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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a primary concern and you do occasional casual gaming, the Dell S2522HG could be a suitable and cost-effective choice. However, if you're a competitive gamer who values faster response times and the added benefit of backlight strobing to reduce motion blur, the ViewSonic XG2431 might be worth the extra investment. Neither monitor is ideal for tasks that require high color accuracy, such as serious digital or print photo editing, nor do they provide a great HDR gaming or media consumption experience. Both are solid choices for general productivity tasks and casual media consumption. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Dell S2522HG (IPS)
- Good for competitive gaming
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell S2522HG (IPS).
Key differences
Cost
$293
$245
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) has a price of $293 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
7.0
6.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
6.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell S2522HG (IPS) to be good for competitive gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
4.6
5.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
89 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.3
5.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2522HG (IPS) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$293 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 507 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 89 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6/10 | 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 | 1 | 0 | |
Shopping
Dell S2522HG (IPS)
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IGN
Matthew Smith | February 2022
"The Dell S2522HG changes the game. This 24.5-inch 1080p gaming monitor has a 240Hz refresh rate, yet it’s commonly sold for $249.99. That’s just tens of dollars more than an average 1080p 144Hz gaming monitor. The S2522HG cuts a few corners in its pursuit of pricing, but it’s a great choice for competitive gamers on a budget."
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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