2ms vs 5ms

John24 · 3 Dec 2009 at 13:41

I've read lower response time is better for games/HD but I've also read that different manufacturers calculate response times in different ways.

Is there any measurable difference in real world and is there any point trying to compare this figure between two makes without knowing exactly how said figures were calculated, or will a 2ms be faster than a 5ms monitor regardless of how the figure was calculated? :confused:

John24 · 3 Dec 2009 at 15:16

smilertoo said:
a bigger issue for games is the display processing delay.

Can't see that in any spec...

John24 · 4 Dec 2009 at 00:59

So the ms value is at best a very rough guide.

I'm trying to decide between the DELL ST2410 and Samsung SyncMaster P2450H, the Dell would be my preference if it has the same or lower response time/input lag than the samsung.

John24 · 4 Dec 2009 at 16:42

I'll just take my pick then, thanks lads.

John24 · 4 Dec 2009 at 17:47

So Goofball and kylew are wrong after all then and there is a big enough difference to choose 2ms over 5ms? :confused:

i also have a third option now, a 6ms second hand 2407WFP A04 with 2 years operation time for £180.

John24 · 7 Dec 2009 at 03:54

Why can't screen makers state testing methods, it would make it a lot easyer.

Going to go with the 2ms P2450H now and thanks for the help lads. Appreciated.