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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize a large screen and higher resolution for immersive gaming and media consumption, the Samsung S43CG70 may be worth the investment despite its higher price and may not be as suitable for competitive gaming due to response time and refresh rate limitations. Alternatively, if competitive gaming is your focus and you desire high refresh rates with smoother motion, then the ViewSonic XG2431 will be better suited to your needs at a lower cost, though it offers a smaller screen and lower resolution which may affect the immersion for media consumption. The ViewSonic's IPS panel also provides better color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good contrast
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.7
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
3000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
6.9
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
60,144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Productivity
5.8
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
103 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
6.9
5.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
3000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$999
$245
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) has a price of $999 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | Mini LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 512 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3000:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 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 | 99 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 60,144 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 | 9.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 103 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.8/10 | 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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