Viewsonic VP2785-2K 27" WQHD LCD Monitor
$199.99
Condition: Factory Reconditioned
Screen Size: 27"
style: 1440p Adobe RGB (Factory Calibrated)
Top positive review
29 people found this helpful
Stunning monitor for quality of display, color calibration, and feature set
By Amazon Customer on Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2019
I had to write a review on this monitor, it's such an amazing 4K monitor for both the level of performance it offers and the price point. I'd done a lot of monitor shopping prior to purchase and basically was convinced that 4K was the way to go. Being a devoted amateur photographer and budding astrophotographer, I knew I wanted something that offered the ability to calibrate colors accurately. I also do a lot of work in front of a screen in general, so wanted a monitor that also offered crisp text and that "4k" experience. So chose the VP2785-4K, and mostly pair it with a Macbook Pro (2016 model with the USB-C ports). It's incredible! The USB-C connector (provided in the box) works flawlessly, no need to purchase an extra charging/data USB-C cable. The monitor provides plenty of power to keep the Macbook charged over the USB-C connection. I bought a Rain Design vertical stand for the Macbook (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077YLS9QP), super setup for maximizing deskspace with the monitor. Still exploring the color calibration options, but very impressed with both the pre-calibrated settings and ability to fine tune (via software or hardware calibration). For me though, it's just as important to have clarity viewing photographs and that's a highlight of this monitor as well. The KVM feature works fine, basically connecting two monitors and splitting the screen in half for each. I use a the Logitech multichannel bluetooth keyboard and mouse and that works great to switch control from one computer to the other. Also nice is having the collection of ports available (USB 3.1 Type A(3), USB 3.1 Type B(1), USB 3.1 Type C(1), 3.5mm Audio Out, HDMI 2.0 (2), Display Port(1), Mini Display Port(1)), so basically for me the monitor also functions as a docking station. I didn't buy this as a gaming monitor, but since you can set the response time of the monitor to 7MS if you want, it seems fine for the few games I tried out on it. But Viewsonic and others make 1MS response time monitors if you're looking for a gaming monitor. One other item I like are the adjustment options. Height and side to side angle (it swivels on the base) work fine, as well you can adjust the monitor to either landscape or portrait mode. This is a really well thought out monitor in terms of features and overall it's the best display quality-wise I've ever used. I suspect that a pro photographer/videographer would thrive with this monitor as well. Highly recommended.
Top critical review
1 people found this helpful
Good Value, but starting to deteriorate after only 5 years
By Sarah Ingemie on Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2023
First off, I want to acknowledge that this monitor (VP2785-4K) presents a major value for money in comparison to its competitors. It offers incredible color accuracy for the price when paired with a good calibrator (i1 Display Pro - don't use that Spyder trash). I've even ignored the off-axis tint of this panel because it's so good when viewed head-on. I ordered two and they have both served me well for a while. However, after about 5 years, one of my two identical monitors has started developing the dreaded greenish burn effect along the left edge, starting from the top left corner. This seems to be a thing in newer cheap monitors, but when I pay $900 for screen technology that was pretty tried and true even by the time I bought it, I expect it to last a while. I could accept a $200 monitor going on the fritz after 5 years but, perhaps in the most tragic bit of irony, the Viewsonic VP2365WB that I bought in 2010 and replaced with these monitors still works perfectly today. I felt comfortable spending $1800 on these two VP2785-4K monitors because of how good and reliable that old 1080p Viewsonic monitor was. Until now, I thought I had made a good decision. Now I'm in a position where I either need to buy two new matching monitors or have to deal with non-matching screens, which is a no-go because I work between the two screens in separate programs at the same time. I have to give a low rating because I do not want to encourage anyone to spend nearly a grand on a monitor that will die in 5 years. It's just unacceptable. I don't know if I will be purchasing any more Viewsonic monitors going forward.
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