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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and better contrast for more immersive experiences, the Samsung S43CG70 could be a good fit, especially if you want to save some money. On the other hand, if color accuracy and superior image clarity are more important for tasks like photo editing, and you don't mind spending more, the ViewSonic XG321UG would suit your needs better. Both are not ideal for HDR gaming, but for casual gaming and watching videos, each will offer a decent experience, with the specific strengths mentioned. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.7
6.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
3000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair.
Productivity
5.8
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
103 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is good for productivity, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Cost
$999
$2,300
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) has a price of $999 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,300.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.9
4.6
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
60,144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
6.9
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
3000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) | ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $2,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | Mini LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 512 | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 1400 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 3.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 60,144 Hz | 48,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 103 PPI | 137 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
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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