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Updated April 11, 2024·
If sharp image detail and larger screen size are priorities for work or entertainment, the Gigabyte M28U with its higher resolution will provide a clearer picture, but at a higher cost. It's better suited for productivity and casual gaming. On the other hand, the ViewSonic XG2431 focuses on smooth motion with its higher refresh rate, making it ideal for competitive gaming; however its lower resolution might not be as good for tasks like detailed graphics work. The ViewSonic is also more budget-friendly, so if cost is a concern and gaming performance is a priority, it could be a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M28U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.7
6.9
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
7.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
8.8
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
160 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.7
5.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1228:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
495 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$470
$245
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) has a price of $470 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1228:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
495 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
65.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte M28U (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M28U (IPS) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$470 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1228:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 312 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 495 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 | 99.7 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.7 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 160 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | 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 | 0 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Gigabyte M28U (IPS)
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PC Gamer
Jacob Ridley | January 2022
"Fundamentally the M28U is an impressive 4K monitor; between the resolution, refresh rate, and IPS panel, it's a great all-rounder for the step up to 4K. Even beyond PC gaming, the inclusion of a HDMI 2.1 port offers 120Hz gaming for consoles, so it's quite the multi-faceted package for its price. Gigabyte has made no major sacrifice to tick all the checkboxes with the M28U."
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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