ViewSonic XG2431 240Hz Full HD IPS model
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A 23.8″ IPS-type panel is employed with 1920 x 1080 (Full HD or 1080p) resolution, with a 240Hz refresh rate. The BOE MV238FHM-NG2 IPS-ADS panel, more specifically. VRR support is delivered via Adaptive-Sync, including AMD FreeSync Premium with a 48 – 240Hz VRR range plus LFC. A matte anti-glare screen surface is included, a 1000:1 static contrast ratio and 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angles. 8-bit colour is supported, whilst a flicker-free WLED backlight delivers a 350 cd/m² typical maximum luminance and a 104% sRGB gamut. A ‘Blue Light Filter’ Low Blue Light (LBL) setting is included to promote a more relaxing viewing experience. VESA DisplayHDR 400 support is included, allowing the monitor to respond to HDR10 content with a 10-bit signal. This is only a very basic HDR level and doesn’t require brightness beyond 400 cd/m², local dimming or a generous colour gamut.
A 1ms grey to grey response time is specified, which as usual you shouldn’t pay too much attention to. A tightly-tuned strobe backlight setting (PureXP) is included as an alternative to Adaptive-Sync. This feature passes the ‘Blur Busters Approved 2.0‘ testing regime and is designed with excellent motion clarity and low strobe crosstalk in mind. It can be tuned using the ViewSonic Strobe Utility software, too. Flip-down mouse cable anchors and a cable tidy are included at the rear. The stand attaches centrally via 100 x 100mm VESA and can be replaced by an alternative if preferred. It is fully adjustable, including 120mm (4.72 inches) height adjustment and pivot into portrait. The ports face downwards and include; AC power input (internal power converter), 2 HDMI 2.0 ports, DP 1.4, a 3.5mm headphone jack and 2 USB 3.2 ports (plus upstream). 2 x 3W speakers are include included.
Further details can be found on the on the manufacturer’s website. The monitor is listed for ~$360 USD.
