Viewsonic elite xg270 review in Spanish (full analysis)

In addition to analyzing the Nano IPS 2K version, we have also proposed to pass this ViewSonic Elite XG270 through the laboratory. A monitor that is aesthetically the same as the Elite version but that is even more focused on gaming if possible, a competitive gaming suitable for practically any GPU for being Full HD and 27 inches.

ViewSonic has mounted an IPS panel that gives us 240 Hz refresh rate with only 1 ms response with Nvidia G-Sync certification. It even includes Blur Busters certification to demonstrate that it has no image blur or ghosting.

We started not without first thanking ViewSonic for the assignment of this monitor to be able to do our analysis.

ViewSonic Elite XG270 technical features

Unboxing

We begin this review without ever forgetting the Unboxing of the ViewSonic Elite XG270, since we need to see what this gaming monitor includes and how it comes. And for this, a presentation identical to the entire Elite series has been used, that is, a thick cardboard box with vinyl coating to show a photo of the monitor on a black background. We also have a table in several languages ​​with the product specifications.

We open it, and we find a sandwich panel made of expanded polystyrene (white cork) that is responsible for storing all the elements that make up the monitor. We remove it from one of the upper faces and remove the plastic band that is responsible for preventing the mold from opening.

The bundle in this case has the following elements:

• Monitor ViewSonic Elite XG270 Support arm VESA variant 100 × 100 mm T2x-shaped legs Side visors for displayDisplayPortUSB-Type - B USB data cable External and European power connectorsUser manual

Since we are Spanish and not British, instead of finding a plug of this type, it would have been better to have an HDMI cable for cases of users who do not have DisplayPort, which honestly will be very very few.

Stand design

We started the design analysis of the ViewSonic Elite XG270 taking care of the support or base of the same. This time we have one made up of two pieces, whose assembly is as simple as attaching the support to the base and finger-tightening the screw located at the bottom. Both pieces are made of metal, painted matt black. Only plastic is used in the trim of the hydraulic raising and lowering system.

The design of this support is the same as its older brother with IPS panel, and in general the entire Elite family, the truth is that we liked it a lot in terms of stability, but also its design, although that base in T shape could be somewhat more stylized. As elements of interest in the design, we have a top extr emo with a hollow and curved so that we can transport it more comfortably. In the central part we also find a hole to pass the cables through and route them.

It is a fairly slender stand to ensure sufficient monitor height to rotate it. It has a slight curvature in the support arm to ensure that the screen is more forward than the legs but in its fair measure. The depth required by this monitor is between 28 to 30 cm, so it takes up quite a bit of space. The base itself is not extensive, since we have a much more compact T structure than the typical V-shaped ones. The best thing is the great stability it gives to the whole.

Now we move on to see the upper part where the support mechanism is, and that is that it has all the degrees of freedom necessary for the movement or positioning of the ViewSonic Elite XG270. It is very robust and prevents wobble of the screen on unstable surfaces with great results. A VESA 100 x 100 mm clamping system has been installed, but customized with quick installation. The docking and undocking of the monitor is done with a tab system and an unlockable button click from behind.

Screen layout

We now continue with the ViewSonic Elite XG270 display, on which they have also done a good design job.

We already know that it is a panel with a 27-inch diagonal and without any curvature, and in it the frames have been greatly optimized. Both the upper and lateral areas have an ultrathin design with the necessary frames to hold the panel, about 3 mm thick. We only found a physical plastic frame in the lower area, which is about 2 cm thick. The rest of them are directly integrated into the image panel, being 7 mm thick. This is a great advantage if we want to build a setup of more simulator monitors.

The anti-glare finish of the panel is very good, which is demonstrated in the images taken by not appreciating any type of reflection on it, even with incident lighting. In the lower central area is where the firmware control is located, thanks to a successful joystick that allows us to move them through the menus and select options. Next to it we have a button to go backwards and another to turn the ViewSonic Elite XG270 on and off .

The back is entirely made of a good quality plastic housing in which we have side grilles to facilitate cooling. As well as two lower ones where the sound of the excellent 4x2W set that the equipment has will come out. But what stands out the most is the lighting system, formed by a hexagonal zone around the support mechanism, and two lower bands that we will see later in action.

On the back we also have a high quality metal support to place cables or headphones, and a bezel that will cover the port panel that we will analyze later. In fact it is not only a cover, since in lateral lacquer we have a kind of rubber clamp to allow us to hold these cables.

4D ergonomics

We still have to review the ergonomics of the ViewSonic Elite XG270 a monitor that offers great versatility in this regard.

Being a 27-inch monitor with a fairly high base, we have the possibility of rotating it on its axis to place it vertically or reading mode. Also, this can be done both to the right and to the left. The length of the arm ensures that we do not rub against its base or table where it is installed.

