ViewSonic VX2738 2K OLED vs LG 27GX704A-B
Effectively tied in price at $500 and $499.99, the ViewSonic VX2738 and LG 27GX704A-B both deliver 27-inch QHD OLED panels at 240Hz — the same core specification sheet, decided by one distinguishing feature.
ViewSonic's VX2738 adds a switchable 24.5-inch 'esports mode' that crops the display to a smaller centered area for competitive play.
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LG's 27GX704A-B sticks to a standard full-size 27-inch QHD OLED experience without a cropped alternate mode.
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Specification Comparison
Key Differences
The esports mode is a genuinely different feature, not just a marketing checkbox — some competitive players find a smaller effective screen size helps them track fast-moving targets without moving their eyes as far, a technique some professional players use with dedicated small monitors. LG doesn't offer an equivalent, betting instead that most buyers simply want the full 27-inch experience at all times.
Pros & Cons
ViewSonic VX2738 2K OLED
Pros
- Switchable esports mode for competitive players
Cons
- No meaningful price advantage over LG
LG 27GX704A-B
Pros
- Full-size 27-inch experience at all times
- LG's OLED manufacturing pedigree
Cons
- No cropped competitive mode
Which One Is Right For You?
- ViewSonic VX2738 2K OLED: Best for competitive players curious about a smaller effective screen size without buying a separate monitor.
- LG 27GX704A-B: Best for buyers who always want the full 27-inch screen and don't see value in a cropped mode.
Conclusion
With nearly identical core specs and pricing, ViewSonic's esports mode is the only real differentiator — it's either a meaningful feature or an unused gimmick depending entirely on the buyer's competitive gaming habits.
Summary
ViewSonic VX2738 2K OLED
Strengths
- Unique esports mode
Weaknesses
- No other advantage over LG
LG 27GX704A-B
Strengths
- Simple, full-size OLED experience
Weaknesses
- No competitive cropped mode
Choose the ViewSonic only if the esports mode genuinely interests you; otherwise the two are functionally equivalent and the choice is a coin flip.