ViewSonic Omni VX2728J 27-inch HDR monitor with ClearMR 5000

ViewSonic has unveiled a top-notch best 27 inch HDR monitor for gaming, the OMNI VX2728J. With a 27 inch 1080p IPS panel, the monitor boasts a maximum refresh rate of 165 Hz and VESA’s ClearMR 5000 certification, guaranteeing 45 to 55 times sharper moving image sharpness than blurred pixels.

Furthermore, it offers a 1000:1 contrast ratio, 8-bit color depth (6-bit + FRC), 132% sRGB, 90% DCI-P3, and 250 cd/m² typical brightness, as well as HDR10 support. However, the monitor’s weak brightness values ​​and lack of dimming zones limit the potential of HDR support.

For under $200, this is still the best 27 inch HDR monitor for gaming on the market, complete with FreeSync Premium and a mode to prevent image blurring. The product also comes with two 2-watt speakers and has an array of ergonomic features, including rotation, tilt, height adjustment, pivot, VESA mount (100 x 100 mm), blue light filtering, and a flicker-free backlight. The device consumes between 20 and 33 watts, depending on the operating mode.

The ViewSonic Omni VX2728J, which weighs 3.7 kg without the stand and measures 615 x 364 x 46 mm (W x H x D), has two HDMI 1.4 inputs, a DisplayPort, and a headphone jack.

Price and availability

The best news? Online retailers Amazon.com and Bhphotovideo.com have already listed the monitor for just $189.99.

ViewSonic VX2728J specifications

• Display: 27-inch IPS panel, Anti-Glare type, Hard-coating (3H), Haze 25%
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
• Static Contrast Ratio: 1,000:1
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio: 80,000,000:1
• Brightness: 250 cd/m2
• Colors: 16.7M
• Color Space: 8 bit (6 bit + FRC)
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Response Time: 0.5ms (MPRT) / 2.5ms (GtG)
• Viewing Angles: 178º horizontal, 178º vertical
• Refresh Rate: 165Hz
• Features: AMD FreeSync Premium, AdaptiveSync, HDR10, VESA ClearMR, Blue Light Filter, Flicker-Free, Kensington Lock Slot
• Ports: 3.5mm Audio Out 1x, HDMI 1.4 In 2x, DisplayPort 1x
• Audio: 2W (x2) Speakers
• Stand: Height Adj. (130 mm / 5.1 in), Swivel (30º), Pivot (90º / 90º), Tilt (5º / 20º)
• Dimensions: 615.0 x 438.0~568.0 x 207.0 mm (with stand)
• Weight: 4.7 kg / 10.4 lbs (with stand)

For gamers looking for an even more affordable option, Acer recently launched the Nitro KG273 HBMIX 27-inch VA LCD monitor with a resolution of 1920 x 1080, a brightness of 250 nits, and a contrast ratio of 3000:1. It delivers sharp, vivid images for just $149.