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ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM vs ViewSonic XG2431

Product A: ASUS

TUF Gaming VG279QM

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XG2431

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  • 41 different values
  • 29 known for one only
  • 33 the same
  • 61 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Power use (max)Lower is betterA: 65WB: 52WViewSonic is 13 W lower.
  2. Refresh rateA: 280HzB: 240HzASUS is 40 Hz higher.
  3. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 400nitsB: 350nitsASUS is 50 nits higher.
  4. Pixel densityA: 81.6ppiB: 91.8ppiViewSonic is 10.2 ppi higher.

Refresh rate per resolution

The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.

3840 × 2160
ANot listed
B60Hz
1920 × 1080Native for both
A280Hz
B240Hz

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight with stand
A5.6kg
B6.8kg
Weight without stand
A3.3kg
B3.5kg
Box weight
A8.2kg
B8.6kg

All 172 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
BViewSonic XG2431

General

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Series
TUF Gaming2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Product name TUF Gaming VG279QM.
Elite8Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/viewsonic-announce-range-of-new-monitors-in-their-elite-gaming-line-up-including-xg320u-xg320q-xg271qg-and-xg2431Read 10 October 2026TFTCentral news item groups the XG2431 in ViewSonic's Elite gaming line-up, from the CES 2021 announcement.
Model numbers
VG279QM3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026User guide cover: TUF Gaming Monitor VG279QM series.
XG2431, VS185333Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Cover page: Model No. VS18533, P/N XG2431.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Not available
Announced
Not available
11 January 20218Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/viewsonic-announce-range-of-new-monitors-in-their-elite-gaming-line-up-including-xg320u-xg320q-xg271qg-and-xg2431Read 10 October 2026TFTCentral news of 11 January 2021 reports the CES 2021 announcement via Business Wire.
Status
Available2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026The current ASUS Global page lists the model with a full tech spec table and a security update support period until 31/12/2026. Stock was not checked.
Available1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/lcd/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Current maker product page lists the model with its full specification table. No end-of-life notice on the page.
Predecessor
Not available
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Successor
Not available
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
Not available
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Markets
US, GB4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Review: available from most regions via Amazon and in the UK from Overclockers UK.
US, CA4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Review says it is released in the USA and Canada and not in the UK or Europe.
Colours
Black3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: Colors Black.
Not available
Segment
Gaming1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qmRead 10 October 2026TUF Gaming gaming monitor.
Gaming1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/lcd/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Maker title: gaming monitor.

Display

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Screen size
27in(68.6 cm)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Panel Size (inch): 27. The user guide says 27 inch W (16:9, 68.6 cm).
24in(61 cm)1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/lcd/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Display Size (in.): 24. Viewable area is 23.8 in.
Viewable screen diagonal
Not available
23.8in(60.5 cm)2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Viewable Area (in.): 23.8. The user guide table also says 24.5 in, but its active area of 527.04 x 296.46 mm gives a 23.8 in diagonal.
Native resolution
1920 × 1080px2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Resolution: 1920x1080.
1920 × 1080px2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Resolution: 1920 x 1080.
Aspect ratio
16:92Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Aspect Ratio: 16:9.
16:92Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Aspect Ratio: 16:9.
Pixel density
81.6ppi
91.8ppi
Pixel pitch
0.311mm2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Pixel Pitch: 0.311mm. The user guide gives 0.311 mm x 0.311 mm. The page's display viewing area of 567.6 x 336.15 mm does not fit 1920 x 1080 at this pitch, so it is not stored.
0.2745mm3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: 0.2745 mm horizontal and vertical. The product page rounds it to 0.275 mm.
Active display area
Not available
Width527.04Height296.46mm(20.7 × 11.7 in)3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: Display Area, Full Scan (H x V).
Curved
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No2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Curvature: Flat.
Curvature radius
Not available
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Screen surface
Matte2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display Surface: Anti-Glare. TFTCentral calls it a light anti-glare coating.
Matte2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Surface Treatment: Anti-Glare, Hard Coating (3H). Anti-glare is mapped to matte.
Anti-reflection coating
Anti-Glare2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display Surface, verbatim.
Anti-Glare, Hard Coating (3H)2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Surface Treatment, verbatim.
Touchscreen
Not available
Not available

