23/24" IPS Monitor Poll

[neoraptor]

I need advice about getting a 23 or 24 inch monitor with IPS panel (looking at Dell U2410, Dell U2311H, HP ZR24w, NEC EA232WMi).

Here is a comparsion table I found on http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic_vp2365wb.htm .

[neoadorable]

you can try the ASUS ProArt series, they have some good IPS panels and a lot of added features and the prices are not too bad. The new one i think is PA238 or something like that, really good contrast and colors. i think they claim a contrast ratio of 50,000,000:1, which is hyperbole, but it does look good and all their panels are now mercury free and save energy etc.

[chconline Veteran]

I need advice about getting a 23 or 24 inch monitor with IPS panel (looking at Dell U2410, Dell U2311H, HP HP ZR24w, NEC EA231WMi). From what i read in previous threads people like dell's u 2410 but most of the reviews are negative about it. u2311h is with e-ips so worse than u2410 and zr24w.

Uhh... source? That's one of the best 24" monitors ever made.

[jkenn99]

I need advice about getting a 23 or 24 inch monitor with IPS panel (looking at Dell U2410, Dell U2311H, HP HP ZR24w, NEC EA231WMi). From what i read in previous threads people like dell's u 2410 but most of the reviews are negative about it. u2311h is with e-ips so worse than u2410 and zr24w.

If you are reading reviews on pro sites, look around at their ad space and if its populated by ads for monitors equivalent to the u2410 but $600 more expensive, then you'll know why the reviews are negative. It is an outstanding monitor for its price.

Also, I have a 2311h at work and it is far inferior to the 2410. The vertical viewing angle is small, and the contrast is poor.

[neoraptor]

Uhh... source? That's one of the best 24" monitors ever made.

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/monitors/display/dell-eips-roundup_10.html#sect0

The 24-inch U2410 is rather a disappointment. It costs much more than the U2311H but only offers an extra inch of the screen diagonal and a few video outputs ...

There is also a very cheap LG 23" Wide IPS231P-BN

[Solixis]

Found your thread. From the semi-casual user demanding high quality, wouldn't ANY IPS panel be great? From my other thread, people were discussing H-IPS and E-IPS and it's been established that yes the 2410 has the H- and the 2311 has the E- which is inferior apparently. It's still up in the air which one I'd pick but the $200 retail price difference or currently $100 price difference between the 2 still suggests I'd get the 2311

EDIT: the U2211 should also be considered, similar to the 23" but you lose an inch

[neoraptor]

If you are not doing heavy design/image editing I would get the 2311 (or HP ZR24w, NEC EA232WMi)

[primexx]

the ZR24w is S-IPS according to HP.

[neoraptor]

@primexx - updated (btw not much info on the difference between e-ips and s-ips. E-IPS is said to be H-IPS with removed filters for cheaper backlight)

Anyone heard anything about u2411?

[Solixis]

Just wanted to let the fellow Canadians know, Dell Days of Deals is back and U2311 is on sale for $219, savings of $99

[richardsim7]

I have the HP LP2475w and it's fantastic, but I'm sure there are better monitors nowadays :)

[Ryoken]

I've got 2xU2311's and wouldn't trade them for the world..

The 24's are nice, but just not worth paying almost double for..

Add to that the Dell's pivot 90degrees makes them awesome for programming and web-surfing. The USB Hub isn't a bad thing either lol.

[scaramonga]

Swapped my HP LP2475w for a U2410, never looked back :)

Brilliant screen, if you can get one without faults ;) (both use the same panel by the way). On second try, I got an A02 version and will keep for life :)

[Xilo]

HP LP2475w.

I love it.

[yxz]

lg ips231

[neoraptor]

@yxz Is it good? This is the cheapest ips i can get in here and since LG does most of the IPS panels for the other vendors it might be good. I already have LG tv with IPS panel and I love it

[neoraptor]

added - LG IPS231P-BN and HP LP2475w.

Is there a way to reorder the answers so Other is at the bottom but remains having 1 vote?

[Solixis]

So my dual U2311 arrived today, I'm a little tired, but does anyone have anything you would want me to check out to help you make a decision?

[neoraptor]

@Solixis - what was your previous monitor so you can compare viewing angles/colors/ backlight bleeding etc

[remixedcat]

NEC, Viewsonic, Apple cinema displays or LaCie are all good. The others aren't all that great.

[neoraptor]

@remixedcat - Don't understand what you are saying, there are crappy monitors in all brands, we are discussing mid/high range screens here. If you have opinion on specific model please share.

[remixedcat]

No there are brands that are crap. HP makes el cheapo products.

[+virtorio MVC]

LG is my go-to brand for displays.

[XIII]

@yxz Is it good? This is the cheapest ips i can get in here and since LG does most of the IPS panels for the other vendors it might be good. I already have LG tv with IPS panel and I love it

I got one of these and damn, it is marvelous. I don't think anything can beat it in that price range. The only things that can beat it are some professional monitors that are priced at 500-600 or so. Get it and you won't regret your choice.

P.S. I got the IPS236 (Japanese model) but they are pretty much the same.

[remixedcat]

My picks are Samsung and LG for low-mid tier displays and apple cinema displays and panasonic and LaCie for the upper end.... Ezio is great as well.