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ViewSonic VP3881

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4.3
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User ratings:
37
4.1 out of 5
37 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
24 %
2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.6 / 5
Editorial reviews:
10
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4.3 out of 5
7 user ratings
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Pros

  • great viewing angles and a natural
  • nicely calibrated feel
  • quick release stand onto the base and you are good to go

Cons

  • The controls are invisible when viewing the monitor from the front
  • unfortunately only 1 forwards and 21 backwards
  • the attachment point at the back is a little small

Key specs

  • 3840, 1600 px
  • 60 Hz
  • LED
  • 7 ms
  • Curved
  • 38 in
  • 300 cd/m²
  • 21

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ViewSonic VP3881 - Pros & Cons

ViewSonic VP3881

Pros

  • great viewing angles and a natural
  • nicely calibrated feel
  • quick release stand onto the base and you are good to go
  • images are sharp and vivid
  • amazing performance and value
  • Black levels are also superior
  • single-cable USB-C connectivity is a very nice feature
  • stylish and beautiful platform for all kinds of jobs
  • ViewSonic VP3881 is remarkably fast
  • VP3881's color is beautiful and accurate
  • Beautiful color in both photos and video

Cons

  • The controls are invisible when viewing the monitor from the front
  • unfortunately only 1 forwards and 21 backwards
  • the attachment point at the back is a little small
  • be both wider and taller at the same time in terms of Aspect
  • Menu navigation is a bit cumbersome
  • Unintended turn-offs happen a little too easily
  • not security hardware or managed security services
  • the buttons are on the back side of the monitor
  • hugely detrimental lighting bleeds on the corners
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  • The screen is quite big

ViewSonic VP3881 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
38 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
7 ms
Best:
JVC LM-H191
Response time: 0.01 ms
IconBrightness
300 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
12690 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

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ViewSonic VP3881 - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size38.0 in
Brightness300.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio21:9
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Dimensions
Height adjustment5.12 in
Height (min-max)< 629.2
Height (without stand)15.67 in
Height with stand24.77 in
Depth (with stand)11.76 in
Depth (without stand)4.06 in
Width (with stand)35.28 in
Weight (without stand)17.57 lb
Weight447.63 oz
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Image properties
Maximum resolution3840 x 1600 px
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 1024x768
  • 1280x1024
  • 1440x900
  • 1680x1050
  • 1920x2160
  • 2560x1440
  • 3840x1080
  • 3840x1600
  • 3860x2160
  • 640x480
  • 720x400
  • 800x600
Refresh rate60.0 Hz
HD type4K Ultra HD
Display number of colours1.073 billion colours
Colour depth (per channel)10.0 bit
Dynamic contrast ratio20000000:1
Contrast ratio1000:1
Display technologyLED
BacklightWLED
Panel typeIPS
Response time (GtG)5.0 ms
Response time (BtW)5.0 ms
Response time7.0 ms
Pixel size0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)178.0 °
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)no
HDRyes
VESA mountyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm
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Power
Connecting 9V/12V/14VNone
Operational power consumption132 - 155
Power consumption (standby)0.3 W
Power consumption (typical)155.0 W
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Panel designCurved
Built-in USB hubyes
Touchscreenno
Built-in camerano
Screen surfaceMatte
Built-in speakersyes
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Connectivity
Analogue 3.5mm input1
Number of USB 3.0 ports3
DisplayPortyes
DVI Portno
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity2
Number of HDMI inputs2
HDMI version2.0
VGA inyes
Number of DisplayPort inputs1
DisplayPort version1.4
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Features
Ascendable and submersibleyes
Swivelyes
Tiltableyes
Cable lock slotyes
Flicker freeyes
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Eco-labelling
EnergyStaryes
EPEATGold

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ViewSonic VP3881 ViewSonic - Editorial Reviews (10)

4.3
Based on 10 reviews
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ViewSonic VP3881 ViewSonic VP3881 Review - 38-Inch Ultrawide Monitor for Professionals and...
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MonitorNerds | Gaming Monitor Reviews
Published: 25.06.2018
ViewSonic VP3881 Review - 38-Inch Ultrawide Monitor for Professionals and...
4.8

The ViewSonic VP3881 offers a stunning, 38-inch IPS screen that comes with factory and hardware calibration for color critical work

ViewSonic VP3881 ViewSonic VP3881 Review
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TOP NEW Review
Published: 28.05.2018
ViewSonic VP3881 Review
4.5

ViewSonic VP3881 Review – Shaking up the high-end super-wide 21:9 monitor segment. Ever since the first 21:9-aspect monitor rolled out five or so years ago, the super-wide format has been about as polarising as it gets with flat panels. Some loved it for its cinematic sizzle, others trash-talked the limited vertical resolution and consequent poor productivity proposition. […]

ViewSonic VP3881 Review: The Viewsonic VP3881 is a Panoramic Extravaganza | LiveatPC.com - Home of PC.com Malaysia
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LiveatPC.com
Published: 18.04.2018
Review: The Viewsonic VP3881 is a Panoramic Extravaganza | LiveatPC.com - Home of PC.com Malaysia

Viewsonic is a notable electronics company specialising in monitors and projectors. One such monitor that deserves some recognition is its Viewsonic VP3881 38-inch ultra-wide monitor that is great for work and play.  With more and more visual display companies providing wide-angle monitors for consumers, Viewsonic takes things up a notch with its crystal clear display […]

ViewSonic VP3881 ViewSonic VP3881 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 17.09.2018
ViewSonic VP3881 Review
4.0

The ViewSonic VP3881, designed for photo, video, and graphics pros, is a monitor with a beautiful 38-inch screen that magnificently renders colors in photos and videos.

ViewSonic VP3881 ViewSonic’s VP3881 38-inch Curved Monitor
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The ChannelPro Network
Published: 17.01.2019
ViewSonic’s VP3881 38-inch Curved Monitor

If you need a larger screen or exact color control, the ViewSonic VP3881 could be your answer.

ViewSonic VP3881 ViewSonic VP3881 38" Curved HDR Monitor Review: Professional sRGB
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 13.07.2018
ViewSonic VP3881 38" Curved HDR Monitor Review: Professional sRGB
4.0

The ViewSonic VP3881 brings professional-grade sRGB with factory-certified color accuracy. Hardcore gamers may want to hold off.

ViewSonic VP3881 ViewSonic VP3881 monitor review
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pcgamer
Published: 14.09.2018
ViewSonic VP3881 monitor review
4.5

Shaking up the high-end super-wide 21:9 segment.

ViewSonic VP3881 ViewSonic VP3881 Review - TFT Central
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tftcentral.co.uk
ViewSonic VP3881 Review - TFT Central

ViewSonic VP3881 ViewSonic VP3881 38" Curved HDR Monitor Review: Professional sRGB
tomshardware.co.uk logo
tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 13.07.2018
ViewSonic VP3881 38" Curved HDR Monitor Review: Professional sRGB
4.0

The ViewSonic VP3881 brings professional-grade sRGB with factory-certified color accuracy. Hardcore gamers may want to hold off.

ViewSonic VP3881 Viewsonic VP3881 monitor review
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TechRadar
Published: 22.09.2020
Viewsonic VP3881 monitor review
4.0

It's all about productivity

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