If you're on a budget and need a monitor primarily for casual gaming or general use, the Lenovo G24-20 offers a cost-effective choice with adequate features. However, if you're willing to invest more for better performance in competitive gaming due to a higher refresh rate and response time as well as better color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing, the ViewSonic XG2431 would be a better option. Neither monitor is particularly suited for high-level HDR gaming or media consumption, so if those are important, you might want to look at different models with better HDR performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS)
The Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS).
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.7/10
6.9/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$195
$245
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) has a price of $195 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.7/10
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Productivity
4.9/10
5.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
92 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
5.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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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