Does anyone know any basic 32" va panel monitors

[alphacoyle]

I don't do any gaming, just use it for basic computer use and watching movies so I like the deep blacks. I don't need any advanced features, just a quality monitor with a 3 year warranty and if possible an amva panel, or other newer variety va panels. Would like to stay under $350 Thanks.

 

[feelinfroggy777]

I don't do any gaming, just use it for basic computer use and watching movies so I like the deep blacks. I don't need any advanced features, just a quality monitor with a 3 year warranty and if possible an amva panel, or other newer variety va panels. Would like to stay under $350 Thanks.

Have you though about using a 32" TV? It would be a lot cheaper than going a monitor route and the speakers on a TV are usually much better than built in monitor speakers.

 

[captaincharisma]

you will be hard pressed to find an entry level grade monitor that big. you would be better off going to find a TV

 

[cryoburner]

Here's some search results for VA panels over 31.5 inches and under $400 sold by Newegg...

https://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100160979%20600311978%20600325897%20600311118%20600460747%20601294990%20601294991%204814%208000&IsNodeId=1&LeftPriceRange=0%20400&bop=And&Order=PRICE

I haven't looked into the quality of the various monitors in detail, but there are a number of VA options between $300-$400, including a couple with 1440p resolution, and a couple others featuring high refresh rates (of more interest to gamers). For general desktop use, it might be better to get a 1440p screen at that size, since 1080p stretched to 32 inches will look blurry up close.

 

[cryoburner]

And out of those choices, this one looks like it could potentially be good...

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824160314

It features 1440p resolution and plenty of back-panel connection options (HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI and VGA). I couldn't find any detailed reviews on it from professional reviewers, but the user reviews seem reasonably positive. (One person had a defect pop-up after a few weeks though).

Here it is on Amazon too (with a lot more user reviews), and it's currently only $300 from either store...

https://www.amazon.com/AOC-Q3277FQE-32-Inch-2560x1440-Mountable/dp/B01N2FZTZH/

 

[alphacoyle]

I would be fine with a va panel tv instead if anyone knows of some. Actually prices have dropped and there are reasonably priced 32" va panel monitors out there, I'd just like to be able to check out a larger range than I can find as not all searches include if it's a va panel or not. That AOC monitor is ok at $299 but is only 1 yr warranty and reviews had a bad pixel and lines across panel, which surprised me because I thought they were a big manufacturer of the va panels. If I got the 3 yr extended warranty it'd be $350 and for that I could get https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXPX9I4/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I1R0AQYTVZ0VF2&colid=2JG7FGDTGJJJJ. or for a little more https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L3KNOF4/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I39RXVNNMRM1AG&colid=2JG7FGDTGJJJJ but I don't really need these extra features.

 

[cryoburner]

I would be fine with a va panel tv instead if anyone knows of some. Actually prices have dropped and there are reasonably priced 32" va panel monitors out there, I'd just like to be able to check out a larger range than I can find as not all searches include if it's a va panel or not. That AOC monitor is ok at $299 but is only 1 yr warranty and reviews had a bad pixel and lines across panel, which surprised me because I thought they were a big manufacturer of the va panels. If I got the 3 yr extended warranty it'd be $350 and for that I could get https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXPX9I4/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I1R0AQYTVZ0VF2&colid=2JG7FGDTGJJJJ. or for a little more https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L3KNOF4/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I39RXVNNMRM1AG&colid=2JG7FGDTGJJJJ but I don't really need these extra features.

The warranty does appear to be a bit odd on that one. Newegg listed it as "3 years", but the warranty information available from Amazon or in the user manual from the product's official page seems to indicate that it's 3 years parts and labor in Europe, 1 to 3 years in Africa and the Middle East, and in North and South America it's 3 years parts and labor, except for the LCD panel itself, which sounds like it might potentially only be covered for 1 year.

As for the review about bad pixels or lines, that could really happen with any monitor, and having 1 negative review out of 6 total reviews at Newegg doesn't provide a large enough sample size to draw any conclusions about reliability, especially when you consider that people are far more likely to come back to write a negative review when something goes wrong than they are to write a positive one when everything works as expected. There are more reviews at Amazon, and they seem to be positive overall. Just make sure you look at the reviews for the MVA version, since Amazon likes to pile reviews for multiple versions of a product together. It's also worth noting that the other monitors you linked to also have some negative user reviews.

The Phillips one does appear to have a rather long warranty though, and might be another good option.

