ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD 27" Negro 2021
A 1500R curved VA panel and 165Hz refresh rate via DisplayPort deliver fluid motion for fast-paced gaming, backed by a 1ms MPRT response time. The monitor includes FreeSync Premium for tear-free gameplay and flicker-free eye care technology for extended comfort, all at an accessible price point. This display is best for competitive gamers on a budget who prioritize high refresh rates and deep contrast over 1440p resolution or color-critical accuracy.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong performance (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average color (1st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1500 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million Colors (6-Bit+FRC) |
| Color Depth | 6-Bit+FRC |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 27 |
| Weight | 4.9 kg / 10.8 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 165 | 240 | 240 | 480 | 360 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD 27" | 1 | 44.8 | 46.2 | 47.2 | 6.7 | 47.7 | 77.3 | 64 | 90.2 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG Compare | 96.2 | 58.8 | 97.9 | 84.8 | 99.1 | 90.6 | 98 | 82 | 99.4 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.1 | 58.8 | 79 | 84.8 | 95.5 | 90.6 | 98 | 82 | 99.4 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 80.3 | 58.8 | 79 | 69.8 | 95.5 | 90.6 | 99.8 | 98.3 | 98.2 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 91.1 | 40.8 | 79 | 69.8 | 95.5 | 90.6 | 99.6 | 87.9 | 95.2 |
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA Compare | 85.1 | 58.8 | 97.9 | 84.8 | 92.4 | 90.6 | 98 | 82 | 69.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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