Monitors / Comparison

LG 26WQ500-B vs ViewSonic VX2880ml

Monitor · LG

LG 26WQ500-B

25.7″ · 2560×1080 · 75 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 50.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate25
Resolution62
Panel80
Response time50
VS
Monitor · ViewSonic

ViewSonic VX2880ml

28″ · 3840×2160 · 30 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 50.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Panel50
Response time50
Verdict

LG 26WQ500-B and ViewSonic VX2880ml are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 50.

  • Resolution: ViewSonic VX2880ml leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: LG 26WQ500-B leads (75 Hz vs 30 Hz).
Pick this

LG 26WQ500-B

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ViewSonic VX2880ml

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG 26WQ500-BViewSonic VX2880ml
50Gear score50
25.7″Screen size28″
2560×1080Resolution3840×2160
75 HzRefresh rate30 Hz
IPSPanelTN
5 msResponse time5 ms
≈ $250Estimated price—

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is LG 26WQ500-B or ViewSonic VX2880ml better?

LG 26WQ500-B and ViewSonic VX2880ml are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 50 and 50. Resolution: ViewSonic VX2880ml leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: LG 26WQ500-B leads (75 Hz vs 30 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: LG 26WQ500-B leads (75 Hz vs 30 Hz).