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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize an immersive gaming and media experience, the LG 34GN850B offers a larger, ultrawide screen which is better for panoramic viewing and multitasking but is more expensive. Alternatively, the ViewSonic XG2431 is more budget-friendly and provides a higher refresh rate for smoother performance in competitive gaming. However, it has a smaller screen and lower resolution, which is less ideal for productivity and media consumption. Neither monitor is particularly suited for professional color work or HDR gaming and media. Choose the LG for a broader view and multitasking, or the ViewSonic for cost-effective competitive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
- Very good response time
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.5
6.9
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
359 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.9
5.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$750
$245
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) has a price of $750 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
950:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
359 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
94.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
5.9
5.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
950:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
359 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 34GN850B (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 34GN850B (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 34GN850B (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 34GN850B (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 34GN850B (IPS) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$750 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 950:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 359 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 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 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.2 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 | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 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 34GN850B (IPS)
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TechSpot
Tim Schiesser | August 2020
"Mid-range 3440 x 1440 144Hz VA monitors are ~$500 to $600 these days. You are getting a much better product for the higher price of the LG, with faster response times and better colors (outside of the contrast ratio), but this is definitely a monitor that is reserved for those that want the best of the best and are willing to pay for it."
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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