ViewSonic recently announced the Elite XG270Q 1440p Gaming Monitor which is now available to buy. This new 165hz monitor is based on a 27-inch IPS panel with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. The monitor supports Nvidia G-Sync adaptive sync technology and the maximum refresh rate is 165 Hz.

The monitor has a maximum brightness of 400 cd/m2, a static contrast of 1000: 1, 1ms response time, and 178° viewing angles. The monitor is also VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified.
Features include a built-in mouse anchor, headphone hook, Elite RGB backlighting, and an ultra-thin stand in brushed aluminum. The 1440p gaming monitor features a three-port USB 3.2 Gen1 hub, two HDMI 2.0 inputs, one DisplayPort input, two 3W speakers, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
ViewSonic Elite XG270Q Specifications
- Display: 27-inch QHD IPS panel with LED Backlight
- Resolution: 2560 x 1440 (2K)
- VESA Certified DisplayHDR: DisplayHDR 400
- Refresh Rate : 165 Hz
- Viewing Angle: 178° (H) / 178° (V)
- Display Colors: 16.7 Million
- Brightness: 400 cd/m2
- Contrast Ratio: 1,000:1
- Response Time: 1ms
- Adaptive Sync Technology: G-Sync (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync)
- Connectivity: 3x USB 3.2 GEN 1 TYPE A, 1x USB 3.2 GEN 1 TYPE B, 1x 3.5MM Audio Out, 2x HDMI 2.0 IN, 1x DisplayPort
- Stand Height Adjust: 115mm / Swivel: 60° / Pivot (Right/Left): 90° / 90° / Tilt (Forward/Back): -5° / 20°
- VESA Compatibility: 100 x 100mm
- Dimensions: 18.06″ – 22.50″ x 24.20″ x 10.40″ w/ stand
- Weight: 17.4 lbs.

Price and availability
ViewSonic Elite XG270Q IPS gaming monitor has been priced at $479.99 and is now available to buy on Amazon and Newegg websites. Or you can also read our ViewSonic Elite XG270QG review here, it is a 144hz gaming monitor for gamers, a 27-inch screen with 2K resolution, 1ms GtG response rate as well as IPS Nano Color display panel for 98% DCI-P3 coverage, priced at $600 on Bhphotovideo store.
Earlier this year, ViewSonic has also introduced the Elite XG270QC curved gaming monitor with curved in a radius of 1,500R, a 27-inch wide display, a 165 Hz fast frame rate, 1440p resolution and priced at $479 on Amazon.