ViewSonic VP2786-4K 27" 16:9 4K Ultra HD USB-C IPS LED HDR Monitor with Built-in Speakers

2023-05-18T20:00:00

On both my old Macbooks (both running Windows at 2K res and 4K res) it looks fantastic while on a newer Lenovo with a built-in Intel Graphics card the colors are not great though it does have 4K res. Macs and I think HP seem to have the best display cards. Firefox renders better than Edge.

Sid

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2023-05-15T20:00:00

Colors look amazingly true; shades and gradations are beautiful making pictures look like photographic prints. Better than Apple's 5 K display IMHO. Best display in USA in this price range. Would have liked more brightness; 350 cd/m2 is low.

Sid

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2022-10-29T20:00:00

I was originally looking at the Benq SW270C (1440p) even though I wanted 4k resolution since I also do video. The 4k version of that monitor (SW271C) was about twice the price. Then I found out those monitors are not true 10bit color. I kept researching and ended up coming across the Viewsonic VP2786-4K. It was true 10bit color; came with a cool control dial that doubles as a colorimeter; and 4K resolution. Roughly $200USD more than the 1440p Benq SW; and about $500-600USD less than the 4K comparable Benq SW monitor. Unfortunately at the time of this review; I could not find a single review of this monitor since it is so new. So I took a chance and ordered it. The monitor is packed very well. It comes with various cables including power; usb c; DisplayPort; and a few others. The Colorpro wheel is a cool addition and functions as the interface tool for the monitor menu as well as a colorimeter. It has some functionality with Adobe Photoshop and Premiere only at this time. It can also be used for monitor calibration. Unfortunately; it feels very cheap and turning the dial does not seem to register scrolling through menus evenly. It's very evident when changing the brightness. One other gripe I have is how short the cable connecting it is. The included monitor shade is made of felt; and connects easily with magnets to the monitor. It feels nice and high quality. The monitor stand is also very high quality; being mostly composed of metal; making it somewhat heavy. It's a tad over 9; depth; and has a specific storage spot for the colorpro wheel. The monitor speakers sound like most monitor speakers I've experienced. Cheap and worse than a phone speaker. But if you're buying this monitor; you're probably not looking for great built in speakers. The screen is beautiful; with a matte anti glare finish which helps reduce glare and reflections. I was able to use my Spyder 5 Pro colorimeter to verify color accuracy; and it was over 99% Adobe RGB. There is very minimal light bleed on my specific monitor. There is some in the right side corners; but like I said; very minimal. I've seen much worse on other monitors; and it's nearly unavoidable for bezel-less monitors. The back of the monitor includes a lamp that lights up the area behind it (it lights up the wall if you have it up against a wall) to help reduce eye strain in dark conditions. It's optional to turn on; and has 3 different temperature settings. Cool; Normal; and Warm. Most of the color modes are great; but the ;Photographer; setting has a ridiculous amount of sharpening added and in my opinion is not useable. There is also a printer type usb cable included for future firmware updates; so hold onto that. Overall; for the price; this is the best monitor you can buy that has this many features; certifications; and color accuracy. The cheap colorpro wheel is a disappointment; but it's not a huge deal for me. This has hardware built in to the monitor for saving calibrations. You do not have to use the included colorimeter exclusively for calibrations; either. I was able to use my Spyder Pro 5. I could not find a better monitor for the price with as many features; and have been very happy using this over the past week. I gave 4 stars due to the cheap colorpro wheel and the ridiculous amount of sharpening in some modes. Otherwise; I highly recommend this if it's within your budget because there is currently nothing else with full adobe rgb; 4k resolution; soft proofing; included colorimeter and backlight anywhere near this price. Hope this helps anyone on the fence. Just buy it!

Rudy

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