24" 2K IPS monitor or better options available?

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Hi folks,

I'm looking for a monitor around 24 inches with good detail (i.e. sharp text and clear images), wide viewing angles and decent colour (doesn't have to be professional level).

Would it be best for me to go with an IPS or AMVA monitor perhaps?

Do I need QHD/2K to have sharp text on my screen or is there other spec I should look for (e.g. PPI/pixel density or contrast ratio)?

I had a ViewSonic VX2363SMHL 23" IPS monitor before and was not impressed with the clarity/sharpness of the screen (and I returned the product). So I'm looking for something better.

I'm considering the following at the moment:

Asus VX24AH
https://www.amazon.co.uk/VX24AH-Frameless-Console-Gaming-Monitor/dp/B00QLL01BA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488838845&sr=8-1&keywords=Asus+VX24AH

BenQ BL2420PT
https://www.amazon.co.uk/BenQ-BL2420PT-Designer-Adjustment-Animation-x/dp/B00UAMYTR8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488838864&sr=8-1&keywords=BenQ+BL2420PT

BenQ VZ2470H
https://www.amazon.co.uk/BenQ-VZ2470H-24-Inch-Widescreen-Monitor/dp/B01HS7R0Y6/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1488833594&sr=8-5&keywords=VA+monitor+24+inch

Any advice would be much appreciated! Thanks, D
 
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Pixel density is basically sharpness. You want it to be over 100 PPI for decent performance there. Something like a 27" QHD is 109 PPI. Even a 24" 1080p screen is around 92 PPI.

VA Type panels have decent color reproduction and have the faster response times as compared to traditional IPS/PLS panels. However, they do trade off color uniformity and many of the industry color standards.

The price difference between a QHD 24", 25", or 27" isn't that much. I would probably pick up the BenQ GW2765HT, but the BL2420PT is a good choice if the size is a concern.
 
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Thanks for your reply, Chugalug_!

My budget is max £300 (though closer to £200-£250 is what I'm aiming for).

I'm not interested in gaming, just light video editing, web design and leisure (browsing websites and watching vids).

Oh, and I forgot to mention that I don't have DisplayPort so I would be looking to connect with HDMI.

Any advice much appreciated, thanks! (What do you think of BenQ as a brand by the way?)
 
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Thanks for your kind reply, Eximo

I appreciate you explaining about pixel density. The Asus VX24AH and BenQ BL2420PT both have 123 PPI so hopefully that should provide good clarity. I assume having a 24" monitor at 2K will provide greater clarity than a 27" at 2K, right? I found with my previous (returned) 23" 1080p ViewSonic VX2363SMHL was that the clarity of text was poor.

Would you recommend IPS then for my needs (light video editing, web design, leisure [browsing websites and watching vids])?

The BenQ GW2765HT is a little above my budget, but I like the BL2420PT.

As far as I can see (here: http://www.displayspecifications.com/en/comparison/079f8bf9), the Asus VX24AH and BenQ BL2420PT are pretty much the same spec, except the BL2420PT is height adjustable and has DisplayPort connection (though I only have HDMI). My only concern is that the BL2420PT has quite a few reviews (on Amazon) mentioning banding issues with the product, so hmm I'm not so sure? How does BenQ compare with Asus as a brand and the quality of their products? I'm tempted by the BenQ monitor as it's a fair bit cheaper than the Asus one, but I would rather pay extra if the quality of Asus is better.

Are there any other monitors you could recommend? (Below £300 but ideally around £200-£250)
Thanks again, I really appreciate your advice!

 
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Thanks again Eximo!

I just checked out that monitor and it looks really nice! Similar to the Asus VX24AH and BenQ BL2420PT, and with a fair price and great quality (QHD, IPS with good build).

