ViewSonic x Hatsune Miku x TSUKUMO Monitor Review

On December 13, 2020, a ViewSonic x Hatsune Miku collaboration monitor was released.
"ViewSonic x HATSUNE MIKU DisplayThis monitor, titled "TSUKUMO LimitedIt is now on sale.
As of the time of writing this article (after midnight on December 19th),In stock', but sales will end once the current stock is sold out.
TSUKUMO collaboration products are rarely restocked, so if you want one, be sure to check it out!

I placed my order as soon as pre-orders began, so I was able to get it without any problems.
Since I have the opportunity, I would like to review the usability and performance.

Appearance and installation of the Hatsune Miku monitor

Opening!!
Installation! !

But first... the first public reveal of the author's room!!
Instead, I now use dual displays like this to work, play games, record and stream.
*The left side is the main monitor and the right side is the sub-monitor.

The main monitor isMitsubishi's famous RDT234WX (end of production), the sub-monitor isLG IPS236It is.

This gaming monitor, which brought together Mitsubishi's monitor development technology, had extremely high performance even at the time.
Mitsubishi withdraws from the monitor industry,GigaCrysta Technology" was thought to be the end, but IO-DATA has inherited its spirit.GigaCrysta technologyWe sell gaming monitors that incorporate this technology.
The RDT234WX still works without any problems, but the circuit board on the remote control is broken and it can no longer be used, and the buttons on the monitor itself have become much less effective due to aging, so I decided to take this opportunity to buy a new main monitor.

Hatsune Miku Monitor Contents

When I got home, there was a huge box there.

I won't go into the details of the unboxing process, but the Hatsune Miku monitor was securely packed inside with plenty of cushioning material.
*Hatsune Miku monitor outer box

*Back side

Inside was the monitor itself, the stand, a joint to connect the stand to the monitor, a power cable, an HDMI cable, a Displayport cable, and an instruction manual.

It also comes with a monitor cover featuring Hatsune Miku, the same illustration as the one on the box.
It's so cute and exciting.
※Cover page

*Back of cover

Everything about the Hatsune Miku that is drawn is the illustrator'sMr. Shark FinThis is an illustration drawn by .
※Super cute

Assembling the Hatsune Miku monitor and checking the details

First, assemble these separate parts.
It was easy to assemble without any particular difficulty.
*Monitor, joint, and base only

*There is also a hole for attaching a monitor arm. VESA mount compatible (100x100mm).

The video input port isVGA, HDMI, DisplayPortThere are three types, and you can connect them to your devices (I haven't seen DVI lately).
It also has audio input and output jacks.
The mesh grooves on the bottom left and right sides of the monitor serve as speakers.
The output is 2W+2W.

After assembly is complete.

Installing a Hatsune Miku monitor

The LG monitor I was originally using was quite old and the specs didn't quite suit my needs for serious gaming, so I removed it first.
The Mitsubishi monitor was moved to the right as a sub monitor, and the Hatsune Miku monitor was installed as the main monitor.
When comparing the Hatsune Miku monitor without color adjustment and the Mitsubishi monitor configured to my liking, even just from photos, the color settings and color reproduction appear to be completely different.

The Mitsubishi monitor is connected using an HDMI cable, while the Hatsune Miku monitor is connected using a Displayport cable.

Will the Hatsune Miku monitor become a gaming monitor?

Now, onto the main topic. This is something that I was particularly interested in.
How about a gaming monitor?　This is a message for those of you who have opened this article with the question,
The model number of the Hatsune Miku monitor is "VA2456-MIKU』.
It turns out that the Hatsune Miku monitor is based on ViewSonic's VA2456.
I think there are some differences in the parts,It will have roughly the same performance as VA2456..

Now let's compare the specs of the Mitsubishi RDT234 gaming monitor and the Hatsune Miku monitor.

RDT234WX (excerpt from catalog)
Size: 23 inch
LCD: Non-glare IPS LCD
Response time: 11ms (normal), 3.5ms (max) depending on mode
Refresh rate: 76Hz
Input method: DVI-D, HDMI x 2, Mini D-SUB 15-pin
スピーカー：2W+2W
Impressions after using it
By setting the overdrive mode and other monitor settings, it is possible to reduce the internal delay to 0.1 frames (1.7ms).
However, there will be different colors than normal, and images will be crushed, so there will be a trade-off between the game screen and the monitor's performance.
I tried various settings, but the compromise I found was overdrive mode 1 (6.2ms).
I think it might be useful in a serious match, but I didn't feel it was particularly necessary when playing games where every frame doesn't matter.
There were many input systems, so I appreciated the fact that there was no need to bother plugging and unplugging cables.

VA2456-MIKU (from the catalog)
Size: 23.8 inch
*The size of the main unit is almost the same as the RDT234WX.
LCD: Non-glare IPS LCD
Response time: 5ms (GtG)
Refresh rate: 75Hz (VA2456)
Input methods: HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.2, VGA
スピーカー：2W+2W
Impressions after using it
Thanks to the narrow bezel, it looks compact despite being 23.8 inches.
For a gaming monitor, a response time of under 7ms is enough to pass.
*Some professional gamers have reported experiencing strange afterimages when playing games on monitors with a 1ms response time, so a lower number is not necessarily better.
It has the refresh rate necessary for playing fighting games, and I didn't feel the need to adjust my gameplay to accommodate the monitor change.
Although it has the same non-glare finish as the RDT234WX, the color reproduction is much better.
This is probably because the extended contrast ratio is in a different order of magnitude.

The point to note isRefresh Rate and Response Time.
Simply put, the refresh rate represents the upper limit of how smoothly the screen can move. The higher the number, the higher the performance and the more expensive it is.
*FPS players prefer monitors with 144Hz or higher

Response time indicates how long it takes for a button operation to be reflected on the screen. The smaller the number, the faster the response time.
*General monitors have a frame rate of around 10 ms. 1 frame = 1/60 seconds = approximately 16 ms.

There is almost no difference between the two in terms of specifications.
Considering that the RDT234WX cost 23000 yen when I purchased it, if I can feel such a big difference for 28000 yen, it would be a great success as a replacement purchase.
In fact, when combined with Hatsune Miku's cuteness, it's worth an additional 5000 trillion yen!!
My impressions after playing the game for a while after receiving it are as follows:We can state with confidence that the Hatsune Miku monitor has the performance to withstand use as a gaming monitor.

However, don't search for VA2456 on Kakaku.com...
Even if you do see it, VA2456-MIKU is completely different from VA2456...!
The new monitor has really boosted my motivation to play games, so it's priceless.