Is BenQ GW2255 22'' is better than HP 2440w 24"?

[Ali_118]

Guys I have two options to choose from.first one is BenQ GW2255 22'' and second one is HP 2440w 24".both of these are available in the same price.I am planing to use them for video editing & basic color correction/color grading.because of my low budget I'm not able to go for High-end color grading monitors.Pls help me to select from the mentioned models.thanks

 

[James Mason]

The HP is better because it's an IPS panel, both are kinda meh(bad) for high action/framerate (60FPS+) stuff though.

 

[Ali_118]

The HP is better because it's an IPS panel, both are kinda meh(bad) for high action/framerate (60FPS+) stuff though.

but BenQ is offering contrast ratio as higher as 3000:1 compared to HP which is offering 1000:1.what would be its effect on color reproduction?

 

[James Mason]

The following quote explains the difference between the two. The HP is IPS, the BenQ is VA:

IPS
The main advantages with IPS monitors is that the technology offer noticeably better color reproduction as well as much better viewing angles. The downside used to be a difficulty to emphasize blacks, which in turn meant problems with the contrast. IPS panels were also very expensive and slow in the beginning.
Now the manufacturers have started producing so-called Super-IPS (S-IPS) panels at reasonable prices. Response times have crept down considerably and the contrast is much better. In addition, color display and the options to calibrate the colors are superior to the other panel types. IPS panels keep colors constant, even in sharp angles.
VA – MVA and PVA
Further developments have led to MVA and PVA, where the manufacturers are trying to find a technique that would combine the advantages of both TN and IPS. MVA panels offer good viewing angles and generally better blacks and contrast than either TN or IPS panels. Their response times also look good on paper, but unfortunately not in the real world
Even if the response time for white to black is low, it is often considerably higher between two dark tones, leading to Ghosting effects. Another weakness is the color reproduction, which in itself is better than TN but not as good as IPS. PVA panels are in many ways similar to MVA, but have even better blacks and great contrast. The problem with ghosting remains, however.