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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen with higher resolution for better productivity and photo editing, the Acer XB323U-GX with its greater screen size and resolution is a suitable option despite its higher price. For competitive gaming, the ViewSonic XG2431 is just as capable thanks to its high refresh rate and very good response time, and it comes at a lower price, but it has a smaller screen and lower resolution, which might not be ideal for tasks that benefit from more screen real estate. Neither monitor is optimal for HDR gaming and media consumption due to their limited HDR peak brightness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS)
- Good brightness
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.3
6.9
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,147
$245
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has a price of $1,147 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Productivity
4.8
5.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.4
5.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,147 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 507 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 173.4 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 270 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | January 2022
"The ViewSonic XG2431 is an excellent gaming monitor, especially when used for HDR content. With top-notch video processing and a responsive 240 Hz on tap, it fulfills the needs of competitive players at an attractive price."
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