Specification
LG UltraFine 32UN880-B | ViewSonic VP2768-4K | |
$ | CHECK PRICE | CHECK PRICE |
Released | 7, Aug 2020 | 1, Oct 2018 |
Brand | LG | ViewSonic |
Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
Dimension | 713.7 x 640.1 x 40.6 mm | 613 x 353 x 50.3 mm |
Weight | 10.30 kg | 4.2 kg |
Screen Size | 31.5 inch | 27 inch |
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 75 Hz |
Response Time | 5 ms | 7 ms |
Adaptive-Sync | Free Sync | No |
Ports | 2 x HDMI Input1 x DisplayPort Input1 x USB Type-C Input/Output1 x 3.5 mm Output2 x USB Type-A | 4 x USB 3.0(downstream)1 x USB 3.0(upstream)2 x HDMI 2.01 x DisplayPort 1.41 x 3.5 mm Output |
Built-In Speakers | 2 x 5 W | No |
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 163 PPI |
Brightness | 350 cd/m² | 350 cd/m² |
Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 | 1300:1 |
Colours | 1.7 Billon colours8 Bit | 1073741824 colours10 bit |
Power Consumption | 55 W (Maximum) | 29 W (average) |
LG UltraFine 32UN880-B- Thanks to the 4K resolution, the 32-inch model is razor-sharp and offers a large work surface on which you can confidently display two program windows side by side. Thanks to the IPS panel technology, the viewing angles are stable, and the color reproduction is strong. The LG covers 95 percent of the professional P3 color space. Unfortunately, LG does not specify the sRGB color space reproduction. Still, experience has shown that it should be at least 100 percent, which means that the screen is suitable for any photo and video editing.
Unfortunately, the panel lacks brightness, which means that real HDR is not achieved and you have to be content with the simple HDR10. The cherry on the cream cake is a high variety of interfaces led by a modern USB-C port. With a USB-C-enabled notebook, you can use this to connect the notebook and charge it simultaneously using the same cable. Two additional USB ports serve as hubs for peripheral devices. This saves space on the desk.
The ViewSonic VP2768-4K is currently not listed on the US market. The device has a 27″ IPS panel with a 4K resolution (3840×2160 pixels) but is primarily limited to the sRGB color space, which should cover 99%. Colors are processed internally using a 14-bit 3D LUT and are pre-calibrated at the factory with a precise Delta E < 2 for the highest color accuracy. The device can also be hardware calibrated.
For professional EBV users, image homogeneity in terms of brightness and color purity is particularly important. Otherwise, wrong decisions can easily be made when correcting the color of photos or videos. The ViewSonic VP2768-4K, therefore, has an integrated uniformity correction function, which is intended to ensure excellent image homogeneity from edge to edge and corner to corner.
Conclusion
When looking at old-school professional monitors, one sees exotic backlights like GbR or even RGB LED. Some new screens have quantum dot filters too. These technologies serve to enlarge the color gamut and increase color accuracy. But new-school displays have taken a different path to excellence. Rather than employing expensive components, they simply improve and refine more commonly available panels, thereby lowering the cost of admission.
The VP2768 is a perfect example of this phenomenon. At its core, it’s an IPS panel with QHD resolution and an sRGB color gamut. That describes many business-class monitors that sell for less than $400. But ViewSonic has taken a value-oriented path while creating a display qualified for professional use. For just over $500, you get better build quality, an internal 14-bit look-up table, and factory-certified calibrations for multiple color gamuts.
Unless you need the wider gamuts provided by DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, the VP2768 provides a spot-on presentation of sRGB, Rec.709, EBU, and SMPTE-C. For video content producers, that will cover the bulk of their work. Ultra HD may be the shiny new standard with its extended color, resolution, and dynamic range, courtesy of HDR. But it hasn’t replaced traditional high definition just yet.
But the VP2768 isn’t quite future-proof. The time will come when DCI-P3 is the de facto standard, on all displays, at all price points. When that day arrives, professional monitors will have to support both extended color and HDR to truly be useful. For the next couple of years, though, we believe there is a need for value priced professional displays like this.
Despite a vast array of calibration options, including the add-on Colorbration kit, the VP2768 is one of the most accurate monitors we’ve ever tested in its out-of-box state. We achieved small gains with a manual adjustment, but it didn’t impact the image visually. It truly doesn’t get much better than what we saw in both our tests and when viewing real-world content.
