GoKawiilThe ViewSonic VX2738-2K isn’t perfect but it’s hard to fault its $450 price tag. For that sum, you get a smooth and responsive gaming monitor with a colorful and bright picture.
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Dare I say it, prices on the best OLED gaming monitors are trending downward. They’ve been trickling down for a while, but recently I’ve received some new models that have lopped more than $100 off the prices of their predecessors. You’ll still pay more than an equivalent-spec LCD, but not a ton more.
ViewSonic has always delivered good value, and its latest entry is the VX2738-2K OLED. This 27-inch QHD 2560x1440-pixel panel boasts Quantum Dot color, 240 Hz, Adaptive-Sync and HDR for just $450 as I write this. Let’s take a look.
ViewSonic VX2738-2K OLED Specs
Swipe to scroll horizontally Panel Type / Backlight Quantum Dot Organic Light Emitting Diode (QD-OLED) Screen Size / Aspect Ratio 27 inches / 16:9 Max Resolution and Refresh Rate 2560x1440 @ 240 Hz Row 3 - Cell 0 FreeSync and G-Sync Compatible Native Color Depth and Gamut 10-bit / DCI-P3+ Response Time (GTG) 0.03ms Brightness 200 nits full field SDR Row 7 - Cell 0 400 nits 25% window HDR Contrast Unmeasurable Speakers 2x 2w Video Inputs 2x DisplayPort 1.4 w/DSC Row 11 - Cell 0 2x HDMI 2.1 Audio 3.5mm headphone output USB None Power Consumption 23.6w, brightness @ 200 nits Panel Dimensions WxHxD w/base 24.1 x 15.8-20.9 x 9.8 inches (612 x 401-531 x 249mm) Panel Thickness 2.1 inches (53mm) Bezel Width Top: 0.31 inch (8mm) Row 18 - Cell 0 Sides: 0.47 inch (12mm) Row 19 - Cell 0 Bottom: 0.91 inch (23mm) Weight 11.9 pounds (5.4kg) Warranty 3 years
The VX2738-2K uses an OLED panel fronted by a Quantum Dot layer to deliver almost 109% DCI-P3 coverage, according to my measurements. That’s about average for the QD-OLEDs I’ve tested, and it is visibly more colorful than OLEDs or LCDs without the tech. Brightness is claimed to be 200 nits, which I verified with a full-field pattern, and I measured over 300 nits from a 25% window with variable brightness engaged. HDR reaches peaks over 400 nits, earning the VX2738-2K VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification.
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Gaming performance is given equal attention with a 240 Hz refresh rate and Adaptive-Sync. The VX2738-2K is certified by both AMD and Nvidia for tear-free operation. Being an OLED, it has super quick response as well. Motion resolution is perfect at speeds above 180 fps. And you can achieve that without spending a fortune on a high-end graphics card.
Despite its attractive price, the VX2738-2K isn’t a barebones monitor. You get four video inputs, two HDMI 2.1 and two DisplayPort 1.4 with Display Stream Compression (DSC), along with a headphone jack and internal speakers. The only things left out are USB ports and LED lighting. But you do get a nice, solid stand and a premium DP cable. I also found an aiming point that turns on with a down-click of the OSD joystick. And there are plenty of OLED care options to keep the panel safe, along with variable brightness for SDR and HDR content.
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