I am about to purchase a new 24" full HD monitor. Some I am looking at just have DVI input whereas some others have HDMI also. My GPU supports both types but which will give the best quality, or is there nothing in it ?
I assumed that would be the answer. So why do manufacturers made a full HD product without a full HD connection, doesn't make sense.
Anyway, the reason I was asking is because I have a choice of two monitors (same manufacturer). One is LED backlit without HDMI and the other is LCD with HDMI. Both the same price. I assumed the LED would give a better quality picture, but as it doesn't support HDMI I am back to the drawing board.
Other than HDMI can carry audio, there is no difference between the two,
DVI vs. HDMI vs. Component Video -- Which is Better? - eCoustics.com
HDMI vs DVI - A Difference in Quality?First, to clear away one element that can be confusing: DVI and HDMI are exactly the same as one another, image-quality-wise. The principal differences are that HDMI carries audio as well as video, and uses a different type of connector, but both use the same encoding scheme, and that's why a DVI source can be connected to an HDMI monitor, or vice versa, with a DVI/HDMI cable, with no intervening converter box.
Like HDMI, DVI can also carry uncompressed digital video data from the source to the display. In fact, the image quality is exactly the same as HDMI.
I think generally, DVI is less problematic than HDMI. If your monitor doesn't have speakers that need the audio feed as well. I personally use DVI. A Guy
The other little buggaboo with HDMI is the cable tends to be heavy and stiff and it doesn't like to bend to 90 degrees and the connections can be under a high stress load. If you have space for the cable to arc gently or be supported you'll have better long term luck.
Thanks for the replies. That now brings me to another question regarding my choice of monitor. LED or LCD ? both are about the same price so which would you go for and why ?
24" LED by benQ 156 UK pounds ($249)
24" LCD by benQ 152 UK pounds ($243)
Good price ?
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