Panel

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Panel type
Fast IPS2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Panel Type: Fast IPS.
Fast IPS1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/lcd/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Overview: Fast-IPS display. TFTCentral also calls it a Fast IPS panel.
Panel type (as published)
Fast IPS2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Panel Type, verbatim.
IPS Technology2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Panel Type row, verbatim.
Backlight
Not available
Edge-lit LED5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec table: IPS / W-LED, edge array. The maker states only a LED light source.
Local dimming
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Movies and Video table: DisplayHDR 400 does not require local dimming and this monitor has none, so it cannot offer improved dynamic range.
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026HDR Gaming section: no backlight local dimming.
Dimming zones
Not available
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Panel maker
AU Optronics4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Responsiveness and Gaming section: AU Optronics M270HAN03.0 AHVA panel.
BOE4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Response Times and Gaming section. PC Monitors also names the BOE MV238FHM-NG2.
Panel part number
M270HAN03.04Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Responsiveness and Gaming section.
MV238FHM-NG24Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Response Times and Gaming section: panel from BOE (MV238FHM-NG2).
Panel generation
Not available
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Subpixel layout
Not available
RGB stripe3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: Color Filter, RGB vertical stripe.
Colour depth
8bits6Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/asus-tuf-gaming-vg279qm-with-280hz-refresh-rate-ips-panel-and-elmb-syncRead 10 October 2026TFTCentral news: 8-bit colour depth. The review also says 8-bit colour depth.
8bits2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Color Space Support: 8 bit true.
Colour depth method
Native5Reviewdisplayninja.com/asus-vg279qm-reviewRead 10 October 2026Specifications: 16.7 million colors (true 8-bit).
Native2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Maker says 8 bit true. Tom's Hardware lists 8-bit (6-bit+FRC) and TFTCentral says an 8-bit panel with FRC for 10-bit input, so the panel method differs between sources.7Reviewdisplayninja.com/viewsonic-xg2431-reviewRead 10 October 2026Specifications: 16.7 million colors, true 8-bit.
Displayable colours
16.7 million2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display Colors: 16.7M.
16.7 million2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Colors: 16.7M.
sRGB coverage
99%2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Color Space (sRGB): 99%. The maker does not say whether this is coverage or volume. TFTCentral measured 108.6 percent sRGB gamut volume.
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
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Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
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Rec. 2020 coverage
Not available
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NTSC coverage
Not available
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Factory calibrated
Not available
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Claimed Delta E
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Paper calibration report in box
Not available
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Hardware calibration support
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Static contrast ratio
1,000:12Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Contrast Ratio (Typ.): 1000:1. The user guide also lists 100,000,000:1 with ASCR on, which is not stored.
1,000:12Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Static Contrast Ratio: 1,000:1 (typ). The 80M:1 dynamic figure is not used.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
400nits2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Brightness (Typ.): 400 cd/m2.
350nits2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Brightness: 350 cd/m2 (typ).
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
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Peak brightness (HDR)
400nits2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Brightness (HDR, Peak): 400 cd/m2.
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HDR peak test window
Not available
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Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
HDR102Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026HDR (High Dynamic Range) Support: HDR10.
HDR102Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026High Dynamic Range: HDR10.
HDR certification
DisplayHDR 4002Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate: VESA DisplayHDR 400.
DisplayHDR 4001Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/lcd/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Key features: Fast-IPS display with VESA DisplayHDR 400.
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Viewing Angle (CR>=10, H/V): 178 / 178.
178°2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Viewing Angles: 178 horizontal.
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Viewing Angle (CR>=10, H/V): 178 / 178.
178°2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Viewing Angles: 178 vertical.

