[PCM2]

Hi Pakito,

We test interpolation (scaling) on higher resolution monitors, but Full HD is the lowest resolution we have broad experience with and is the lowest resolution we’ll test. Usually when you connect up a smartphone to a monitor it displays just fine, but vertically rather than horizontally (like your normal phone viewing experience). This should be how it behaves on the EW277HDR as well.

[Dimo22]

Hi guys, I’m looking for a new budget monitor, 1080p, 24″ IPS, my usage is mostly for browsing, sometimes playing lol, but mainly wathcing movies and tv shows. So I want a panel with good vibrant colors, looking, I found these various monitors:
LG 24MK600M and LG 24MK430H-B, seems they have the same panel, some AOC 24″ ips budget monitor and the Dell P2419H, this have the adjustable heigth pro

[PCM2]

Hi Dimo22,

I can recommend the Dell P2419H you listed if you’re after good all-round performance with a ‘rich and natural’ look to the image and are satisfied with 60Hz output. Otherwise you could perhaps consider the AOC 24G2(U), which would offer a higher refresh rate and more vibrant colour output. If you’re only playing LOL occasionally then perhaps the higher refresh rate isn’t all that important, but it can be nice to have. And some users much prefer higher refresh rates even on the desktop (I do, although it’s more important for high frame rate gaming in my view). Your preferences for vibrant and saturated colours vs. more natural-looking output are important to consider, though.

[Dimo22]

Thank you PCM, do you have any feedback for the 2 LG? They have both 75Hz

[PCM2]

In a word; no. Which is why I didn’t mention them in my post.

[KonstantinVi]

Hey. Thanks to this site for so much information. It helped me a lot. I read a lot of reviews, I think for several days and could not decide what to take.
I need a monitor to work with photos in editors and for video. Color accuracy is important to me.

-It is necessary that the color space covers from 95% sRGB and more.
-The diagonal was no more than 25 inches
-Resolution was no more than 1920×1080
-The refresh rate is preferably 75Hz or 60 is possible but it would be nice if there would be overclocking capability
-Response Time +/- 5ms
-And also there should be Flicker-Free
-Must be with FreeSync

As you understand, I’m looking for a model that will be inexpensive. But I want to find something the most optimal in terms of price / quality.

Thank you very much for your attention!

Konstantin

P.S. Are these models good for this? Dell S2419H, AOC 24V2Q

[PCM2]

Hi KonstantinVi,

There are a huge number of models that would fit this bill, many offering very similar performance and differing mainly in their features and aesthetics. The Dell S2419H is certainly a contender, although if you want to get the most from it for colour-critical work it’s certainly worth calibrating it and profiling it properly with your own colorimeter or similar device. The glossy screen surface is a key consideration here – if your lighting conditions are appropriate, that can be very attractive in fact. Needing a full calibration to get the most out of it applies to any monitor really, but in this case the factory calibration tends to be a bit ‘off’ in terms of gamma in particular – refer to the review.

The AOC 24V2Q is covered along with some other options in this thread. I was going to merge your thread with that one initially, but yours is more specific so I’ll let it stay as a separate thread. The Dell P2419H is worth considering as an alternative. As noted in the other thread it offers a good factory calibration, is solidly built and offers good all-round performance.

[ofez]

Hello everyone
I am looking for best affordable FHD monitor for all ( movies games ( casual games)
And I am from Egypt I have 2 option to decide between ( all same price around,,$100 or less)
Benq gw2270h (VA panel 60hz 5ms)
LG 22 mk430 ( IPS 75hz 5ms )
Actually I have tested the LG ( I bought then return it due to problem on the monitor) and the 75hz is fake it’s still has tearing even when playing on 70fps
So I need to know is the Benq gw2270h will be better than LG or should I go with LG?

[PCM2]

Hi ofez,

I’ve merged your thread with this one as it’s a suitable place. I have no experience with either model, but some general pointers raised earlier in this thread apply. You need to consider which panel type characteristics you prefer when comparing two products with distinctly different panels but some obvious similarities elsewhere. The LG will offer superior pixel responsiveness and colour consistencies. Meaning less trailing (especially where there are darker shades in a scene) and colours maintain saturation and richness better at all points of the screen. The BenQ offers stronger contrast, giving a somewhat bolder appearance to text and darker content.