The arm has a hydraulic system to move, which allows us vertical movement in a range of 120 mm from the lowest position to the highest. It is not the highest, since others allow up to 130 mm, but more than enough for the diagonal we have.

The clamping ball joint located directly on the support, allows us to move on the two axes that are missing to position the orientation of the screen. The first of them corresponds to the possibility of frontally orienting the panel, which we can rotate down -5 ⁰ or upwards by about 20 ⁰. The second is the movement on the Z axis (sideways) in a range of 70⁰, 35 to the right and 35 to the left. In the specifications it says that they are 90⁰, but we do not see such a range in the tests.

Connectivity

We now continue with connectivity, a previous step to dedicate ourselves now to the screen and calibration of the ViewSonic Elite XG270. This time we have a fairly complete panel, although once again we remember that HDMI cable is not included.

This is what we find:

• 3x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-B (for data and configuration) 1x Display Port 1.22x HDMI 2.01x 3.5mm Mini Jack for sound output Kensington slot for universal padlock Jack type power connector

This time both ports are going to deliver the maximum capacity of the video link. DisplayPort has no problem, and HDMI supports precisely 1920 × 1080 @ 240 Hz, so as far as performance is concerned there would be no problem. We do however recommend DisplayPort when using HDR and FreeSync.

Lighting system and management software

As we have already advanced in the design characteristics, this ViewSonic Elite XG270 implements a good RGB lighting system that we can also manage by software.

The system is made up of two RGB lighting zones. The first area is located at the rear, around the monitor support mechanism. This consists of a hexagonal shaped strip compatible with effects and animations to be included in the Display Controller software. This element does not offer great power, but it is enough to give that useful backlight effect for very dark rooms.

Somewhat more powerful is the double strip configuration located under the lower frame of the screen, which affects the surface where it is placed to complement the back. And thus improve the user experience.

The system can be managed through the aforementioned software, but only if we have the equipment connected to our PC through the included USB Type-B. We can download it directly from the official page, although it is still in beta, and it has very few options for monitor control. In fact, we can only modify the lighting and select an image mode from those that are already predefined in the OSD panel itself. We hope that in subsequent updates this interaction will be more complete.

Keep in mind that through the OSD panel we can only activate or deactivate the lighting, but not modify the color.

IPS screen prepared for e-Sport

Finally we come to the specifications section of the ViewSonic Elite XG270 where we will see more details about the features and especially the calibration and color of this screen. What will interest us the most in this monitor are its gaming features, rather than the color quality and coverage, although we will also analyze it in detail.

For this model, a panel with 27-inch IPS technology has been installed that delivers a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080p natively. The maximum brightness is 400 nits (cd / m ²) and it is compatible with DisplayHDR 400, so it should offer those 400 nits in a sustained way on the panel. Contrast ratio is the standard of an IPS, i.e. 1000: 1 typical and 120M: 1 dynamic thanks to HDR. The manufacturer also provides information on the lifespan of the white LED backlight used by this panel at a minimum of 30, 000 hours.

But let's focus on gaming features, because this brutal 240 Hz refresh rate has finally hit IPS monitors. Many new generation laptops already had this frequency in their IPS, but they had not yet analyzed any monitor of this size. This is complemented by a 1ms response speed (GTG) and adaptive refresh sync FreeSync compatible with Nvidia G-Sync. With these benefits we are reaching levels typical of a TN panel with the advantages that an IPS gives us in terms of color fidelity.

When it comes to typical performance issues like ghosting, flickering or bleeding, it seems that ViewSonic has it pretty well controlled as we haven't experienced any issues. In the next section we will see it in more detail, but it even has Blur Busters certification that ensures a moving image without blur.

In fact, its color characteristics consist of a standard 8-bit depth at 16.7 million colors, and a maximum coverage of 99% sRGB. In this case we do not have an interpolation wheel to reach 10 bits, although we do have excellent viewing angles that ensure those 180 ^or horizontally and vertically as we can see in the images shown. Likewise, we did not find any kind of Pantone calibration certification, something perfectly normal in an e-sport like this. But we do have a blue light filter, something necessary if we plan to spend many hours in front of the screen.

From the OSD panel we can select from many pre-defined image modes or, where appropriate, customize up to three new custom configurations. Similarly, it is possible to select a crosshair for use in first person games.

Another detail that has left us very good feelings is the sound system, consisting of 4 2W speakers installed in the back of the ViewSonic Elite XG270 and grouped into two. It is practically at the level of common televisions, that is, we have good power in volume and even the presence of bass and good balance in the rest of the frequencies to use them without problems in multimedia content.

Calibration and performance tests

We will analyze the calibration characteristics of the ViewSonic Elite XG270, verifying that the manufacturer's technical parameters are met. For this we will use the X-Rite Colormunki Display colorimeter together with the DisplayCAL 3 and HCFR software for calibration and profiling, verifying these properties with the sRGB color space and also DCI-P3.