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.2
1920 × 1080Native240Hz280Hz
Source2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Signal Frequency: DisplayPort 48 to 280 Hz vertical, HDMI 48 to 240 Hz vertical. The user guide says the Overclocking setting allows a 280 Hz maximum on DisplayPort only, and TFTCentral says the overclock is not guaranteed on every sample and can be limited to 270 Hz. Bit depth and chroma are not stated.
BViewSonic XG2431
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI DisplayPort 1.4
3840 × 216060HzNot available
1920 × 1080Native240Hz240Hz
Source2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Input Signal: vertical frequency 48 to 240 Hz on HDMI and DisplayPort. The user guide lists 1920 x 1080 at 240 Hz as the recommended mode and Tom's Hardware says 240 Hz works over both inputs. TFTCentral says a virtual 4K input is accepted and limited to 4K at 60 Hz over HDMI. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not stated.
Max refresh rate
280Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
280Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
280Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
240Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
Not available
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
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Native refresh rate
240Hz4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Overclocking and VRR section: the native refresh rate is 240 Hz.
240Hz2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Refresh Rate (Hz): 240.
Overclocked refresh rate
280Hz2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Refresh Rate (Max): 280Hz, reached with the OSD Overclocking option on DisplayPort.
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Dual mode
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
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Adaptive sync technologies
Adaptive-Sync, G-SYNC Compatible, HDMI VRR2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026VRR Technology: Yes (Adaptive-Sync) and the G-SYNC Compatible badge. TFTCentral confirms the NVIDIA certification and HDMI-VRR support for consoles.
FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Variable Refresh Rate Technology: FreeSync Premium, G-Sync compatible. TFTCentral and Tom's Hardware say it was not yet NVIDIA certified when reviewed in 2022, and G-Sync works over DisplayPort.
VRR range per port
AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
DisplayPort48280
HDMI48240
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026OSD Gaming menu: Adaptive-Sync can only be activated within 48Hz to 240Hz for HDMI and 48Hz to 280Hz for DisplayPort. The DisplayPort maximum needs the overclock.
BViewSonic XG2431
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
DisplayPort48240
HDMI48240
Source5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431-reviewRead 10 October 2026Tom's Hardware: FreeSync runs from 48 to 240 Hz and works over either interface. TFTCentral confirms 48 to 240 Hz and FreeSync over HDMI.
Low framerate compensation
Not available
Yes4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Review: range of 48 to 240 Hz supported with LFC. PC Monitors also lists a 48 to 240 Hz VRR range plus LFC.
Response time (maker GtG claim)
1ms2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Response Time: 1ms (GTG).
1ms2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Response Time (Typical GTG): 1 ms.
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
1ms1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qmRead 10 October 2026ELMB section: a 1ms response time (MPRT).
0.5ms1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/lcd/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Overview: The <0.5ms MPRT response time. Published as less than 0.5 ms.
Overdrive settings
0, 20, 40, 60, 80, 1004Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Response Times section: the OSD Over Drive option has 6 levels, 0, 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100.
Standard, Advanced, Ultra Fast3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026OSD menu tree, Manual Image Adjust, Response Time.
Motion blur reduction
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Extreme Low Motion Blur: Yes.
Yes1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/lcd/XG2431Read 10 October 2026PureXP motion blur reduction feature, Blur Busters Approved 2.0.
Blur-reduction technology
ELMB SYNC1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB SYNC).
PureXP3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026OSD Setup Menu: PureXP with Light, Normal, Extreme and Ultra settings. TFTCentral calls it PureXP+.
Blur reduction works with VRR
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026OSD Gaming menu: ELMB SYNC can be turned on when Adaptive-Sync (DP) / Variable Refresh Rate is On. TFTCentral confirms strobing and VRR can run together.
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Blur Busters Approved 2.0 section: PureXP+ cannot be used at the same time as VRR, and FreeSync must be switched off first.
Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Flicker-free: Yes. TFTCentral found no PWM at any brightness.
Yes2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Flicker-Free: Yes. TFTCentral found no PWM at any brightness setting.
Black frame insertion
Not available
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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
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2ms4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Lag section: total display lag 2.0 ms. The text does not name the refresh rate. TFTCentral tests the native refresh rate, here 240 Hz. Firmware and input are not stated.
Input lag at 60 Hz
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Average response time (measured)
3.6ms4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Detailed Response Times: average G2G of 3.6 ms at the native 240 Hz with Over Drive 80, TFTCentral's 2020 oscilloscope method. At the overclocked 280 Hz with Over Drive 80 it was 4.0 ms. The best case at Over Drive 100 and 280 Hz was 0.9 ms with heavy overshoot.
4.3ms4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Response Times and Gaming section: average G2G of 4.3 ms in Ultra Fast overdrive at 240 Hz, against 5.2 ms in Advanced mode. TFTCentral's gamma-corrected method.
Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
1,135:14Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Default Performance and Setup: static contrast 1135:1 at the default 70 percent brightness. The brightness section gives an average of 1128:1 across the range.
900:14Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Default Setup: about 900:1 at default settings and maximum brightness.
SDR brightness (measured)
378nits4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Brightness and Contrast: 378 cd/m2 at full OSD brightness, range 98 to 378 cd/m2.
356nits4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Default Setup: about 356 cd/m2 at 100 percent brightness out of the box.
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
2.24Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Default Performance and Setup: average dE 2.2, maximum 7.6, at default settings in Racing Mode, before calibration, i1 Pro 2 and LaCie Blue Eye Pro.
1.14Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Default Setup: sRGB colour accuracy average dE 1.1 at factory settings, before calibration, ICC profiles disabled.
Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity

