viewsonic xg2738-2k-oled
There is a noticeable difference between playing on an IPS monitor and switching to OLED, especially when gaming. The blacks look deeper, colours have more punch, and fast-moving objects remain clear even during intense gameplay. The ViewSonic VX2738-2K OLED brings these benefits to a 27-inch QHD display with a 240Hz refresh rate. Sticking to 1440p also makes sense for gaming, as pushing high frame rates at 4K can be demanding on PC hardware.
During my testing, the QD-OLED panel stood out for its motion handling and contrast. Fast-paced shooters felt responsive, while darker scenes in story-driven games benefited from the deep blacks. The stand offers a good range of adjustments, although the monitor wobbles slightly when moved. USB ports are missing, and HDR brightness could be better, but these limitations don’t take away from the overall gaming experience. At Rs 49,800, the ViewSonic VX2738-2K OLED is worth considering if you’re looking for a QHD OLED monitor with a high refresh rate.
Here’s my experience with the ViewSonic VX2738-2K OLED after testing it across gaming and everyday use.
The box includes the monitor, stand, power adapter, power cord, DisplayPort cable and user manual. Having a DisplayPort cable in the box is convenient, as you can connect the monitor to your PC without having to buy one separately.
Setting up the monitor is fairly straightforward. The stand attaches without much fuss, and you can get everything ready without spending much time on assembly.
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The stand offers plenty of flexibility, with up to 130mm of height adjustment, tilt between -5 and 20 degrees, swivel and pivot. Whether you prefer a higher position for competitive gaming or want to adjust the screen for a more comfortable viewing angle, there’s enough flexibility to find a suitable setup.
However, the monitor does wobble slightly on the stand, particularly when you adjust its position or nudge the desk. This may be partly down to the range of adjustments the stand supports, although a more stable design would have been welcome. The wobble isn’t a major issue during regular use, but it’s noticeable enough to mention.
The ViewSonic VX2738-2K OLED keeps things simple on the design front. The slim bezels give the 27-inch display a clean look, while the sturdy stand keeps it stable without taking up too much room on your desk. It doesn’t try too hard to look like a gaming monitor, which should suit those who prefer a more understated setup.
For connectivity, you get two HDMI 2.1 ports, two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs with DSC, and a 3.5mm headphone output. The HDMI ports come in handy if you want to keep a gaming console connected alongside your PC, while the two DisplayPort inputs give you more flexibility when switching between devices.
The one thing missing here is USB connectivity. There’s no built-in USB hub, so you’ll have to connect your keyboard, mouse and other peripherals directly to your PC or use a separate hub. It’s not a major issue for a gaming monitor, but having a couple of USB ports would have made managing cables and peripherals a little easier.
The ViewSonic VX2738-2K OLED uses a joystick to navigate its OSD, and it works well. Moving through the menus and changing settings is straightforward, without having to deal with multiple physical buttons.
There are several picture presets, including Standard, Game, Movie, Web, Text, Mac and Mono. The gaming menu offers FPS, RTS and MOBA presets, along with a Custom mode that includes Black Stabilisation. You also get controls for brightness, contrast, gamma and colour temperature, while the six-axis colour adjustment tool lets you tweak the hue and saturation of individual colours.
However, the sRGB mode doesn’t properly restrict the colour gamut, which can result in oversaturated colours when viewing sRGB content. The HDR menu offers only Auto and Off options, with limited scope for adjusting HDR settings. Overall, the OSD is easy to navigate and offers plenty of picture adjustments, but its colour management could be better.
The ViewSonic VX2738-2K OLED delivers a picture that looks impressive during everyday use. Colours appear vivid, blacks are deep, and the contrast gives darker scenes plenty of depth. I used the monitor with my MacBook over HDMI, and the display looked great. A colleague who works in video editing was also impressed by its colour reproduction and expressed interest in getting one.
However, the Calman measurements tell a different story when it comes to colour accuracy. The monitor recorded an average Delta E 2000 of 12.67 in the ColorChecker test, 11.59 in grayscale, and 26.45 in saturation sweeps. These are high error values, indicating considerable deviations from the reference targets.
