Whats the best brand for an LCD monitor??

[Dimkaumd]

I am replacing my viewsonic because it broke...what brands should i focus on buying, which should I avoid? thanks

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

You might want to think about specific model rather than brand. There can be very good ones and crappy ones from the same brand.

 

[cmdrdredd]

That's true. Dell seems to have a good track record and usually better LCD pricing than others. I'd take a look at some reviews and ask about specific models.

 

[NuAlphaMan]

Samsungs are pretty good. I've used those other products as CRTs and didn't have a problem with them.

 

[Slammy1]

Depends on size, use, and budget.

 

[SparkyJJO]

Thing is there is no "best" brand. Yes some are generally better than others, but depending on the price point/screen size/WS or non/6-bit or 8-bit/etc etc etc, it varies. I voted viewsonic since I am pleased with mine (VX2025wm).

 

[xtknight]

Acer/BenQ/Sony tend to be among the lowest quality, but that doesn't necessarily mean all of their LCDs are that way. The BenQ FP93GX is great and highly recommended for example. Sony has fallen lower and lower over the years (and is now also exiting the LCD market). Acer never really was high quality but they use the same panels as BenQ (strictly Acer-Unipac Optronics). I'd put ViewSonic lower than BenQ.

Of course it's better if you tell us what you'll use the monitor for and your price range. That way you can be sure you're getting the best model, regardless of manufacturer.

Anyway, for those who are curious:

(best to worst)

NEC (LG Philips LCD, Samsung TFT-LCD)
Eizo (LG Philips LCD, Samsung TFT-LCD)
Samsung (Samsung TFT-LCD)
Dell (LG Philips LCD, Samsung TFT-LCD, AU Optronics)
Apple (LG Philips LCD)
HP (LG Philips LCD, Samsung TFT-LCD)
LG Electronics (LG Philips LCD, Chunghwa Picture Tubes)
BenQ (AU Optronics)
ViewSonic (AU Optronics, Samsung TFT-LCD, LG Philips LCD, Chunghwa Picture Tubes, Chi Mei Optoelectronics)
Gateway (Samsung TFT-LCD)
Sony (Samsung TFT-LCD)
Hanns G (Hannstar)
Acer (AU Optronics)

And here's how I'd rate the panel manufacturers on overall quality:

NEC Electronics (SA-SFT, S-IPS)
LG Philips LCD (S-IPS, TN)
Samsung TFT-LCD (S-PVA, PVA, TN)
Chunghwa Picture Tubes (TN)
AU Optronics (A-MVA, P-MVA, TN)
Hannstar (TN)
Chi Mei Optoelectronics (S-MVA, TN)

Edit: added lots of manufacturers.

 

[Dimkaumd]

btw, this is the monitor I just bought - http://www.buy.com/prod/BenQ_FP202W_20_...1050_FP202W/q/loc/17152/202128014.html

$274! good price, maybe the quality wont be terrific, but best deal.

 

[Zepper]

Of course it's Eizo (formerly Nanao) but it's hard to find all of their models here in the states and they are more expensive than average.

They really didn't do any better on the second name than the first - at least for the US market...

.bh.

 

[Rubycon]

Originally posted by: xtknight

(best to worst)

NEC (LG Philips LCD/Samsung TFT-LCD)
Samsung (Samsung TFT-LCD)
Dell (LG Philips LCD, Samsung TFT-LCD, AU Optronics)
HP (LG Philips LCD, Samsung TFT-LCD)
LG Electronics (LG Philips LCD, Chunghwa Picture Tubes)
BenQ (AU Optronics)
ViewSonic (AU Optronics, Samsung TFT-LCD, LG Philips LCD, Chunghwa Picture Tubes, Chi Mei Optoelectronics)
Gateway (Samsung TFT-LCD)
Sony (Samsung TFT-LCD)
Hanns G (Hannstar)
Acer (AU Optronics)

And here's how I'd rate the panel manufacturers on overall quality:

LG Philips LCD (S-IPS, TN)
Samsung TFT-LCD (S-PVA, PVA, TN)
Chunghwa Picture Tubes (TN)
AU Optronics (A-MVA, P-MVA, TN)
Hannstar (TN)
Chi Mei Optoelectronics (S-MVA, TN)

Edit: added lots of manufacturers.

