Viewsonic VP2768A: Testing the monitor with hardware calibration
All monitors have one thing in common: regardless of whether it is a cheap entry-level model or a top professional monitor – when it comes to color reproduction, everyone deviates from the original. But usually only a little bit and that’s not bothersome when working with Office or surfing the net. But if you want to edit colors precisely, you’re better off with monitors like the Viewsonic VP2768A.
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Samsung
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Bright, true-color image
Very high response time
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Only works fully with premium graphics cards
Huawei
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High picture quality
Fast reaction time
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No hub features
screen mirrors
Viewsonic
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High picture quality
Color representation can be calibrated by hardware
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Does not cover the extended color space
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Good picture quality
Versatile adjustable
A.O.C
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High picture quality
Lots of ports including quad USB hub
Huawei
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Weak equipment
Slight backlight bleeding
Asus
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High picture quality
Versatile adjustable
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Slightly unevenly lit
Samsung
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High picture quality
Decent refresh rate
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Color space coverage a bit low
A little dark
A.O.C
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Particularly high image quality in the WQHD class
Three image inputs
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Accurate color corrections
Minor deviations in the color representation can also be corrected using software, for example using the Windows calibration function. But this has two disadvantages: On the one hand, the correction is rather coarse. On the other hand, it is not the error in the color display of the monitor that is corrected, but the colors sent by the graphics card. This often results in a smaller usable color palette. One is much more accurate hardware calibration like the VP2768A. here a sensor measures the color rendering; a utility then adjusts the color display on the monitor. This means that all colors that can be displayed on the monitor remain usable.
Rather unusual for monitors: The Viewsonic VP2768A comes with a built-in network socket (leftmost socket).
More expensive and cheaper
The complex technology drives up the monitor price. 27-inch models with hardware calibration quickly cost 1,000 euros and more. At 550 euros, the Viewsonic VP2768A is comparatively cheap. It “only” costs about twice as much as a conventional screen. Then there is the measuring device. This is available from around 120 euros, for example from Datacolor such as the Datacolor Spyder X. A concession to the price of the Viewsonic: it only fully displays the standard color space (sRGB)., it is not enough for the extended DCI-P3 color space – if you need it, you have to pay significantly more for a monitor with hardware calibration. After all: The equipment of the Viewsonic is a bit more lavish than with ordinary monitors. For example, there is a USB hub and a network socket (picture above).
Color fidelity / deviations in grayscale / white rendering (color temperature)
Maximum brightness / black level / medium contrast ratio
Color space coverage: standard (sRGB) / extended (DCI-P3)
Switching time of the pixels (average / maximum)
Pixel density relative to screen size (number of pixels per inch)
Maximum brightness deviations across the entire screen
Gloss level of the screen surface / screen frame
Maximum refresh rate at native resolution:
Supplied connection cable
Additional headphone jack / audio input
Adjustment options / preparation for wall mounting / weight of monitor / weight of power supply
Device settings / operation (personal opinion of the testers)
Menu settings/ operation (personal opinion of the testers)
Power consumption in application mode / standby / switched off
high (96.5%) / low (4.4%) / very natural (6718 Kelvin)
low (323 cd/m²) / good (0.29 cd/m²) / very low (969:1)
very high (99.7%) / low (82.6%)
short (10.5ms) / short (16.9ms)
high (109 dpi at 2560 x 1440 pixels)
very many (2 x DP, 2 x HDMI, 1 x USB-C)
2x USB-A (3.1 Gen1), 1x USB-C Power Delivery, 1x Network
very many (tilt, height, pivot, rotate) / yes (Vesa 100 x 100 mm) / 6.95 kg / 0.24 kg
very extensive / somewhat uncomfortable
very easy / comfortable
very low (19.3 / 0.2 / 0.1 watts)
Good, but not quite perfect
The Viewsonic collected many good marks in the test. At maximum brightness and contrast, the values are not exactly outstanding, but they are completely sufficient for the purpose. A calibrated monitor should be in a slightly lit place – because if you want to use an image editor like Photoshop CC to evaluate photos for printing, it’s best to look at them with about 120 to 150 candelas per square meter brightness on: Paper can only reflect a limited amount of light and thus never achieves the brightness values that current displays can produce.
High picture quality
Color representation can be calibrated by hardware
Does not cover the extended color space
Test conclusion Viewsonic VP2768A
Of the Viewsonic VP2768A (Test score 2.0) is a really good monitor, but also significantly more expensive than an ordinary model. The surcharge is only worthwhile for buyers who want to calibrate the color reproduction with a measurement sensor. Then the Viewsonic with its color-accurate display helps with the precise editing of photos and videos and is worth the money.
