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Updated April 23, 2024·
The Samsung S43CG70 offers a larger screen and 4K resolution, making it suitable for media consumption and casual gaming, but it has a lower refresh rate and might not be as responsive for competitive gaming. The ViewSonic XG341C-2K, on the other hand, with its higher refresh rate, is better suited for competitive gaming, providing smooth, quick visuals, but at a higher price. Consider the ViewSonic if competitive gaming is a priority and you're ready to invest more. If you prefer to save money and need a monitor more for media and casual use, the Samsung would be the economical choice. 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 XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED).
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED)
- Excellent for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Very good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.7
9.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
3000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is excellent for casual gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
5.4
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
60,144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,200 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.8
6.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
103 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is only fair for productivity, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Cost
$999
$1,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) has a price of $999 and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) costs $1,499.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
6.9
7.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
3000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) to be good for media consumption, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA 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 XG341C-2K (VA 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 XG341C-2K (VA 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 XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) | ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $1,499 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | Mini LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 512 | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3000:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 720 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 % | 97 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 60,144 Hz | 48,200 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 103 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
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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