ViewSonic XG2703-GS 27"

Overview

The going rate for a high-res Nvidia G-Sync display is $700 or more, so the ViewSonic XG2703-GS isn’t overpriced among its G-Sync brethren, but displays that use AMD’s competing FreeSync technology can be had for cheaper. Gamers already on Team nVidia, however, should add the G2703-GS to their shortlist. It boasts buttery smooth gameplay along with accurate color representation and wide viewing angles.

-- As reviewed by IGN

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 14 expert reviews

Excellent:

8
Good:

4
Average:

2
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0

7.0

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Based on 156 reviews
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Last revision on February 1, 2022

Reviewers Liked

IPS screen
Easy to set up
G-Sync compatible
Great gaming performance
Overclocking mode with 175Hz refresh rate
Excellent builtin profiles for near perfect calibration

Reviewers Didn't Like

Only two video inputs
G-Sync flickering issue

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By IGN on October 16, 2020 95

The ViewSonic XG2703-GS is a winning package of high-refresh rate, G-Sync smoothness, and slick features.

By avforums.com on August 07, 2018 80

ViewSonic is not a brand immediately on every PC Gamer's mind when considering a gaming monitor, but it should be. The XG2703-GS available for around £680 gives you a 27” 1440P monitor with IPS display, G-Sync, 165Hz refresh rate, 4ms response time and...

By TopNewReview on April 02, 2018 100

THANKS TO the aggressive prices of the latest UHD TVs, the value proposition of any given PC monitor is pretty parlous. Take the new ViewSonic XG2703-GS. You get a paltry 27 inches of LCD panel, and a mere 2560×1440 pixels.In UHD TV land, the...

By videogamesuncovered.com on November 05, 2017 90

For a G-Sync monitor, ViewSonic has created a meld of performance and image quality which will appeal to a lot of gamers looking to have a decent one size fits all gaming monitor. The AVHA panel has been successfully used to deliver exceptional viewing...

By PC Gamer on August 04, 2017 90

An excellent gaming display that doesn't skimp on image quality for the sake of refresh rate.

By pcgamesn.com on February 13, 2017 90

I hate to be so utterly money-oriented about this, but your choice to buy the Viewsonic XG2703 is going to depend on how much it costs when you're looking to make your purchase and how much the Asus and Acer rivals are retailing for at the time. When...

By monitornerds.com on December 20, 2016 94

In our opinion, there is a lot to like about the ViewSonic XG2703-GS. The product carries the same impressive features found on competitor offerings with G-Sync, offering excellent gaming experiences for users with GeForce graphics card-equipped rigs...

By Tom's Guide on November 23, 2016 70

A quad-HD monitor with relatively few extra features, the XG2703-GS costs more than it should. For less than $700, you can get a handful of perfectly decent 4K monitors, like the Acer B286HK ($500) or the Philips Brilliance 288P ($450). There's also...

By PC Mag on November 18, 2016 70

The ViewSonic XG2703-GS is a 27-inch monitor that uses a speedy 165Hz refresh rate and Nvidia's G-Sync technology to deliver stellar gaming performance. For the price, color accuracy could be better, and we wish there were more video...

By pcmonitors.info on September 25, 2016 87

Until relatively recently, users had to choose whether they wanted the strong colour performance of an IPS-type panel or the high speed and refresh rate of a TN panel. Or perhaps wanted to go off on a bit of a tangent and opt for the strong contrast of...

By TopNewReview on April 02, 2018 80

And now we come to our final display review, which tends towards the very high end of the spectrum. Designed first and foremost for gamers, it's packed with every feature that will give pro-gamers a grin. Sure, they're going to have to pay for it, but...

By Tom's Hardware on May 18, 2017

Slight flaws aside, the ViewSonic XG2703-GS is an excellent monitor. Benchmark tests reveal a few problems but they are easy to fix. And the uniformity issue we observed did not detract from real-world content in the slightest. The gameplay experience is addictive thanks to butter-smooth motion and perfect rendering. Detail stays strong no matter how fast the action becomes. When you get the framerates over 100, gaming becomes visceral and tactile. As an IPS panel, it’s priced in line with its premium competition. It isn’t cheap but it delivers an experience that makes you forget about cost. We think the XG2703-GS is worth serious consideration.

By Tom's Hardware on May 18, 2017

By Tom's Hardware UK on May 18, 2017

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ViewSonic XG2703-GS 27"

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