Three chrome effect rings sit above the cable routing hole, and double up as the swivel mechanism, leading up to the plastic shroud that looks like panels on some futuristic armour, with the Predator logo proudly adorning the top. Supporting this large display is a solid metal stand. The anti-glare coating on the screen is very good, diffusing light well without that grainy, soft-focus look that heavier coatings can cause. There are small bezels flanked by a thin frame at the top and sides, while the bottom has a thin, textured panel with a discreet Predator text logo. The front of the monitor is dominated by the 32” screen. Most of the design flourishes are hidden away at the rear of the display, which is a shame, as I’m a big fan of the more modern and grown-up aesthetic Acer has gone for here. The XB323U keeps the bold styling, sharp angular lines and unique design elements that are synonymous with the Acer Predator brand, but has toned down the flashes of colour and removed the RGB elements that can make them look a little bit showy. The XB3 has an integrated adapter, so there is no chunky power brick needed for the XB3, which my spaghetti junction of cables is eternally grateful for. Inside the box is the monitor itself (fully assembled), an HDMI 2.0 cable, DisplayPort cable, USB upstream cable and both a 3-pin UK and 2-pin EU power supply lead.
There’s even an integrated handle built into the top of the stand, which makes this, without a doubt, one of the easiest, most simple to install big-screen monitors I’ve ever unpackaged. You can remove the monitor from its box, stand it upright and simply pull the packaging away from either side, and that’s it, you’re good to go.
It turns out there’s a very good reason for this, as the monitor comes with the stand already attached. It’s a 32” display, so it was never going to be small, but it had a much greater height than I expected. The first thing that struck me with the XB323U was how big the box is. The XB3 is a phenomenal 32” monitor that is just as good for watching movies and TV shows as it is for gaming
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