ViewSonic VX2768-2KP-MHD: Stellar Midrange Monitor

Performance at a moderate price

- By Chris Stobing

For gamers looking for a basic, entry-level 1440p monitor that can perform on par with displays twice its price, the ViewSonic VX2768-2KP-MHD hits those marks and more. While neither its styling nor its adjustability rate as highly as many other gaming monitors we’ve tested, this 27-inch panel’s performance and image quality is up there with some of the best, including the Razer Raptor 27 ($799). Those on the hunt for gaming extras, fancy RGB lighting, or a friendly onscreen display (OSD) menu should consider alternatives such as ViewSonic’s Elite XG270QG ($599). But if you’re on a budget and care more about gaming wins and gorgeous images than fancy frills, the VX2768-2KPMHD does a dazzling-enough job to earn an Editors’ Choice award as an affordable 1440p gaming monitor.

THE BASICS ON A BUDGET

The ViewSonic VX2768-2KP-MHD is a 27-inch monitor with WQHD (2,560-by-1,440-pixel) resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate, built around an IPS panel. The display is mounted on a small V-shaped metal stand with just one option for adjustability—tilting between -3 and 21 degrees, with no height adjustment or pivot between portrait and landscape modes. But the display is compatible with VESA mounts, and it’s relatively light at just 11.5 pounds.