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ViewSonic VX2452MH 24 1080p Gaming Monitor HDMI DVI VGA
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.5
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
426
Unverified
57
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Full HD 1080p
RESOLUTION
24 meters
SIZE
Yes
HDMI
LED
TYPE
Review Analysis - 517 recent, verified reviews
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Display Clarity
108display, ips, panel, viewsonic, tn
+82%
-18%
" ... Very happy this ViewSonic Monitor. ... "
" ... I needed a second monitor to extend my laptop's display. ... This is my main entertainemnt display because I dont use the TV that much and this is convenient in my room. ... I bought this after a lot of research on TN, IPS, VA, etc. ... "
" ... ViewSonic monitors have always worked well for me. ... "
" ... I just need 2 more as I can afford them for a proper 6 screen setup. ... "
" ... Good screen at a great price. ... "
" ... Overall a pretty good monitor. ... "
" ... This monitor is great. ... "
" ... I tried a few monitors out for gaming, some being IPS and TN. ... For a TN monitor this looks really good. ... "
Price
68monitor, monitors, beat, visuals, picture
+91%
-9%
" ... Can't beat this monitor for the price. ... "
" ... great for the price ... "
" ... One of the best monitors on the market. ... "
" ... Great monitor overall and worth the price (I bought it at $120). ... "
" ... Good unit good price. ... "
" ... Good screen at a great price. ... "
" ... I know these cheaper monitors are hit and miss but it's still a good product for the price. ... "
" ... These aren't the highest quality but great for the price ... "
Device Compatibility
66computer, speakers, monitors, laptop, happy
+88%
-12%
" ... I needed a second monitor to extend my laptop's display. ... "
" ... That said, this is still a decent monitor. ... "
" ... Overall good monitor ... "
" ... I really like and enjoy the use of this monitor. ... "
" ... Overall a pretty good monitor. ... "
" ... Will probably hookup the speakers from my old monitor. ... "
" ... Regardless its nice to know I have it for when I upgrade my computer. ... "
" ... Great quality monitor. ... "
Picture Quality
65image, monitor, bright, viewsonic, sharp
+92%
-8%
" ... I do some photo work and the display is very nyce ... "
" ... Happy with resolution, color fidelity, and price. ... "
" ... Picture is great, sound is OK (use external speakers instead!) ... "
" ... Great picture and the built in speakers are amazing. ... "
" ... I haven't games in a long time so I can't really speak to that but its a good looking picture and more than gets the job done. ... "
" ... Very good picture. ... "
" ... The picture quality and smoothness for gaming was good otherwise. ... "
" ... Picture quality is a good as you could hope for for these types of monitors but that isn't saying much. ... I much prefer to play most games on my TV over this because the picture quality is insanely better but I still use this for multiplayer PC games like Overwatch where getting higher framerates is more important than visuals and this monitor works well for that specific purpose. ... "
Gaming
64games, 144hz, monitor, gamer, playing games
+94%
-6%
" ... Being used in a business so I can't speak to gaming quality. ... "
" ... Well, it's good for gaming . ... "
" ... I like it a lot, 27 yr old gamer. ... "
" ... I bought this to use for digital painting/gaming. ... -For gaming it's just great. ... "
" ... It works exactly as advertised and I can really see a difference when playing games. ... "
" ... I use the monitor for work during the day and gaming at night. ... "
" ... It is very fast compared to my last monitor and my response time is very in tune when playing games that require it. ... "
" ... Works well for getting 144hz gaming to give you an edge in multiplayer pc games. ... I much prefer to play most games on my TV over this because the picture quality is insanely better but I still use this for multiplayer PC games like Overwatch where getting higher framerates is more important than visuals and this monitor works well for that specific purpose. ... "
Color
58contrast, brightness, washed, color, monitor
+76%
-24%
" ... Even though I am not using it at that wide angle, I don't see any color distortion. ... "
" ... I had no problems with color correction. ... "
" ... Great color and brightness. ... "
" ... -For digital painting this monitor is very difficult to calibrate but once you get it, the colors are very rich. ... However after all the trouble it was to calibrate once I got it right the blacks were very black and the colors were vibrant. ... "
" ... This is the first monitor that really impressed me with having a good balance of response time and color accuracy. ... "
" ... "Good enough" color accuracy. ... "
" ... I'm getting very white, washed-out colors. ... "
" ... The colors are bright and the images are sharp (no ghosting issues). ... "
