- Solid webcam and infrared connection make daily video calls simpler and more secure for professionals
- No 4K resolution makes these instructors feel overwhelmed for today’s professional display needs
- The USB-C Viewsonic VG41V series limited to 15W is a major disappointment for modern laptop users
New Viewsonic’s VG41V series marks the company’s latest efforts to cut space in the crowded salesper monitor segment.
These monitors target videoconferencing and productivity users by integrating facial recognition of Windows Hello, an integrated 5MP webcam and improved ergonomic conceptions.
On paper, they check a lot of boxes, but in practice, the range leaves some questions open, in particular around the display and power delivery resolution.
The advantages of productivity cannot hide a compromise of resolution
The VG41V series includes three models: the 24-inch VG2441V and two 27-inch options, the VG2741V and VG2741V-2K.
While the VG2741V-2K supports the QHD resolution (2560×1440), the FHD resolution (1920×1080) of VG2741V and VG2441V only supports the FHD resolution (1920×1080).
None of them reaches 4K resolution, which is more and more expected in high -end office monitors – but always, the range introduces reflected keys such as infrared facial recognition via Windows Hello.
The 120 Hz refreshment rate and the Protech + Eye (technology without a sparkle and low blue light) make the sessions extended more bearable, features that align well with the Viewsonic productivity brand.
This series allows a secure and instant connection to digital workspaces, which could appeal to companies managing the access to the peripherals without password.
It also incorporates a 5MP webcam, which is unknowing ± 5 °, and includes physical confidentiality coverage, while the two microphones and stereo speakers support a more complete conference configuration.
For remote workers or teams based on the desktop regularly joining zoom calls or teams, this package could provide a plug-and-play convenience that some will appreciate.
However, supplying the VG41V series via USB-C has a compromise.
While USB-C is undeniably a flexible standard for video, data and load, its implementation here seems annoying.
Viewsonic offers two USB-C ports, one upstream for data and video, and one downstream which only supports 15 W.
This is enough to load a phone or a small accessory, but it will not feed a laptop or do not meet the needs of many desktop configurations.
This could frustrate users who were based on a unique solution, especially Apple users looking for the best monitor for Mac Mini or MacBook Pro.
That said, the series works well on ergonomics, with support for height, tilt, pivot and pivot adjustments. It also includes a compact support to maximize the office space.
VG41V series from Viewsonic uses FSC certified recyclable packaging and meets EPEAT and Energy Star standards.
The VG41V series will arrive in certain markets in North America, Asia and Europe in the coming months.
The prices of the VG41V series remain unknown at the time of the editorial staff of the writing moment, which makes it difficult to justify compromise in resolution and power provision is ultimately justified.
