Solved HELP : Choosing my new Monitor

[tephen04]

TO THE MODERATORS: I don't know where to put this thread on, but if my choice isn't correct, please feel free to move it. Thanks!

Hello to everyone!


I just want some help in choosing my new monitor. My current monitor is only 17" using a VGA cable only. I want something not exceeding a size of 23". The problem is, I don't know what brand to buy and what video port to use: HDMI or DVI.. Some says HDMI and others DVI. I read that HDMI is newer and commonly used for HD resolutions but I saw a monitor with DVI cable but it is amazing. How can I choose between the two and what monitor brands do better these days? Available brands here are HP, Samsung, ASUS, Sony, Skyworth, Sanyo, AOC, TCL, and LG.

Thanks to all who will help.

 

[tinmar49]

I have a couple of LG 21.5 inch IPS screen monitors (IPS225 and 22EA53) both LED. They have rather wobbly stands but the picture quality is wonderful for such cheap monitors.

 

[tinmar49]

I forgot to mention they both have analog and dvi and the 22EA53 has hdmi as well. They are both 1920X1080. I prefer the dvi connection with a pc.

 

[paulpicks21]

TO THE MODERATORS: I don't know where to put this thread on, but if my choice isn't correct, please feel free to move it. Thanks!

Hello to everyone!


I just want some help in choosing my new monitor. My current monitor is only 17" using a VGA cable only. I want something not exceeding a size of 23". The problem is, I don't know what brand to buy and what video port to use: HDMI or DVI.. Some says HDMI and others DVI. I read that HDMI is newer and commonly used for HD resolutions but I saw a monitor with DVI cable but it is amazing. How can I choose between the two and what monitor brands do better these days? Available brands here are HP, Samsung, ASUS, Sony, Skyworth, Sanyo, AOC, TCL, and LG.

Thanks to all who will help.

You should be able to find a monitor that has both HDMI and DVI connections. From the brand you have listed I would go with either Samsung or LG, they both make some fine quality monitors, and if you can get a 23 inch then it should be 1920 x1080 resolution.

Edit- From my experience both hdmi and dvi have the same picture quality, the only difference is hdmi can also carry sound.

 

[tephen04]

Thanks for the advices, guys!

@tinmar49
Beside LG's wobbly stands, I see it not quite good in appearance. it looks too simple and if I'm not mistaken, it has control buttons, not like the Samsung with controls at the bottom that "cannot be felt by fingers" when operating. (Sorry, I don't know what it is called. ) Anyway, can I ask why do you prefer to use DVI over HDMI in PCs?

@paulpicks21
So, I also thought the Samsung to be good. But why not go to other brands? Can you tell me your opinions about them? Also, do HDMI/DVI cables have to do with the screen refresh rate of the monitor? Does it have any effect in performance or something?

 

[Ranger4]

I have 2 Philips 226V4L 21.5" HD 1920 x 1080 LED monitors. These do not have audio built in but there is an audio version available & there is no HDMI version. From what I have been able to find out from various sources the general thought is that DVI is better than HDMI for computer use.

 

[tephen04]

@Ranger4

Thank you for the reply, sir. May I ask if you manage to remember the reason why DVI is better than HDMI if it is for computer use?

 

[margrave]

HDMI and DVI video are practically identical. They share the same video specs. So use whichever one is most convenient.

 

[tinmar49]

DVI connections are more robust having screw secured plugs. If you use HDMI, don't be conned into buying overpriced so called premium cables, they might be better over 30 metres but over common distances the cheap ones work fine. I use 3 metre HDMI and DVI with no problems. The buttons on the bottom of the LG screens work ok, they are one of those controls which hardly ever get used, so the Samsung touch sensitive controls are a bit gimmicky.

 

[Dwarf]

The only difference between HDMI and DVI is that HDMI carries both audio and video, whereas DVI is video only.

 

[madcratebuilder]

The only difference between HDMI and DVI is that HDMI carries both audio and video, whereas DVI is video only.

+10

Much more convenient to configure unless you have a nice 5.1 sound system or something like that.

I really like the Viewsonic monitors, I have had very good luck with them, one is 7-8 years old and still looks great, no pixel problems. The new Samsung stuff is also very nice. Those would be my brand choices.

 

[Computer0304]

The only difference between HDMI and DVI is that HDMI carries both audio and video, whereas DVI is video only.

+10

Much more convenient to configure unless you have a nice 5.1 sound system or something like that.

I really like the Viewsonic monitors, I have had very good luck with them, one is 7-8 years old and still looks great, no pixel problems. The new Samsung stuff is also very nice. Those would be my brand choices.

I agree. Viewsonic monitors are actually not too expensive. But if price does not matter for you, you should get a ASUS monitor.

 

[kbrady1979]

Whatever you get, try to get something with an IPS or PLS panel, instead of a TN panel. Samsung and LG are actual panel manufacturers so you can't go wrong with a good monitor from them. Asus monitors have really came a long way as well. I prefer a DVI connection because you can screw the end into the port so it won't come loose. HDMI and DVI will both support 1920x1080 @ 120Hz so it doesn't really matter which one you use, but you can get a DVI cable cheaper more than likely.

 

[Ranger4]

@Ranger4

Thank you for the reply, sir. May I ask if you manage to remember the reason why DVI is better than HDMI if it is for computer use?

Before replacing my monitor I did some checking on the web & the information that I read through from various sites generally indicated that DVI was better for computer use. There really was no absolute statement that I could find, but the consensus seemed to prefer DVI over HDMI.

 

[Computer0304]

Yeah, DVI is better for computers than HDMI.

 

[Tonsgaard]

What is your budget range about?
HDMI and DVI are nearly equal, some say that DVI is sliiiiightly better, but I don't think you could tell the difference, and HDMI has more options to it. As for the brand, I know from experience that Asus makes some really awesome and cheap monitors.

But yeah, say a budget range and I will try to look something up

 

[sumandeb6888]

go with dell lcd or led with hdmi or dvi

 

[tinmar49]

Assuming you have all the outputs available from the pc, when you get the monitor, you could borrow the HDMI cable from your tv and try it out. Monitors with HDMI and no built in speakers should have a 3.5mm stereo socket to connect to external speakers, The HDMI sound channel can then be utilised.

 

[paulpicks21]

go with dell lcd or led with hdmi or dvi

Available brands here are HP, Samsung, ASUS, Sony, Skyworth, Sanyo, AOC, TCL, and LG.

Above I have quoted a line from the original post.

 

[sumandeb6888]

go with dell lcd or led with hdmi or dvi

Available brands here are HP, Samsung, ASUS, Sony, Skyworth, Sanyo, AOC, TCL, and LG.

Above I have quoted a line from the original post.

In that case go with HP - Pavilion 23" IPS LED HD Monitor
Model: 23bw SKU: 7294734
or
Samsung - 21.5" LED HD Monitor
Model: S22C300HS
SKU: 8682086
but I personally recommend dell