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Updated April 11, 2024·
If image clarity and quality for digital photo editing are your top priorities, the Apple Studio Display's high resolution and color performance make it an excellent choice, although it comes at a premium price and lacks features for high-end gaming. On the other hand, if your focus is more on gaming, especially competitive gaming, the ViewSonic XG2431 will serve you better due to its high refresh rate and response time, and it also costs significantly less. However, it has a lower resolution and screen size, which might affect the sharpness of the image and overall media consumption experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Studio Display (IPS)
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.0
6.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
9.5
5.0
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is best in class for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.4
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,599
$245
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
5.8
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple Studio Display (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 507 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.1 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 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 | 218 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 10/10 | 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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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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