Which 24'' panels are VA, IPS and TN?

Porker · 10 Mar 2011 at 17:29

Anyone know which ones are which, would be useful if OC said which was which in the adverts

I've looked a few up and often its not even clear from the manufacturers websites.

I'm looking for a 24'' panel and having read about the differences I think I want a VA panel as I'd prioritise colours, photo editing, general work etc over games. Though I do play games, so don't want a slouch.

the BenQ EW2420 seems to fit my requirements but I'm put off by the QA issues. don't want my purchase to be a lottery as to whether i get a good one or not.

I've currently got a Viewsonic VX2025, bought in 2006 and I believe its a VA panel (not that I knew that at the time!). The monitor is great, I just want a bigger one and have a second use planned for this one. Viewsonic don't seem to be the leaders that they were and i can't work out from their website what technology they use. they are all 'active matrix TFT'.

Budget is circa £200, has anyone got a quick list of highly;y regarded panels that fir the bill (i.e 24", VA technology, circa £200, not too slow for games).

Many thanks

Somnambulist · 10 Mar 2011 at 17:54

For £200 pretty much everything is going to be TN I think, unless you get something second hand. VA panels don't seem to be too common these days, I think the BenQ's were the first ones I'd seen in ages.

PCM2 · 10 Mar 2011 at 18:00

Out of the OcUK stock of 24" monitors the BenQ EW2420 is a VA (AMVA) panel monitor, the Dell UltraSharp U2410 is an IPS panel monitor (H-IPS) and the rest have TN panels. The EW2420 would be just fine for your uses if you get a good one - but you're quite right and have clearly done your research; it's a bit of a lottery. Just remember that you have rights under DSR to return a product you're not happy with for a refund if you notify the retailer within 7 days of your dissatisfaction. The EW2430 is due to launch shortly as well, but apparently it uses the same panel as the EW2420 and the differences are largely aesthetic.

Marvin · 11 Mar 2011 at 17:33

The other alternative would be to lax the 24" requirement, and get a 23", as then you can get a Dell U2311H, which is an S-IPS panel, and rather good. You can pick one up for £224.99, or possibly wait a bit, as they were doing them a few weeks ago for just under £200, which is a bargain, especially because the stand is excellent too (adjustable height, can be rotated (both from portrait to landscape and vice versa, and the base allows the monitor to be rotated - like a turret if you will) plus the usual tilt).

Porker · 11 Mar 2011 at 21:23

Marvin, yes tempted by the Dell and I can wait a couple of weeks to see if the price moves, not sure how much difference that extra inch makes, I know what the wife would say ...

PCM2, I may also wait and see how the new EW2430 shapes up as its out imminently, perhaps thewn make a call between that and dell.

Seems a same there isn't more choice, I could stretch the budget up a little for something special. Anyone know of any others coming out imminently?

sybaris · 11 Mar 2011 at 22:40

I have read that a lot of people were not as happy with a Benq as other brands. I suggest doing a little research first. The Samsung P2450H is a good alternative 24" screen but is a TN panel. I've also read some people don't like Dells anti glare screen. Guess its a personal thing.