ViewSonic - XG2536 25" IPS LCD FHD FreeSync 0.5ms 280Hz Gaming Monitor (HDMI, USB-C) - Black
Price range: $279.99–299.99
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Exceptional Value
Outperforms 71% of monitors at a lower price than 62%.
$280 is 20% below the $350 category median.
$280 is 20% below the $350 category median.
Brand: ViewSonic
Category: Monitor
The ViewSonic is a 24.5" monitor. Its 280 Hz IPS display delivers 1920 × 1080 resolution. It ships with AMD FreeSync and ENERGY STAR certification.
PQS: 88 (computed 2026-03-14 07:04:57.128892+00:00)
GTIN-14: 00766907027341
Key specs
A human-friendly subset of specs (non-null)
Screen size (in)
24.5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Panel type
IPS
Refresh rate (Hz)
280
How this Monitor compares vs. 719 monitors
Percentile rank for each spec — higher means this product outperforms more of its peers.
Spec Profile Radar
Visual snapshot — outer edge = 100th percentile (best in class)
Use-Case Fitness Deterministic
Weighted scoring based on specs that matter most for each workflow
Gaming
67
Fair
Why this score?
🟢
+37.6 pts
/40.0
—
280.0Hz
Refresh Rate is in the Top 6%
of all monitors
(40% weight)
biggest contributor
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+24.8 pts
/30.0
—
0.0ms
Response Time is in the Top 18%
of all monitors
(30% weight)
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+4.5 pts
/15.0
—
24.5"
Screen Size is in the Bottom 70%
of all monitors
(15% weight)
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+0.0 pts
/15.0
—
display.brightness_nits is in the Bottom 0%
of all monitors
(15% weight)
⚠ drags score down
Content Creation
40
Below Average
Why this score?
🟢
+16.5 pts
/20.0
—
0.0ms
Response Time is in the Top 18%
of all monitors
(20% weight)
biggest contributor
🟢
+14.1 pts
/15.0
—
280.0Hz
Refresh Rate is in the Top 6%
of all monitors
(15% weight)
🔴
+9.0 pts
/30.0
—
24.5"
Screen Size is in the Bottom 70%
of all monitors
(30% weight)
🔴
+0.0 pts
/35.0
—
display.brightness_nits is in the Bottom 0%
of all monitors
(35% weight)
⚠ drags score down
Offers
| Retailer | SKU | Price | Stock | Offer | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Buy | 6593760 | 279.99 USD | In stock | View offer → | 2026-03-14 03:47:02.532161+00:00 |
| Newegg | 9SIAN7GKCP9158 | 299.99 USD | In stock | View offer → | 2026-03-13 02:25:57.892119+00:00 |
Recent price history (50)
| Retailer | Price | Stock | Seen at |
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| bestbuy | 279.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-14 03:47:02.532161+00:00 |
| bestbuy | 279.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-13 03:56:39.625736+00:00 |
| newegg | 299.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-13 02:25:57.892119+00:00 |
| bestbuy | 279.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-12 03:46:14.628719+00:00 |
| newegg | 299.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-12 02:23:35.737048+00:00 |
| bestbuy | 279.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-11 03:44:15.555791+00:00 |
| newegg | 299.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-11 02:13:45.747077+00:00 |
| bestbuy | 279.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-10 03:53:46.464685+00:00 |
| newegg | 299.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-10 02:21:12.408915+00:00 |
| bestbuy | 279.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-09 03:53:45.285459+00:00 |
| newegg | 299.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-09 02:27:15.432536+00:00 |
| newegg | 299.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-08 05:46:21.136818+00:00 |
| newegg | 299.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-06 08:44:45.683404+00:00 |
| bestbuy | 279.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-06 06:41:52.952813+00:00 |
| bestbuy | 279.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-03 02:31:47.007614+00:00 |
| newegg | 299.99 USD | Out of stock | 2026-03-03 02:23:18.564941+00:00 |
| newegg | 299.99 USD | Out of stock | 2026-03-02 10:42:34.283913+00:00 |
| bestbuy | 279.99 USD | In stock | 2026-03-02 09:04:32.023978+00:00 |
Full specs
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| Screen size (in) | 24.5 |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel type | IPS |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 280 |
| Reconciled at | 2026-03-06 10:56:32.254648+00:00 |
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