ViewSonic VS18551
- Monitors
- 27″
- Full HD
- LCD / LED
- 165 Hz
Uses about as much energy as the average for 27-inch monitors on Wattabill (3150 models).
Running cost at a glance
- €13.95 per year
- €140 over 10 years
- 48.2 kWh per year
- 10 kg CO₂e per year from electricity use
Your country and usage
- Electricity at €0.2896 per kWh (household price with taxes, Eurostat 2025-S2).
- 210 g CO₂e per kWh generated in 2023 (European Environment Agency). Counts use only, not manufacturing.
We assume prices stay the same over the years.
Electricity prices in all EU countries
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About this model
Text from the manufacturer, via Icecat.
- 165Hz refresh rate for smooth gameplay
- 1ms (MPRT) response time for precision
- AMD Adaptive Sync prevents screen tearing
- Full HD resolution for high detail
With a 27” Full HD screen and hyper-responsive 165Hz refresh rate, the ViewSonic VX2718-P-MHD provides immersive gaming experiences. The monitor has been designed to keep your games front and centre, with minimal bezels and a clean aesthetic. The hyper-responsive 165Hz refresh rate delivers smooth gameplay with minimal input lag thanks to faster frame loading, while Adaptive Sync virtually eliminates screen tearing and stuttering for a fluid gaming experience. With 1ms MPRT response time, the monitor delivers speed and clarity so you can game with precision. VX2718-P-MHD is also equipped with ViewSonic’s exclusive ViewMode presets, which offer optimised screen performance for a variety of needs, such gaming, editing, or watching movies. In addition, a DisplayPort and HDMI inputs offer flexible connectivity for gaming and entertainment.
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Seamless Gameplay
Eliminate lag and motion blur with a hyper-responsive 165Hz refresh rate. Experience seamless gameplay across a variety of genres such as first-person shooters, racing and real-time strategy. Fluid gameplay and flawless graphics give you an advantage no matter the situation.
React Instantly
With a fast 1ms (MPRT) response time, you can react as fast as the action unfolds onscreen. Drift around corners with ease and aim with next-level precision.
Prevent Screen Tearing
Adaptive Sync enables smooth gameplay with low input lag by synchronising your GPU output with the monitor, allowing games to be more immersive, and giving you an advantage over the competition.
Render Every Detail
Explore detail rich worlds with our Full HD 1080p display. Combined with a 165Hz refresh rate, your game library will truly come to life.
SuperClear Technology for Rich Colour at Wide Angles
See the action from every angle with SuperClear technology. This monitor delivers the same image quality whether you are looking at the screen from above, below, the front, or the side.
Mega Dynamic Contrast
A mega dynamic contrast ratio of 80M:1 creates depth in images by adding more definition to the darkest and brightest colours on the screen to ensure images are shown with the finest details.
User-Customised Game Mode
ViewSonic’s exclusive ViewMode offers specialised presets to fit different usage scenarios. These presets enhance gamma curve, colour temperature, contrast, and brightness to deliver the optimal viewing characteristics for each application. The Game Mode integrates pre-calibrated FPS, RTS and MOBA game settings with in-game testing and adjustments for the best blend of colour and technology.
Dual Integrated Speakers
The monitor accents its incredible screen performance with stereo sound to complete your gaming experience.
Viewing Comfort
Flicker-Free technology and a Blue Light Filter help reduce eye strain and fatigue from extended screen time during a gaming marathon.
Specifications
| Brand | ViewSonic |
|---|---|
| Model | VS18551 |
| Energy class | F |
| Screen size | 27″ (69 cm) |
| Power in on mode (SDR) | 22 W |
| Standby | 0.2 W |
| Off mode | 0.2 W |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Panel | LED LCD |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz |
| Power supply | Internal |
| On the market since | March 15, 2021 |
| EPREL registration number | 437176 |
Source: EPREL, European Commission. Data updated October 13, 2026.
Product description and images: Icecat (Open Icecat), provided as is, without warranty.