Ports
40displayport, cable, vga, dvi, display port
+80%
-20%
" ... They have all the ports I need. ... "
" ... Monitor quality is great and has a variety of hookups, including VGA for compatability with any of my systems. ... "
" ... Keep in mind that if you are plugging this into a MacBook, you will probably need a mini-display port, to HDMI cord. ... It is the Benfei 4k Mini Displayport to HDMI 6' cable ... It is a cord, not an adapter. ... "
" ... Display Port (DP) much better/deeper colors, which is great but cable did not come in the box. ... "
" ... We bought this to be our "TV," because we don't want to have an actual TV (and cable provider, blah) in our house. ... "
" ... Very good monitor, effortlessly connected to both by PS4 and PC, although wish had more than one HDMI slot. ... "
" ... Using this monitor via HDMI with my Dell laptop (which has an excellent display--just not enough real estate for me). ... "
" ... Surprisingly, the monitor came packaged with a sub-DVI and an HDMI cable. ... "
Product Reliability
35months, monitor, year, monitors, 5 years
+69%
-31%
" ... Had for a couple of months (so far so good), Installed with DVI problem free. ... "
" ... Never an issue always works right out of the box ... "
" ... I purchased this over eight months ago, and I have to say it was money well-spent. ... "
" ... I still have one that is about 14 years old and still works fine. ... "
" ... I always buy ViewSonic and it's been 5 years since I purchased my last monitor. ... "
" ... ive had this monitor for about a year. ... "
" ... worked great out of the box! ... "
" ... Three weeks into ownership is hard to give a long term evaluation, but so far I'm very satisfied with the monitor itself. ... "
Sound Quality
27built in speakers, monitor, sound quality, picture, external speakers
+52%
-48%
" ... The sound quality on my Samsung is better than that thing. ... "
" ... Picture is great, sound is OK (use external speakers instead!) ... "
" ... Great picture and the built in speakers are amazing. ... "
" ... Built in speakers sound a little tinny, but has good sound when plug in headphones. ... "
" ... I like the built-in speakers, sounds better than those USB speakers I got from Best Buy. ... "
" ... Two small speakers with sound emanating from behind the monitor. ... More than adequate for notifications or simple game sounds. ... I found if you set the monitor visuals once and use your computer audio/volume to set sound, you don't have to use these much. ... "
" ... These are not stereo speakers but good enough ... "
" ... so far so good, this is the best one for the price with internal speakers. ... "
Resolution
27viewsonic, monitor, full hd, freesync, 2ms
+93%
-7%
" ... This is nothing special but it supports 1920x1080(p),HDMI, handshakes with most graphic cards just fine, no real issues, the color and gamma is clear, if I remember correctly has built in audio etc . ... "
" ... They have beautiful picture - HDMI option and even have built in audio. ... "
" ... Once Intel starts supporting adaptive sync on hd graphics Nvidia's going to have problems as display refresh syncing becomes mainstream. ... "
" ... The picture is crisp, whether I'm gaming or watching movies. ... "
" ... Mine came with VGA and HDMI, which is accurate in the description (which I should have listened to in the first place) : "Package Content: VX2757-mhd monitor, Power cable, Audio cable, VGA cable, HDMI cable, Quick Start Guide, and ViewSonic Wizard CD". ... "
" ... At the 1920 x 1080 resolution, the graphics in World of Tanks or Lord of the Rings online are fantastic, and there is no noticeable blurring as camera/action swings around. ... "
" ... I managed to make this monitor about as perfect as my IPS full hd computer HOWEVER ... "
" ... This ViewSonic monitor has great graphics. ... "
Delivery
25arrived, packaging, delivery, dead pixels, box
+84%
-16%
" ... Excellent product and fast shipping. ... "
" ... arrived on time and the packaging was sufficient. ... "
" ... Arrived on time, everything was as expected. ... "
" ... Arrived quickly with no dead pixels. ... "
" ... Arrived with everything it was supposed to and in good shape. ... "
" ... No dead pixels when it arrived. ... "
" ... Packaging is done well to protect the monitor from the troubles of shipping. ... "
" ... arrived on time and is just what i wanted. ... "
Marketplace
23shipping, monitor, manufacturer, photo, exactly
+74%
-26%
" ... Works as expected ... "
" ... I do some photo work and the display is very nyce ... "
" ... Very good picture. ... "
" ... Would order this product again. ... "
" ... I really recommend that if you get this monitor to change it to "Reading" mode to deal with some of the image blurriness. ... "
" ... and the overall picture is spot on. ... "
" ... So far so good- great picture ! ... "
" ... Great product - great vendor!! ... "
Ease of Use
19easy, buttons, settings, menu, easy to set
+79%
-21%
