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Thursday, July 4th 2024

ViewSonic's XG323-4K-OLED2 brings dual-mode, DisplayPort 2.1 and 140 W USB PD

ViewSonic has launched a new OLED gaming monitor in the Chinese market that not only is a dual-mode 4K 240 Hz / 1080p 480 Hz display, but it also brings DisplayPort 2.1 connectivity as part of the package. The XG323-4K-OLED2 is said to sport a 31.5-inch LG OLED panel with an anti glare coating, that delivers up to 450 nits brightness, but it can reach as high as 1300 nits in HDR mode. The 10-bit OLED panel delivers 0.03 ms Grey to Grey response time, 98.5 percent of the DCI-P3 colour gamut and it's also VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certified. There's also support for VRR via some form of AMD FreeSync version.

However, what stands out here is the paired back design, especially considering that the XG323-4K-OLED2 is being sold as a gaming monitor. We get a more traditional square stand and a much thicker display back compared to most other gaming OLED displays. That said, we're not quite sure what ViewSonic was thinking when the base of the stand was designed, as it's not flat. Connectivity, besides two DisplayPort 2.1 port with full 80 Gbps UHBR20 support, also consists of a USB Type-C port with DP Alt-mode and 140 W USB PD support—a first as far as we're aware—as well as more mundane options like two HDMI 2.1 inputs, one USB 3.2 Type-B input, three USB 2.0 outputs and an audio jack. The stand supports the standard tilt, swivel and height adjustments, as well as rotation. Finally the XG323-4K-OLED2 sports a pair of 5 W speakers and a remote control. JD.com is listing the display of RMB 10,999 which is just north of US$1,500. It's unclear which, if any other markets ViewSonic will offer the XG323-4K-OLED2 in.
Sources: via Gizmochina, via IThome (in Simplified Chinese)
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60 Comments on ViewSonic's XG323-4K-OLED2 brings dual-mode, DisplayPort 2.1 and 140 W USB PD

#51
HOkay
fevgatosHave you actually tried it? Because besides the motion clarity (when you are hitting 240hz) the other 2 aren't true.

Especially HDR which needs firmware updates anways.

Regarding brightness I think reviewers have done you people a disservice. You don't measure brightness at NITS. It's a useless metric for comparing monitors. You measure it at lumens. The C2 is brighter simply because it's bigger. Putting both at 100% in HDR, I can certainly tell you the C2 will blind you in a dark room. The 32GS will not.

Text is also better on the c2 simply because you can use it without scaling. The 32" can't really be used without scaling cause you simply cant read text, it's too small. And when you use scaling there is some soft shadowing in some letters which the c2 doesn't have
Thanks for the real world feedback, I've got a C2 & have been wondering whether I really want to drop £1,500 on a 32" 4k 240Hz OLED or not. I think for under £1k I'd trade up, but the current prices just seem too steep considering my C2 was £700!
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#52
JustBenching
HOkayThanks for the real world feedback, I've got a C2 & have been wondering whether I really want to drop £1,500 on a 32" 4k 240Hz OLED or not. I think for under £1k I'd trade up, but the current prices just seem too steep considering my C2 was £700!
To put it simply, if you don't mind the size of the 42", the LG C2 is better than both the QD and Woled new monitors.
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#53
HOkay
fevgatosTo put it simply, if you don't mind the size of the 42", the LG C2 is better than both the QD and Woled new monitors.
Interesting...I actually would like something smaller, but not for the crazy price difference. Well I literally just got a call from the garage saying our car needs a £1,600 part so I guess any thoughts about a new monitor just died anyway!
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#54
JustBenching
HOkayInteresting...I actually would like something smaller, but not for the crazy price difference. Well I literally just got a call from the garage saying our car needs a £1,600 part so I guess any thoughts about a new monitor just died anyway!
Well if you are using it for work the C2 has more space because you don't need any windows scaling to use it. The 32" need 125% scaling else you just can't read text, it's too small.
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#55
HOkay
fevgatosWell if you are using it for work the C2 has more space because you don't need any windows scaling to use it. The 32" need 125% scaling else you just can't read text, it's too small.
I found I couldn't use 100% on the C2 comfortably because the text clarity was too poor. My 32" 4k IPS right next to it is much clearer text, but does sit right on that 100%-125% scaling boundary for me. On a good day 100% scaling is just about ok, but if I'm tired or whatever then I need 125%.
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#56
ARF
Onasi@ARF
You do realize we are derailing the news thread, right?
Wrong. You claim you need "hardware calibration" on a cheap monitor for 1.5 grand. And I'll tell you two things - it is not useful, and that if you need that, you are in the wrong thread - you can always buy monitors for 3-6 grand.
HOkayI found I couldn't use 100% on the C2 comfortably because the text clarity was too poor. My 32" 4k IPS right next to it is much clearer text, but does sit right on that 100%-125% scaling boundary for me. On a good day 100% scaling is just about ok, but if I'm tired or whatever then I need 125%.
You can set scaling lower than 125%. For example 110%. Not that these relative values actually matter.
My 24-inch 2160p monitor is set to 175% scaling, and I'm perfectly happy with it.
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#57
JustBenching
HOkayI found I couldn't use 100% on the C2 comfortably because the text clarity was too poor. My 32" 4k IPS right next to it is much clearer text, but does sit right on that 100%-125% scaling boundary for me. On a good day 100% scaling is just about ok, but if I'm tired or whatever then I need 125%.
How far are you? Im around 90-95cm and the C2 was perfectly fine for me at 100%.
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#58
Onasi
ARFWrong. You claim you need "hardware calibration" on a cheap monitor for 1.5 grand.
…what? This is a new level of “I deny your reality and substitute my own”. I never made such a claim. In fact, what happened is that YOU claimed that the product discussed is priced (and no, 1.5 grand for a consumer display is not, in fact, cheap) as it is, among other things, because it will be/can be used by professionals. See here:
ARFRemember, this product is not for average consumers, it is for high-end, power users, enthusiasts, and content creators / professionals.
And I noted that no, this is purely a consumer level display and named the lack of hardware calibration as, indeed, one of the features that are by default kinda necessary for a display to be considered a professional tool. See here:
OnasiOh, and no, this monitor is absolutely not intended for professionals. No support for hardware calibration, no claims of factory calibration that I can see, no HLG or PQ curve, no shroud - it’s not a monitor any serious color professional would ever use. It’s strictly a consumer model.
At no point did I even suggest that this particular product should have it, though, since I have no illusions about what it is and discuss it solely as a consumer model.

At this point I do have to ask - are you trolling?
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#59
RaceT3ch
I still think the XG2431 was their best monitor, this is sorta just like every other dual mode OLED.
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#60
Minus Infinity
That price would only be worth it if it were using the new OLED Tandem tech from LG which will be a huge improvement. No OLED until tandem is the standard tech
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