ViewSonic VX3218 VX3218-PC-MHD 32" Black
The 32-inch 1500R curved VA panel delivers fluid motion with its 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms MPRT response time, effectively eliminating tearing via FreeSync. Its high 4000:1 native contrast ratio produces deep blacks that enhance immersion on the large screen, making it a strong value pick in the entry-level curved segment. This monitor is best for console gamers and budget-focused PC builders who prioritize a big, fast display for competitive 1080p gaming over pixel density.
About This Monitor
The 32-inch 1500R curved VA panel delivers fluid motion with its 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms MPRT response time, effectively eliminating tearing via FreeSync. Its high 4000:1 native contrast ratio produces deep blacks that enhance immersion on the large screen, making it a strong value pick in the entry-level curved segment. This monitor is best for console gamers and budget-focused PC builders who prioritize a big, fast display for competitive 1080p gaming over pixel density.
- Screen size 32
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Panel type VA
- Refresh rate 165
- Response time ms 1
- Adaptive sync FreeSync
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong connectivity (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong performance (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 32" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1500 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | NTSC: 72% size (Typ), sRGB: 103% size (Typ) |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million (6bit + FRC) |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | No |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100mm |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 33 |
| Weight | 4.2 kg / 9.3 lbs |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | ViewSonic VX3218 VX3218-PC-MHD 32" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MPG MPG 491CQP | Samsung Odyssey OLED LS27DG602SNXZA | LG Ultragear 27G810A-B | Alienware AW-Series 34 240Hz QD-OLED Curved Gaming Monitor 34.2-inch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 32 | 26.5 | 49 | 27 | 27 | 34 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 5120x1440 | 1440p WQHD | 3840x2160 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | OLED | OLED | IPS | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 165 | 240 | 144 | 360 | 360 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | - | HDR10 | VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400 Tr | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 400 | VESA Certified DisplayHDR 400 Tr |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ViewSonic VX3218 VX3218-PC-MHD 32" | 35.4 | 60.4 | 56.6 | 52.3 | 49.3 | 78.9 | 90.9 | 97.7 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.6 | 73.6 | 75.5 | 72.9 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 93 | 97.7 |
| MSI MPG MPG 491CQP Compare | 98.3 | 54.4 | 97.8 | 97.4 | 90.3 | 95.9 | 82.6 | 97.7 |
| Samsung Odyssey OLED LS27DG602SNXZA Compare | 85.8 | 79.6 | 76.4 | 86.7 | 90.3 | 99.5 | 98.3 | 97.7 |
| LG Ultragear 27G810A-B Compare | 94.9 | 73.6 | 88.2 | 72.9 | 90.3 | 92.3 | 97.8 | 93.3 |
| Alienware AW-Series 34 240Hz QD-OLED Curved Gaming Monitor 34.2-inch Compare | 98.3 | 79.6 | 85.4 | 92.1 | 90.3 | 97.9 | 95.3 | 97.7 |
Usage Scores
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