LG 27GP850-B vs ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO
LG 27GP850-B (#1, best overall) vs ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO (#4): in our Budget Gaming Monitors scoring the LG 27GP850-B totals 9.2/10 and the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO 8.3/10, the LG 27GP850-B leading on Panel Quality and Build Quality.
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Side by side
| LG 27GP850-B | ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $379 | $220 |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2560x1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 165Hz (180Hz OC) | 180Hz |
| Panel | Nano IPS | Fast IPS |
| Response Time | 1ms GtG | 1ms GtG |
| HDR | HDR400 | No |
How they differ in real use
Built from our budget gaming monitors scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the LG 27GP850-B and the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO made our Top 5 Budget Gaming Monitors, at #1 (best overall) and #4. The budget sweet spot with Nano IPS colors at 165Hz (180Hz OC). High-refresh IPS gaming accessible without compromising color accuracy. Hidden gem with 180Hz 1440p and surprisingly good factory calibration at the lowest price in segment. Perfect with a monitor arm.
We score budget gaming monitors on Value (35%), Speed (30%), Panel Quality (20%), Build Quality (10%) and Features (5%). On that basis the LG 27GP850-B totals 9.2 out of 10 and the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO 8.3. The widest gap is Panel Quality, where the LG 27GP850-B scores 9 against 7.7 for the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO — colors and viewing. Build Quality also separates them: 8 for the LG 27GP850-B versus 5.8 for the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Refresh Rate — 165Hz (180Hz OC) on the LG 27GP850-B versus 180Hz on the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO; Panel — Nano IPS on the LG 27GP850-B versus Fast IPS on the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO; HDR — HDR400 on the LG 27GP850-B versus No on the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO. They match on Resolution and Response Time.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $379 for the LG 27GP850-B and $220 for the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO, a $159 difference in the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO's favor. Owners praise the LG 27GP850-B for nano IPS colors and 165Hz (180Hz OC); the most common complaint is only 1440p. Owners praise the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO for 180Hz 1440p and good factory calibration; the most common complaint is basic stand (no height adjust).
LG 27GP850-B
- Nano IPS colors
- 165Hz (180Hz OC)
- 1ms response
- G-Sync compatible
- Only 1440p
- HDR400 weak
- No local dimming
ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO
- 180Hz 1440p
- Good factory calibration
- Super affordable
- Fast IPS panel
- Basic stand (no height adjust)
- No USB ports
- HDR absent
Which should you buy?
The LG 27GP850-B is the better fit for budget 1440p gaming and color-accurate gaming — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Panel Quality and Build Quality. The ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO is the better fit for absolute budget 1440p and those with monitor arms. If the $159 saving matters more than Panel Quality, the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO is the better value. The LG 27GP850-B is a poor fit for HDR seekers; the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO is a poor fit for stand adjustability needs.
Choose the LG 27GP850-B if
- Budget 1440p gaming
- Color-accurate gaming
- First high-refresh monitor
Skip it if
- HDR seekers
- 4K needs
Choose the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO if
- Absolute budget 1440p
- Those with monitor arms
- Speed over features
Skip it if
- Stand adjustability needs
- HDR seekers
Common questions
Is the LG 27GP850-B better than the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO?
In our Budget Gaming Monitors ranking the LG 27GP850-B scores higher overall, 9.2 to 8.3, with the biggest advantage in Panel Quality. The ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO does not out-score it on any criterion we weigh.
How much more does the LG 27GP850-B cost than the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO?
$159 more as of February 1, 2026: $379 for the LG 27GP850-B against $220 for the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Panel Quality — 9 versus 7.7 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the LG 27GP850-B and the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO?
The headline spec difference is Refresh Rate: 165Hz (180Hz OC) on the LG 27GP850-B versus 180Hz on the ViewSonic VX2758A-2K-PRO. In use, the gap that matters most is Panel Quality (9 vs 7.7 in our scoring): colors and viewing.