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ViewSonic VP2488-4K vs ViewSonic VP2788-5K

What VP2488-4K does better (3) and where VP2788-5K wins (3) — every spec side by side.

ViewSonic VP2488-4K
ViewSonic · 2025VP2488-4K
9.2Score
3 advantages≈ $550
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ViewSonic VP2788-5K
ViewSonic · 2026VP2788-5K
7.3Score
3 advantages≈ $840
8.5Screen8.8
9.0Colour accuracy5.8
8.4Connectivity2.7
6.3Design & ergonomics6.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

VP2488-4KVP2788-5K
540 × 42120.4612.9 × 424.7209.9
VP2488-4KVP2788-5KDifference
Height421 mm424.7 mm−3.7 mm
Width540 mm612.9 mm−72.9 mm
Depth20.4 mm209.9 mm−189.5 mm
Weight6.2 kg6.4 kg−0.2 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is VP2488-4K better than VP2788-5K?

  1. USB-C charging (Power Delivery)100 W vs 15 W6.7×
  2. Response time5 ms vs 14 ms2.8×
  3. Weight6.2 kg vs 6.4 kg+3%

Why is VP2788-5K better than VP2488-4K?

  1. Pixel density184 ppi vs 218 ppi+18%
  2. Contrast ratio (static)1,300:1 vs 2,000:1+54%
  3. Screen size24″ vs 27″+12%
Specifications

Side by side

Display
Screen size24″27″
Resolution3840 × 21605120 × 2880
Resolution class4K UHD5K
Pixel density184 ppi218 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)500 nits500 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,300:12,000:1
Response time5 ms14 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%100%
Adobe RGB coverage—88%
DCI-P3 coverage98%99%
Colour accuracy (ΔE, claimed)ΔE 1—
Colour depth10 bit10 bit
HDR—DisplayHDR 400
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)YesYes
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)100 W15 W
ThunderboltYesYes
KVM switch—Yes
HDMI inputs11
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hub—Yes
Daisy chain (DP MST)Yes—
Built-in speakersYesYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment120 mm120 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesYes
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount—100 × 100 mm
Weight6.2 kg6.4 kg
Width540 mm613 mm
Height421 mm425 mm
Depth20 mm210 mm
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