ViewSonic Ultra-Fast Adjustable Gaming Monitor

Last updated: November 8, 2021


The ViewSonic Gaming Monitor boasts a 144Hz refresh rate, offering players a smooth, continuous picture while playing. This Best Value monitor makes for an affordable option with fluid images and low response time. It has virtually no blur, making it a top option for budget-minded consumers.

We looked at the top Gaming Monitors and dug through the reviews from some of the most popular review sites. Through this analysis, we've determined the best Gaming Monitor you should buy.

Product Details

Key Takeaway: Get a smooth continuous picture at an affordable price.

In our analysis of 54 expert reviews, the ViewSonic Ultra-Fast Adjustable Gaming Monitor placed 9th when we looked at the top 11 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

The ViewSonic XG2402 is a 24” (24” viewable) Full HD monitor packed with all the speed and features that diehard gaming enthusiasts need. Featuring an incredible 144Hz refresh rate, as well as VESA Adaptive-Sync Technology, this monitor’s variable refresh rate capabilities virtually eliminate screen tearing and stuttering for fluid gameplay during fast-paced action scenes. A blazing-fast 1ms response time and low input lag provides smooth screen performance even in the most graphic-intense sequences. For a game-winning competitive edge, a Game Mode feature optimizes visuals for FPS, RTS and MOBA. On top of that, a customizable 22-level black stabilization function helps you target enemies lurking in the dark, while the monitor maintains brilliantly rich colors and contrast. With a gamer-inspired ergonomic stand that features an integrated headphone hook and cable management functionality, the XG2402 has all you need to conquer your gaming and entertainment quests. Voltage AC 100-240V (universal), 50-60Hz

Our Expert Consultant

Doug Brennan   
Tech writer for Digital Addicts, avid PC/console gamer

Doug Brennan is an avid PC/console gamer for the past 20+ years, and writer for Digital Addicts. In his spare time, he’s an active member on a number of computer peripheral forums (overclock.netgeekhack.orghead-fi.org), so he’s always up to date on the latest products.

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

The monitor also has a 144 Hz refresh rate, which means that the image is refreshed 144 times per second, only adding to the smooth picture.
The ViewSonic XG2402 has excellent motion handling. It has an impressive fast response time, and motion is crystal clear with almost no visible blur.
ViewSonic’s XG2402 is an incredibly inexpensive way to get adaptive synchronization for your FreeSync gaming desktop.
The backlight is a white LED in a flicker-free configuration. Rather than using pulse-width modulation, the XG2401 features constant current drive at all backlight levels. Very few people actually experience flicker but this arrangement ensures that no one will.
It also supports 144Hz refresh rate and a response time of 1ms, alongside Black Stablization and AMD FreeSync Technology.
The ViewSonic XG2402 1080p display is great for gamers on a tighter budget who wish to enjoy the fluid gameplay but cannot afford the more expensive 1440p displays or G-SYNC gaming monitors.
The ViewSonic XG2402 sports a 24-inch TN panel from AU Optronics with a 1920 x 1080 resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, and 1ms response time.
Great responsiveness and motion clarity

What reviewers didn't like

The monitor's built-in dual 2-watt speakers are about as good as you'd expect monitor speakers to be — not too loud, not too clear — so don't plan on using them for immersive gaming.
It doesn't perform very well in a dark room, due to the disappointing native contrast and deficient black uniformity.
The XG2402 supports the same maximum refresh rate as our primary pick—144 Hz—but a different range for FreeSync. Though its hardware synchronization works all the way up to 144 Hz, it stops working below 48 Hz; we would prefer FreeSync to kick in at a lower rate, because graphically intense games are more likely to dip below 48 frames per second than they are to run at 144 frames per second.
The 48Hz end of the XG2401's range may be a concern to those who can't maintain framerates above that consistently. But since you're only pushing 1920x1080 pixels, it won't take an expensive video card to maintain speeds north of 60fps.
The contrast of colors felt lacking, with the lighter contrasts feeling a little grainy and the darker contrasts feeling a little foggy.
The ViewSonic XG2402 TN panel provides 170° horizontal and 160° vertical viewing angles, so color and contrast shifts are expected when the screen is viewed from certain angles.
The upper corners looked a bit dimmer than the center, however the difference isn’t substantial enough to ruin gaming visuals.
“Only” 144Hz, there are faster 1080p screens out there if you’re looking for that.
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