ViewSonic XG270QC 165Hz WQHD VA model

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Update: We’re currently reviewing this model. News piece below initially published 5th April 2020.



The ViewSonic XG270QG offers a nice combination of image quality and responsiveness, with a particular focus on vibrant and consistent colour output. For those who prefer their emphasis to be on stronger contrast, the company has an alternative in the form of the XG270QC. The monitor has a ‘stealthy’ appearance, a signature of the ELITE series to which it belongs. The stand base is Y-shaped with a powder-coated metal finish. The bottom bezel is moderately thick matte black plastic (with a different texture used to accentuate the central ‘ELITE’ logo slightly). The top and side bezels are slender, using a dual-stage design that includes a slim panel border and thin hard plastic outer component. The panel border appears to blend in in seamlessly when the screen is switched off but is visible as a slim border under normal viewing conditions. The OSD (On Screen Display) is controlled by a joystick beneath the central region of the bottom bezel.







The monitor uses a 27″ 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) VA (Vertical Alignment) panel. This is a Samsung SVA (‘Super’ Vertical Alignment) part with moderate (1500R) curve, more specifically. Designed to draw the user in a bit and give an extra sense of depth, without feeling unnatural. This supports a 165Hz refresh rate alongside Adaptive-Sync, including AMD FreeSync Premium Pro with a 48 – 165Hz variable refresh rate range (plus LFC). Other aspects of note include a 3000:1 static contrast ratio, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angles and a light matte anti-glare screen surface. True 8-bit colour is supported, whilst a flicker-free WLED backlight is included offering a 90% DCI-P3 colour gamut and 550 cd/m² typical maximum luminance. The monitor responds to HDR10 and can put its relatively high brightness and colour gamut to good use via VESA DisplayHDR 400 support. This is only a basic HDR experience and doesn’t mandate local dimming to improve contrast. A 3ms grey to grey response time (take with a large dose of salt), whilst a 1ms MPRT response time is specified using the ‘PureXP’ strobe backlight mode.

LBL (Low Blue Light) settings are included to promote a more relaxing viewing experience, alongside ‘ELITE Design Enhancements (EDE)’. These include a mouse bungee, rubberised clips either side of the stand neck which swing downwards and can be used to anchor a mouse cable in place. A headphone hook that swings towards at the right side of the monitor. And a large chevron of RGB LED lights – so-called ‘ELITE RGB’ lighting, customisable using software or the OSD. These RGB LEDs are located on a glossy black plastic region of the monitor’s rear. Around this matte black plastic is used, including for the stand neck. The stand includes tilt, swivel and height adjustment and can be easily removed with a quick-release button beneath the attachment point. It can then be replaced by an alternative 100 x 100mm VESA compatible solution. The ports face downwards and include; DC power input (external ‘power brick’), DP 1.4, 2 HDMI 2.0 ports, 3 USB 3.2 ports (plus upstream) and a 3.5mm audio output. 2 x 3W speakers are also included, for basic sound output.







Further information can be found on the manufacturer’s website. The monitor is available for ~£500 ($450 USD).



