ViewSonic VP3881a 38" UW4K Curved Ultra-Wide Monitor (2021)
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ViewSonic VP3881a is a flagship 38-inch UW4K ultra-wide curved monitor in ViewSonic's 2021 lineup. It is powered by a 10-bit AH-IPS panel. The monitor comes with both USB-C with 90W power delivery and RJ45 connectivity.
Its 2300R curvature provides a more immersive visual experience. In terms of color reproduction, one can expect above average performance. The included stand comes with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments that make for a more ergonomic viewing experience. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty. It also comes with build-in speakers that make media consumption in a pinch an effortless experience.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 88% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Ultra-wide form factor
- 2300R curvature
- Rich color reproduction
- Stand with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments
- High 1000:1 contrast ratio
- 10-bit display panel
- High 90.41 % screen-to-body ratio
- Build-in speakers included
- 90W PD via USB-C
- RJ45 connectivity
Cons
- Build quality concerns
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
1x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; upstream; 90W; DP Alt Mode), 1x Ethernet RJ45, 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream), 1x USB 3.2 (Type-B; Gen 1; upstream)
Construction
Adjustment | Height
130 mm / 5.1181 in
Adjustment | Pivot
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
-60° ~ 60°
Adjustment | Tilt
-1° ~ 21°
Camera
No
Colors
Black
Form Factor
Curved monitor
Speakers
2x 5W
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
Dimensions
Bezels
90.41% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
4.06 in / 103 mm w/o stand, 11.77 in / 299 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
15.67 in / 398 mm w/o stand, 19.66 in / 499.24 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
35.28 in / 896 mm
Weight
7.9 kg / 17 lbs w/o stand , 12.6 kg / 28 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
24:10
Brightness
300 nits
Contrast Ratio
1000:1 (static), 20000000:1 (dynamic)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
Display Curvature
2300R
Display Diagonal
38" (37.5 in / 952.5 mm)
Display Type
AH-IPS, Anti-glare/Matte (3H), LG Display
Gamut
86% Adobe RGB, 95% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB
Pixel Density
111 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.229 mm
Refresh Rate
24 Hz ~ 75 Hz
Resolution
UW4K (3840x1600)
Response Time
5 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
Function
HDR
HDR10
Licenses
CB, CCC, CE, CE EMC, CEC, China RoHS, China Energy Label, cTUVus, EAC, Energy Star 8.0, EPEAT Bronze, ErP, FCC-B, ICES003, MX-CoC, Mexico Energy, NRCan, REACH, RoHS, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified, UkrSEPRO...
Operating Humidity
20 % ~ 90 %
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
AMD FreeSync
Video
Dual Color Engine, Flicker-free technology, ViewSonic Colorbration+, MultiPicture, Picture-by-Picture, Pantone Validated, KVM Switch, Picture-in-Picture, Blue Light Filter, Split Screen
Performance
Power Consumption
52 W (average) / 56 W (max) / 41 W (eco) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)
Production
Accessory
DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB Type-A to Type-B cable, USB Type-C cable
Debut
2021
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