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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a wider, more immersive experience for productivity tasks, the LG 34WQ73A with its large, ultrawide screen is excellent. It is also suitable for casual gaming but falls short for competitive gaming due to its poor refresh rate. Conversely, the ViewSonic XG2431, while less costly, offers a superior refresh rate and is built for competitive gaming, with a smaller screen that may be less ideal for multitasking or immersive media experiences. It also has a lower screen resolution, making it less sharp, but it compensates with features like strobing to reduce motion blur, which is a boon for fast-paced games. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 34WQ73A (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8
6.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.0
5.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$400
$245
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The LG 34WQ73A (IPS) has a price of $400 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 34WQ73A (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
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Unknown
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
5.9
5.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34WQ73A (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the LG 34WQ73A (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 34WQ73A (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 34WQ73A (IPS) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$400 | $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 | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 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 | 10 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 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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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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