If you prioritize high-end gaming and are interested in vibrant colors and deep blacks for an immersive experience, the Cooler Master GZ2711 with its OLED panel is suitable for both HDR gaming and media consumption, making it an excellent option, but note that it comes at a premium price. On the other hand, the ViewSonic XG2431 is more budget-friendly and well-suited for competitive gaming due to its good response time and support for features like strobing, although it may not offer the same level of color depth and contrast as the Cooler Master. If your focus is on productivity or you're sensitive to price, the ViewSonic offers very good performance at a lower cost, but it's less suited for high-quality HDR content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Good for media consumption
Good image clarity
Best in class contrast
Good brightness
Best in class response time
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
5.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
450 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
9.6/10
6.9/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
450 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
5.8/10
5.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.9/10
5.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
450 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$900
$245
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) has a price of $900 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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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