ViewSonic Launches New 2K 27-Inch IPS Gaming Display With 170 Hz Refresh Rate

ViewSonic has revealed its new VX2758-2K-PRO display, offering a new 27-inch display with 2K resolution, IPS display, and 170 Hz refresh rate. Judging by the stand used for the display, this display will be part of the company's VX series frameless entertainment monitors.

As mentioned, the new ViewSonic VX2758-2K-PRO measures 27 inches diagonally and incorporates a seemingly three-sided, seemingly frameless design. The display offers 2K QHD high-definition resolution and the company's proprietary SuperClear IPS panel with a maximum screen resolution of 2560 x 1440. The refresh rate sits at a minimum of 144 Hz and can be boosted to 170 Hz. The VX2758-2K-PRO display offers 300 nits of peak brightness and a 1.07 billion color range. The weight is reportedly 5.82 kg, and it has a built-in power supply.

Not much information is provided on JD.com or the official ViewSonic website. The online retailer mentions that the display supports HDMI and DisplayPort connections but lacks USB Type-C, DVI, USB data transfers and charging, and VGA interfaces. The monitor also lacks internal speakers. The screen ratio is 16:9 with two to four-millisecond response times. The ViewSonic VX2758-2K-PRO offers HDR10 capability and has a contrast ratio of 1000:1.

It can be speculated that the display will support AMD FreeSync technology with compatibility with NVIDIA G-Sync and provide a 100% sRGB color gamut. IT Home reports that the display supports AMD FreeSync technology compatible with NVIDIA G-Sync. The website also mentions that the color gamut coverage is 100% sRGB.

Suppose this model is similar to previous ViewSonic VX series models. In that case, the display will allow users to utilize on-screen game crosshairs to assist with more precise aiming in popular shooters. It may also offer customized black stabilization functionality that the user can adjust. Features available to other monitors in this series are varying Game Modes to select depending on the genre of the game to enhance the picture and help the user with a higher advantage. Modes available have been FPS, RTS, and MOBA modes. Outside of gaming, the monitor series has offered enhanced modes for streaming video, browsing the web, word processing, and MAC, and also has included grayscale for medical scenarios.

Popular online retailer JD.com is offering a presale on the new VX2758-2K-PRO display by ViewSonic, presently offered for ¥999 (estimated $144). Once the new display is launched, the official website will provide more information, if not sooner. Interested users should check out viewsonic.com for updated details as they become available.

News Sources: IT Home, JD.com,