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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a larger screen with a higher resolution for a clearer image during productivity tasks or immersive gaming, the MSI G274QPF-QD at a budget price might be your preference. However, if competitive gaming is a priority and you want a monitor with a higher refresh rate and response time for smooth and responsive gameplay, even though it comes with a slightly smaller screen and lower resolution, the ViewSonic XG2431 is worth the extra cost. Neither is well-suited for HDR gaming and media consumption, but for color-sensitive tasks like digital photo editing, both offer good color accuracy. 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 MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS)
- The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) has no clear advantages over the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS).
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8
6.9
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
48 - 170 Hz
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 MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.0
5.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$270
$245
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) has a price of $270 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
5.9
5.4
2560 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 MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$270 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 170Hz | 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 | 154 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 170 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 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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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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