A good computer monitor is essential for both comfortable playing video games and long-term strenuous work. It is better to buy equipment that displays natural colors, with a high level of contrast, anti-reflective coating. These parameters will ensure low eye fatigue and reduce health risks. In the budget segment, you can find good monitors for games, work and watching movies. All that is needed is to correctly assess the technical characteristics of the devices. After examining user comments, expert reviews, I made a rating of the best monitors up to 10 thousand rubles in 2020.
Acer ET241Ybd
Opens the rating for the Acer LCD Widescreen Monitor. The model has an IPS-matrix with a diagonal of 24 inches with Full HD-resolution 1920 × 1080 and WLED-backlight. Response speed - 4 ms, clear picture, matte display with anti-reflective coating. If you're looking to buy a good 24-inch monitor, consider this model. The brightness of the device is 250 cd / m² with a contrast ratio of 100,000,000: 1, and the horizontal and vertical viewing angles are 178 degrees. Sweep frequency - 60 Hz. The monitor provides DVI-D (HDCP), VGA (D-Sub) inputs.
Pros:
- Affordable price.
- A clear picture.
- Lack of blue in games.
- Very thin bezel.
- Beautiful view.
Minuses:
- The control buttons are removed to the rear panel on the right side.
- Flimsy construction in the area of attachment to the monitor leg.
- No HDMI output.
Acer monitors are popular because of their price and good build quality, which they back up with this model's three-year warranty. For the user, there is everything here: a large diagonal, a juicy picture, a quick response that is important for gamers, even very thin, almost invisible frames. But there are 2 negative points in this model - this is the absence of an HDMI output: for a modern video card, you will have to buy an adapter for a monitor. I didn’t like the controls located on the back of the monitor - they were unusual and inconvenient. Price - 6950 rubles. On the Yandex. Market 94% of buyers recommend this product.
Viewsonic VA2419-sh
24 '' Full HD LED monitor with 1920 x 1080 resolution, LED-backlit and IPS-SuperClear matrix, thanks to which the image quality on the monitor remains unchanged when viewed from above, below, from the front or from the side. In addition to the usual LED backlighting, the model also provides a flicker-free version - Flicker-Free. The response speed is 5ms, which is 1ms slower than the Acer ET241Ybd. The frame refresh rate is 75 Hz, the brightness is 250 cd / m² with a contrast ratio of 50,000,000: 1. Modern design - minimalist, with a narrow bezel just 6.4 mm wide. The monitor uses anti-flicker technology with blue filtering to reduce eye fatigue during extended use. ViewSonic's unique ViewMode feature allows standard options such as Game, Movie, Web, Text, and Mono. These presets for gamma, color temperature, contrast and brightness provide an optimal view for a variety of screen applications. Eco Power Saving Mode - You can save energy while working with documents or browsing the Internet. Built-in HDMI and VGA inputs provide flexibility and reliability for connecting a variety of devices. The monitor provides HDMI, VGA (D-Sub) inputs.You can hang the device on a wall (VESA standard).
Pros:
- SuperClear Matrix.
- Flicker-Free backlighting.
- ViewMode function.
- Power saving mode.
- Built-in HDMI output.
- Modern eye protection technology.
- Very bright, clear picture.
Minuses:
- There is no HDMI cable included, only VGA.
- Inconvenient monitor settings menu.
- Models with dead pixels are often found.
- On a black background, highlights are visible at the edges of the frame.
The model is from the budget segment, but the image is of high quality even through the HDMI-connector, which is not in the Acer ET241Ybd, and this is already a big plus. The monitor provides many different settings and modes, which is useful for advanced users. These features are not available in the Acer ET241Ybd. But the build quality leaves much to be desired: very often models with dead pixels come across, which was not in Acer. Price - 7200 rubles. On the Yandex. Market 90% of buyers recommend this product.
