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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prefer a larger screen and higher resolution for tasks like digital photo editing, the LG 32GP850 might suit you better despite its higher cost. However, if competitive gaming is your focus and you're looking for better responsiveness and a higher refresh rate, the ViewSonic XG2431 provides that with a smaller screen, which might also save you some money. Neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming or media consumption. The LG offers a slightly better overall picture quality, while the ViewSonic excels in minimizing ghosting, which is crucial for fast-paced games. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GP850 (IPS)
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.8
6.9
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
20 - 180 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$600
$245
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) has a price of $600 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
180Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1037:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
430 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.0
5.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.5
5.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1037:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
412 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
430 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 32GP850 (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| LG 32GP850 (IPS) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 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 | 1037:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 412 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 430 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 | 100 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.2 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 | 93 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 1 | 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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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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