ViewSonic VP2456A

ViewSonic VP2456A Review & Specifications

VP2456A by ViewSonic from the ColorPro series, is a 23.80″ IPS monitor with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels (1.778:1, 16:9 aspect ratio) and a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. It supports a 8-bit color depth, displays up to 16777216 colors, and offers the following color space coverage: 100.00% sRGB , 76.00% DCI-P3 , 76.00% Adobe RGB , 72.00% NTSC. The panel delivers 250 nits of brightness, has a static contrast ratio of 1500:1, a response time of 5.00 ms. It has a pixel density of 92 PPI, with viewing angles of 178 ° (degrees)° horizontal and 178 ° (degrees)° vertical. The screen covers 90.50% of the front surface. It uses a W-LED backlight and has a Anti-glare/Matte (3H) screen coating. Built-in 2 x 2 W (watts) speakers are included. Typical power consumption is 21.80 W, with a maximum of 32.40 W.

General Work Usage

The ViewSonic VP2456A delivers a modest 56.1% productivity score, making it suitable for casual or part-time work tasks like email, browsing, or occasional document editing. It utilizes an IPS panel—a top-tier choice for productivity. IPS and similar panels deliver exceptional color accuracy, wide viewing angles, and consistent brightness across the screen. Their resistance to burn-in makes them especially well-suited for prolonged use involving static content like spreadsheets, toolbars, and text editors. The monitor’s resolution of 1920×1080 offers a more modest workspace, potentially limiting multitasking or spreadsheet-heavy workflows. A lower pixel density of 92 ppi can lead to visible pixelation, reducing visual comfort for reading and detailed work, especially on larger screens. With a brightness level of 250 nits, this monitor may appear dim in bright office settings, making it less suitable for environments with strong ambient light.

The ViewSonic VP2456A has color space coverage of: 100.00% sRGB , 76.00% DCI-P3 , 76.00% Adobe RGB , 72.00% NTSC, which gives this monitor limited color gamut coverage, which makes it unsuitable for color-accurate work such as professional design, printing, or video editing. The screen may fail to represent colors consistently across devices or in print. The 8-bit panel combined with restricted gamut coverage makes this monitor appropriate only for non-color-sensitive tasks like document editing or web browsing.

The work performance-per-price ratio of the ViewSonic VP2456A is 56.1%, placing it in the mid-value category. Although its cost-effectiveness is acceptable, the modest 56.1% suitability may limit its role to light or occasional productivity use.

Gaming and Media Usage

The ViewSonic VP2456A earns a solid 67.3% rating for gaming and media use, offering smooth visuals, decent color accuracy, and responsive performance that will satisfy most gamers and movie enthusiasts. It utilizes an IPS panel, which is widely appreciated for accurate color reproduction, wide viewing angles, and consistent brightness. These panels are a balanced and reliable choice for gamers who enjoy vivid visuals and moderate HDR. High-end IPS models often support local dimming zones and high peak brightness levels, enhancing the experience in HDR games and bright rooms. While response times are slightly slower than OLED or TN, recent advancements have greatly reduced motion blur and input lag. With a resolution of 1920×1080, this monitor offers standard image quality. While less visually sharp than higher-res options, it allows for higher frame rates and reduced GPU load — often preferred in competitive or budget-conscious gaming setups. The monitor offers a high refresh rate of 120 Hz, providing fluid gameplay and improved responsiveness over standard 60 Hz displays, though some minor motion blur may occur with its 5.00 ms response time.

The monitor offers excellent ergonomic capabilities, allowing for highly customizable positioning that supports long, comfortable usage sessions across both work and entertainment, and includes basic connectivity options, suitable for casual or single-device setups.

Specific ergonomic adjustments and connectivity details can be found in the specifications section below.

Performance per Price

The gaming performance-per-price ratio of the ViewSonic VP2456A is 47.1%, placing it in the mid-value category. The monitor’s average gaming suitability score of 67.3% suggests it may be better suited for casual or mixed-use setups rather than dedicated gaming rigs.

The ViewSonic VP2456A falls into the mid-value range, with a performance-per-price score of 55.2%. Its average build quality (55.2 pts) may limit its appeal compared to other similarly priced options, though the value score remains competitive.