Philips 243V7QDSB
In a compact slim body, it will surprise you with image quality that is comfortable on the eyes. The 24-inch IPS display features an enhanced Full HD 1920 × 1080 resolution. The response speed is 5 ms, as in the Viewsonic VA2419-sh, the refresh rate is 76 Hz, the brightness of the monitor is 250 cd / m² with a contrast ratio of 10,000,000: 1. The new Philips display has a thin bezel. It is almost invisible, but it increases the viewing area. The monitor features SmartContrast technology, which analyzes the displayed content and automatically adjusts colors, backlight intensity to dynamically improve contrast. Provides the best digital picture quality, with more saturation of dark tones, which is especially important when playing games. When Eco mode is selected, the contrast level is adjusted and the backlight is adjusted to work with standard office applications in power saving mode. SmartImage technology - it analyzes the displayed content on the screen to optimize display performance. The user-friendly interface provides a choice of modes: Office, Photo, Video, Game, Economy, etc., which are consistent with the application being used. The Viewsonic VA2419-sh has a similar function. Energy saving mode reduces power consumption. At any time, you can set the desired mode by pressing one button. Due to the nature of the brightness control system, LED backlit screens may flicker, resulting in eye strain. Philips anti-flicker technology uses an innovative way to adjust brightness for a more comfortable viewing experience. Philips LowBlue mode uses intelligent technology to reduce the wavelength of harmful blue light. This minimizes the harmful effects on vision. The monitor provides DVI-D (HDCP), HDMI, VGA (D-Sub) inputs.
Pros:
- IPS LED technology and 178 viewing angles0.
- Clarity, brightness of color, approximation of the color spectrum to the real one, as in Samsung C24F390FHI.
- Improved resolution - Full HD, as in BenQ GW2480.
- HDCP digital content protection technology.
- DVI digital video transmission.
- Slim display bezel, enlarged viewing area.
- Proprietary Philips Smart Contrast technology to analyze the displayed, optimize display performance, automatically adjust color and intensity.
- Intense dark shades.
- Flicker-free technology.
- LowBlue mode - reduce the length of blue light, protect your eyes.
- HDMI Readly device for multimedia operation.
- Economical, consumes 14 W in operation.
Minuses:
- There are no stereo speakers like the BenQ GW2480, but there is a stereo audio output.
- Includes VGA cable, not HDMI.
- Black colors are washed out, need to be adjusted separately.
- No headphone output.
Philips pleased us with a high-tech model with a good set of settings and functions. All technologies (SmartContrast, SmartImage) really improve the image quality, but this is almost invisible to the naked eye of the average user. But the LowBlue mode really reduces the impact on the eyes, and this is a very big plus. Be careful when turning on the monitor, because the button is on the side: when you touch it, the monitor wobbles due to a flimsy mount and a small stand.Price - 7450 rubles. On the Yandex. Market 92% of buyers recommend this product.
BenQ GW2480
BenQ GW2480 24-inch WLED 1920 × 1080 IPS monitor with ultra-thin bezel and hidden cable cover combines beauty with a clean design. The response speed is 5 ms, as in the Viewsonic VA2419-sh, the refresh rate is 60 Hz, the brightness of the monitor is 250 cd / m² with a contrast ratio of 1000: 1. The advanced Brightness Intelligence Technology automatically adjusts the brightness level of the monitor with a built-in sensor so that the image on the screen remains clear and comfortable for the eyes, effectively complementing BenQ's exclusive Eye-Care technology, blue light reduction and anti-flicker technologies. All the software potential provides even greater visual comfort even during prolonged viewing, guarantees the visibility of the smallest image details in any light. Like the Philips 243V7QDSB, Viewsonic VA2419-sh monitors, it features BenQ Low Blue Light Plus eye protection technology. Flicker-Free technology is implemented for the same purpose. On conventional LCD monitors, flickering occurs 200 times per second. It is indistinguishable by the organs of vision, but long-term work at such a monitor leads to eye fatigue and even headaches. BenQ GW2480 has no flickering at all brightness levels. Working with this monitor will provide more comfort for the eyes, less fatigue. The key differences from the listed competitors are built-in 1 W speakers, a convenient headphone jack. There are other useful features: the setup menu supports 18 languages, the monitor can be hung on the wall (the mounting standard is VESA), like the Viewsonic VA2419-sh model. Provides inputs HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA (D-Sub), audio, stereo, headphone output.
