Acer? Asus? BenQ?

[Kevin_Walter]

I bought an Acer monitor a few years ago. It was defective when I got it. Weird scanlines on the left half of the screen... really faint. Only really noticeable when displaying light solid colors (like on website backgrounds). I was going to send it back, but figured it was too much hassle and got used to it. Then I ended up swapping it with the Dell we had connected to our other desktop.

 

The problem is, neither my Dell or my old Acer have HDMI ports, and they're both only 1600x900. The Dell is a fantastic monitor otherwise, but I find myself in the market for a new monitor nonetheless.

 

So I only really have 3 requirements.

 

HDMI

1920x1080

Matte

 

Preferred but not strictly required:

 

VESA capability

No speakers

> 21"

 

All for under $200. Preferably around $150.

 

Tall order, I know.

 

My real question is coming down to which is the better brand? Asus seems nice, with the exception of customer service nightmares. BenQ... never used them. I feel like they're only popular because they've wedged themselves into the esports scene, which makes me assume they're overpriced. Acer... as I said, the only one I've used/purchased was defective, which leaves them kind of soiled with me. Maybe my opinion of them would have changed if I had sent my monitor back and received a replacement, idk.

 

Thoughts?

[Praesi]

I think Displays on that low price level are more or less the same.

[PlayStation 2]

sorry, but please ask a question pertaining to your needs.

these flamebaiting topics are toxic to the community.

 

jk, maybe try acer again?

[Aytex]

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-ve247h

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[Kevin_Walter]

 

jk, maybe try acer again?

 

 

I've been thinking about it. They seem to be slightly cheaper, but very few have vesa mounts, which is something I'd like for the future.

 

 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-monitor-ve247h

?

 

I've been looking at these two similar ones...

 

http://www.amazon.com/VS228H-P-1920x1080-DVI-D-Back-lit-Monitor/dp/B005BZNDOO/ref=zg_bs_1292115011_5

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008DWITHI/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza

[Grunilg]

http://www.amazon.com/Acer-G246HL-24-Inch-LED-Lit-Monitor/dp/B0098Y77OG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442239583&sr=8-1&keywords=acer+24%22

24" 1080p with vesa-mount. TN-Panel, though.

 

[Aytex]

I've been thinking about it. They seem to be slightly cheaper, but very few have vesa mounts, which is something I'd like for the future.

 

 

 

I've been looking at these two similar ones...

 

http://www.amazon.com/VS228H-P-1920x1080-DVI-D-Back-lit-Monitor/dp/B005BZNDOO/ref=zg_bs_1292115011_5

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008DWITHI/ref=ask_ql_qh_dp_hza

23 inch one b/c why the fuck not?

[Kevin_Walter]

http://www.amazon.com/Acer-G246HL-24-Inch-LED-Lit-Monitor/dp/B0098Y77OG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442239583&sr=8-1&keywords=acer+24%22

24" 1080p with vesa-mount. TN-Panel, though.

 

 

No HDMI.

 

 

23 inch one b/c why the fuck not?

 

Yeah, I've been leaning toward that if only because it's also IPS. Though the other also has a similarly priced 23" option.

[Aytex]

No HDMI.

 

 

 

Yeah, I've been leaning toward that if only because it's also IPS.

go for it. looks good

JUST DO IT

[Paralectic]

Go IPS if 60Hz.

[Grunilg]

No HDMI.

Whoops, my bad  :unsure: . Mixed it up with this Display aviable here in Germany.

[LinQ]

choose acer

 

infomation sharing...

 

24" 1080p HDMI Matte with speakers:

http://www.amazon.com/Acer-V246HL-bmid-Monitor-speakers/dp/B00Q4KI0JS/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1442329323&sr=1-2&keywords=v246hl

 

24" 1080p HDMI glossy w/o speakers $149 or lower

http://www.amazon.com/Acer-K242HL-1080p-Monitor-Mercury/dp/B00Q8F63FC/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1442329283&sr=1-1&keywords=k242hl

[Tarzan]

BenQ RL2455HM: http://www.amazon.com/BenQ-Gaming-Monitor-RL2455HM-24-Inch/dp/B007HSKSMI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442329850&sr=8-1&keywords=rl2455hm

[Kevin_Walter]

I don't really mean to necro this, but I ended up going with this one: http://www.amazon.com/VS228H-P-1920x1080-DVI-D-Back-lit-Monitor/dp/B005BZNDOO/ref=zg_bs_1292115011_5

 

Couldn't be happier with my purchase. The ONLY thing I dislike about this monitor is the stand is kinda cheap compared to my old Dell monitor which has a super thick and heavy stand. This means when I bump my desk, the Dell moves with the desk for a moment and stops when the desk does, but the Asus monitor keeps wobbling for a bit. Not a big deal at all. It's just a lot lighter than the Dell despite it being larger.

 

But as I said, I'm loving this monitor. Been using it since the 16th or 17th. Can't remember exactly which day it arrived, but I have absolutely no other complaints.