ViewSonic XG2703-GS QHD G-Sync Monitor Review

[Gillerer]

There should be a brief discussion between AMVA and AHVA which I have to search for. AHVA is nice for ultrawides or those exceeding 27" diagonals but I prefer AMVA for the physical dimensions of this screen.

Both are made by AU Optronics.

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  ■ AHVA (Advanced Hyper-Viewing Angle) is (confusingly, I admit) an IPS-like panel, so go for that if you prioritize good colours.
  ■ AMVA (Advanded Multi-domain Vertical Alignment) is a type of VA panel, so go for that if you prioritize contrast and deep blacks.

Panel size obviously comes into it as well, since there are no high resolution (4k+) VA panels available.

Descriptions of all panel techs from 2015: http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/articles/panel_technologies.htm

 

[zthomas]

I have had a g-sync for two years.. still happy.. a curved 34 would be my upgrade..

 

[zthomas]

I have had a g-sync for two years.. still happy.. a curved 34 would be my upgrade..

 

[PCGamerJohn]

Why do these monitors come with speakers? They could lower the cost by not including them. They're crap anyway.

 

[10tacle]

Why do these monitors come with speakers? They could lower the cost by not including them. They're crap anyway.

^^That. I've never understood the logic behind built in PC monitor speakers. Every PC gamer I know either has a set of headphones or PC speakers. Not only would it reduce the cost, but it could reduce the depth size of the bezel. I can understand the logic with a basic 1080p general use monitor for the everyday public, but at this level of monitor, it seems to me a waste. Speakers need to be left in TVs where they belong.

 

[InvalidError]

Speakers need to be left in TVs where they belong.

Some people don't want the clutter of an external amplifier and speakers around their desk. Since the bulk of eSports people are students or young adults in APAC countries where tons of people live in tiny apartments or dorm rooms, the number of people who want fast displays with built-in speakers may be larger than we think.

 

[jd002200]

Excellent review

 

[brucewithatemper]

Bit of a hefty price for a monitor! Lord help those who get two!

 

[10tacle]

Bit of a hefty price for a monitor! Lord help those who get two!

Welcome to the world of 27" 1440p 165Hz G-sync monitors. Here's ASUS's offering for $800.

I'd say this ViewSonic is a steal at $650. Especially considering it wasn't that many years ago we were paying $500+ for 27" 1440p 60Hz monitors (name brand ones anyway like from Dell and not the Korean panel reject knockoffs like from Monoprice (of which I have one used next to my Dell). Gotta keep things in perspective!

 

[Kunra Zether]

Just to correct everyone about gaming on a TV. My 4K TV has 2.0b 4K at 60hrz. It does 4K at 60fps or 1080p at 120fps. Vizio M60-C3 the only thing it doesn't do is croma 4:4:4 but it's 4:2:2 I believe. Alot of people said it would effect the text but it doesn't mine looks beautiful I love it. There are hiccups here and there dealing with 4K like icon size and such but windows let's you adjust all that.

 

[ledhead11]

Just to correct everyone about gaming on a TV. My 4K TV has 2.0b 4K at 60hrz. It does 4K at 60fps or 1080p at 120fps. Vizio M60-C3 the only thing it doesn't do is croma 4:4:4 but it's 4:2:2 I believe. Alot of people said it would effect the text but it doesn't mine looks beautiful I love it. There are hiccups here and there dealing with 4K like icon size and such but windows let's you adjust all that.

I game on an assortment of monitor types and 4k t.v.'s as well. I'm not aware of a true page to go to for reference but it is known that some manufacturers have similar characteristics as yours. It can be very difficult to track who uses which panels and then which controller boards and then what OS/firmware for TV's. Drivers can also affect how a card sees the t.v. as well as I've experienced(woefully) with the latest ones from NV-I still have to use 378.92 otherwise the newest completely break the features below.

I've got one LG 4k that can do 4:2:2 8bit 4096x2160 60hz and then a HiSense 4k that can do 4:4:4/RGB 8bit or 4:2:2 12bit 4k 60hz and HDR in either. Prior to a firmware update it too could do 4096x2160 60hz and also 1080p 120hz.

My only recommendation for anyone investing in a 4k TV for pc gaming is read a lot of the customer reviews. I mean, really dig through them to see what actual users have experienced. I'm sure you're Visio's 1080p 120hz is a true refresh and not an internal boost on the T.V. It hasn't been uncommon for 4k TV's to have that but people shouldn't necessarily trust the refresh rate printed on the packaging. 1080p TV were notorious for that, they would list 120/240/600 etc but the actual connection was still 60hz. For gaming monitors this info is usually much more easily available as that's part of the marketing strategy.