I don't see Sharp on that list.

 

[snes tor]

I figure theres only one way to make a monitor, so i go for cheapest. my $250 hyvision has worked great for a year and half

 

[ForumMaster]

Originally posted by: xtknight
Acer/BenQ/Sony tend to be among the lowest quality, but that doesn't necessarily mean all of their LCDs are that way. The BenQ FP93GX is great and highly recommended for example. Sony has fallen lower and lower over the years (and is now also exiting the LCD market). Acer never really was high quality but they use the same panels as BenQ (strictly Acer-Unipac Optronics). I'd put ViewSonic lower than BenQ.

Of course it's better if you tell us what you'll use the monitor for and your price range. That way you can be sure you're getting the best model, regardless of manufacturer.

Anyway, for those who are curious:

(best to worst)

NEC (LG Philips LCD/Samsung TFT-LCD)
Samsung (Samsung TFT-LCD)
Dell (LG Philips LCD, Samsung TFT-LCD, AU Optronics)
HP (LG Philips LCD, Samsung TFT-LCD)
LG Electronics (LG Philips LCD, Chunghwa Picture Tubes)
BenQ (AU Optronics)
ViewSonic (AU Optronics, Samsung TFT-LCD, LG Philips LCD, Chunghwa Picture Tubes, Chi Mei Optoelectronics)
Gateway (Samsung TFT-LCD)
Sony (Samsung TFT-LCD)
Hanns G (Hannstar)
Acer (AU Optronics)

And here's how I'd rate the panel manufacturers on overall quality:

LG Philips LCD (S-IPS, TN)
Samsung TFT-LCD (S-PVA, PVA, TN)
Chunghwa Picture Tubes (TN)
AU Optronics (A-MVA, P-MVA, TN)
Hannstar (TN)
Chi Mei Optoelectronics (S-MVA, TN)

Edit: added lots of manufacturers.

what about apple screens? i know they're not that common but i was just wondering, don't they, like dell, actaully use LG panels? if so, are they considered high quality since you rated LG as the top panel manufacturer?

 

[JEDIYoda]

I just purchased this gateway 21 inch widescreen 1,000:1 1680x 1050 pixel resolution

Very nice monitor!!

 

[Geomagick]

I voted Dell, mostly because I own a 2005fpw and it is extrmely good. Especially for the money.
However I am certain that if I didn't consider the price of the monitor then other manufacturers offering much more expensive equipment would offer better performing and better built pieces of equipment.

 

[FreedomGUNDAM]

I like Planar and Samsung. Have a Sony and think it is OK. Heard NEC and Dell are good too

 

[HannibalX]

I like Viewsonic.

I also have a Rosewill and haven't had any problems with it.

 

[stringer98]

does any1 know if this viewsonic is a good monitor? or is there something else i should be looking at in this approximate price range and size? i want a 20"+ widescreen lcd for business applications and gaming. ive never owned an lcd b4. thanks.

 

[KeithTalent]

I :heart: my Dell 2407 as I have stated many times on this board. It is a thing of beauty

 

[lobbyone]

I currently have a 17" WestingHouse LCD, though I plan on getting a Samsung 17" Widescreen sometime. My WestingHouse has good picture clarity and pretty good when playing games, kinda miss my old NEC CRT monitor though
I've seen Dell LCDs and they look awesome!

 

[SparkyJJO]

Originally posted by: stringer98
does any1 know if this viewsonic is a good monitor? or is there something else i should be looking at in this approximate price range and size? i want a 20"+ widescreen lcd for business applications and gaming. ive never owned an lcd b4. thanks.