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Video inputs
AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
TypeVersionCount
DisplayPort1.21
HDMI2.02
Source2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026I/O Ports: DisplayPort 1.2 x 1 and HDMI (v2.0) x 2.
BViewSonic XG2431
TypeVersionCount
HDMINot available2
DisplayPort1.41
Source2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Connector: HDMI x2 and DisplayPort x1. The page says HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4. DisplayPort 1.4 is also listed by DisplayNinja, while Tom's Hardware says 1.2 and TFTCentral believes 1.2a. HDMI 2.0 is stated by TFTCentral, Tom's Hardware and DisplayNinja, and TFTCentral confirms there is no HDMI 2.1 feature. The HDMI version is left out because the maker and the reviewers conflict.
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.0
Not available
Highest DisplayPort version
1.2
1.4
HDMI features
VRR4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Specifications and Features: HDMI supports VRR for games consoles.
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USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
Not available
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Design and Features: no USB type-C is provided.
USB-C power delivered
Not available
Not available
Thunderbolt
Not available
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USB upstream ports
AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
Not available
BViewSonic XG2431
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B3.21
Source2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Connector: USB 3.2 Type B Up Stream x1.
USB downstream hub ports
AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
Not available
BViewSonic XG2431
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.22
Source2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Connector: USB 3.2 Type A Down Stream x2.
KVM switch
Not available
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026General Usage: lists a KVM switch as a missing feature.
Daisy chain (MST)
Not available
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Ethernet
Not available
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3.5 mm headphone output
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026I/O Ports: Earphone Jack Yes.
Yes2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Connector: 3.5mm Audio Out x1.
3.5 mm microphone input
Not available
Not available
Optical out
Not available
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Picture in picture
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Movies and Video table: PiP / PbP neither supported.
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Picture by picture
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Movies and Video table: PiP / PbP neither supported.
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Smart features

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Smart platform
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Wi-Fi
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Bluetooth
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Remote control
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Audio and camera

