ViewSonic VX2758-2KP-MHD Review: 1440p 144Hz IPS FreeSync Gaming Monitor

The ViewSonic VX2758-2KP-MHD is one of the most affordable 1440p 144Hz gaming monitors with an IPS panel. It offers an excellent image quality with striking colors while its FreeSync support paired with quick response time ensure buttery smooth performance.

Make sure not to confuse this monitor with the ViewSonic VX2758-P-MHD which is a 1080p TN model or with the ViewSonic VX2758-C-MH which uses a curved VA panel.

Image Quality

The ViewSonic VX2758-2KP-MHD monitor is based on Innolux’s AAS (IPS) panel, which is actually also used in more expensive models such as the Aorus AD27QD.

Panel-related specifications include a 350-nit peak brightness, a 1,000:1 static contrast ratio, 178-degree viewing angles, and 1440p screen resolution, which hits the pixel density sweet spot of ~108 PPI at 27″.

With such high pixel density, you get clear details as well as lots of screen space, and you don’t have to utilize any scaling.

Now, the more expensive models that use this panel also support HDR (High Dynamic Range) and have a slightly higher peak brightness of ~400-nits for HDR content.

For a noteworthy HDR viewing experience, a display would need an even higher brightness (at least 600-nits, preferably over 1,000-nits) and, more importantly, a much higher contrast ratio and local dimming – which none of the monitors using this panel have.

In other words, for HDR content to really stand out, you’d need to pay a lot more for a better display. So, the fact that the ViewSonic VX2758-2KP-MHD doesn’t support HDR shouldn’t bother you.

Moving on, the monitor is equipped with a wide color gamut backlight as it’s capable of covering 96% of the DCI-P3 color space, which translates to 131% sRGB.

The result is vibrant and lifelike colors that complement vivid details provided by the high pixel density.

You can also limit the color gamut by using the provided sRGB profile in the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu of the monitor, but just how accurate this mode is will vary across different units of the monitor.

So, for color-critical work, you might need to calibrate the display using proper software and hardware.

While the ViewSonic VX2758-2KP-MHD display claims to support 10-bit color via dithering (8-bit + FRC), we weren’t able to set the color output to 10-bit.

With other models using this panel and DisplayPort 1.2, you had to set the refresh rate to 120Hz for 10-bit color due to the DP 1.2 bandwidth limitations.

However, that doesn’t seem to be the case with the ViewSonic. Luckily, the difference between 8-bit and 10-bit color isn’t noticeable in video games.

Performance

Powered by AMD FreeSync, the ViewSonic VX2758-2KP-MHD provides a variable refresh rate (VRR) which entirely removes screen tearing and stuttering with barely any input lag penalty (~1ms).

Although not certified by NVIDIA, the monitor is G-SYNC compatible as there aren’t any issues when using FreeSync with compatible NVIDIA GPUs.

The ViewSonic VX2758-2KP-MHD FreeSync range is 48-144Hz.

Note that a DisplayPort cable isn’t provided with the monitor, so if you own an NVIDIA graphics card and wish to use FreeSync, you’ll need to purchase a DP cable. With AMD cards, you can use FreeSync up to 144Hz at 1440p over HDMI 2.0 as well.

Alternatively, you can use the 1ms Mode feature, which enables backlight strobing and thus provides CRT-like motion clarity in fast-paced games.

It cannot be active at the same time as FreeSync, though, and it will reduce the monitor’s maximum brightness while active.

There are three response time overdrive options (Standard, Advanced, and Ultra Fast). We recommend using the Advanced preset as it effectively removes most of the trailing behind fast-moving objects without introducing pixel overshoot.

The Ultra Fast preset is also usable; fast-paced motion is clearer, but there’s more overshoot. So, you may want to try out both options depending on the video game and your personal preference.

Further, the ViewSonic VX2758-2KP-MHD input lag amounts to only ~4ms, which makes for imperceptible delay at 144Hz.

As it’s the case with all IPS displays, some IPS glow and backlight bleeding is visible, but to a tolerable degree. There aren’t any dead pixels, but this (as well as IPS glow and backlight bleed) varies between different units of the monitor.

Finally, the monitor has a flicker-free backlight and an integrated low-blue light filter as part of ViewSonic’s Enhanced Viewing Comfort technology, which will prevent headaches and eye fatigue caused by prolonged use of the monitor.

Features

There are six hotkeys on the right back-side of the monitor, which are used for navigation through the OSD menu of the monitor.

Useful gaming features include the ViewMode pre-calibrated picture presets (FPS, RTS, and MOBA modes) and Black Stabilization, which improves visibility in darker games.

Other noteworthy image adjustment tools include different color temperature settings (we recommend using either Native or sRGB depending on your preference) and Color Range, which should be changed to ‘Full Range’ from ‘Auto’, which is set out of the box.

Design & Connectivity

The design of the monitor includes a sturdy stand, ultra-thin bezels, and matte-black chassis while the screen is covered with a low-haze anti-glare, matte coating which prevents reflections without making the picture appear too grainy.

The stand is tilt-only by -5°/15°, but the screen is VESA mount compatible.

Connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 1.4, HDMI 2.0, a headphones jack, and audio line-in for the dual 2.5W integrated speakers.

Both DP and HDMI 2.0 support FreeSync up to 144Hz at 1440p, while HDMI 1.4 is limited to 2560×1440 at 75Hz or 1920×1080 at 144Hz.

Price & Similar Monitors

The ViewSonic VX2758-2KP-MHD price is usually around $330.

If you’re looking for a budget 1440p 144Hz IPS monitor, check out the Acer XV272U based on the same panel with a fully ergonomic stand and lower price ($250 – $300).

In case you’re mostly playing fast-paced games competitively, get the MSI G273QF instead with a faster 1ms GtG pixel response time speed for zero ghosting.

To learn more about monitors and ensure you’re getting the model most suited for your personal preference, visit our comprehensive and always up-to-date best gaming monitor buyer’s guide.

Conclusion

All in all, the ViewSonic VX2758-2KP-MHD is an excellent gaming monitor, but there are better options at this price range.

Screen Size	27-inch
Resolution	2560×1440 (WQHD)
Panel Type	IPS
Aspect Ratio	16:9 (Widescreen)
Refresh Rate	144Hz
Response Time (GtG)	3ms
Response Time (MPRT)	1ms
Adaptive Sync	FreeSync (48Hz-144Hz)
Speakers	2×2.5W
Ports	DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 1.4, HDMI 2.0
Other Ports	Headphone Jack
Brightness	350 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio	1000:1 (static)
Colors	1.07 billion (8-bit + FRC)* 96% DCI-P3 (131% sRGB)
VESA	Yes (100x100mm)