESA support included. The ports mainly face downwards and include; DC power input (external ‘power brick’), 2 HDMI 2.1 ports, DP 1.4, USB-C (96W PD, DP Alt Mode and upstream data), a 3.5mm audio output and 3 USB 3.0 ports (plus Type-B upstream). It appears 2 of the USB 3.0 ports are located at the left side of the screen, as viewed from the front. KVM support is assumed based on multiple upstream USB ports, with Low Blue Light (LBL) settings included to promote a more relaxing viewing experience.
Further details are still forthcoming, including international price and availability. The monitor is currently listed on Chinese retailer Taobao for the equivalent of ~$2400 USD.
