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Updated April 11, 2024·
For high-resolution work and better image clarity, the Dell might be the right choice with its larger screen and higher resolution, which is particularly beneficial for productivity tasks and digital photo editing. However, if you're focused on gaming, especially competitive gaming where refresh rate and response time are crucial, the ViewSonic provides smoother visuals and reduced ghosting at a lower cost, though it sacrifices screen size, resolution, and is less suitable for tasks that demand high color accuracy. Neither is ideal for HDR gaming or media consumption, so for general use and occasional gaming, consider the ViewSonic for its gaming capabilities or the Dell for better productivity features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.9
6.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
20.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is poor.
Productivity
8.1
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
162 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) 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
1978:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
415 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is good for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$545
$245
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) has a price of $545 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1978:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
415 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
97.3 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$545 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS Black | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 4 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1978:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 341 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 415 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 | 100 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.7 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 162 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | 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 | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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