When purchasing a monitor, you need to consider display type, response time, connectivity options, and wide viewing angles.
I
would like to upgrade my 15.6-inch PC monitor with a larger display,
preferably not less than 21 inches. Kindly advise me on what I can
expect to buy within a budget of Rs 20,000
-PATHIK PATEL
When purchasing a monitor, you need to consider display type, response time, connectivity options, and wide viewing angles.
A monitor's response time (in milliseconds) is the time a pixel takes to change from black-to-white or one shade of grey to another. A lower response time is preferred to reduce ghosting caused by moving images, especially if you plan on watching movies or playing games.
Depending on your usage, consider a monitor with a TN (Twisted Nematic) or IPS (In-plane Switching) panel. For most purposes, the former is good enough. It offers great value for money, decent colour reproduction and quick response times. But it suffers from narrow viewing angles. On the other hand, an IPS or Plane-to-Line Switching (PLS) panel is what you should opt for if your work requires colour accuracy.
Opt for a monitor that allows for multiple inputs. The VGA port is the most common connector. DVI and HDMI are prevalent digital interconnects that should also be present on your new monitor. An HDMI port, along with a VGA or DVI port, is more useful as it allows you to connect compatible devices like camcorders, digital cameras or media players to view your photos and Full HD videos.
For viewing angles, you should check to see whether there is a shift in colour tones when viewed from either side of the display. Make sure the screen is at eye level when you do this.
All the monitors listed below sport a Full HD (1920x1080px) display and include at least two connectors..
Under Rs 10,000
Here, you can choose the AOC E2262VWH or the Dell S2240L (Rs 9,000). Both are 21.5-inch monitors with VGA and HDMI inputs. The AOC sports a TN-type display with a better response time of 2ms when compared to the 7ms of the Dell's IPS screen.
Rs 10,000-Rs 5,000
Within this price range, you can consider the BenQ GL2460HM (Rs 12,500) for its 24-inch TN-type display, built-in speakers and low response time of 2ms. Alternatively, there is the Asus VX229H (Rs 13,623), which is a 21.5-inch IPS display with 2 HDMI ports, built-in speakers and 5ms response time. If you prefer a display with a more stylish appearance, you could opt for the Samsung LS24D390HL XL (Rs 15,000) - a 23.6-inch, PLS-type display with a 5ms response.
Rs 15,000-Rs 20,000
For pure productivity, consider the Dell U2412 (Rs 17,345) with its 4:3 aspect ratio, 24-inch IPS display, 5 USB ports and 8ms response time. Unlike the rest of the monitors listed here, instead of an HDMI port, it comes with a VGA and DVI port. The BenQ GL2760H (Rs 17,050) is for you if you are a moviebuff or gamer. Its 27-inch widescreen, and low (2ms) response time will serve you well while watching Full HD flicks and playing games at high-quality settings.
-PATHIK PATEL
When purchasing a monitor, you need to consider display type, response time, connectivity options, and wide viewing angles.
A monitor's response time (in milliseconds) is the time a pixel takes to change from black-to-white or one shade of grey to another. A lower response time is preferred to reduce ghosting caused by moving images, especially if you plan on watching movies or playing games.
Depending on your usage, consider a monitor with a TN (Twisted Nematic) or IPS (In-plane Switching) panel. For most purposes, the former is good enough. It offers great value for money, decent colour reproduction and quick response times. But it suffers from narrow viewing angles. On the other hand, an IPS or Plane-to-Line Switching (PLS) panel is what you should opt for if your work requires colour accuracy.
Opt for a monitor that allows for multiple inputs. The VGA port is the most common connector. DVI and HDMI are prevalent digital interconnects that should also be present on your new monitor. An HDMI port, along with a VGA or DVI port, is more useful as it allows you to connect compatible devices like camcorders, digital cameras or media players to view your photos and Full HD videos.
For viewing angles, you should check to see whether there is a shift in colour tones when viewed from either side of the display. Make sure the screen is at eye level when you do this.
All the monitors listed below sport a Full HD (1920x1080px) display and include at least two connectors..
Under Rs 10,000
Here, you can choose the AOC E2262VWH or the Dell S2240L (Rs 9,000). Both are 21.5-inch monitors with VGA and HDMI inputs. The AOC sports a TN-type display with a better response time of 2ms when compared to the 7ms of the Dell's IPS screen.
Rs 10,000-Rs 5,000
Within this price range, you can consider the BenQ GL2460HM (Rs 12,500) for its 24-inch TN-type display, built-in speakers and low response time of 2ms. Alternatively, there is the Asus VX229H (Rs 13,623), which is a 21.5-inch IPS display with 2 HDMI ports, built-in speakers and 5ms response time. If you prefer a display with a more stylish appearance, you could opt for the Samsung LS24D390HL XL (Rs 15,000) - a 23.6-inch, PLS-type display with a 5ms response.
Rs 15,000-Rs 20,000
For pure productivity, consider the Dell U2412 (Rs 17,345) with its 4:3 aspect ratio, 24-inch IPS display, 5 USB ports and 8ms response time. Unlike the rest of the monitors listed here, instead of an HDMI port, it comes with a VGA and DVI port. The BenQ GL2760H (Rs 17,050) is for you if you are a moviebuff or gamer. Its 27-inch widescreen, and low (2ms) response time will serve you well while watching Full HD flicks and playing games at high-quality settings.
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