" ... It's easy to adjust and set up to your liking. ... "
" ... It's very easy to assemble too ... "
" ... Great resolution, easy to use buttons (i really like having easy to access power buttons as I turn off the monitors after work in the evening). ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Had to use "personal" settings to get rid of it. ... "
" ... Easy to hook up. ... "
" ... If you don't plan on moving it around, and have it on a heavy stable desk, no problemo, but if the desk is easy to bump and wobbles, then the monitor will wobble a lot. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and use. ... "
Cables
18hdmi, cables, monitor, displayport, vga
+61%
-39%
" ... It is the Benfei 4k Mini Displayport to HDMI 6' cable ... It is a cord, not an adapter. ... "
" ... Display Port (DP) much better/deeper colors, which is great but cable did not come in the box. ... It would be nice to specify cable needed. ... "
" ... We bought this to be our "TV," because we don't want to have an actual TV (and cable provider, blah) in our house. ... "
" ... they sound decent and better than my laptop and by using HDMI, no extra wires to carry sound. ... "
" ... Setup was simple with the DVI cable. ... Came with a VGA cable and audio cable as well. ... Audio cable is needed if you want to utilize the sound, which is nothing special. ... "
" ... The HDMI cable can transfer sound :) ... "
" ... A Good monitor with DVI and VGA input with cables. ... "
" ... No other issues and came with all cables it supports ... "
Overall performance
17ultra fast, viewsonic, response time, job, graphics
+94%
-6%
" ... BEST MONITOR I HAVE HAD BUT VIEWSONIC HAS ALWAYS DONE A GREAT JOB ... "
" ... I run 4 of these on my PC so far. ... "
" ... Very fast response time. ... "
" ... Other than that it has performed admirably. ... "
" ... Works very well. ... "
" ... This ViewSonic monitor has great graphics. ... "
" ... GPU: NVIDIA GTX 970 ... CPU: i5-4590 ... "
" ... I really like the "ultra fast" response time setting. ... "
Design
17monitor, looks, black, looks great, plastic
+76%
-24%
" ... They look great. ... "
" ... I ordered 2 and they look great! ... "
" ... But I digress because, for what it's worth, this monitor is well priced for the great performance and slick design and build quality it has. ... "
" ... Look, this changed my life. ... Things look more real. ... "
" ... It's not flashy and annoying, and red undertones are hidden behind the monitor and at its base. ... "
" ... Slim beautiful design.sound is not fantastic quality but it does the job well. ... "
" ... I'm using the display port for it and everything looks gorgeous. ... "
" ... It is bright, without being too bright and the colors look nice. ... "
Setup
16easy, monitor, instructions, installation, easy to install
+100%
" ... It's very easy to assemble too ... "
" ... Easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to hook up. ... "
" ... Installation was simply. ... "
" ... So far so good, Great picture, easy setup ... "
" ... Couldn't believe the ease of installation and the clearly written instructions. ... "
" ... Works great, I am using it as a 2nd monitor for my setup. ... "
" ... Setup was simple with the DVI cable. ... "
Device Stand
15mounted, vesa mount, vesa, mount, monitor
+93%
-7%
" ... I also like the per-grilled holes for mounting hardware. ... "
" ... I'm looking at getting a VESA mount and eventually add a second monitor, but the stand now is the week spot IMHO. ... The VESA mount should solve not only that issue but allow it to sit a bit higher on my desk. ... "
" ... I put 2 of them on a dual-monitor mount and balanced them. ... "
" ... I have these mounted on an EZM Deluxe Triple Monitor Free Standing Mount Stand. ... They were easy to take the stands off and mounted right to the mount with ease ... "
" ... I've had this monitor mounted on a VESA swing-arm for about a year and a half. ... "
" ... No issues installing via the vesa mounts. ... "
" ... -Stand is great. ... "
" ... I purchased two of these monitors with a dual monitor mount. ... "
Controls
14menu, monitor, adjust, volume, controls
+36%
-64%
" ... It worked for about a year and a half, then its buttons for setting it up and controlling the volume and what not went haywire. ... The wrong response when pressing certain buttons, and sometimes no response at all. ... Now I'm stuck with the inability to adjust settings or control the volume. ... "
" ... The buttons are behind the monitor, making it a little awkward to change settings and simply turn it on and off. ... "
" ... I have tried endlessly to adjust to monitor settings, but nothing helps (the menus are infuriating, too). ... "
" ... There's no user manual so I have not played with the control buttons. ... "
" ... Also, there’s no volume dial ... in order to change the volume you have to go into the very hard-to-use menu system. ... "
" ... The noise occurs despite the OSD volume settings. ... "
