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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you value a large screen and high resolution for tasks like casual gaming and media consumption, and don't mind spending more, the Gigabyte M32UC is a solid choice. It's not ideal for HDR gaming or media, but its larger screen and higher resolution are great for productivity. Conversely, if competitive gaming is your priority and you're looking to save money, the ViewSonic XG2431 excels with its higher refresh rate and better response time, though it has a smaller screen and lower resolution that aren't as good for media consumption or productivity. 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 Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.3
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
85.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.7
6.9
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is poor.
Productivity
9.6
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.3
5.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$550
$245
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) has a price of $550 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M32UC (VA) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$550 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 160Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2776:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 506 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 | 95.8 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8.7 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 | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 1 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | December 2022
"The Gigabyte M32UC is a terrific value. For around $600, you get a full-featured 4K gaming monitor with top-shelf video processing, a colorful bright image and a form factor suited for both work and play."
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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