Monitors / Comparison

LG 32BK50Q-W vs ViewSonic VX2478-SMHD

Monitor · LG

LG 32BK50Q-W

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 75 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate25
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time30
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Monitor · ViewSonic

ViewSonic VX2478-SMHD

23.8″ · 2560×1440 · 60 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time60
Verdict

LG 32BK50Q-W and ViewSonic VX2478-SMHD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.

  • Refresh rate: LG 32BK50Q-W leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
  • Response time: ViewSonic VX2478-SMHD leads (4 ms vs 8 ms).
Pick this

LG 32BK50Q-W

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

ViewSonic VX2478-SMHD

If you care most about response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

LG 32BK50Q-WViewSonic VX2478-SMHD
53Gear score53
31.5″Screen size23.8″
2560×1440Resolution2560×1440
75 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
8 msResponse time4 ms

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 32BK50Q-W or ViewSonic VX2478-SMHD better?

LG 32BK50Q-W and ViewSonic VX2478-SMHD are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53. Refresh rate: LG 32BK50Q-W leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz). Response time: ViewSonic VX2478-SMHD leads (4 ms vs 8 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: LG 32BK50Q-W leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).