The industry is at something of a turning point when it comes to color standards. Consumer televisions are starting to support DCI-P3 and Ultra HD resolution in hopes of luring viewers to UHD Blu-ray and streaming content presented in 4K. But many screens advertising these features haven’t adequately done them justice. HDR is an especially difficult thing to do correctly.
The VP2768 represents an excellent value for a 27” QHD/IPS monitor that delivers nearly unmatched out-of-box performance and a tremendous array of calibration choices. Professionals needing the sRGB and Rec.709 color gamuts who are looking a save a bit of cash will want to seriously consider it.
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So should you buy the ViewSonic VP2768-4K monitor?
If you’re looking for a display that’s truly future-proofed with a full DCI-P3 gamut and HDR10 content support, you’ll no doubt have to spend a significant amount more — something like the would be a better choice in this case — than the sub-$600 price for the VP2768-4K that we have here. What you do get for the price is impressive, and the fact that the monitor comes so accurately calibrated from the factory means you’ll spend less time getting it set up and more time working in front of it.
If you’re a professional in the photography or design realm who sticks mainly in the sRGB and Rec. 709 color gamuts and want to move into UHD territory, this is an outstanding display. It’s built with a light but durable body, the stand is adjustable, it can be VESA mounted, and the bezel is thin enough that it can be comfortably used in a multi-monitor setup. The back edge is stocked with ports, including a USB-A 3.1 hub, for easy connectivity, there are a ton of preset color modes in the OSD, and it’s all wrapped up with a three-year warranty.
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ViewSonic VP2768-4K
An impressive pro monitor with superb color accuracy out of the box
As long as you don’t need HDR10 support or precise AdobeRGB and DCI-P3 color reproduction, ViewSonic’s VP2768-4K can comfortably deliver just about everything else, and at a competitive price.
What you’ll love about the ViewSonic VP2768-4K monitor
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The ViewSonic VP2768-4K has a 27-inch display that’s surrounded by a minimal bezel, delivering a picture that almost stretches from edge to edge. Using it in a multi-monitor setup isn’t a problem, especially thanks to the sturdy and accommodating stand. It adjusts for height, tilt, and swivel, and it can pivot 90 degrees clockwise and counterclockwise, making it easy to plug into ports no matter how your desk is set up. You shouldn’t have many issues connecting it to your peripherals, as there are plenty of ports for legacy and modern devices, and there’s lots of space so you don’t have to make any sacrifices. The display is also compatible with VESA mounts, so it doesn’t have to live on a desk.
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Category | Spec |
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Size | 27 inches |
Resolution | 3,840 x 2,160 (4K) |
Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
Response time | 14 ms |
Brightness | 350 nits |
Panel | IPS, anti-glare |
Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
Static contrast | 1,300:1 |
Dynamic contrast | 20,000,000:1 |
Colors | 1.07 billion10-bit with FRC |
Ports | DisplayPort 1.2aMini-DisplayPort 1.2aTwo HDMI 2.03.5 mm audio jackUSB-B (upstream)Four USB-A 3.1 (upstream) |
This is an LCD display with an IPS panel for wide viewing angles and superior color reproduction, and it has a 3H coating to help keep it from being damaged when sitting in a busy workspace. It is technically «anti-glare,» though I did notice some reflection when the sun was behind me.
The display hits upwards of 350 nits brightness, which is enough to combat everything but direct sunlight, but it also drops down to a low light that’s ideal for working after hours without burning your retinas. ViewSonic has gone to lengths to ensure brightness is uniform across the entire display, and I really did not notice any part that was brighter or darker than the rest.
Straight out of the box on the default picture setting, the VP2768-4K looks great, if only because of the UHD resolution and 14-bit, 3D look-up table (LUT) that provides a much larger color palette. Everything is crisp and vivid, and once you get into the on-screen display (OSD) controls, there’s a lot to tweak to get it set up for your specific needs.
A ViewMode menu lets you pick from a bunch of presets based around activities and mediums, like gaming, movies, text, web, and photography, and while these are suitable for a quick pick when not in a professional setting, there’s also a robust Color Adjust menu where you can fine-tune brightness, contrast, color format, and which gamut you’d like to be calibrated for, whether 99 percent sRGB, 99 percent EBU, 99 percent Rec. 709, or 100 percent SMPTE-C. Going even further, you can set everything up yourself without the need for an extraneous calibration tool thanks to a deep custom picture menu.
All VP2768-4K models come with a three-year warranty, as well as a three-page printed report about your specific monitor’s factory calibration. This specific model, unfortunately, does not come with , though color accuracy is so precise from the factory that it might not be worth the extra $235.