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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a large, high-resolution display for detailed productivity work or more immersive media consumption, the LG 32GQ950 with its larger screen and higher resolution could be a better choice, despite its higher price. On the other hand, if you're focused on competitive gaming and looking for a monitor with a higher refresh rate for smoother gameplay, the ViewSonic XG2431 might serve you better while saving you money. Both monitors are well-suited for digital photo editing with rich color gamut coverage, but keep in mind neither is ideal for HDR gaming or video editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Very good response time
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.7
6.9
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
5.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
8.1
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.6
5.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$930
$245
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) has a price of $930 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.2
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 32GQ950 (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32GQ950 (IPS) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$930 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 921:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 367 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1007 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 | 99.5 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.8 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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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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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