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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prefer a larger screen and higher resolution for a more immersive experience in casual gaming and everyday productivity, the Innocn 27G1S with its 27-inch, 1440p display might be the right choice. Conversely, if you're into competitive gaming and value faster response times and better color accuracy, the ViewSonic XG2431 with its 24-inch, 1080p display and IPS panel would likely serve you better, although at a smaller screen size and lower resolution. Neither monitor is particularly suited for high-end HDR gaming or professional color work, given their limited brightness and color gamut coverage. 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 Innocn 27G1S (VA)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good response time
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Innocn 27G1S (VA).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.0
6.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
5.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is very good for competitive gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
6.1
5.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0
5.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.3
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
96.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Innocn 27G1S (VA) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$270
$260
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) has a price of $270 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $260.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Innocn 27G1S (VA) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$270 | $260 | ||
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 | VA | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 300 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 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 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 | 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 | |
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Innocn 27G1S (VA)
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Allen Ngo | June 2023
"The monitor is a sweet spot for gamers who want something faster than 165 Hz while keeping the benefits of fast response times and relative affordability. The VA panel is now more competitive against many IPS options."
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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