ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD
Score: 69/100
Acer ED270R
Score: 70/100Rankings
The Acer Nitro 27" curved monitor combines a VA panel with a 1500R curvature, 165 Hz refresh and 1 ms response for immersive, high-speed gaming. Its ergonomic stand is a plus, but modest brightness, limited color gamut and HDMI 2.0 constrain HDR and bright-room performance.
The ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD is a 27-inch curved VA gaming monitor delivering a rapid 180 Hz refresh rate, deep contrast and FreeSync Premium at a budget-friendly price. It offers immersive curvature and eye-care features but lacks height adjustment, has modest brightness for HDR and low-power speakers.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
27 inchesbest | 27 inchesbest | |
180 Hzbest | 165 Hz | |
1,920 pixelsbest | 1,920 pixelsbest | |
1,080 pixelsbest | 1,080 pixelsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 msbest | 1 msbest |
250 nitsbest | 250 nitsbest | |
4,000best | 2,500 | |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
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Display(3) | ||
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 180 Hz | 165 Hz |
Contrast Ratio | 4000 | 2500 |
Color Gamut | 102% sRGB, 72% NTSC | 72% NTSC |
Ergonomics(2) | ||
Height Adjustment | false | true |
Tilt Range (degrees) | -5 to 20 degrees | 25 degrees |
Power(1) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 26-27 W | 42 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the VX2718-PC-MHD for delivering a high 180 Hz refresh rate and deep 1500R curvature at a budget price, noting the VA panel's strong contrast and FreeSync Premium as key differentiators. They caution that while input lag and color accuracy are acceptable, they fall short of premium standards, and the lack of height adjustment and HDMI limitations keep it from the top tier.
Everyday users consistently highlight the monitor's smooth, responsive gameplay and immersive curvature, calling it a great value and easy to set up. Recurring complaints focus on slight text fuzziness, the HDMI refresh ceiling, and the anti-glare coating's visual artifacts.
TechRadar and PCMag commend the Nitro series for delivering high refresh rates, low latency and an immersive curve at a compelling price, while noting the VA panel's limited gamut and lack of HDMI 2.1.
Users praise buttery-smooth gameplay and the adjustable stand, but complain about HDR input lag, modest speakers and occasional backlight clouding.
“Smooth gameplay”
“Immersive curve”
“Great value”