We have also used the Flickering and Ghosting tests on the Testufo page to verify that the monitor does not have this type of problem, as well as tests playing and benchmarking.

Flickering, Ghosting and Glow IPS

Through a recording made directly to the screen with the ghosting and blur test, we have analyzed the images in search of these artifacts. In the capture obtained from a frame of the video, we can see that the image looks quite sharp even though it is moving at 960 FPS. Around it you can see the pixels turning off and on, but at no time does it appear a whitish or black halo typical of ghosting that we see in two generic captures as a reference. We can then determine that we do not have either of these two problems in the ViewSonic Elite XG270.

This is also reinforced by the captures of another video made during a benchmark to Metro Exodus. Obviating the loss of quality of a video when recording a screen, we appreciate how the figures are perfectly defined and with great clarity. We did not observe any ghosting in those with higher contrast such as the tree or the fire. In the same way, we have not obtained any flickering with this enormous refresh rate of 240 Hz, which of course we have activated for the test.

Finally we use a new screen photograph with maximum brightness and a dark gray background with which to detect glow ips and bleeding. Once again we see a really uniform panel with the corners in perfect harmony with the rest of the surface and without bleeding. The brightness is also quite uniform, thus demonstrating the good quality of this IPS. Great work in this regard.

Contrast and brightness

For the brightness tests we have used 100% of its capacity and in automatic HDR.

Measurements	Contrast	Gamma value	Color temperature	Black level
@ 100% gloss	1126: 1	2.16	5895K	0.5121 cd / m 2

With the effect of HDR we see that the contrast ratio is somewhat higher than what the specifications show, with something more than 1100: 1 which is not bad. The average gamma value is also quite good, although we will see it later with the distribution in the grayscale for the different color spaces. And just like with the ViewSonic Elite XG270QG, the color temperature tends to be well below the D65 point, thus showing somewhat warmer colors. Also due to not having Nano IPS technology and higher brightness, we have a black level that exceeds 0.5 nits, something acceptable and normal exceeding 400 nits.

In fact, as far as brightness is concerned, the specifications are more than met, since the observed peaks reach up to 473 nits in the central area of ​​the panel. Only in the upper corner we are slightly below 400, while in the rest the 440 is easily exceeded, which is very positive and demonstrates the quality of this used LED backlight.

SRGB color space

In view of the results obtained in this space, the ViewSonic Elite XG270 seems to be calibrated based on this space. This is especially noticeable in the average Delta E of 2.35 that we have for space, somewhat better than that of DCI-P3. Also here we confirm that the coverage in this space is practically 100% sRGB, coinciding with that 99% that was assured.

Looking at the color charts, we also see a very good adjustment in luminance, gamma, and white levels. Although it lags a little behind in blacks and we see that the blue tone is well below red and green. This indicates that the color temperature calibration is not optimal, which is why we are below 6500K. Just entering the OSD panel and raising the blue or decreasing green and red we will have the corrected balance.

DCI-P3 color space

We go to see the DCI-P3 space, which has shown coverage of 80.3%, significantly below the Nano IPS panel of the XG270QG version, which is normal in this case. In any case, it is very good coverage for a panel focused on gaming, and it could surely be improved with a touch up to the profiling.

These panels always have a good fit to blacks and whites in this space, something that is not a secret. Otherwise we are in the same conditions as in the previous space. The average Delta E obtained here has been 2.76.

Calibration

The calibration of the ViewSonic Elite XG270 has been carried out with DisplayCAL in the standard profile of the monitor with a brightness of about 300 nits. In this case, it has only been necessary to touch the green level in the profile to adjust the three RGB tones and correct the low level of blue that came from the factory in this configuration.

The results in Delta E for each space are as follows:

We see a noticeable improvement especially in the sRGB space, lowering the average Delta E to just 0.29 which would be good news for maximum color fidelity. In the case of DCI-P3 it seems that it costs more work, and it has remained at 1.46, although we see that the adjustment of the gray scale is almost perfect with values ​​identical to the reference.

Next, we leave you the ICC calibration file to upload to your computer if you have this monitor.

OSD panel

The OSD panel of the ViewSonic Elite XG270 will be controlled through the joystick that we have located in the lower central area of ​​the screen frame. Despite having a second button to go back or exit, it is not a priori necessary because the joystick offers this same functionality. In the directions of the space we only have a quick menu with which to modify the blue light filter. Overclocking, and the PureXP image mode, are disabled because it is a panel that already comes with those 240 Hz, and in the other case because it does not implement such image technology.

The general OSD has 6 sections of which one of them is not accessible in this model. In the first menu we find basically the different pre-configured image modes, especially oriented to gaming. We have three custom profiles available to put the settings that we like the most.

