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ViewSonic · ColorPro

ColorPro VP2788-5K

Released April 2025

ViewSonic's 27-inch 5K IPS ColorPro monitor with Thunderbolt 4 in (100W charging) and out for daisy-chaining, a 75Hz refresh rate and 99% DCI-P3 coverage, aimed at Mac and PC users doing colour work.

Size
27″
Resolution
5120 × 2880
PPI
218
Panel
IPS
Refresh
75 Hz
Brightness
500 nits
HDR
400
USB-C power
100 W

Specifications

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Display

Screen size
27″
Resolution
5120 × 2880 (5K)
Sharpness
218 pixels per inch
Panel
IPS
Refresh rate
75 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)
5 ms
Brightness (typical)
500 nits
HDR certification
DisplayHDR 400
Contrast ratio
2,000:1
Colour range
99% DCI-P3, 100% Rec.709, 100% EBU, 100% SMPTE-C (coverage)
DCI-P3 coverage
99%
Screen finish
Matte
Shape
Flat
Colour depth
1.07B colours, 10 bit (8 bit + FRC)
sRGB coverage
100% coverage (136% size)
Adobe RGB coverage
88% coverage (101% size)
Colour accuracy
Delta E < 2
Viewing angles
178º horizontal, 178º vertical
Pixel pitch
0.117 mm (H) × 0.117 mm (V)
Eye care
TÜV Low Blue Light (hardware solution), TÜV Flicker Free
Calibration
Self-calibration and hardware calibration

Connections

Video inputs
HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4, USB-C
USB-C charging
Up to 100 W
USB ports
Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, 2 × USB-A
KVM switch
Yes
Ethernet
No
Speakers
Yes
USB-C detail
Thunderbolt 4 in with 100 W charging; Thunderbolt 4 out with 15 W; USB-C 3.2 upstream with video input
Daisy chaining
Thunderbolt 4, for two 5K displays
USB hub detail
2 × USB-A 3.2 downstream, 1 × USB-C 3.2 downstream (15 W charging, data only)
Picture by picture
PIP and PBP
Speaker detail
5 W × 2

Design

Stand adjusts
Height, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mount
Yes
Weight with stand
6.4 kg
Height adjustment
120 mm
Tilt
-5º / 22º (forward / back)
Swivel
60º
Pivot
90º / 90º (right / left)
VESA pattern
100 × 100 mm
Size with stand
612.94 × 424.73–544.55 × 209.91 mm (W × H × D)
Size without stand
612.94 × 367.23 × 57.5 mm (W × H × D)
Weight without stand
4.2 kg
Controls
Joystick key (up, right, down, left, centre); power

Power and support

Power use
47 W typical, 50 W max, 0.5 W standby; Eco Mode 37 W (Conserve), 41 W (Optimised)
Power supply
External power adaptor, AC 100–240 V
Certifications
cTUVus, FCC-B, ICES003, Energy Star, EPEAT, CEC, NOM, Mexico Energy, CE, CE EMC, CB, RoHS, ErP, REACH, WEEE, EAC, UkrSEPRO, BSMI, RCM, VCCI, PSE (adaptor), CCC, China RoHS, China Energy Label
Warranty
3 years pickup, repair and return (UK)
In the box
3-pin plug (IEC C13 / CEE22), DisplayPort 1.4 cable, HDMI 2.1 cable, Thunderbolt 4 cable, USB-C to USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 cable, AC/DC adapter, quick start guide

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 5K (5120 x 2880) resolution at 218 ppi, with a 75Hz refresh rate
  • Thunderbolt 4 input with 100W charging, plus a Thunderbolt 4 out port for a second 5K monitor
  • Stand adjusts for height (120 mm), tilt, swivel and pivot

Cons

  • HDR limited to VESA DisplayHDR 400
  • Runs from an external power adapter
  • Only two USB-A ports

Closest rivals

Model
SizeResolutionPPIPanelRefreshBrightnessHDRUSB-C powerReleased
PhilipsBrilliance 27E3U7903
27″5120 × 2880218IPS70 Hz500 nits60096 WSept 2025
AppleStudio Display (2022)
27″5120 × 2880218IPS60 Hz600 nits–96 WMar 2022
AppleStudio Display (2026)
27″5120 × 2880218IPS60 Hz600 nits–96 WMar 2026

Sources

  1. viewsonic.com/uk/products/sheet/VP2788-5K
  2. viewsonic.com.cn/products/sheet/VP2788-5K
  3. viewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/VP2788-5K/VP278…
  4. tftcentral.co.uk/news/viewsonic-vp2788-5k-colorpro-5k-monitor-released-with-thu…

Photo: viewsonic.com

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