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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and 4K resolution for a more immersive media experience and occasional casual gaming, the Samsung S43CG70 may be worth the higher cost. However, if you're focused on competitive gaming with faster response times and deep black levels due to its OLED panel, the ViewSonic XG272 offers a better experience at a somewhat lower price. Both monitors are suitable for photo editing with high color accuracy, but for print photo editing, the Samsung's larger screen could be beneficial. Keep in mind, the ViewSonic has better overall motion handling, essential for fast-paced gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) has no clear advantages over the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED).
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Very good for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.7
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
3000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
9.6
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
60,144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.9
8.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
3000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$999
$900
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) has a price of $999 and the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) costs $900.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
5.8
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
103 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) | ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $900 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | Mini LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | W-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 512 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3000:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 450 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 0.02 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 60,144 Hz | 40 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 103 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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