The second menu is responsible for the bulk of the screen configuration, some options will be disabled either because it does not support them or because they are already active at the factory such as 240 Hz overclocking. From here we can activate the automatic HDR or disable it.

The second menu is responsible for selecting the video input, which in this case is not automatically selected. The third menu we will use to control the sound volume. Finally we have the generic options, such as the OSD configuration, crosshair selection and turning the Elite RGB lighting on or off.

User experience

Before finishing, we like to discuss our experience of use with this ViewSonic Elite XG270 to see what its benefits and shortcomings are.

The 240 Hz also reach IPS desktop monitors

Until recently, it was only possible to achieve such refresh rates on TN panels with significantly improved image quality. Now we also have it on IPS monitors, first they came to gaming notebooks on low diagonal panels, and now also on desktop monitors.

In this case we have the perfect combination for competitive gaming. 27 inches that adjusts well to our field of vision at close range where we can have everything under control without having to move our neck. Full HD resolution in which the vast majority of graphics cards are capable of moving a game above 100 FPS, especially those used in large-capacity e-sports reaching the limit of the games themselves. In addition, FreeSync is a great advantage to avoid flickering and this is really where you get the most out of it.

To this we add an excellent response of 1 ms, which in practice is a little more depending on the cable we use to connect the monitor and the game in question. In any case, it assures us a perfect image without ghosting, flickering and blurring in scenes with great amount of detail in and dizzying action animations. The experience in this regard is fantastic, as long as we are going to use its capabilities to the fullest, since it would not make sense to buy a Ferrari to drive at 50 km / h.

Good built-in sound, for multimedia but not design option

For multimedia consumption it is also a great option, since it offers us good quality flashes such as the integrated sound system, which has surprised us a lot for its good quality. Its HDR capacity is not too remarkable, it is true that it complies in terms of color vividness and contrast, although it is not spectacular either. In any case, the high quality of the panel is demonstrated by comfortably exceeding those 400 promised nits and raising them to almost 500.

It is not a monitor for design, this is more than clear, since its calibration is normal, and it does not have enough coverage to reach demanding spaces such as DCI-P3 or Adobe RGB. For this, an option like the ViewSonic Elite XG270QG is better, which has given excellent results in color quality.

Final words and conclusion about ViewSonic Elite XG270

We come to the end of this review of one of the best gaming monitors ViewSonic has. The Elite family has expanded this 2019 with equipment like these, in which the TN panel is history thanks to high-power IPS such as this 240 Hz with FreeSync compatible with G-Sync, 1 ms and Full HD resolution ideal for e- sports.

It is precisely the complete pack for competitive gaming and taken to a very good level, since it offers peaks of up to 470 nits of brightness and a very good image quality in terms of fidelity if we make a good profile. We have excellent viewing angles, and the total absence of phenomena such as bleeding, ghosting, flickering or blur, which the manufacturer certifies us through blur busters.

It is certainly not a design-oriented monitor, this is obvious, because its hardware would be useless. The factory calibration is quite good for the user's needs, with a somewhat warmer image than usual to tire our eyes and a blue light filter. The good thing about these panels is that with a slight profiling and calibration we will have very good Deltas E.

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Its design is oriented to be able to use it with more screens simultaneously, with very small physical frames, 27 inches and compatibility with VESA 100 × 100 mm mounts. It also includes a good back and bottom backlight system, which is useful for dark environments and is manageable from software.

It includes enough video ports and USB peripherals, such as flash drives or even mouse and keyboard that will travel on a second USB-B cable that we must connect. We would have liked a greater variety of options in the Display Controller software, although it is in beta and we expect much more from it in the future. The integrated sound system we must say that it is very good to be a monitor.

Finally, the ViewSonic Elite XG270 monitor will not be available on the market soon for a RRP of 499 euros. It can be a little high without considering that the resolution is Full HD, but it is one of the few 240 Hz IPS that we have right now for desktop. Furthermore, its quality and performance have amply met the requirements.

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
+ BUILT FOR E-SPORTS	FEW GAMING OPTIONS IN DISPLAY CONTROLLER
+ 240 HZ, 1 MS, FREESYNC AND FULL HD	CONTRAST IMPROVABLE HDR
+ KINDNESS IN COLOR QUALITY AS IT IS AN IPS
+ USEFUL BACKLIGHTING AND GOOD LEVEL OF INTEGRATED SOUND
+ GOOD BRIGHTNESS AND ACCEPTABLE CALIBRATION

The Professional Review team awards him the gold medal:

ViewSonic Elite XG270

DESIGN - 93%

PANEL - 90%

CALIBRATION - 85%

BASE - 87%

MENU OSD - 86%

GAMES - 99%

PRICE - 84%

89%