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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and higher resolution for a more detailed image in productivity and photo editing, the Gigabyte M27Q-X would serve you well, though it is more expensive. The ViewSonic XG2431, on the other hand, offers strong performance in competitive gaming due to its lower response times and high refresh rate, at a lower price point. Neither monitor is particularly suited for HDR gaming and media consumption, but the Gigabyte has a slight edge in color accuracy for print photo editing. If budget is a concern and you mainly focus on gaming, the ViewSonic might be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.5
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
73.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
8.0
6.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
6.5
5.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.1
5.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$365
$245
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) has a price of $365 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$365 | $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 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1088:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 459 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 508 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 | 100.1 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | 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
Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
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PC Mag
Zachery Cuevas | August 2022
"The company delivers again with the Gigabyte M27Q X, a 1440p monitor that comes equipped with just about everything you want and need from a gaming monitor. It may not be a 4K panel, but it more than makes up for its lower resolution in performance, bringing a whopping 240Hz refresh rate and a host of unusual features, including an onboard KVM and plenty of ports. It's a great performer, though low brightness levels and a so-so contrast ratio keep it short of top marks."
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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