There’s a difference between a display that looks good and one that reproduces colours accurately. The VX2738-2K OLED makes a strong visual impression with its vivid colours and deep blacks, but its out-of-the-box colour accuracy leaves room for improvement. Experimenting with the available picture and colour settings may help you get a picture that better suits your preferences, although achieving accurate results would require further calibration and testing. If you plan to use the monitor for photo editing or colour-critical video work, this is worth keeping in mind.
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The monitor recorded 71.5% Rec.2020 coverage (xy) in my test. It also supports HDR10 and carries VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification. These specifications provide an idea of its capabilities, but they don’t establish colour accuracy or HDR performance on their own.
The monitor reached approximately 378 nits with 1% and 2% test windows in Calman’s peak luminance test. Brightness dropped as the white area increased, reaching around 284 nits at 25%, 232 nits at 50%, 205 nits at 75%, and 188 nits with a full-screen white pattern. This variation is typical of OLED displays, which manage brightness differently depending on how much of the screen is illuminated.
In practice, the panel’s deep blacks and strong contrast make a noticeable difference when watching films or playing games with darker scenes. Calman recorded a minimum luminance of 0 cd/m², which is consistent with OLED pixels switching off completely to produce black. The result is a picture with excellent contrast, even though the colour accuracy measurements leave room for improvement.
Overall, I found the display visually impressive for gaming and entertainment. Its vivid colours, deep blacks and high refresh rate make it an enjoyable screen to use, but anyone planning to use it for colour-critical work should consider the measured colour errors before making a decision.
I tested the ViewSonic VX2738-2K OLED with Apex Legends, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Hogwarts Legacy and Rocket League on the PS5. Across these games, the monitor delivered a consistently good experience, with responsive controls, clear motion and the kind of contrast that makes games look more immersive.
Apex Legends was my main test for fast-paced gameplay. I didn’t notice any significant motion blur or smearing while moving around the map and tracking opponents. Rocket League also benefited from the panel’s quick response, with rapid camera movements and changes in direction looking clean.
In Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, swinging through the city looked fluid, while the OLED panel’s deep blacks and vivid colours added to the visual experience. Hogwarts Legacy looked equally good, particularly in darker environments where the contrast helped bring out details.
The monitor’s 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms GTG response time are primarily relevant to PC gamers. On the PS5, gameplay is limited to a maximum output of 120Hz in supported games and display modes. The monitor also supports AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync compatibility, although these features’ availability and behaviour depend on the connected device.
Overall, I had no significant complaints about motion handling during my testing. Fast-paced games felt responsive, while visually rich titles benefited from the OLED panel’s contrast and colour reproduction.
The two built-in 2W speakers are fine for a quick video or casual listening, but they’re not much of a reason to buy the monitor. Sound lacks the fullness you’d get from a decent set of external speakers, and a gaming headset remains the better choice for immersive audio.
As a regular desktop display, the 27-inch QHD panel is perfectly practical. There’s enough room for multiple windows, and the resolution doesn’t demand the same scaling adjustments that a higher-resolution display might. The wide colour gamut is also useful for visually rich content, but the calibration issues and ineffective sRGB mode make it harder to recommend for colour-critical work.
OLED also requires a little care when the screen spends long periods displaying static elements. Taskbars and application interfaces can contribute to uneven pixel wear over time. The monitor’s supported maintenance features can help reduce the risk of burn-in, but they can’t eliminate it entirely.
The ViewSonic VX2738-2K OLED makes a convincing case for moving to an OLED gaming monitor, especially if you’re currently using an IPS display. The difference in contrast, black levels and motion clarity is noticeable, while the 240Hz refresh rate gives PC gamers plenty of headroom for competitive titles. I also enjoyed how the QD-OLED panel handled visually rich games, where colours and darker scenes added to the overall experience.
However, the experience isn’t equally impressive in every area. Colour accuracy could be better, and HDR performance has its limitations, particularly when it comes to brightness. At Rs 49,800, these are worth considering before making the purchase.
Even so, the VX2738-2K OLED gets the fundamentals of gaming right. It delivers the contrast and responsiveness that make OLED appealing, without requiring you to move to a 4K display. Whether those advantages justify the asking price ultimately depends on how much you value OLED picture quality and high-refresh-rate gaming.
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