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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch color quality and contrast for HDR gaming and media, the Asus PG32UCDM with its OLED technology will deliver outstanding performance, but it comes at a higher cost. For competitive gamers who need a responsive monitor with high refresh rates and low response times, the ViewSonic XG2431 offers very good features for less money, but its smaller screen and lower resolution may limit its appeal for immersive gaming and media viewing. The Asus excels in providing a more vibrant and sharper image suitable for accurate photo editing, whereas the ViewSonic's strength lies in its speed and affordability for gaming, though it sacrifices some image quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for productivity
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
250 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
6.4
6.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) and Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) are both only fair for competitive gaming, though the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.0
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.7
5.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
250 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,300
$245
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 31.5" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 250 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 250 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 | 100 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 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 | 0 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 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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