Today we're taking a look at the VP2770-LED monitor from ViewSonic. It's a 27" monster monitor we first set eyes on at CES 2013. Usually as the inches increase so do the pixels and this is definitely the case for the VP2770-LED which sports a solid 2560x1440 pixels.
Specifications
The VP2770-LED is a well equipped monitor with a large list of features. There are several input connections, USB 2.0/3.0 connections, wide viewing angles and many more features you can see in the list below.
LCD | ||
| Type | 27" Wide Color TFT Active Matrix LED | |
| Display Area | 23.5" horizontal x 13.2" vertical; 27" diagonal | |
| Optimum Resolution | 2560x1440 (DisplayPort, Dual-Link DVI-D) | |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 (typ.) | |
| Brightness | 300 cd/m2 (typ.) | |
| Viewing Angles | 178º horizontal, 178º vertical | |
| Response Time | 12ms (typ) | |
| Light Source | 30,000 hours (min.) | |
| Panel Surface | Anti-glare, hard-coating (3H) | |
| Backlight | White-light LED | |
| Dynamic Contrast Ratio | 20,000,000:1 | |
| Colors | 1.07 billion (8 bits + 2 bits FRC) with DisplayPort and Dual-Link DVI | |
COMPATIBILITY | ||
| PC | PC compatibles (from VGA up to 2560x1440 non-interlaced) | |
| Mac® | Up to 2560x1440 | |
REGULATIONS | ||
| CE,CB, BSMI, PSB, SASO, C-tick, e-standby, KC, UL/cUL, FCC-B (including ICES003), UL CoC, Mexico Energy, GOST-R/Hygienic, UkrSEPRO, Erp, CCC, ENERGY STAR®, China Energy, EPEAT Silver, WEEE, RoHS, SVHC list | ||
CONNECTOR | ||
| Analog | 15-pin mini D-sub (VGA) | |
| Digital | HDMI (V1.4 with HDCP) DVI-D (with HDCP) DisplayPort | |
| Audio Out | 3.5 mm jack | |
| Power | Internal power supply | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (x2), USB 3.0 (x2), USB Upstream | |
POWER | ||
| Voltage | AC 100–240V (universal), 50 / 60Hz | |
| Consumption | 40W (typ) | |
| Optimize | 30W (typ) | |
| Conserve | 22W (typ) | |
RECYCLE/DISPOSAL | ||
| Please dispose of in accordance with local, state or federal laws. | ||
CONTROLS | ||
| OSD | Auto Image Adjust, Contrast/Brightness, Input Select (D-SUB, DVI, Displayport, HDMI), Audio Adjust (Volume, Mute - for audio output), Color Adjust (sRGB, Bluish, Cool, Native, Warm, User Color [R,G,B]), Information, Manual Image Adjust (H/V Position, Horizontal Size, Fine Tune, Sharpness, Dynamic Contrast, Response Time, Aspect Ratio, Overscan, ECO-mode), Setup Menu (Language, Resolution Notice, OSD Position, OSD Timeout, OSD Background, Auto Power Off, Sleep, Power Indicator), Memory Recall | |
| Panel | Power, 1, up, down, 2 | |
PACKAGE CONTENTS | ||
| VP2770-LED monitor, power cable, Dual Link DVI cable, VGA cable, DP cable, USB 3.0 cable, User Guide, Quick Start Guide, ViewSonic Wizard CD-ROM | ||
OPERATING CONDITIONS | ||
| Temperature | 32–104º F (0–40º C) | |
| Humidity | 20–90% (non-condensing) | |
WARRANTY | ||
| Three-year limited warranty on parts, labor and backlight. | ||
VIDEO INPUT | ||
| Analog | RGB analog (0.7 / 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms) | |
| Digital | DVI-D (TMDS, 100 ohms), DisplayPort, HDMI 1.4 | |
| Frequency | Fh: 24~92kHz, Fv: 50~75Hz | |
| Sync | Separate Sync | |
DIMENSIONS (WxHxD) | ||
| Physical With Stand | 25.3 x 18.5 x 13.7 in. / 642.6 x 464.8 x 348 mm | |
| Physical Without Stand | 25.3 x 15.0 x 2.2 in. / 642.6 x 381 x 56 mm | |
| Packaging | 28.8 x 22.4 x 17.8 in. / 732 x 570 x 451 mm | |
ERGONOMICS | ||
| Tilt | Forward 5º, Back 20º | |
| Swivel | ±60º | |
| Height Adjust | 0–5.9" / 0–150mm | |
| Pivot | 0–90º | |
WEIGHT | ||
| Weight | 18.6 lb. / 8.5 kg | |
| Gross | 25.1 lb. / 11.4 kg | |
| Net Without Stand | 12.8 lb. / 5.8 kg |
Build Quality
The stand which comes with the VP2770-LED is sturdy enough to support such a large screen. The stand can pivot, it allows variable heights and it provides tilt and rotate to position the monitor any way you would want. The only drawback is size. You will need to make sure you have plenty of space for this stand and its monitor.
