There’s no shortage of gaming monitors promising the world for under Rs 25,000, but very few actually deliver a balanced mix of high refresh rate, good colour performance, and usable build quality. The ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-Pro-3 sits in that rare space where the specs don’t feel like marketing bait. For around Rs 20,000, you get a 27-inch 2K IPS panel with a 240Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium support. On paper, it’s a dream for budget-conscious gamers. But how well does it hold up when you dig deeper?
After weeks of testing, including calibration with Calman and real-world gaming, we’ve got a clearer picture.
There’s no RGB. No flashy curves. It doesn’t scream “gaming”, and that’s not a bad thing. It’ll sit just as well in an office as it does in a gaming setup.
The chassis is matte black plastic with three slim bezels around the display. It’s not premium, but it doesn’t feel flimsy either. The metal base is reassuringly sturdy with barely any wobble, even when adjusting angles or typing heavily on the desk.
The bundled stand only allows tilt adjustment (-5º to +20º). That’s the first real limitation. No height adjustment, no swivel, no rotation. If you’re tall, short, or working on a multi-monitor setup, this could become annoying fast. Thankfully, it’s VESA mount compatible (100×100), so you can invest in an arm if you care about ergonomics, which I recommend.
The I/O layout is basic:
That’s it. No USB-C, no USB-A, and no built-in speakers. The omission of USB ports means this isn’t ideal as a workstation hub, and the lack of speakers may bother some, but honestly, most monitor speakers aren’t worth using anyway. But if your sole use case is connecting a gaming PC and console, maybe a PS5 or Xbox Series X, you’re covered.
The joystick-style OSD control works, but menu navigation is clunky and unintuitive. You’ll manage, but don’t expect polish.
This monitor offers a 1440p, 240Hz IPS panel with support for HDR10 and adaptive sync. It also claims a 1ms MPRT response time. The specs and features on paper make it sound like a powerhouse, and in many ways, it is. But it’s not without limitations. We tested the colour accuracy, brightness and coverage with Calman and here’s what we found:
Brightness and Contrast
In wide gamut (DCI-P3) mode:
In sRGB mode:
So while contrast and uniformity are solid, HDR performance is mostly marketing and 300 nits of brightness simply isn’t enough to do HDR10 justice. You’re better off sticking to SDR and tweaking gamma/contrast manually for better visual consistency. This monitor performs best as a strong SDR display with decent colour performance, not a serious HDR performer. The contrast is also typical of IPS displays so don’t expect OLED-like blacks or extreme punch. Blacks appear more like dark greys in dim lighting, and the overall image feels neutral rather than deep.
Colour Gamut and Accuracy (Calman Tested)
Colour accuracy is decent out of the box for casual use, but certain hues, like 100% blue, deviate visibly. White balance skews cool due to a blue-dominant RGB mix.
Despite full coverage, the sRGB mode suffers from inconsistent accuracy and a noticeably dimmer backlight.
Both modes are usable, but neither is calibrated precisely enough for professional-grade photo or video work. If you’re editing YouTube thumbnails, doing casual video edits, or designing social content, this panel will serve you well.
That said, this is not a reference-grade monitor. If you work in professional colour grading or print design where true 10-bit panels and proper calibration tools matter, this won’t cut it.
As expected from an IPS panel, viewing angles are excellent. No major colour shifts or brightness drops even at off-centre angles. Good for couch gaming, side-angle watching, or sharing the screen with others.
Motion Clarity and Gaming
Running games at 240Hz, if your GPU can push it, is noticeably smoother than 144Hz. But the difference isn’t night-and-day like going from 60Hz to 120Hz. You’ll feel it most in fast-paced games with constant movement. Games like Valorant, FC 24, CS2, Cyberpunk 2077, Black Myth: Wukong, and Rocket League felt fluid and snappy.
With AMD FreeSync Premium and G-Sync compatibility, screen tearing was effectively a non-issue in my testing. The input lag is also low enough for competitive gaming, though you should disable MPRT mode if you don’t want to sacrifice brightness or HDR.
The 1ms MPRT mode (which uses black frame insertion) helps reduce motion blur, but it also disables HDR and drops peak brightness by a fair bit. It’s a trade-off. Personally, I kept it off for most of my use.
The ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-Pro-3 succeeds brilliantly at what it sets out to do: deliver buttery smooth 2K 240Hz gaming at a price that used to feel impossible just a few years ago.
At around Rs 20,000, this monitor undercuts competitors with similar specs by a wide margin. You’re getting 1440p, 240Hz, IPS, wide colour gamut, and adaptive sync, all in one package.
While its colour accuracy is mixed, and brightness isn’t enough to justify HDR use, these are trade-offs you can live with if your main focus is performance over polish.
The downgraded stand hurts, but it’s solvable with a Rs 1,000 monitor arm. Lack of USB ports limits versatility, but not gaming performance. And for gamers—especially those upgrading from 60Hz or 1080p—the visual and fluidity gains will feel massive.
So, Who’s This For?
If you can spend an extra Rs 1,000–Rs 1,500 on a monitor arm and you’re mostly gaming in a controlled lighting environment, this is one of the best price-to-performance displays out there right now.
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