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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong feature (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong performance (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)
- Below average color (35th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 27 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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" | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | LG UltraGear 27G810A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D | Dell S2725QC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | QD-OLED | IPS | OLED | QD-OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 165 | 240 | 180 | 240 | 280 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 8 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ViewSonic OMNI VX2718-2KPC-MHD 27" | 34.6 | 60.6 | 64.3 | 91.6 | 13.1 | 78.1 | 91.5 | 36.1 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 85.9 | 95.8 | 98 | 82.1 | 99.5 |
| LG UltraGear 27G810A-B Compare | 94.9 | 73.6 | 88.4 | 72.1 | 74.7 | 82.5 | 98.2 | 81.3 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR Compare | 99.7 | 73.6 | 75.8 | 72.1 | 0 | 98 | 93.4 | 98.4 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.4 | 84.9 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 99.3 | 95.5 | 99.9 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 73.3 | 82.2 | 88.4 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 44.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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We started tracking prices for this product on May 25, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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