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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize high refresh rates and responsiveness for competitive gaming and are looking to save money, the Asus XB273U F is a strong choice. It offers very good gaming performance and is also well-suited for digital and print photo editing due to its color accuracy. The ViewSonic XG341C-2K, while more expensive, provides an immersive widescreen experience with superior contrast and brightness, beneficial for media consumption and casual gaming. However, its higher price and lower refresh rate might not justify the cost if competitive gaming or budget is a key concern for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED)
- Excellent for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good contrast
- Very good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0
9.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
96.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is excellent for casual gaming, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is good.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
5.4
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
5.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,200 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.3
7.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is good for media consumption, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,100
$1,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) has a price of $1,100 and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) costs $1,499.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.7
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) and Asus XB273U F (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus XB273U F (IPS) | ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $1,499 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1242:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 488 nits | 720 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 nits | 1400 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.6 % | 97 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.4 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48,200 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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