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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for an immersive gaming experience with vibrant colors and deep blacks, the MSI MEG 342C with its QD-OLED panel is excellent for HDR gaming and media consumption. However, it falls short for productivity tasks. On the other hand, the ViewSonic XG2431 offers high responsiveness for competitive gaming at a more affordable price and is very suitable for productivity, though it doesn't match the MSI in HDR performance or color depth. So, if your budget allows and you prioritize visual quality, go for the MSI. If you prefer a budget-friendly monitor that's great for competitive gaming and work, choose the ViewSonic. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
5.8
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
236 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
446 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
99.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.1
6.9
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
20 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
236 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.7
5.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.4
5.4
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
236 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
446 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$850
$245
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) has a price of $850 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) 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 MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$850 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 175Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 236 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 446 nits | 507 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.9 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 175 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 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 | 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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