Based on my time testing and gathering feedback on the GW2470H I’d say you can expect pretty decent colour reproduction for the panel type and responsiveness which is reasonable but not particularly strong. But the consistency of colours should certainly be better on the LG so it depends how important that is to you vs. the stronger contrast of the BenQ. As I haven’t tested the specific models you’re looking at and I don’t really test models that are that small in general I can’t give a more specific or technical comparison.

[ofez]

Thank you sir for your help
Okay I will just tell you what the last factor that important for me,, the “eye strain”
Which one have less eye strain (LG IPS or VA Benq )??

[PCM2]

There are many factors affecting that and it’s extremely subjective. I’ve recommended quite a few users try the GW2470H for viewing comfort. BenQ offers very easily accessible and flexible Low Blue Light (LBL) settings, their monitors are all guaranteed to be ‘flicker-free’ (have been for a while now – they were the first manufacturer to promote this) and the screen surfaces of the VA models is usually quite agreeable. The stronger contrast also gives a bolder/inkier appearance to text which some users like and potentially find more relaxing. The 21.5″ model should be similar in these respects.

[ofez]

Thank you again sir
So you advise me to Go with Benq for all( movies,text reading, casual games)

[PCM2]

I feel that would be the better choice out of those two, yes.

[ofez]

Thank you sir for your reply
You really help me to decide

[Confused-]

Hello everyone.

First off, your website has been invaluable in my search for monitors and I really appreciate the fact that you take the time to reply and help so many people on here. Thank you!

I am looking to buy a cheap IPS or VA panel to use as a second monitor. I am mainly interested in watching films, so 24″ would suffice and I don’t mind if the monitor has no “extras” (speakers, USBs, DP connection, high refresh rate etc) as I am more than happy with my current TN panel (XG2401) when it comes to these features. I am just looking for good contrast and crisper colors since films appear “washed out” with my current panel, no matter what settings I use.

I am just wondering whether a cheap IPS or VA would be an improvement in these regards. The panels I can buy locally for now are the Lenovo Thinkvision S24e-10 (140 euros) that has almost no reviews or feedback anywhere aside from two YT videos, the HP 24W (120 euros) which appears to be a pretty basic IPS monitor and the slightly more expensive IPS panel LG 24MK600M (180 euros). I am leaning more towards the Lenovo panel since it’s the cheapest VA panel I can find currently and from what I’ve read VA panels are a decent option to watch films since there’s no backlight bleed and the contrast is usually superior to TN and IPS panels.

I have also looked into the BenQ EW277HDR that you suggested to many people but unfortunately it’s not available on Amazon, neither locally. Moreover, I don’t think Amazon delivers to my country anymore amidst the lockdown, so my options are limited to the slightly overpriced local market.

Should I bite the bullet and go for the Lenovo panel? Would the difference between the cheap IPS and VA panel be negligible? I understand you may not have any feedback on the specific models I have mentioned, just looking for a second opinion from a knowledgeable source.

I appreciate your time! 🙂

[PCM2]

There are a huge number of models which could be classified as ‘budget’ IPS or VA models. Unfortunately I don’t have experience with all of them or have user feedback to share – that includes most of the models you listed. I appreciate you acknowledged this in your initial post. Speaking generally, though, the differences you would notice between ‘cheap’ IPS and VA models are largely similar to what you’d notice on more expensive models of the same panel. So you can use our reviews of various models for reference and also our panel types article which summarises these differences. It’s really an apples to oranges comparison and the right choice depends on where your own preferences lie.

