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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution graphics, color accuracy for professional photo and video editing, and exceptional image clarity, the Apple Pro Display XDR may be a perfect fit despite its premium price. It excels in productivity and is suitable for high dynamic range (HDR) gaming and media consumption. However, for casual and competitive gaming, the ViewSonic XG2431 offers a higher refresh rate and features like Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and strobing, which enhance gaming performance, all at a midrange price. It won't match the Apple display's image quality or color precision, but it can provide a smooth gaming experience. Choose based on whether your work and entertainment needs lean towards professional creative tasks or gaming and budget considerations. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Excellent text clarity
- Excellent image clarity
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Good color volume
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8
5.8
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.9
6.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is poor.
Productivity
9.8
5.0
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.1
5.4
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is very good for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$4,999
$245
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) has a price of $4,999 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,999 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 6016 x 3384 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS FALD | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 507 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 94.3 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 216 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 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 | 0 | 0 | |
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Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
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PC Mag
Chris Stobing | February 2020
"Apple's Pro Display XDR provides exceptional color accuracy and build quality at a price that's quite competitive with those of reference-grade pro monitors. It's exquisite enough that swallowing the wildly extravagant cost of its Pro Stand is worth it."
ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
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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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