" ... Controls for brightness and contrast are adjustable in the menu but since the buttons are in the back is a pain trying to configure. ... "
" ... -Physical button placement. ... I have a hard time remembering where the physical buttons are on the monitor. ... "
Product As Described
14monitor, photo, exactly, works as expected, viewsonic
+100%
" ... Works as expected ... "
" ... I do some photo work and the display is very nyce ... "
" ... Very good picture. ... "
" ... I really recommend that if you get this monitor to change it to "Reading" mode to deal with some of the image blurriness. ... "
" ... and the overall picture is spot on. ... "
" ... So far so good- great picture ! ... "
" ... Very good as expected. ... "
" ... Exactly as advertised, love everything about it. ... "
Video Playback
13movies, watching, monitor, gaming, netflix
+92%
-8%
" ... For home use, I use is to play games, watch sports, TV/movies/Netflix. ... "
" ... There are plenty of Youtube video reviews on this "27 monitor which are helpful in getting it adjusted to your preferences. ... "
" ... The picture is crisp, whether I'm gaming or watching movies. ... Still, for the price point, I would definitely recommend this monitor for general use, gaming, and movies. ... "
" ... If you're watching video or playing games from some distance you'll need speakers or a headset to hear anything. ... "
" ... use 2 of them to do picture editing. ... "
" ... I just use for basic web surfing and HULU/Netflix/movies . ... "
" ... Great monitor with no lag when viewing video or gaming ... "
" ... If you're looking for a general use monitor for productivity, movies, streaming and light gaming there are better options. ... "
Build Quality
13plastic, monitor, viewsonic, flimsy, bottom
+69%
-31%
" ... it works amazing for me, my only problem with it, is that the plastic bit beneath the lower bezel isn't removable. ... "
" ... But I digress because, for what it's worth, this monitor is well priced for the great performance and slick design and build quality it has. ... "
" ... Other than that, this thing is solid. ... "
" ... love it got this since my tv broke. ... "
" ... I didn't use the bases, but they were good quality stands. ... "
" ... - Awesome adjustable stand. ... "
" ... Gives me some extra height so I can manipulate the position as necessary. ... "
" ... I'm in familiar territory with ViewSonic, always solid construct and excellent quality. ... "
Heartrate
12viewsonic monitors, monitors, refresh rate, 144hz, rate
+83%
-17%
" ... I highly rate this monitor. ... "
" ... Nice budget 144hz monitor ... "
" ... I've never had a problem with ViewSonic monitors. ... "
" ... This is a gateway Freesync monitor. ... The refresh rate isn't as high as other monitors but that is what you get for the price. ... "
" ... I've never owned or tried another 144Hz monitor before so I can't compare between other similar priced monitors, but at least from a gaming perspective i love it. ... "
" ... Monitors are perfect. ... "
" ... Looks great the only problem is that when the resolution was turned up that high I no longer was able to get a refresh rate of 75mhz it dropped back down to 60mhz. ... "
" ... It works beautifully for my second monitor. ... "
Returns
11returned, replacement, pixels, sent, policy
+18%
-82%
" ... The other, well shortly after the month return for Amazon policy expires . ... they will not RMA it. ... "
" ... The biggest issue for me is that when I called to see how I can get this fixed I was told that I have to pay to have it shipped to California then I would be getting a refurbished one back. ... "
" ... I probably would return this if possible, but from my understanding I can't return a monitor unless it is dead or a lot of pixels are stuck reading Amazons policy. ... "
" ... I'm ready to return this product . ... "
" ... Returned due to bad pixels. ... Didn't try for a replacement. ... "
" ... defective screen, sent back ... "
" ... I'll be returning and getting a replacement. ... "
" ... Overall probably not worth the money but it's also not worth packing it back up and shipping back for a return. ... "
Refresh Rate
10freesync, refresh rate, monitor, freesync is awesome, 75hz refresh rate
+100%
" ... Freesync for $120. ... "
" ... It is really nice and the 144Hz is awesome. ... "
" ... FreeSync is awesome! ... "
" ... The difference between 60fps with VSync and 70-100 on FreeSync is amazing. ... "
" ... FreeSync is awesome. ... "
" ... This is the first time I've really used a high refresh rate monitor and now I'm having trouble enjoying games at 60 Hz as much. ... Overall, I definitely think this is a great place to start if you're looking to get into the world of more than 60 Hz. ... "
" ... -144hz >>>>> 60hz by far for FPS gamers! ... "
" ... Freesync is super good. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 24 meters
Connectivity
HDMI: Yes
Display
Resolution: Full HD 1080p
Type: LED
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