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Release date: 20 Jul 2017
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Viewsonic X Series XG2730 computer monitor review

Viewsonic X Series XG2730. Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27"), Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels, HD type: Quad HD, Display technology: LCD. Display: LCD. Display surface: Matt, Response time: 1 ms, Native aspect ratio: 16:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 170°, Viewing angle, vertical: 160°. Built-in speaker(s). Built-in USB hub. VESA mounting, Height adjustment. Product colour: Black, Red

27" WQHD 144Hz 1ms Gaming Monitor

The ViewSonic® XG2730 is a 27” WQHD gaming monitor that delivers the perfect mix of silky smooth gameplay, impressive graphic detail, and lightning fast response that enthusiast gamers require when looking for a high-performance gaming monitor. Whether you play MOBA, Third Person Shooter, First Person Shooter, or any other games with detailed graphics that require a quick reaction time, XG2730’s WQHD resolution delivers an impressive pixel density that boosts clarity and displays all the graphic intensive detail you need to become immersed in your gaming atmosphere. The monitor features 144Hz refresh rate, FreeSync compatibility and 1ms response time that eliminate screen tearing and stuttering to give you super smooth gameplay even during fast paced-action. The ultra-responsive movements keep you a step ahead of your competition. It also comes equipped with a fully ergonomic stand, a redesigned OSD and Gaming hotkey for quick navigation and flexible installation as well as the ColorX preset for fine-tuned in-game colour.

SHARP, CRISP AND DETAILED WQHD

This 27” WQHD 2560 x 1440 panel provides up to 77% more screen space and double the resolution than a standard Full HD (1920 x 1080) display. The high resolution screen displays a much sharper image, with no distortion or stretching for a more immersive experience.

VISUAL FLUIDITY 144Hz Refresh Rate + FreeSync

Equipped with AMD FreeSync™ Technology, the ViewSonic XG2730 seamlessly synchronizes the frame rate output between your graphics card and monitor with a FreeSync range of 48-144Hz, effectively eliminating image tearing, stuttering and jerkiness for smooth gameplay..

FASTER THAN YOUR OPPOSITION 1ms

An ultra-fast 1ms response time renders action sequences with stunning visual clarity, free of ghosting and smearing, enabling you to react faster against any competitor.

CLEAR VISION 22 levels Black Stablization

Built-in Black Stabilization adjusts the monitor’s gamma curve to enrich the dark tones in a scene, revealing enemies lurking in the dark. Additional two levels provide gamers with total 22-Levels of scalability which expands the controllability even in teh darkest scenes.

OPTIMIZED FOR SPEED & COLOUR Preset ColorX Mode

The XG2730 is equipped with ColorX mode, a colour and performance preset with vastly improved in-game vision and reduced motion blur.

OPTIMAL RESOLUTION AND SCREEN SIZE WITH VIEWSCALE ViewScale

ViewScale allows you to change resolutions and screen sizes to enjoy the flexibility of content display customization.

HERTZ CONTROLLER Hertz Cap

A hertz controller allows you to adjust the monitor’s maximum frames per second to match the monitor’s refresh rate with the frames output by the game.

ERGONOMICALLY DESIGNED FOR GAMERS

This monitor features a fully ergonomic stand with pivot, tilt, and height adjustment. The improved design features an independent stand and a streamlined base which allows kayboards to be placed around and over it. A built-in cable routing design reduces cable clutter.

VERSATILE CONNECTIVITY

XG2730 features two HDMI, one DisplayPort, two USB3.0 and two USB2.0 which provides the flexibility to connect to PC, laptop, gaming console and peripherals.

ENHANCED VIEWING COMFORT

With Flicker-free technology and a Blue Light Filter, this monitor helps to eliminate eyestrain that comes with extended viewing periods.

IMMERSIVE AUDIO EXPERIENCE 2W x 2 Speakers

Designed with dual integrated speakers, this monitor combines incredible screen performance with stereo sound for an immersive multimedia experience.

Viewsonic X Series XG2730 computer monitor specs

Other Features

TV tuner integrated: no
On/off switch: yes
Display: LCD
AC adapter included: yes

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 3 kg
Height (without stand): 38.4 cm
Depth (without stand): 7.36 cm
Width (without stand): 62.4 cm
Weight (with stand): 7 kg
Height (with stand): 532.4 mm
Depth (with stand): 250.4 mm
Width (with stand): 624.4 mm

Operational Conditions

Storage relative humidity (H-H): 5 - 90%
Operating relative humidity (H-H): 20 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T): -20 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 40 °C

Packaging Data

Package weight: 10 kg
Package height: 481 mm
Package depth: 306 mm
Package width: 741 mm
Quick start guide: yes
Cables included: DisplayPort,USB

Power

AC input frequency: 50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
Power consumption (PowerSave): 35 W
Power consumption (off): 0.3 W
Power consumption (typical): 53 W

Ergonomics

Tilt angle range: -5 - 15°
Tiltable: True
Pivot: True
Pivot angle: 0 - 90°
Swivelling: True
Height adjustment: yes
Cable lock slot: no
Panel mounting interface: 100 x 100 mm
VESA mounting: yes

Performance

Mac operating systems supported: Y
Windows operating systems supported: Windows 10
AMD FreeSync: False
NVIDIA G-SYNC: no

Design

Certification: FCC-B, CE, REACH, WEEE, EAC, UkrSEPRO
Product colour: Black, Red
Market positioning: Gaming

Multimedia

RMS rated power: 2 W
Number of speakers: 2
Built-in camera: no
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Thin Client

Thin client installed: no

Ports & Interfaces

Headphone outputs: 1
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI ports quantity: 2
DVI port: no
USB version: 2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity: 4
Number of upstream ports: 1
USB upstream port type: USB Type-B
Built-in USB hub: yes

Display

Viewable size, vertical: 33.6 cm
Viewable size, horizontal: 59.7 cm
Vertical scan range: 50 - 75 Hz
Horizontal scan range: 24 - 82 kHz
Pixel pitch: 0.233 x 0.233 mm
3D: False
Display number of colours: 16.78 million colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 160°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 170°
Maximum refresh rate: 144 Hz
Contrast ratio (dynamic): 120000000:1
Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
Supported graphics resolutions: 640 x 480 (VGA),720 x 400,800 x 600 (SVGA),1024 x 768 (XGA),1280 x 1024 (SXGA),1440 x 900,1680 x 1050 (WSXGA+),1920 x 1080 (HD 1080),2560 x 1440
Screen shape: Flat
Display surface: Matt
Display technology: LCD
HD type: Quad HD
Response time: 1 ms
Display brightness (typical): 350 cd/m²
Panel type: TFT
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels
Display diagonal: 68.6 cm (27")