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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're looking for a premium, large-screen gaming experience with exceptional contrast and are willing to invest more, the MSI 45GS96QB with its OLED technology could be a great choice, especially for HDR gaming and media, as well as photo editing where color accuracy is crucial. However, for a more budget-friendly option that still delivers a strong gaming performance, the ViewSonic XG2431 with its high refresh rate and good color accuracy is more suitable, particularly for competitive gaming due to its faster response time, although it won't match the MSI's performance in HDR content and has a smaller screen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.9
6.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
2.7
5.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$1,700
$245
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) has a price of $1,700 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
5.4
5.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are both poor for media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 45" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 275 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 | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | Unknown | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | ||
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 1.4/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 2.5/10 | 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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