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Updated April 11, 2024·
The MSI MAG274QRF-QD offers a larger screen size and a higher resolution, which is great for a more immersive gaming experience and better for productivity tasks due to more screen real estate. It also has good color accuracy and depth, suitable for print photo editing. On the other hand, the ViewSonic XG2431, while typically less expensive, has a higher refresh rate and lower response time, making it a better choice for competitive gaming where fast motion handling is crucial. However, its lower resolution and smaller screen size might be less appealing for productivity and media consumption. Neither monitor is particularly suited for HDR gaming or media. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8
6.9
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
9.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
372 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.2
5.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0
5.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
372 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
390 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$436
$245
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) has a price of $436 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The MSI MAG274QRF-QD (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 MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
372 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
390 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
96.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$436 | $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 | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1195:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 372 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 390 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 | 96.8 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 9.1 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 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 | 1 | 0 | |
Shopping
MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2021
"The MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD has the largest color gamut we’ve ever seen and near-perfect out-of-box accuracy. sRGB content will be oversaturated though, and HDR doesn’t do anything for image quality."
ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
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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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