ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD
Score: 69/100
Asus VG249QL3A
Score: 69/100Rankings
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.
The ASUS TUF VG249QL3A is a 24-inch Fast IPS monitor that delivers 180 Hz refresh and 1 ms response, with ELMB and dual adaptive-sync support, making it ideal for competitive esports while offering extensive ergonomic adjustments.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
27 inchesbest | 24 inches | |
180 Hzbest | 180 Hzbest | |
1,920 pixelsbest | 1,920 pixelsbest | |
1,080 pixelsbest | 1,080 pixelsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 msbest | 1 msbest |
250 nits | 350 nitsbest | |
4,000best | 1,000 | |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(7) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 27 inches | 24 inches |
Panel Type | VA | Fast IPS |
HDR Support | true | false |
Adaptive Sync | AMD FreeSync Premium | VESA AdaptiveSync |
Brightness (nits) | 250 nits | 350 nits |
Contrast Ratio | 4000 | 1000 |
Color Gamut | 102% sRGB, 72% NTSC | 99% sRGB |
Ergonomics(2) | ||
Height Adjustment | false | true |
Tilt Range (degrees) | -5 to 20 degrees | 28 degrees |
Power(1) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 26-27 W | 18 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.
Professional reviewers praise the VG249QL3A as a top-tier 1080p gaming monitor for competitive play, highlighting its 180 Hz panel, 1 ms response, ELMB motion clarity, and full ergonomic stand, while noting the missing USB-C and lack of true HDR as acceptable trade-offs.
Everyday users love the buttery-smooth gameplay, ergonomic flexibility, and vibrant colors, but complain about the weak speakers, lack of USB-C, and the perceived pixel stretch at 1080p on a 24" screen.
“Smooth gameplay”
“Immersive curve”
“Great value”
