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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize higher screen resolution and digital photo editing, the Dell Alienware AW2723DF with its larger screen and wider color gamut will better serve your needs, though it comes at a higher cost. For competitive gaming, both monitors offer high refresh rates and low response times, but the Dell Alienware's slightly higher refresh rate may not justify its price if budget is a concern. The ViewSonic XG2431, being less expensive, provides good gaming performance and adequate photo editing capabilities but sacrifices screen size and resolution, which might affect your experience if you're also using it for productivity or media consumption. Both monitors aren't the best for HDR gaming or video editing due to their limited peak brightness and color volume. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (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 Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.4
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
8.6
6.9
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
7.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
20 - 280 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (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
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (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
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$429
$245
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) has a price of $429 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $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 | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1020:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 384 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 672 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 | 7.6 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 280 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | 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 | 2 | 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
Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)
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PC Gamer
Jeremy Laird | March 2023
"Put all the pieces together, the high quality IPS image quality, the punchy backlight, the good response and the buttery smooth 280Hz refresh and you have a pretty outstanding gaming panel that's also decent for general computing duties thanks to the 1440p resolution."
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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