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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution content and HDR gaming, the Sony M9 with its superior image clarity and HDR support is an excellent choice despite its higher price. However, if you're focused on competitive gaming, the ViewSonic XG2431 offers a high refresh rate and better response time, which are crucial for fast-paced games, and it comes at a more affordable price. The Sony M9 excels in productivity tasks due to its larger screen and better text quality, but for media consumption alone, both are good, with the Sony providing a slightly better experience. If budget is a concern and you mainly game, the ViewSonic may be the better investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony M9 (IPS FALD)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Good contrast
- Good brightness
- Good color volume
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.3
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
432 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
695 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
67.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.7
6.9
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
24 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
432 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is poor.
Productivity
9.6
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.5
5.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
432 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
695 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$800
$245
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) has a price of $800 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony M9 (IPS FALD) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS FALD | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 96 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 432 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 695 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 | 100 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 24 - 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 | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 1 | 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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