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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're focused on productivity and multitasking with a wide, high-resolution screen, the LG 38WN95C offers an expansive 38-inch display that suits creative work and provides an immersive experience for media. However, if competitive gaming is your priority and you want a monitor with a high refresh rate and low response time, then the ViewSonic XG2431, which is less costly, would be a better fit. Additionally, while the LG has better color accuracy for professional photo editing, if budget is a concern and gaming performance is key, the ViewSonic is the more economical choice. Neither monitor is ideal for HDR content; consider other options if HDR gaming and media are important to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.5
6.9
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
7.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.6
5.0
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.2
5.4
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
898:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
692 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$950
$245
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) has a price of $950 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
5.8
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
898:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
692 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
94.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 38WN95C (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 38WN95C (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 38WN95C (IPS) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 38" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 4 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 898:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 477 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 692 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 | 100 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.1 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 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 | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 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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