If budget is a concern and you're into casual or competitive gaming, the Gigabyte G24F-2 with its high refresh rate and good response time offers a smooth experience. However, the smaller screen and lower resolution limit its effectiveness for productivity and media enjoyment. On the other hand, the Samsung S43CG70 with its larger, sharper display and superior color depth excels in productivity and offers an immersive media experience. It's also better for photo editing due to the wider color gamuts. However, its higher price and lower refresh rate may be less appealing if gaming performance is a top priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS)
Good refresh rate
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
Good for casual gaming
Good contrast
Good brightness
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.7/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1100:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
4.9/10
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
4.9/10
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
92 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1100:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair for media consumption, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$140
$999
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) has a price of $140 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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