ViewSonic ViewEdge VG2748a 27" Black 2022

The ViewSonic VG2748a is a 27-inch 1080p office monitor with a fantastic ergonomic stand and a built-in USB hub. But its color performance is near the bottom of our database, and 250 nits is dim. Worth it for basic desk work at the low end of the price range, skip it for anything visual.

The VG2748a runs at 60Hz with a 5ms response time, which is standard office fare and nothing more. Our database puts its performance in the 21st percentile, so don't expect smooth motion or gaming chops. The IPS panel gives you 178-degree viewing angles and a 1000:1 contrast ratio, which keeps text readable from the side. But 250 nits of brightness is dim by modern standards, and the 6-bit plus FRC color handling lands it in the 1st percentile for color. That's not a typo. This panel washes out next to almost anything else we've tested.

Stacked against the MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 or the LG UltraGear 27G810A-B, the VG2748a looks like it's from a different decade. Those are high-refresh gaming and creator displays with real color depth. The ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG and Alienware AW2725D are even further ahead on performance. The BenQ MA270U is a closer office rival, but it offers better color and brightness for not much more money. The ViewSonic wins on ergonomics and hub convenience, but it loses on the actual panel quality.

Pricing is all over the place depending on where you shop. In the US, we're seeing listings from USD 171 to USD 200, and the best deal in our database is on Amazon. That's a CAD 28 spread in Canada too, from CAD 262 to CAD 290. For a 27-inch IPS office monitor with a full ergonomic stand and USB hub, the low end of that range is reasonable. At the high end, you're paying too much for a panel with this color performance. Shop around before you click buy.

The ViewSonic VG2748a is a 27-inch 1080p IPS monitor built for desk work, not gaming or color-critical jobs. It's got a fully adjustable stand, a built-in USB hub, and thin bezels that make it look cleaner than most office displays. Setup is basically plug and play, which is exactly what you want when IT hands you a box on a Monday morning.

But the specs tell a blunt story. 60Hz, 250 nits, and a 6-bit panel with FRC put this thing near the bottom of our color rankings. It's fine for spreadsheets and email. It's not fine for photo editing or anything where color accuracy matters.

Skip this if you need accurate color for design, photo, or video work. The 6-bit panel is a real letdown there. Gamers should also look elsewhere, since 60Hz and 5ms won't cut it. And if you work in a bright room, 250 nits will have you squinting by mid-afternoon.

Buy this if you need a no-fuss office monitor with a great stand and a USB hub, and you don't care about color accuracy or gaming. It's a solid choice for spreadsheets, email, and document work. If you're doing anything visual, or you want a display that doesn't look washed out next to your laptop screen, keep looking.