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Introduction

When it comes to affordable all-round performance with a comfortable screen size, ~24” Full HD models with IPS (In-Plane Switching) or similar panels remain popular. The ViewSonic VP2468 hits this ‘sweet spot’ by offering a 23.8” IPS-type panel, combined with a minimalistic but homely design and the promise of strong factory calibration. Additional ‘advanced’ features such as Uniformity Compensation (UC) and a hardware-addressable LUT (hardware calibration) are also found on this model, quite unusual given the price. We take this model for a spin and see if it is really as good as it seems on paper.

Specifications

This model features a 60Hz 23.8” AH-IPS panel. This employs the usual 6-bit + FRC dithering in addition to a 14-bit hardware-addressable LUT for extra precision. A 5ms grey to grey response time is specified. As usual we’ll point out what affect this all has in our testing, as you should never just compare the on-paper specifications. Some of the key ‘talking points’ have been highlighted in blue below.

ViewSonic’s VP2468 is an affordable Full HD LCD monitor that uses in-plane switching (IPS) technology to give wide viewing angles

ViewSonic VP2468 24in LCD monitor at a glance:

• Screen size: 23.8 inches
• Panel type: 527x296mm
• Native resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Typical maximum brightness: 250 cd/m²
• Colour support: 16.7 million (6-bits per subpixel plus dithering)
• Response time (G2G): 5ms
• Weight: 5.65kg
• Contrast ratio: 1,000:1 (20m:1 dynamic contrast)
• Viewing angle: 178º horizontal, 178º vertical
• Power consumption: 22W typical
• Backlight: WLED (White Light Emitting Diode)
• Typical price as reviewed: $250 USD

Features and aesthetics

From the front the monitor has a minimalistic modern style. The stand base features a mixture of glossy black plastic centrally, with matte plastic surrounding it. The bezels are ‘dual-stage’, with a hard plastic outer component and a slim panel border that blends in seamlessly when the screen is switched off. The bezels are slender all around, with a total width (both components) of around 5mm (0.20 inches) at the top and sides and around 7.5mm (0.30 inches) at the bottom. The screen surface used on this model is relatively light matte anti-glare, as explored later.

The OSD (On Screen Display) is controlled by pressable buttons on the rear of the screen, running vertically down the right side (as viewed from front). There is no power indicator LED on the front of this model, which most users see as a superfluous addition anyway. There is instead an illuminated power symbol on the power button itself, which glows blue when the monitor is on and amber when it’s in a low power state. The video below runs through the OSD menu system of the monitor.

From the side the monitor appears quite svelte – ~19mm (0.75 inches) at thinnest point, lumping out further centrally. The included stand offers full ergonomic flexibility and is a solidly constructed piece with an interesting bowed-back design. This combines matte black plastic and silver matte plastic. The ergonomic flexibility offered by this stand includes; tilt (5° forwards, 21° backwards), height adjustment (130mm or 5.12 inches), swivel (60° left and 60° right) and pivot (90° rotation into portrait). The total depth of the monitor including stand is ~215mm (8.46 inches). At lowest stand height the bottom of the monitor sits ~82mm (3.23 inches) clear of the desk with the top edge of the screen ~398mm (15.67 inches) above the desk.

The rear of the screen features matte black plastic, whereas the stand neck Is silver matte plastic. A cable-tidy mechanism runs through the centre of the stand. The stand attaches to the screen by 100 x 100mm VESA and can be removed to make way for an alternative compatible stand or mount. At the left side you can see the OSD control buttons and power button. At the right side there is a K-slot. The ports are found centrally, facing downwards; AC power input (internal power converter), 2 HDMI ports, DP 1.2, MiniDP port, DP 1.2 output (for MST daisy chaining), 3.5mm audio output, 4 USB 3.0 ports (plus upstream). A MiniDP – DP cable, USB 3.0 cable and power cable are included in the box.