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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution and color accuracy for tasks such as digital photo editing or print photo editing, the Asus PA279CRV with its larger screen and better image clarity could be worth the higher cost. However, if you're focused on gaming, especially competitive gaming, the ViewSonic XG2431 offers a higher refresh rate, which leads to a smoother gaming experience, at a more affordable price. It might not be as suitable for high-resolution graphic work as the Asus, but it's a strong performer for gaming purposes. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CRV (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.9
6.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.9
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.6
5.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$469
$245
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) has a price of $469 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) and Asus PA279CRV (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA279CRV (IPS) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$469 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 920:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 376 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 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 | 99.3 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 60 Hz | 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 | 163 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 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 | 0 | 0 | |
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Asus PA279CRV (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | September 2023
"The ASUS PA279CRV is an excellent value 4K IPS monitor for color-critical work involving sRGB, Rec.709, DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces. On top of that, it features rich connectivity options, a robust design and plenty of additional features."
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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