A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec monitor team Learn more
Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prefer an immersive gaming and productivity experience with a wider screen for multitasking, the LG 34GP83A with its larger and higher resolution display would be beneficial, though it comes at a higher cost. However, if you're focused on competitive gaming and want a monitor with higher refresh rates for smoother motion, the ViewSonic XG2431 would be more optimal. Both monitors won't deliver the best HDR gaming or media consumption, so if that's a priority, you may want to consider other options. For casual gaming and general productivity, either would suffice, with the LG offering more screen real estate and the ViewSonic providing better motion handling at a lower price. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the LG 34GP83A (IPS)
- Good brightness
- 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
6.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.0
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 34GP83A (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
5.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
956:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
457 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption, though the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$750
$245
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) has a price of $750 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
956:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
457 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
95.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 34GP83A (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 34GP83A (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 34GP83A (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 34GP83A (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the LG 34GP83A (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 34GP83A (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 | 956:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 389 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 457 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 | 102.8 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.1 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 | 8.1/10 | 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 | |
Shopping
LG 34GP83A (IPS)
See more
Dig into reviews and images
Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | October 2023
"The LG 34GP83A is an excellent monitor for the price! It offers flawless performance thanks to its rapid response time, low input lag, high refresh rate, and certified G-SYNC compatibility. Moreover, its Nano IPS panel ensures vibrant colors which along with the 3440×1440 ultrawide resolution makes for a stunning and immersive viewing experience."
ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
See more
Dig into reviews and images
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."
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
More comparisons for you
Compare LG 34GP83A (IPS) vs. LG 34GN850B (IPS)
VS
Compare LG 34GP83A (IPS) vs. MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED)
VS
Compare LG 34GP83A (IPS) vs. Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS)
VS
Compare ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) vs. MSI G273QPF (IPS)
VS
Compare ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) vs. Dell S3222DGM (VA)
VS
Compare ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) vs. Dell S2721QS (IPS)
VS
FAQs
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec monitors team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest monitor information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
210
Monitors evaluated
10,500
Monitors stats compiled
15
Proprietary Monitors ratings developed
116,900
Recommendations made
17,535
Consumer hours saved
About the monitor team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Monitors Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Featured in