I just have one concern... I was looking at a similar Dell monitor (Dell U2515H ADZG: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00P6O3YYO/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE) and one of the reviews said:

"... just be aware this monitor requires Display Port or Mini Display Port connection the HDMI does not support the full 2560 x 1440 DP resolution. http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell_u2515h.htm"

Would I have this problem with the Dell P2416D? I only have HDMI and VGA connections on my laptop, so would I still be able to get 1440p with my HDMI connection?

If it's thumbs up with the above, I'm going to go for it! 🙂 Thanks again!
 
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Thanks Chugalug :)
That monitor looks amazing, but above my budget for now (plus I don't think my system could run that res)!

Actually, the Dell P2416D you recommended looks like a great option (fair price for a QHD IPS)...
Have you had any experience with that product? I did have one concern, as I was looking at a similar Dell monitor (Dell U2515H ADZG: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00P6O3YYO/ref=ox_s...) and one of the reviews said: "... just be aware this monitor requires Display Port or Mini Display Port connection the HDMI does not support the full 2560 x 1440 DP resolution. http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell_u2515h.htm". Would I have this problem with the Dell P2416D? I only have HDMI and VGA connections on my laptop, so would I still be able to get 1440p with my HDMI connection?

Thanks again, I really appreciate your kind advice!
 
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This problem is pretty much only with the U2515H, but they come with Displayport cables anyway, use those over HDMI.
Regardless idk why you would want 1440p over the native 4k resolution.
The U2515H is a TN variant, don't bother with it, you want IPS.
Given you're in the UK, pirces are different, the P2416D is expensive where you are, save up and get the one I recommended.
 
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Thanks Chugalug!

I only have HDMI and VGA connection with my laptop, so I plan to go with HDMI 🙂

I've done some research and narrowed things down to a top 5:

Dell U2515H -- 25" QHD AH-IPS, 8bit, 0.216mm, 117PPI, 99% sRGB, 6-8ms (min-average) -- £300

Asus PB258Q -- 25" QHD AH-IPS, 8bit, 0.216mm, 117PPI, 100% sRGB, 5-14ms (min-average) -- £274

Asus VX24AH -- 24" QHD AHVA-IPS, 8bit, 0.206mm, 123PPI, 95% sRGB, 5-14ms (min-average) -- £254/£273

Dell P2416D -- 24" QHD AHVA-IPS, 6bit+FRC, 0.205mm, 124PPI, 99% sRGB, 6-8ms (min-average) -- £233

BenQ BL2420PT -- 24" QHD AHVA-IPS, 8bit, 0.206mm, 123PPI, 100% sRGB, 5-14ms (min-average) -- £224

Which would you choose from those (with best value for money)?
Thanks again!
 
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Eximo, could I please also ask for your opinion on the above top 5 monitors? Thanks again!

 
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Thanks Eximo!

Can I ask you briefly why you lean towards those monitors?

Is BenQ a good brand? (I've seen quite a few reviews that suggest they perhaps have QC issues).

I noticed the Asus PB258Q has average 14ms response time (compared with 8ms on the Dell P2416D) - might this be a little slow and is this a big difference from 8ms?

I was thinking about going with the Dell P2416D but the 6bit+FRC put me off (is this a big issue or would 6bit be fine for my use?).

I'm finding it a little challenging weighing up the different specs! Thanks again for your advice.
 
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I am familiar with ASUS monitors, and they typically review well. You are getting into the higher price tier monitors so quality becomes important, and their products generally have it.

BenQ makes a lot of different monitors, but they also make some of the more popular choices. They tend to include decent monitor stands in the same price brackets as other panels that only offer tilt.

Dell offers business and professional class monitors, and recently a few gaming options. That particular one doesn't seem to have any deal breaking cons that I can see.

 
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Thanks Eximo

It's funny because I was speaking with a sales advisor over the phone today and he said that Asus and BenQ were returned the most to the store because of defects (mostly dead pixels). He also said Asus are mostly just good for gaming monitors. Hmm, so much differing info! (By the way, I have an Asus laptop so I thought Asus was/is a good brand).

