ViewSonic OMNI VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27"
The 1500R curved VA panel with 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms MPRT delivers fluid, tear-free gameplay through Adaptive-Sync, making motion feel crisp for fast-paced titles. Its 1440p resolution on a 27-inch screen offers a sharp upgrade from 1080p at a budget-friendly price, though the 250-nit brightness limits HDR impact. This monitor is best for competitive gamers seeking high refresh rate immersion without spending on premium IPS or OLED panels.
Screen 27"
Resolution 2560 x 1440
Panel VA
Refresh 165 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync Adaptive-Sync
HDR HDR10
63 Overall Score
Price £330
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1500 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
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 | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Weight | 3.9 kg / 8.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ViewSonic OMNI VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 165 | 240 | 240 | 360 | 165 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR10 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ViewSonic OMNI VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27" | 38.8 | 61.1 | 68.1 | 92.4 | 13.2 | 80.9 | 92.9 | 35.2 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 97.3 | 72.2 | 78.5 | 74.1 | 95.7 | 98.4 | 94.6 | 90.8 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.2 | 63.6 | 79.3 | 87.4 | 95.7 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 99.4 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 92.4 | 46.7 | 79.3 | 74.1 | 95.7 | 99.7 | 89.9 | 95.6 |
| LG UltraGear 32GX850A-B Compare | 83.3 | 56.1 | 99.1 | 74.1 | 75 | 97 | 98.5 | 85.6 |
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA Compare | 87.3 | 63.6 | 97.9 | 87.4 | 92.9 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 71.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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