ViewSonic XG275D-4K $393 at Best Buy Pros Excellent color accuracy out of the box
Good build quality and an adjustable stand
Fantastic motion clarity
The 25-inch 1080p/320Hz mode is a nice perk for esports gamers Cons No USB hub
Poor off-angle viewing
Low peak brightness with just average contrast
More expensive than the competition when not on sale
Just a few years ago, it would have been impossible to find a high-refresh-rate, 27-inch, 4K gaming monitor like the $500 ViewSonic XG275D-4K, a DFR -- dynamic frequency and resolution -- monitor that can operate at 160Hz in its native 4K resolution or 320Hz in a 1080p, 25-inch window. Now, you can choose from myriad similar competitors at this size for under $400, many of which offer the excellent text and image sharpness delivered by 4K resolution plus refresh rates par for an IPS display in its price class.
But, while $500 is a lot for what it delivers, when the ViewSonic is discounted to compete with models like the Acer Nitro XB273K V5bmiiprx -- for instance, at review time it was around $390 at Amazon and Best Buy -- it may offer enough no-nonsense style for gamers who want a display that can pull double duty at the office.
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