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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're seeking high-resolution and larger screen real estate for activities like detailed photo editing or enjoying 4K media, the Asus monitor provides a sharp image and is suitable for print photo editing. However, if you prioritize fast-paced gaming and want to save money, the ViewSonic with its higher refresh rate will give you smoother gameplay and includes features like strobing to reduce motion blur. The ViewSonic falls short in resolution compared to the Asus, making it less ideal for high-resolution creative work or 4K video enjoyment but it's well-suited for competitive gaming due to its quick response time and great refresh rate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.2
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
6.1
6.9
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) and Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) are both only fair for competitive gaming, though the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.8
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$611
$245
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus VG28UQL1A (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 VG28UQL1A (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$611 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 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 | 82 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 157 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 | 1 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
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PC World
Matthew Smith | March 2022
"The Asus TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A is, in many ways, a great 4K gaming monitor. It has a sharp, accurate image with good contrast and excellent motion clarity. Luminance uniformity is its only weakness. The monitor’s $799 MSRP is relatively affordable for a 4K HDMI 2.1 monitor, as well."
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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