Asus PB258Q - would the 14ms average response be an issue? Sounds quite slow to me (compared with 8ms).
BenQ BL2420PT - quite a few people (on Amazon) have mentioned banding issues with this product and returned it.

This is challenging choosing a monitor 🙂

Are there any wild cards you might suggest for a way cheaper option (below or around £200)? Do you think I should go with IPS and the higher price or is there another option? Thanks again!
 
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I would question what that sales advisor carries. A lot of things like this aren't manufactured by the brand that sells them and there are always varying levels of quality based on price.

ASUS has traditionally carried a lot of cheaper TN panels and they compete with Acer for being the top dog when it comes to gaming, in NA at least.

I've read about the banding issue on BenQ, but I'm not 100% sure what they are referring to. Problem with monitors is that you often have to see them in person, since the recording device and the device on which you see video or images on can change the results completely. You can always avoid it.

As for the response time, 14ms is almost a frame at 60hz. For gaming, this would be pretty bad, but it is more than comparable to many TVs. TVs tend to exhibit a lot of ghosting, particularly when doing bright moving objects on a darker background.

I don't think you'll find QHD under 200. You are pretty much at the bottom of that price point for an IPS display, and a certain point they just turn into 27" monitors at around 300.
 
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Thanks Chugalug 🙂

Good to know with the BenQ monitor - I didn't realise it's only 6bit (do you have a link?).

The Asus monitors have 5ms minimum response time, and 14ms average response time. 14ms sounds quite slow compared with the 8ms average response times for the Dell monitors? (And I think the 5ms minimum response times are with 'overdrive' which messes things up anyway so I always turn it off).

Sorry for any confusion, but I'm only looking for 2K (QHD, 2560x1440) monitors, not 4K.

Which would you choose out of those 5 monitors I mentioned? Thanks again!
 
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Thanks Eximo
I'm just not sure I can go with the BenQ BL2420PT as the more I read reviews the worse it sounds!
Perhaps the Asus PB258Q then... 🙂
 
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Bit of a typo on my part, meant to say not true 8 bit, it's a 6 bit panel even though 8 bit is standard nowadays.
I'm saying if you want to buy QHD it'll only be marginally cheaper than 4k, so you might as well bite the bullet.
 
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Not really sure now. TFTcentral says the Dell is an 8bit panel, so now I'm not sure who to believe. It still reviewed well, doesn't seem to be many people saying it is bad.

27" version of that BenQ reviewed pretty well. They also noted the banding, but called it minor.

My old VE278Q? circa 2010 27" TN Panel had some pretty serious banding, but it was also 1080p and the viewing angles were terrible. Fairly expensive at the time though.
 
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Thanks Chugalug!

Good to know with the 6bit+dithering on the BenQ BL2420PT -- I couldn't find this info anywhere - do you have a link?

Yes, it looks like you're right about the small difference in price between QHD and 4K... Right now I'm looking at a few, for example:

Samsung U28E570D / 28" / UHD / HDMI,DP / 1ms / 4K -- £272!!
https://www.webhallen.com/se-sv/datorer_och_tillbehor/256831-samsung_u28e570d-28-uhd-hdmidp-1ms-4k
The same price as the QHD monitors! However, this is only TN technology, so I guess it would still be better to go with IPS?

How would I know if my system can run 4K? I have a laptop with: Windows 10, Intel Core i7-4720HQ @ 2.6 GHz, 8GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M (plus integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600), and only HDMI and VGA connections. I guess the biggest limiting factor would be my lack of DisplayPort connection as I believe that's what you need for 4K right? What do you think? Otherwise, I may be limited to 2K as my max resolution...




 
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Sorry Eximo, which Dell model are you referring to with the 8bit panel?

I think I'll avoid any banding issues and perhaps go with either Asus or Dell monitors... 🙂

By the way, my system is: Windows 10, Intel Core i7-4720HQ @ 2.6 GHz, 8GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M (plus integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600), and only HDMI and VGA connections. Do you think that would run a 4K monitor (or would I need DisplayPort)?
 
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