ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)

ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)

ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)

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BEST RATING
Productivity:
4.4
CASUAL GAMING: Fair6.4/10
COMPETITIVE GAMING: Poor4.6/10
PRODUCTIVITY: Good7.9/10
MEDIA CONSUMPTION: Fair6.7/10
RESOLUTION: Good7.9/10
BRIGHTNESS: Good7.0/10
CONTRAST: Fair6.0/10
COLOR VOLUME: Poor5.6/10
REFRESH RATE: Fair6.6/10
RESPONSE TIME: Very Good8.3/10
TEXT QUALITY: Good7.9/10

The ViewSonic XG321UG is a high-end monitor primarily suited for a premium home entertainment setup or a professional environment requiring precise color work. Its large screen and high resolution offer great detail for productivity and media consumption, while the Mini LED IPS panel ensures vibrant colors and deep blacks, which is excellent for photo editing and supports a wide color gamut. Its high peak brightness improves visibility in bright environments and enhances HDR content, but it is not the best pick for HDR gaming. However, despite these benefits, the monitor has a relatively modest refresh rate and response time, which means it's not ideal for competitive gaming, where fast motion clarity is crucial. Additionally, it comes at a premium price, which you might justify with its advanced color features and large screen size, but there are more cost-effective options if gaming or general use is your primary objective. Give Feedback

this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.




Evaluation

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Pros
  • High static contrast
  • Adjustable stand
  • Excellent for print photo editing
  • High HDR peak brightness
Cons
  • Low refresh rate for gaming
  • Limited color gamut for professional editing
  • Not suited for HDR gaming
  • Poor response time for competitive gaming

Ratings by Category

Productivity:
4.4
The productivity score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, screen size, pixels per inch, ergonomics and screen coating.
Media Consumption:
3.8
The media comparison score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, contrast, brightness and screen coating
Casual Gaming:
3.4
The casual gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, resolution, contrast, brightness, color gamut and screen coating.

Full Specs

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GENERAL

Price
$2,300
Screen Size
32"
Resolution
3440 x 2160
Screen Type
Mini LED
Screen Sub-type
IPS
Local Dimming Zones
1152

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
1000:1
SDR Peak Brightness
400 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
1400 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
sRGB Color Gamut

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
3.6 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
48,144 Hz
Strobing / BFI
No
Persistence Blur Score
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6.6/10
Ghosting Score
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8.4/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
137 PPI
Coating
Matte
Text Clarity Score
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7.9/10
Image Clarity Score
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7.9/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
0
HDMI 2.0 Ports
2
HDMI 2.1 Ports
0
Micro HDMI Ports
0
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
0

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