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Speakers
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Audio: Speaker Yes (2Wx2).
Yes2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Internal Speakers: 3 Watts x 2.
Number of speakers
22Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Audio: Speaker 2W x 2.
22Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Internal Speakers: 3 Watts x 2.
Speaker power per channel
2W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: Speaker (Built-in) 2 W x 2 Stereo, RMS.
3W2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Internal Speakers: 3 Watts x 2.
Webcam
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Microphone
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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
130mm2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Height Adjustment: 0~130mm. TFTCentral measured 130 mm of travel.
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Tilt
Forward5°Backward33°2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Tilt: Yes (+33 to -5 degrees).
Forward5°Backward15°3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Using the Monitor: tilt -5 to 15 degrees.
Swivel
Left90°Right90°2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Swivel: Yes (+90 to -90 degrees).
Left90°Right90°5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431-reviewRead 10 October 2026Hands-on text: 90 degrees swivel to either side. The datasheet lists Swivel: 90.
Pivot
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Pivot: Yes (+90 to -90 degrees), clockwise and counterclockwise.
Counterclockwise0°Clockwise90°2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Pivot (Right/Left): 90 / 0.
Removable stand
Yes4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Design and Ergonomics: the stand can be removed by unscrewing it, with VESA 100mm holes behind.
Yes3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Wall Mounting: remove the monitor stand.
VESA mount
100 x 1002Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026VESA Wall Mounting: 100x100mm.
100 x 1003Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Wall Mounting: 100 x 100 mm hole pattern, M4 x 10 mm screws, 14 kg maximum load.
VESA adapter needed
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Design and Ergonomics: VESA 100mm mounting holes sit behind the stand.
No3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Wall Mounting: the bracket attaches directly to the VESA holes after the stand is removed.
Security lock slot
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Kensington Lock: Yes.
Yes2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Kensington Lock Slot: 1.
On-screen menu controls
Joystick, Buttons4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Design and Ergonomics: a joystick and 3 pressable buttons on the back right.
Buttons3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Five control keys and a power key on the lower bezel.
Desktop software
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ViewSonic Strobe Utility4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Blur Busters Approved 2.0 section quotes the optional ViewSonic Strobe Utility, a download for tuning PureXP+.
User firmware updates
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Ambient light sensor
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026General and Office Applications: no ambient light sensors, motion sensors or card readers.
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Presence sensor
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026General and Office Applications: no motion sensors.
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RGB lighting
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No5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431-reviewRead 10 October 2026Hands-on text: no lighting feature.
Gaming menu features
Crosshair, Timer, FPS counter, Display Alignment, Sniper, Shadow Boost3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026GamePlus function: crosshair, timer, FPS counter, display alignment and sniper. Shadow Boost is in the Gaming menu.
FPS Game, RTS Game, MOBA Game, Black Stabilization3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026ViewMode presets and the Manual Image Adjust menu. TFTCentral says there are no crosshair or FPS counter options.

OLED care

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OLED care
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Burn-in covered by warranty
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
Width619.4Height (lowest)376Height (highest)506.7Depth211.4mm(24.4 × 14.8 to 19.9 × 8.3 in)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Phys. Dimension (W x H x D): 61.94 x 50.67 x 21.14 cm at the highest position. The lowest height of 376 mm comes from the user guide, which gives 619 x 506 x 211 mm highest and 619 x 376 x 211 mm lowest.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: 619 x 506 x 211 mm highest and 619 x 376 x 211 mm lowest. Width, maximum height and depth are taken from the more precise tech spec page.
Width540Height (lowest)434.1Height (highest)520.1Depth239mm(21.3 × 17.1 to 20.5 × 9.4 in)2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Physical (mm): 540 x 434.1~520.1 x 239. The user guide gives 539.8 x 520.1 x 239.2.
Dimensions without stand
Width619.4Height362.7Depth50.6mm(24.4 × 14.3 × 2 in)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Phys. Dimension without Stand (W x H x D): 61.94 x 36.27 x 5.06 cm. The user guide gives 619 x 363 x 50 mm.
Width540Height323Depth49mm(21.3 × 12.7 × 1.9 in)2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Physical Without Stand (mm): 540 x 323 x 49.
Stand footprint
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Weight with stand
5.6kg(12.3 lb)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Net Weight: 5.6 kg. The user guide also says 5.6 kg.
6.8kg(15 lb)2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Weight (metric) Net: 6.8 kg. The user guide also says 6.8 kg.
Weight without stand
3.3kg(7.3 lb)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Net Weight without Stand: 3.3 kg.
3.5kg(7.7 lb)2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Net Without Stand: 3.5 kg.
Box dimensions
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Width698Height400Depth185mm(27.5 × 15.7 × 7.3 in)2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Dimensions Packaging (mm): 698 x 400 x 185.
Box weight
8.2kg(18.1 lb)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Gross Weight: 8.2 kg.
8.6kg(19 lb)2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Weight Gross: 8.6 kg.

