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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Asus PG279QM is better for digital photo editing and print photo editing due to its superior color coverage, making it a good option for professionals in visual arts. It also offers a higher screen resolution, which provides a clearer and crisper image, beneficial for productivity tasks. However, for competitive gaming, you'll find that both monitors perform well with high refresh rates. The ViewSonic XG2431 is less expensive and also excels in competitive gaming due to its quick response time and added feature of strobing, which reduces motion blur. If budget is a concern, and your primary use is gaming, the ViewSonic might be the preferable choice. However, if you're looking for a monitor that balances gaming performance with high-end visual tasks and can justify the higher price, the Asus might be more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG279QM (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus PG279QM (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.4
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
95.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
8.0
6.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
7.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
6.4
5.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0
5.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$749
$245
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) has a price of $749 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG279QM (IPS) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 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 | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1147:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 363 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 478 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 | 103.1 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3 | 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 | |
Shopping
Asus PG279QM (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2022
"The Asus ROG Swift PG279QM is one of the best gaming monitors I’ve reviewed, and one of the best all-around displays too. With perfect video processing, smooth gaming performance and tons of rich and accurate color."
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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