The ViewSonic XG2431 is a 24-inch, 1080p gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate. Part of ViewSonic's OMNI lineup, it's higher-end than the ViewSonic VX2428, and it comes with FreeSync VRR and G-SYNC compatibility to reduce screen tearing. It supports Low Framerate Compensation to ensure VRR continues working even if the frame rate of your game drops too low. On top of that, it has Blur Busters Approved Certification 2.0 thanks to its PureXP motion blur reduction feature that acts as backlight strobing. This feature is very customizable, so you can adjust the flicker to your liking, but the backlight remains flicker-free if you don't want to use the feature.
Our Verdict
The ViewSonic XG2431 is decent for PC gaming. It has a consistently fast response time across its entire refresh rate range, and it even has a customizable backlight strobing feature to further reduce persistence blur. On top of that, it has a 240Hz refresh rate with VRR support and low input lag for a responsive feel. The main downside is that it has limited picture quality due to its low contrast, lack of local dimming, and low resolution, so images don't look life-like.
- 240Hz refresh rate and VRR support.
- Quick response time at any refresh rate.
- Low input lag.
- Customizable backlight strobing.
- 1080p resolution.
- Low native contrast.
- Limited HDR color gamut.
The ViewSonic OMNI XG2431 is disappointing for console gaming. It can't take full advantage of the Xbox Series X|S and PS5 as it lacks HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, and it has a low 1080p resolution, so it can't deliver detailed images. It also has limited HDR performance due to its low contrast ratio and lack of local dimming. On the plus side, gaming feels responsive thanks to its low input lag, and it has a consistently fast response time for sharp motion.
- Quick response time at any refresh rate.
- Low input lag.
- 1080p resolution.
- Low native contrast.
- No HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
The ViewSonic XG2431 is decent for office use. It has wide viewing angles and excellent ergonomics that make it easy to adjust the screen if you need to share it with a coworker or client. It also has good brightness and great reflection handling, meaning it's a good choice for well-lit offices. Sadly, it has a limited 1080p resolution, and the 24-inch screen size isn't big enough for multitasking. It's also limited in office-dedicated features as it lacks a KVM switch or any USB-C ports.
- Excellent ergonomics.
- Good SDR brightness.
- Handles reflections well.
- 1080p resolution.
- Small 24-inch screen.
- No extra productivity features.
The ViewSonic XG2431 is decent for content creators. It has great accuracy, and it displays a wide range of colors in the sRGB color space, but you still need to calibrate it for the best accuracy. It has also limited picture quality in HDR as it can't display a wide range of colors, and it has a low contrast ratio. Its 1080p resolution can't deliver detailed images either. Luckily, it has wide viewing angles, great if you need to share the screen with someone else, and its excellent ergonomics make it easy to adjust the screen.
- Excellent ergonomics.
- Good SDR brightness.
- Handles reflections well.
- Great accuracy before calibration.
- 1080p resolution.
- Small 24-inch screen.
- Low native contrast.
- Needs full calibration for best accuracy.
- Limited HDR color gamut.
The ViewSonic XG2431 has good brightness. It gets bright enough to fight glare in well-lit rooms, but highlights don't pop in HDR.
- Good SDR brightness.
- Highlights don't pop in HDR.
The ViewSonic OMNI XG2431 has a great response time. There isn't much blur with fast-moving objects, and it remains consistently fast at any refresh rate.
- Quick response time at any refresh rate.
The ViewSonic XG2431 has bad HDR picture quality. It has a low contrast ratio that makes blacks look gray, and it lacks a local dimming feature to further improve it. It also fails to displays a wide range of colors in HDR.
- Low native contrast.
- No local dimming feature.
- Limited HDR color gamut.
The ViewSonic XG2431 has mediocre SDR picture quality. It has a low contrast ratio with noticeable backlight bleed, but it displays a wide range of colors in HDR.
- Displays wide range of SDR colors.
- Low native contrast.
The ViewSonic XG2431 has excellent accuracy. It has great accuracy before calibration, but you still need to calibrate it for the best accuracy.
- Great accuracy before calibration.
- Needs full calibration for best accuracy.
Performance Usages
Changelog
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Updated Oct 06, 2025:
Added that you can get the LG 24GS65F-B for less if you want a cheaper alternative.
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Updated Mar 10, 2025:
Clarified that the Dell G2524H is another option to consider if you don't need HDR support with your gaming monitor.
- Updated Feb 21, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.0.1. This includes a new test result for DisplayPort 2.1 Transmission Bandwidth.
- Updated Jul 25, 2024: Updated text throughout the review according to Test Bench 2.0, mainly in the Verdict and Motion sections.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 24-inch XG2431. It's part of the ViewSonic OMNI lineup, and there aren't any variants, so the results are only valid for this monitor.
| Model | Size | Resolution | Panel Type | Refresh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XG2431 | 24" | 1080p | IPS | 240Hz |
Our unit of the ViewSonic OMNI XG2431 was manufactured in May 2021; you can see the label here.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The ViewSonic XG2431 is a good 240Hz gaming monitor with a 1080p resolution. With a consistently fast response time, low input lag, and a customizable backlight strobing feature, it's a good choice if you want a 240Hz gaming monitor for a low cost and don't need good picture quality. However, you can also get other budget-friendly monitors with better picture quality, like the AOC Q27G3XMN, but that monitor has a lower refresh rate anyway. If you want to save money, the LG 24GS65F-B is another good option that costs less, but like the AOC, it also has a lower refresh rate.
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The ViewSonic XG2431 and the Samsung Odyssey G4/G40B S27BG40 have similar features, but the ViewSonic is better overall. Despite each having a 240Hz refresh rate, the motion handling is much better on the ViewSonic, and it has a more customizable backlight strobing feature. The ViewSonic is also better for console gaming because it can downscale 4k signals, which the Samsung monitor can't do.
The ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM and the ViewSonic XG2431 are both great gaming monitors. They both have similar motion handling, but the ViewSonic has a more versatile backlight strobing feature since you can adjust the pulse width and phase to your liking. The ViewSonic is also better for console gaming because it downscales a 4k image, which the ASUS can't do. Although both have 240Hz refresh rates, you can overclock the ASUS to 280Hz with a DisplayPort connection.
The BenQ ZOWIE XL2546K and the ViewSonic XG2431 are both 240Hz gaming monitors with a few differences. The ViewSonic has an IPS panel with wider viewing angles, and while the BenQ has a TN panel, the response times are similar between both. The overall picture quality is better on the ViewSonic because it gets brighter and has better accuracy. It supports HDR, which the BenQ doesn't, but the HDR doesn't add much.
The ViewSonic XG2431 and the LG 24GS65F-B are both cost-friendly 1080p gaming monitors. The ViewSonic is a bit more well-rounded for gaming because it has a higher 240Hz refresh rate and better overall motion handling. The ViewSonic even has a customizable backlight strobing feature to further improve the appearance of motion, which is something the LG doesn't have. The ViewSonic also has a few extra perks, like a small USB hub.
We buy and test more than 30 monitors each year, all of which we purchase ourselves, without cherry-picked units or samples. We put a lot into each unbiased, straight-to-the-point review, and there's a whole process from purchasing to publishing, involving multiple teams and people. We do more than just use the monitor for a week; we use specialized, custom tools to measure various aspects and deliver objective, data-driven results. We also consider multiple factors before making any recommendations, including the monitor's cost, its performance compared to the competition, and whether it's easy to find.
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