The IPS models will give you richer and more consistent colour output (more vibrant throughout the screen) and superior pixel responsiveness. The VA models will offer you stronger contrast and don’t have the same extent of ‘glow’ in general, especially when considering the sorts of models you will be considering. If you side more towards VA based on what you’d read then perhaps consider the Lenovo. I suspect it will offer a similar experience to the BenQ GW2470H, which is a model I’ve recommended to various users for this sort of thing and they’re usually quite happy with it. It isn’t the case that they’ll give you ‘no backlight bleed’, just that you don’t get ‘IPS glow’ and instead get ‘VA glow’ which is pretty unobtrusive on these ~24″ AMVA panels. As more effective light blockers you tend to get less backlight bleed or a lower chance of it, but there are no guarantees I’m afraid.

[ptor1976]

Hello everyone!

Due to the pandemic I need to work remotely (IT work). Therefore I’m spending a lot of time in front of the monitor. Currently I’m using pretty old Dell E228W 22″ 1680×1050 monitor. Unfortunately after 10 years of service it seems to start giving up. Colors are fading, white is yellowish etc…

Looking for 24″ Full HD monitor, good for work, and gaming (I don’t play esport games – mostly Witcher 3, Metro: Exodus, Jedi: Fallen Order). It doesn’t have to be 144 Hz (as my setup is not powerful enough to achieve such framerate) – 75Hz would be enough. And Freesync would be great. Panel IPS, or good quality TN.

My first choice was LG 24mp59g but I had to return it due to “vertical stripes” issue. I’ve read this is pretty common issue for this model. I’m looking for a monitor with price similar to this (can pay a little more).

I understand I won’t get anything great for this price, but at least it has to be decent. So I can spend 8 hours working in front on it, and perhaps couple of hours more at weekend playing some games. My current monitor is TN panel with 5ms response time and it’s not bad. I got used to it, so perhaps every new monitor will be better than this one. However, I looked at a few 24″ full hd monitors in the store and was surprised how jagged are the screen fonts on them. They seem to be much sharper on my old one. Not sure if I have old but great monitor, or my eyes are playing tricks?

Anyway, I’d be really grateful for any guidance – as stated before, I’m not looking for the best monitor, but at least it has to be decent. Perhaps AOC 24G2U5/BK (75Hz one)? It has really good review, but the prices are skyrocketing due to (I assume) high demand…

Thank you very much
Peter

[PCM2]

Hi ptor,

I’ve merged your thread with this one as it’s a suitable place. As noted here, there is a large number of models to choose from that are ~24″ with a 60-75Hz refresh rate. I don’t have much recent experience with most of these, but what you describe with the LG 24MP59G is what I refer to as ‘static interlace pattern artifacts’. I’ve observed these on quite a few models, seeming to be quite noticeable on some LG AH-IPS panels that are actually 60Hz but set to run at higher refresh rates such as 75Hz. That is the case with the LG and similar to what I observed on the AOC I2481FXH back when I reviewed it.

The AOC 24G2U5 is probably a good bet, really. I’ve received good feedback on that one as well and there hasn’t been mention of ‘static interlace patterns’ even from those who use them quite a lot. But not everyone is sensitive enough to notice these or point them out, surprising as it might sound. The AOC uses a Panda panel so is certainly different to the LG or similar models which exhibit the effect. So hopefully it’s actually free from this.

[mario23]

Hello everyone,

I’ve been checking some monitors and reviews and I want a monitor to connect my laptop sometimes and to use it with a 5 years old desktop. My main use will be surfing the web, writing and watching youtube and casually games. I’ve seen a lot of recommendations for Benq EW277HDR, as I intended to buy a 27” monitor is this the best budget choice? I don’t pretend to spend more than 200 euros I could go up to 250 but maybe here if it was for a 2k monitor. What do you think? Any more sugestions?

[PCM2]

If you’re happy with the Full HD resolution and 60Hz refresh rate and you’re looking for general purpose use (as you are) then I still consider the EW277HDR to be a good choice. The resolution is a significant upgrade in terms of ‘real-estate’ for the desktop and is very nice for web browsing etc. But it’s also quite a bit more demanding when gaming. If you feel the system you game on is powerful enough for the 2560 x 1440 resolution (for your games) at respectable frame rate, there are a few choices within your budget. The BenQ GW2765HT and Philips 275E1S would be worth considering, for example.

P.S. Please refrain from referring to the 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) resolution as ‘2K’ on this forum.

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