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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and higher resolution for a clearer and more detailed image in productivity tasks or immersive gaming, the LG 27GP850 would be a great choice. However, if you're a competitive gamer looking for very high refresh rates to enhance response times, the ViewSonic XG2431, which is less expensive, would be better suited for you. Neither monitor is built for high-end HDR gaming and media consumption, but both are suitable for casual gaming and digital photo editing. Keep in mind that with the LG, you get a little better image clarity due to its higher pixels per inch. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Very good response time
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.0
6.9
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both only fair for competitive gaming, though the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.2
5.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$389
$245
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) has a price of $389 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.0
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
95.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GP850 (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
5.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
807:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
365 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
472 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 27GP850 (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| LG 27GP850 (IPS) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$389 | $245 | ||
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 | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 180Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 807:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 365 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 472 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 | 101.4 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.8 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 180 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 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 | 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 | |
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LG 27GP850 (IPS)
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TechSpot
Tim Schiesser | May 2021
"In my opinion, the LG 27GP850 is the best in its class from the monitors I've tested, with the combination of great response times and a functional sRGB mode pushing it over the edge. It's generally worth the price premium and its overall balance of features with few weak areas makes it a monitor you won't be disappointed to have."
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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