ViewSonic OMNI XG2431 24" Black 2021

The ViewSonic XG2431 is a 24-inch 1080p 240Hz IPS monitor built for competitive esports. The Blur Busters 2.0 certified backlight strobing is the standout feature, delivering exceptional motion clarity for fast-paced games. Prices range from USD 240 to USD 340 in the US, and at the low end it's a great value. If you're not a competitive gamer, look elsewhere.

The headline number here is 240Hz, and it's backed up by a 1ms MPRT response time. In our database, this monitor's performance score lands in the 88th percentile, which puts it among the best on the market for pure speed. That's not surprising given the Blur Busters certification. The backlight strobing mode is the real star here. It reduces motion blur dramatically, and for games like Valorant, CS2, or Overwatch, that means targets stay sharp while you're flicking your mouse around. The trade-off is brightness. Strobing modes always cut luminance, and with a 350-nit panel, you'll notice it in a bright room.

The color performance is a mixed bag. The 104% sRGB coverage is solid, and the 72% NTSC is fine for gaming, but this isn't a monitor for photo editing. Our color score puts it in the 75th percentile, which is strong but not exceptional. The DisplayHDR 400 certification is basically table stakes these days, and honestly, HDR on a 350-nit IPS panel is more of a checkbox than a feature. You'll get slightly better contrast than a standard SDR panel, but don't expect the kind of punch you'd get from a proper HDR display or an OLED. For esports, though, none of that matters. You want speed, and this thing delivers.

The competitive landscape for this monitor is interesting because its top competitors in our database are all 27-inch OLED panels. The ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG, MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2, LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B, Samsung Odyssey G60SD, and Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA are all in a different league when it comes to contrast, color, and HDR performance. But they also cost a lot more, and they're all 27 inches, which some esports players actively avoid. The XG2431 is for people who want 24 inches and don't want to pay OLED prices.

Against other 24-inch 240Hz IPS monitors, the XG2431 holds its own thanks to the Blur Busters certification and the strong ergonomic stand. The connectivity score is in the 91st percentile, which is a standout, and the ergonomic score matches that. Where it falls behind is the display itself. The 39th percentile display score reflects the 1080p resolution and modest brightness. If you're comparing it to a 1440p 240Hz monitor, you'll notice the difference in sharpness immediately. But if you're running a mid-range GPU and want to actually hit 240fps, 1080p is the smarter play.

Pricing on the XG2431 is all over the place depending on where you shop. In the US, we're seeing listings from USD 240 to USD 340, which is a pretty significant spread for the same monitor. The best deal we found is on the lower end of that range, and at USD 240, this is a genuinely compelling buy for a 240Hz IPS panel with Blur Busters certification. At USD 340, it starts to feel less exciting, especially when you consider what else is out there.

Canadian buyers have a tighter spread, with prices ranging from CAD 309 to CAD 340. That's only a CAD 31 difference, so you don't need to shop around as aggressively. The EUR 341 listing in Spain and the INR 18,267 listing in India suggest this monitor is available globally, but the US pricing is where the real value story is. If you can snag it at the low end, you're getting a lot of speed for the money. Just don't pay full price if you can avoid it.

The ViewSonic OMNI XG2431 is one of those monitors that knows exactly what it wants to be. It's a 24-inch, 1080p, 240Hz IPS panel built for competitive gamers who care more about frame rates and response times than pixel density or cinematic color depth. At this size, 1080p still looks sharp enough, and the 240Hz refresh rate means every frame has just over 4 milliseconds to make it to your eyes. That's the kind of speed that makes a real difference in fast-paced shooters and MOBAs.

What makes this one interesting is the Blur Busters 2.0 certification. That's not just marketing fluff. It means the backlight strobing has been tuned to reduce motion blur in a way that actually works, and it's a feature you won't find on every 240Hz monitor at this price. The spec sheet also lists both 1ms and 0.5ms response times depending on where you look, which is a bit confusing, but either way, this panel is fast. The Fast-IPS tech keeps colors from looking washed out the way older TN panels did.

This monitor sits in a weird spot in 2025. OLED gaming monitors are getting cheaper and more common, and the top competitors in our database are all 27-inch QD-OLED or OLED panels. But those cost significantly more, and for a lot of esports players, 24 inches is still the sweet spot. You can see the whole screen without moving your head, and 1080p means your GPU can actually push 240 frames per second without breaking a sweat. If that's your world, the XG2431 is a very practical choice.

If you're not playing competitive esports titles, you should probably skip this monitor. The 240Hz refresh rate and Blur Busters strobing are wasted on single-player games, strategy titles, or productivity work. You'd be better off with a 1440p monitor at 144Hz or 165Hz, which would give you a sharper image and better color for around the same price. The display score in the 39th percentile reflects the 1080p resolution and modest brightness, and that's a real limitation if you're not specifically chasing frame rates.

Creative professionals should also look elsewhere. The 72% NTSC color coverage and 350-nit brightness are not enough for photo or video editing, and the 8-bit panel limits color depth. If you need accurate color, look at monitors with higher sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage, or consider an OLED panel if your budget allows. And if you need something portable, forget it. The portable score of 22.8 out of 100 is one of the worst we've seen, and at 6804 grams, this thing is a desk anchor, not a travel companion.

If you're a competitive FPS player who wants a 24-inch monitor with a true 240Hz refresh rate and excellent motion clarity, the XG2431 is an easy recommendation, especially if you can find it at the lower end of the USD 240 to USD 340 range. The Blur Busters 2.0 strobing is the killer feature here, and it's something you won't find on every monitor at this price. The ergonomic stand is also a nice bonus, with full height, tilt, swivel, and pivot adjustments that make it easy to get comfortable for long sessions.

For everyone else, this monitor is a harder sell. If you're not playing fast-paced competitive games, you're paying for speed you won't use. A 1440p monitor at 144Hz or 165Hz would give you a sharper image and better color for around the same money. And if you're doing any kind of creative work, the 72% NTSC coverage and 350-nit brightness will feel limiting. This is a specialist's monitor, and it's very good at what it does. Just make sure what it does is actually what you need.