For that price get the VX2025wm - better viewing angles, less power usage, and a more stylish look (in my opinion). I'm not sure what panel the one you linked to has but the VX2025wm has an 8 bit panel and the color is great.

/cries looking at the $319 pricetag
<- paid $425 for his VX2025wm

 

[stringer98]

Originally posted by: SparkyJJO

Originally posted by: stringer98
does any1 know if this viewsonic is a good monitor? or is there something else i should be looking at in this approximate price range and size? i want a 20"+ widescreen lcd for business applications and gaming. ive never owned an lcd b4. thanks.

For that price get the VX2025wm - better viewing angles, less power usage, and a more stylish look (in my opinion). I'm not sure what panel the one you linked to has but the VX2025wm has an 8 bit panel and the color is great.

/cries looking at the $319 pricetag
<- paid $425 for his VX2025wm

thats a nice monitor. i just wish they made one in all black. i dont like the 2-tone at all and it wouldnt match the other items im looking to get. ahhh the search continues

 

[Dimkaumd]

Originally posted by: stringer98
does any1 know if this viewsonic is a good monitor? or is there something else i should be looking at in this approximate price range and size? i want a 20"+ widescreen lcd for business applications and gaming. ive never owned an lcd b4. thanks.

The viewsonic is very nice, but I am getting the
http://www.buy.com/prod/BenQ_FP202W_20_...1050_FP202W/q/loc/17152/202128014.html

same thing, just diff brand and much better price!

 

[stringer98]

[/quote]The viewsonic is very nice, but I am getting the
http://www.buy.com/prod/BenQ_FP202W_20_...1050_FP202W/q/loc/17152/202128014.html

same thing, just diff brand and much better price![/quote]


thanks! that thing looks sweet! nice price too ... ill have to read up on this thing to try to understand the specs and everything. i really like the look of that benq.

 

[xtknight]

Originally posted by: MS Dawn
I don't see Sharp on that list.

Nobody really uses Sharp anymore for computer monitors, but Eizo has two models that claim to use Sharp ASV (L885 and L887). ASV panels are multidomain like PVA and P-MVA. I haven't seen them reviewed so I'm unsure where they stand. The same goes for Fujitsu, BoE-HyDis, and IDTech (International Display Tech). They basically disappeared from the computer display market. The only thing I remember about HyDis is that they used to have the fastest panels.

NEC Electronics does manufacture more advanced IPS panels for use in medical imaging. Hannstar just recently got back into the market under the US market name Hanns G.

Apple is pretty high quality and they use the premium S-IPS panels. My criteria when rating these manufacturers are mainly default color reproduction (gamma compensation to be specific) and the type of panels they produce. AU Optronics has a great track record of having VERY few dead pixels in their panels, but the default color adjustments leave lots to be desired. When the panel manufacturers ship these panels in "all-in-one" packages, they include the backlight, and even all the color electronics.

 

[Rubycon]

Originally posted by: xtknight

Nobody really uses Sharp anymore for computer monitors, but Eizo has two models that claim to use Sharp ASV (L885 and L887). ASV panels are multidomain like PVA and P-MVA. I haven't seen them reviewed so I'm unsure where they stand. The same goes for Fujitsu, BoE-HyDis, and IDTech (International Display Tech). They basically disappeared from the computer display market. The only thing I remember about HyDis is that they used to have the fastest panels.

NEC Electronics does manufacture more advanced IPS panels for use in medical imaging. Hannstar just recently got back into the market under the US market name Hanns G.

Apple is pretty high quality and they use the premium S-IPS panels. My criteria when rating these manufacturers are mainly default color reproduction (gamma compensation to be specific) and the type of panels they produce. AU Optronics has a great track record of having VERY few dead pixels in their panels, but the default color adjustments leave lots to be desired. When the panel manufacturers ship these panels in "all-in-one" packages, they include the backlight, and even all the color electronics.

I have a Sharp 15.4" WUXGA (yep, 1920x1200!) and pun not intended, it's sharp as a tack. Response time isn't too hateful either.