 

[alphacoyle]

I didn't realize at the time but I primarily use the monitor for watching movies, with some light internet use so 1440p is too high for me. I need to stay with 1080p, which is proving difficult outside of 27" monitors. But I have found one 32" 1080p amva panel monitor, Philips Q-Line. It's a signage monitor but I've used a 32" Viewsonic signage monitor without any issues, actually still in use going about 7 years old now. The Philips only has 1400:1 contrast, I love amva panels for their deep blacks but how is this going to compare to my current 27" Benq GW2750HM with it's 5,000:1 contrast? The price is great on the Philips at under $250 with a 3 year warranty. Any suggestions or alternatives? Here's the specs on the Philips Technical Specifications

Picture/Display

Diagonal screen size (metric)
80 cm
Diagonal screen size (inch)
31.5 inch
Panel resolution
1920x1080p
Optimum resolution
1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
Brightness
350 cd/m²
Contrast ratio (typical)
1400:1
Dynamic contrast ratio
500,000:1
Response time (typical)
8 ms
Aspect ratio
16:9
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178 degree
Viewing angle (vertical)
178 degree
Pixel pitch
0.36375 x 0.36375 mm
Display colors
16.7 Million
DICOM
Clinical D-image
Convenience

Memory
Internal memory access
8GB eMMC
Screen saving functions
Pixel Shift
Energy saving functions
Smart Power
Tiled Matrix
Up to 15 x 15
Start-up
Switch on delay
Switch on status
Wake up on LAN
Start-up window
enable / disable Philips logo
Keyboard control
Lockable
Hidden
Network controllable
RS232
RJ45
One Wire (HDMI-CEC)
Signal Loop Through
RS232
IR Loopthrough
Operating conditions

Temperature range (operation)
5 ~ 40 °C
Temperature range (storage)
-20 ~ 60 °C
Relative humidity
20 ~ 80 %
MTBF
50,000 hour(s)
Sound

Built-in speakers
2 x 10W RMS
Multimedia Applications

USB Playback Video
3G2
3GP
ASF
ASX
AVI
DAT
DivX
F4V
FLV
M2TS
M4V
MK3D
MKV
MOV
MP4
MPE
MPEG
MPG
MTS
QT
TRP
TS
TTS
VOB
WEBM
WMV
Xvid
USB Playback Picture
BMP
GIF
JPEG
JPG
USB Playback Audio
AAC
AC3
AIF
AIFF
AMR
EC3
M4A
MP3
OGA
OGG
WAV
WMA
Supported Display Resolution

Computer formats
640 x 480, 60, 67, 72, 75Hz
800 x 600, 56, 60, 72, 75Hz
1024 x 768, 60Hz
1280 x 768, 60Hz
1280 x 800, 60Hz
1360 x 768, 60Hz
1366 x 768, 60Hz
1440 x 900, 60Hz
1600 x 1200, 60Hz
1920 x 1080, 60Hz
1920 x 1200, 60Hz
Video formats
480i, 60Hz
480p, 60Hz
576p, 50Hz
576i, 50Hz
720p, 50, 60Hz
1080i, 50, 60Hz
1080p, 50, 60Hz
Connectivity

Video input
DVI-D
HDMI
Component (RCA)
Composite (RCA)
VGA (Analog D-Sub)
Audio input
3.5 mm jack
Audio Left/Right (RCA)
Audio output
Audio Left/Right (RCA)
3.5mm jack
External control
RJ45
RS232C (in/out) 2.5 mm jack
IR (in/out) 3.5 mm jack
Other connections
USB
Dimensions

Bezel width
11.9 (TLR) / 17.2 (B) mm
Set Width
726.5 mm
Set Height
425.4 mm
Set Depth
63.6 mm
Set Width (inch)
28.6 inch
Set Height (inch)
16.75 inch
Set Depth (inch)
2.5 inch
VESA Mount
100x100mm, 200x200 mm, M4
Product weight
5.20 kg
Product weight (lb)
14.74 lb
Power

Consumption (On mode)
32 W (EnergyStar 6.0 test method)
Mains power
100 ~ 240 VAC
Standby power consumption
<0.5 W
Accessories

Included accessories
AC Power Cord
RS232 cable
VGA cable
Remote Control
Batteries for remote control
User manual on CD-ROM
Quick start guide
Miscellaneous

Warranty
3 year warranty
On-Screen Display Languages
English
French
German
Italian
Polish
Turkish
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Spanish
Traditional Chinese
Regulatory approvals
BSMI
CB
CCC
CE
CECP
C-Tick
EPA
GOST
UL/cUL