THE VERDICT
VX2428 is the stronger buy for most people because it combines the broader spec lead with a more defensible price. 24G4X is not a bad pick, but it only makes more sense if its narrower strengths line up exactly with your workload.
CRITERIA BREAKDOWN
Price Positioning
VX2428 is the easier buy if your goal is maximum value efficiency in this segment.
Overall Score
VX2428 carries the stronger OverLKD score and therefore the broader all-round recommendation.
Resolution
Both products are close enough on resolution that this row is not a deciding factor alone.
Refresh Rate
Both products are close enough on refresh rate that this row is not a deciding factor alone.
Panel
Both products are close enough on panel that this row is not a deciding factor alone.
Ports
Both products are close enough on ports that this row is not a deciding factor alone.
THE BIG DIFFERENCES
- VX2428 wins the value argument while keeping the gap to 24G4X within the same budget segment.
- VX2428 leads on the more complete spec sheet.
- 24G4X still has a case if you care more about response time than balanced value.
| SPEC | ViewSonic VX2428 | AOC 24G4X | READOUT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1920x1080 FHD | 1920x1080 FHD | Both products are close enough on resolution that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Refresh Rate | 180Hz | 180Hz | Both products are close enough on refresh rate that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Panel | IPS | Fast IPS | Both products are close enough on panel that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Ports | HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4 | 2x HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4 | Both products are close enough on ports that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Size | 24" | 24" | Both products are close enough on size that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
| Response Time | 0.5ms | 1ms | 24G4X leads on response time based on the harder spec line. |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 | Both products are close enough on hdr that this row is not a deciding factor alone. |
SPECIFICATIONS
| SPECIFICATIONS | BEST OVERALL ViewSonic VX2428 | EXCELLENT ALTERNATIVE AOC 24G4X |
|---|---|---|
| ACTION | View on Amazon ↗ | View on Amazon ↗ |
| OVERLKD SCORE | 44/100 | 44/100 |
| SIZE | 24" | 24" |
| PANEL | IPS | Fast IPS |
| RESOLUTION | 1920x1080 FHD | 1920x1080 FHD |
| REFRESH RATE | 180Hz | 180Hz |
| RESPONSE TIME | 0.5ms | 1ms |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| PORTS | HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4 | 2x HDMI 2.0, DP 1.4 |
BUYING TAKEAWAY
If you want the shortest answer: buy VX2428 unless 24G4X's specific advantage is exactly what you need.
Winner: ViewSonic VX2428