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ViewSonic XG2536 25" Black 2024
The 280Hz refresh rate and 0.5ms MPRT response time on this 25-inch IPS panel deliver exceptionally fluid motion clarity for competitive gaming. Integrated RGB lighting and a versatile ergonomic stand with full pivot and swivel add practical, customizable comfort to a focused FHD display. This monitor is best for esports enthusiasts and competitive FPS players who prioritize speed and motion handling over high resolution or color-critical work.
Screen 25"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 280 Hz
response time ms 0.5
adaptive sync FreeSync Premium
67 Overall Score
Price $150
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong performance (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong portability (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
- Below average feature (23rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
85/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 10 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 25" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | No |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 75 x 75 mm |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Weight | 5.3 kg / 11.7 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ViewSonic XG2536 25" | LG UltraGear 27G810A-B | ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A | Dell S2725QC | Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | IPS | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 280 | 180 | 210 | 120 | 160 | 360 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.5 | 1 | 0.30000001192092896 | 8 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium | G-Sync Compatible | G-Sync Compatible |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ViewSonic XG2536 25" | 46.4 | 86.6 | 37.5 | 23.2 | 74.7 | 94.6 | 97 | 69.7 |
| LG UltraGear 27G810A-B Compare | 94.8 | 73.6 | 88.4 | 72.1 | 74.7 | 82.5 | 98.2 | 81.3 |
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A Compare | 89.6 | 76.9 | 69.3 | 72.1 | 74.7 | 95.2 | 87.9 | 74.1 |
| Dell S2725QC Compare | 73.3 | 82.2 | 88.4 | 72.1 | 95.7 | 44.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
| Gigabyte M Series M27UP SA Compare | 85.2 | 82.2 | 88.4 | 85.9 | 74.7 | 75.9 | 87.9 | 72.3 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED Compare | 75.5 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 85.9 | 0 | 99.6 | 82.1 | 95.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $150
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Amazon 1 offer From $240
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Price History
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