ViewSonic OMNI VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27"
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 27" Black 2024
What Buyers Say
ViewSonic OMNI VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27"
The monitor offers great value for its price with features like 165Hz, 1440p, and a curved display, but several users reported issues such as ghosting, flickering, and a faulty DisplayPort cable that limits refresh rate. The stand lacks adjustability, which is a common complaint. Despite these drawbacks, many users love the monitor for casual gaming and general use, praising its build quality and color accuracy.
Pros
- Great value for price
- 165Hz refresh rate
- 1440p resolution
- Curved display
- Good build quality
Cons
- Ghosting and flickering issues
- Faulty DisplayPort cable
- Non-adjustable stand
- Limited to 120Hz with included cable
- Customer service closed
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 27" Black 2024
The ROG gaming monitor is widely praised for its stunning OLED panel, 360Hz refresh rate, and exceptional clarity. Users highlight the huge upgrade from 165Hz, vibrant colors, and perfect blacks that transform gaming, especially in FPS titles. While the price is high, most agree it delivers premium performance and is a must-buy for competitive gamers. Minor complaints include missing mounting screws and unnecessary RGB lighting.
Pros
- Stunning OLED picture quality
- 360Hz ultra-smooth refresh rate
- Excellent HDR performance
- Vibrant colors and perfect blacks
- Very low input lag
Cons
- Missing mounting screws in package
- Unnecessary RGB lighting on back
- High price point
- No built-in speakers mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| ViewSonic OMNI VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 360 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC, 102% sRGB | DCI-P3 99%, sRGB 135% |
| Color Depth | 6-Bit+FRC | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | No | — |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | — | 75W★ |
| Weight | 3.90 kg★ | 7.44 kg |
Pros & Cons
ViewSonic OMNI VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27"
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong performance (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average color (31st percentile)
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG 27" Black 2024
- Strong performance (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 91 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 31 specs.
