Comparison between:
- 31.5" ViewSonic VG3209-4K
- 31.5" ViewSonic VG3281-8K

Brand, series, model

Information about the brand, series, model and model aliases.

ViewSonic VG3209-4KViewSonic VG3281-8K
ViewSonic VG3209-4KViewSonic VG3281-8K
Model alias-VG3281
Model year20232023

Display

Information about the main characteristics of the display - panel, backlight, resolution, refresh rate, etc.

Size class31.5 in31.5 in
Diagonal801 mm
80.1 cm
31.5354 in
2.628 ft		801 mm
80.1 cm
31.5354 in
2.628 ft
Width698.4 mm
69.84 cm
27.4961 in
2.2913 ft		698.11 mm
69.811 cm
27.4846 in
2.2904 ft
Height392.85 mm
39.285 cm
15.4665 in
1.2889 ft		392.69 mm
39.269 cm
15.4602 in
1.2884 ft
Panel typeIPSIPS
Panel bit depth10 bits (8 bits + FRC)10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
FRCYesYes
Colors1073741824 colors
30 bits		1073741824 colors
30 bits
Aspect ratio1.778:1
16:9		1.778:1
16:9
Resolution3840 x 2160 pixels
Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p		7680 x 4320 pixels
Pixel pitch0.182 mm
0.0182 cm
0.0072 in
0.0006 ft		0.091 mm
0.0091 cm
0.0036 in
0.0003 ft
Pixel density139 ppi
54 ppcm		279 ppi
110 ppcm
Display area89.78 %-
BacklightW-LEDW-LED
sRGB99 %-
Adobe RGB (1998)-99 %
NTSC (1953)91 %-
DCI P3-99 %
Brightness350 cd/m²300 cd/m²
Static contrast1000 : 11000 : 1
Dynamic contrast50000000 : 1-
HDRHDR10HDR10
Horizontal viewing angle178 °178 °
Vertical viewing angle178 °178 °
Minimum response time5 ms
0.0050 s		-
CoatingAnti-glare/Matte (3H)Anti-glare/Matte (3H)

3D

3D displays use various technologies to achieve a 3D effect. Each of these technologies has its own advantages and drawbacks.

3DNoNo

Frequencies

Information about the horizontal and vertical refresh rates/frequencies.

Horizontal frequency (digital)15 kHz - 140 kHz-
Vertical frequency (digital)24 Hz - 75 Hz60 Hz
DisplayPort - 24 kHz - 140 kHz; 48 Hz - 75 Hz
HDMI - 15 kHz - 140 kHz; 24 Hz - 75 Hz		-

Power supply and consumption

Information about the power supply and consumption, energy efficiency class, etc.

110V100 V - 120 V100 V - 120 V
220V220 V - 240 V220 V - 240 V
Alternating current frequency50 Hz - 60 Hz50 Hz - 60 Hz
Power consumption (off)-0.3 W
Power consumption (sleep)0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (eco)32.5 W-
Power consumption (average)40.5 W-
Power consumption (maximum)44.42 W-

Dimensions, weight and color

Information about the dimensions and the weight of the specific model with and without stand as well as the colors, in which it is offered to the market.

Width714 mm
71.4 cm
28.1102 in
2.3425 ft		-
Height428 mm
42.8 cm
16.8504 in
1.4042 ft		-
Depth59 mm
5.9 cm
2.3228 in
0.1936 ft		-
Weight6.7 kg
14.77 lbs		-
Width with stand714 mm
71.4 cm
28.1102 in
2.3425 ft		-
Height with stand469 mm
46.9 cm
18.4646 in
1.5387 ft		-
Depth with stand202 mm
20.2 cm
7.9528 in
0.6627 ft		-
Weight with stand8.9 kg
19.62 lbs		-
Box width860 mm
86 cm
33.8583 in
2.8215 ft		-
Box height510 mm
51 cm
20.0787 in
1.6732 ft		-
Box depth149 mm
14.9 cm
5.8661 in
0.4888 ft		-
Box weight10.9 kg
24.03 lbs		-
Stand depth202 mm
20.2 cm
7.9528 in
0.6627 ft		-
ColorsBlackBlack

Ergonomics

Information about the ergonomic functions - height adjustment, swivel angles, tilt angles, etc.

VESA mountYesYes
VESA interface100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Removable standYesYes
Height adjustmentYesYes
Height adjustment range90 mm
9 cm
3.5433 in
0.2953 ft		150 mm
15 cm
5.9055 in
0.4921 ft
Landscape/portrait pivotNoYes
Left pivot-0 °
Right pivot-90 °
Left/right swivelYesYes
Left swivel180 °30 °
Right swivel180 °30 °
Forward/backward tiltYesYes
Forward tilt4 °5 °
Backward tilt20 °35 °

Audio

Information about the audio system - number and power of the built-in speakers, supported audio technologies.

Speakers2 x 2.5 W2 x 3 W

Camera

Many contemporary desktop monitors and smart TV sets have built-in cameras.

CameraNoNo

Connectivity

Available connectivity ports, slots and interfaces.

Connectivity2 x HDMI 2.0
2 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out		1 x USB (Type-C; upstream; 96W; DP Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream)
1 x USB 3.0 (Type-B; upstream)
2 x HDMI 2.1
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)

Features

Some additional functional features of the model.

FeaturesAdaptive-Sync technology
Eco Mode
Eye ProTech
Flicker-free technology
Low Blue Light
SuperClear IPS
ViewMode presets		Adaptive-Sync technology
Delta E ≤1
Eco Mode
Eye ProTech
Flicker-free technology
KVM Switch
Low Blue Light
SuperClear IPS
ViewMode presets

Certificates, standards and licenses

Licenses from regulatory agencies, standards, certificates.

Certificates, standards and licensesCB
CE
EAC
Energy Star
ErP
REACH
RoHS
UkrSEPRO
UKCA
WEEE		-

Operating and storage conditions

There are certain requirements for the environmental conditions, in which the display should be used and stored in order to function properly.

Operating temperature0 °C - 40 °C
32 °F - 104 °F		0 °C - 40 °C
32 °F - 104 °F
Operating humidity20 % - 90 %20 % - 90 %
Operating altitude3048 m
10000 ft		3048 m
10000 ft
Storage temperature-20 °C - 60 °C
-4 °F - 140 °F		-20 °C - 60 °C
-4 °F - 140 °F
Storage humidity5 % - 90 %5 % - 90 %
Storage altitude12192 m
40000 ft		12192 m
40000 ft

Accessories

Often the packaging of desktop monitors and smart TV sets includes accessories for them.

AccessoriesHDMI cableDisplayPort cable (optional)
HDMI cable (optional)

Additional features

Information about other features.

Additional featuresAnti-theft stand lock slot - KensingtonAnti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington
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