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Updated April 22, 2024·
If color accuracy and viewing angles are crucial for your photo editing needs, the ViewSonic XG321UG with its IPS panel might be worth the extra investment. However, for deeper blacks and higher contrast which benefit movie watching and general media consumption, the ViewSonic XG341C-2K's VA panel could be more appealing at a lower cost. Gamers who prioritize smooth gameplay might favor the XG341C-2K as it has a higher refresh rate and better response times. Those who need a monitor for a combination of productivity tasks and casual gaming might find the XG321UG's larger screen size and higher resolution more beneficial despite the price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
- Good for productivity
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED)
- Excellent for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Good contrast
- Very good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.4
9.3
3440 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
1400 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is excellent for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.6
5.4
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
3.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48,144 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9
6.9
3440 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is good for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.7
7.4
3440 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
1400 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is good for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$2,300
$1,499
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) has a price of $2,300 and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) costs $1,499.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) | ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,300 | $1,499 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | Mini LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 1152 | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 720 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1400 nits | 1400 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 97 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 3.6 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48,144 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 | 8.4/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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