Power

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Power supply
External adapter3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: DC 19V, 3.42A (AC adapter). The accessories include a power adapter.
Internal2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Power Supply: Internal Power Supply.
Adapter rating
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Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Voltage: 100-240V, 50/60Hz.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz (auto switch).
Power use (typical)
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Power use (max)
65W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: Power On < 65 W. Published as less than 65 W, and the maker does not say whether this is a maximum or a typical figure.
52W2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Consumption (max): 52 W.
Power use SDR (EU label)
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Power use HDR (EU label)
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Standby power
0.5W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: Standby < 0.5 W. Published as less than 0.5 W.
0.5W2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Stand-by: 0.5 W.
Off-mode power
0.3W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: Power Off < 0.3 W. Published as less than 0.3 W.
0.5W3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Power saving modes, Off: < 0.5 W. Published as less than 0.5 W.
EU energy class SDR
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EU energy class HDR
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
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Energy per 1000 h HDR
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Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
Low Blue Light, Flicker-free2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate badges: TUV Low Blue Light and TUV Flicker-free.
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Low blue light
Software4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026General and Office Applications: 4 selectable blue light filter modes in the OSD. The maker lists a TUV Low Blue Light badge.
Software2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Low Blue Light: Software solution.
ENERGY STAR
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
UL/cUL, CB, CE, ErP, FCC, CCC, CU, RCM, BSMI, VCCI, RoHS, J-MOSS, WEEE, Windows 7 & 8.1 & 10 WHQL, CEL, MEPS, PSE, UkrSEPRO, KCC, E-Standby, ICES-3, PC Recycle3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Compliance and Standards, verbatim, without the TUV items listed above.
Blur Busters Approved 2.0, cTUVus, FCC-B, ICES003, CEC, TUV S-Mark, NOM, Mexico Energy, CE, CE EMC, CB, RoHS, ErP, REACH, WEEE, EAC, UkrSEPRO, RCM, GEMS, VCCI, PSE, KC, K-MEPS, BIS2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Regulations row, verbatim. Blur Busters Approved 2.0 comes from the maker product page, where it is listed as the first monitor to pass the program.

In the box

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In the box
Warranty Card, Quick start guide, Power cord, Power adapter, HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable, Certificate2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Accessories, verbatim. The page says they vary by region and the user guide lists the DisplayPort and HDMI cables as optional.
XG2431 x1, 3-pin Plug (IEC C13 / CEE22) x1, DisplayPort Cable (v1.2, Male-Male) x1, USB A/B Cable (v3.2, Male-Male) x1, Quick Start Guide x12Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Package Contents, verbatim. The user guide says cables may vary by country.
Cables included
AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
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BViewSonic XG2431
TypeCount
3-pin Plug (IEC C13 / CEE22)1
DisplayPort Cable (v1.2, Male-Male)1
USB A/B Cable (v3.2, Male-Male)1
Source2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Package Contents.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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3years5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431-reviewRead 10 October 2026US review spec table: 3 years. The maker page says the warranty differs from market to market.
Dead pixel policy
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