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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen for a more immersive gaming or media-watching experience, the LG 32GQ850 with its higher resolution would suit you better, though it does come at a higher cost. However, if high-level, competitive gaming is your main focus and budget is a concern, the ViewSonic XG2431 would be more cost-effective while still providing excellent gaming performance due to its high refresh rate and low response time. Keep in mind that neither of these monitors is particularly suitable for HDR gaming or media consumption, and the LG may have a slight edge in color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
- The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS).
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 32GQ850 (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.2
6.9
260Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
48 - 260 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$718
$245
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) has a price of $718 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
260Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (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 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.3
5.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
150 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32GQ850 (IPS) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$718 | $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 | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 150 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 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 | 135 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 260 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 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 | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 1 | 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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