ViewSonic VS2725-2K 27" vs Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27Q28G 27"
ViewSonic VS2725-2K 27" Black 2024
Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27Q28G 27" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
ViewSonic VS2725-2K 27" Black 2024
Users largely praise this ViewSonic monitor for its sharp 2K resolution, vibrant colors, and excellent value for office work, data entry, and general use. Built-in speakers are considered weak and tinny, a common minor complaint. The VA panel delivers deep blacks and high contrast, which many prefer over IPS, and build quality is deemed solid for the price. A few users note the joystick control is fiddly and the stand could be sturdier, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Sharp 2K resolution
- Excellent contrast and black levels (VA panel)
- Great value for the price
- Bright and flicker-free display
- Good build quality
Cons
- Weak, tinny built-in speakers
- Joystick control is fiddly and imprecise
- Stand lacks rigidity and rotation
- No full manual or spec sheet in box
- Audio volume too low even at maximum
Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27Q28G 27" Black 2025
This 27-inch QHD 280Hz WOLED monitor from GIGABYTE is widely praised for its stunning colors, deep blacks, and smooth performance, making it a great upgrade for gaming and creative work. However, several users report noticeable gray banding or vertical banding, especially on older stock, which can be reduced with firmware updates and pixel cleaning. The matte coating is generally well-received, and the monitor is considered a good value, especially when on sale, though some note it's not truly budget-friendly.
Pros
- Amazing colors and deep blacks
- Smooth 280Hz refresh rate
- Good value for the price
- Matte coating reduces reflections
- Great for gaming and creative work
Cons
- Gray banding on some units
- Vertical banding noticeable on old stock
- Not truly budget-friendly
- Requires firmware update and pixel cleaning
- Brightness can be too high out of box
Scores
Specifications
| ViewSonic VS2725-2K 27" | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27Q28G 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | — | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz | 280 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | — | 1500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | DCI-P3 99.5% |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR500 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | No |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | — | ✓★ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | VESA Compatible Mount | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 35W★ |
| Weight | 3.58 kg★ | 6.00 kg |
Pros & Cons
ViewSonic VS2725-2K 27" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong feature (68th percentile)
- Strong display (66th percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (31st percentile)
Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27Q28G 27" Black 2025
- Strong color (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong performance (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
ViewSonic VS2725-2K 27" Black 2024
Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27Q28G 27" Black 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 30 specs.
