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ViewSonic VX2718 VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27"
The 1500R curved VA panel combines a sharp 1440p resolution with a fast 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms MPRT for fluid, immersive gaming. AMD FreeSync Premium eliminates tearing, while the 102% sRGB coverage and thin-bezel design offer solid color and a modern look for a budget-friendly price. This monitor is best for competitive gamers seeking high-speed, tear-free 1440p performance without breaking the bank.
Screen 27
Resolution 2560x1440
Panel VA
Refresh 180 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync FreeSync Premium
HDR HDR10
72 Overall Score
Price £312
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong feature (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong connectivity (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong social proof (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong performance (82th percentile) 82th
Cons
- Below average color (34th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1500 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC, 102% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 6-Bit+FRC |
| HDR | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | No |
| Speakers | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Weight | 3.9 kg / 8.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ViewSonic VX2718 VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | MSI MPG MPG 271QRX QD-OLED | Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 34 |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440x1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 240 | 480 | 360 | 500 | 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 | HDR10 | HDR10 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ViewSonic VX2718 VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27" | 34.4 | 60.9 | 64 | 91.8 | 49.1 | 82.4 | 91.1 | 86.4 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.4 | 73.9 | 75.7 | 72.4 | 90.5 | 97.9 | 93.1 | 86.4 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 84.7 | 63.8 | 76.6 | 72.4 | 90.5 | 99.7 | 97.9 | 98.4 |
| MSI MPG MPG 271QRX QD-OLED Compare | 98.9 | 63.8 | 76.6 | 72.4 | 90.5 | 99.5 | 82.2 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF Compare | 93.9 | 63.8 | 76.6 | 72.4 | 90.5 | 99.9 | 97.9 | 71.4 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 98.3 | 79.9 | 85.6 | 91.8 | 90.5 | 97.9 | 95.2 | 95.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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