Viewsonic VG Series VG2709-2K-MHDU-2 computer monitor 68.6 cm (27") 2560 x 1440 pixels Quad HD LED Black

Product Overview

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For ~£148 ex-VAT, the ViewSonic VG27 (VG2709-2K) is the kind of sensible 27” Quad HD option that makes sense in an office where people need more workspace than a 24” Full HD panel, but you don’t want to pay premium “creator” money. In day-to-day terms you get sharper text, easier spreadsheet work, and generally nicer readability across long shifts. ViewSonic’s business-leaning approach also tends to mean it’s fairly straightforward to set up and run without lots of fiddling.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if your use case is heavy colour-critical work (design, pre-press, client-facing creative approvals) or if you’re very sensitive to panel uniformity/contrast quirks—budget 27” IPS-style panels can vary, and you may notice it depending on your lighting and what’s on screen. Also, if you’re expecting “office-flexible” ergonomics like easy height/portrait adjustments as a priority, double-check the stand/positioning options before you commit, because cheaper models often trade flexibility for cost. Overall: good value for general office productivity and light professional use; not the one I’d pick as a first choice for serious colour work.