On the bottom of the monitor on the left hand side are the display and audio connections. The monitor comes with VGA, DVI, HDMI and Display Port connections. It's nice to have so many options to choose from especially if you plan on toggling between multiple computers/devices.
On the bottom right side of the monitor you will find the power connection, the USB plug which connects to the computer and then two standard USB slots for connecting peripherals.
Menu Features
The menu system is easy to navigate and provides all the features you would expect from a monitor of this caliber. To start off there are adjustments for contrast and brightness.
The next set of options is for toggling between the display's connected devices. Honestly though this menu option is probably not one you will use. Toggling between connected devices can be done quickly by pressing the number 2 touch sensitive button when there is no on screen display (OSD).
The VP2770-LED comes equipped with speakers and you can adjust the volume levels from here. To get here quickly you can press the touch sensitive down arrow when there is no OSD showing and it will bring you right to these settings.
ViewSonic has pre-calibrated this IPS display. The color accuracy will probably be good enough for most; however, if you plan to use this monitor for a job that requires precise accuracy of color then you will want to use the color adjustment screens while you calibrate your monitor for the most accurate colors.
The information screen will give you some of the basic information about the display. Not much to see here that wasn't listed in the specifications section.
The manual image adjust settings is where you will find options to customize the sharpness, contrast, response time, aspect ratio, overscan, eco mode and gamma settings. The response time options are: standard, advanced and ultra fast. We set ours to ultra fast.
Pressing the up arrow when no OSD is showing will give you a quick way to toggle between different settings you've saved and the factory settings.
Usage
As a hobby photographer I took advantage of the 27" display and higher resolution for editing images in Lightroom. The additional screen real estate made it easy to work with my raw images taken at higher resolutions. The VP2770-LED is a perfect solution for anyone that's in to photography.
As a software developer I spend quite a bit of time in Visual Studio and Eclipse. With a resolution of 2560x1440 I could comfortably place code side by side in a split screen setup. Normally this would cause an undesirable amount of horizontal scrolling. The VP2770-LED provides an additional 640 horizontal pixels (*coming from a 1920x1080 display) to work with which is just enough to comfortably code in a split screen environment. I always like to have 2 monitors while coding, but I found myself using the secondary monitor much less because of the extra screen real estate. I don't know if my desk would forgive me, but two of these beauties side by side would be any developer's dream!
I watched several shows and played many hours of games using the VP2770. The slower response time and refresh rate are not going to be appealing to any hard core gamer, but I won plenty of rounds all the same and enjoyed doing it on a 27" IPS display too. Watching movies or TV shows on the 27" is a pleasure. The slower response time and refresh rate don't give you the surreal feeling you get when watching a show on a 120Hz or 240Hz display; however, the 27 inches and higher resolution sure helps make up for that.
Conclusion
ViewSonic's VP2770-LED monitor is perfect for anyone involved in content creation. If you're in front of a computer frequently to code, work with images or any other form of content creation then this monitor is our top choice. If you're looking for a monitor purely for content consumption, the VP2770-LED is still a solid choice at this size, higher resolution and price point. The ViewSonic VP2770-LED's price point and features make it one of the best in its class. We've awarded the ViewSonic VP2770-LED our Editors Choice Award for its long list of features and superior build.
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