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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for an immersive experience with a larger, ultra-wide screen for multitasking and need good color accuracy for photo editing, the Gigabyte M34WQ might be the better choice despite its higher cost. However, if competitive gaming is your main focus, and you're seeking a monitor with a high refresh rate for smoother gameplay, then the ViewSonic XG2431 would be a more suitable and cost-effective option, though it offers a smaller screen size and lower resolution which isn't ideal for productivity or media consumption. Neither monitor is optimal for HDR gaming or HDR video editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.5
6.9
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.3
5.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0
5.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$330
$245
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) has a price of $330 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1074:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
379 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
372 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
87.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$330 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1074:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 379 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 372 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 | 102.9 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8.5 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 | 7.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 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 M34WQ (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | November 2023
"If you want a 34″ 3440×1440 ultrawide gaming monitor with a fast response time speed, smooth VRR performance, vibrant colors and crisp details, the Gigabyte M34WQ is one of the best options below $450. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, rich connectivity options and plenty of extra features, such as a built-in KVM switch. Some users might not be pleased by its flat screen, but at a certain viewing distance, it feels completely natural."
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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