Pros:
- The textured surface of the case protects against minor scratches.
- Sleek monitor support.
- Like Philips 243V7QDSB, IPS technology for wide viewing angle.
- Proprietary eye protection technology Eye-Care, certified by the expert organization TÜV Rheinland.
- Brightness Intelligence technology for intelligently adjusting brightness based on content, optimizing display performance, eliminating highlight scenes, optimizing dark areas, and maximizing fine detail.
- Adjusts the brightness of the screen according to the lighting level of the room.
- Anti-reflective coating.
- Built-in stereo speakers with stereo audio input.
- Supports copy protection on DisplayPort ..
Minuses:
- Structured stand - dust collector.
- The speakers are weak.
- Glow effect on a black background.
- The image is slightly blurred in games with sudden movements.
BenQ's popular model with many technologies to improve picture quality and protect eyes, but in addition it has built-in speakers and a headphone output. I think this is a very good move that explained the popularity of this monitor. Very high quality image - no worse than in Philips 243V7QDSB, but the response is still lower than in Acer ET241Ybd. I have only questions about the build quality: the large cracks on the sides are very noticeable. When turned on, the white color often turns a little yellow, but all this is corrected by the settings, which are very convenient here. Price - 7900 rubles. On the Yandex. Market 82% of buyers recommend this product.
DELL SE2419H
DELL monitor with 24-inch IPS-screen, Full HD-resolution 1920 × 1080, and LED-backlit and flicker-free backlighting, such as in the Viewsonic VA2419-sh model. Dell ComfortView is analogous to BenQ Low Blue Light Plus or Philips LowBlue technology. It minimizes harmful blue light to protect your eyes. I think the highlight of this monitor is Dell Easy Arrange software, which can help organize apps, emails and windows on one screen. Response speed - 5 ms, refresh rate - 75 Hz, brightness - 250 cd / m² with a contrast ratio of 1000: 1. The monitor provides HDMI 1.4, VGA (D-Sub) inputs.
Pros:
- High image quality.
- Good build quality.
- The ability to customize the monitor through a proprietary program in Windows.
- Beautiful design, very fine lines.
- Dell Easy Arrange software.
Minuses:
- Small set of technologies, modes and settings.
- Black is not black at all.
- Highlights on the sides of the matrix.
An ambiguous model with a very good image quality, but the black color is clearly not black, but more gray, there are highlights on the sides of the matrix. Compared to the Philips 243V7QDSB, Dell uses very few technologies, the choice of settings is limited. Therefore, I believe that the price of this model is clearly overpriced. It's a good monitor, but it doesn't cost $ 999. For this money, you can take a better and more functional model. On the Yandex. Market 88% of buyers recommend this product.
Samsung C24F390FHI
Samsung's monitor stands out from the aforementioned competitors with its beautiful 24-inch VA curved screen, WLED and Flicker-Free backlit. Has a Full HD resolution - 1920 × 1080. The response speed is 4 ms, as in the Acer ET241Ybd model, the refresh rate is 72 Hz, the brightness is 250 cd / m² with a contrast ratio of 3000: 1. The screen has good horizontal and vertical viewing angles - 178 °. The maximum number of colors is 16.7 million. The increased radius of curvature of 1800 R relieves eye strain, because when you move your gaze from the center to the periphery of the screen, the distance to the screen remains constant? and the lens of the eye does not need to change the curvature to obtain a clear image on the retina if the distance to the object of observation changes. Samsung VA panel's vertically aligned liquid crystals block reflections from external light sources more efficiently than the BenQ GW2480 and Philips 243V7QDSB IPS panels, minimizing light leakage and providing more even blacks across the screen. AMD FreeSync synchronizes the refresh rate with the PC's frame rate, which reduces output lag, and reduces frame overlap and freezing during gameplay. In the settings, you can select a game mode with automatic optimization of image parameters to obtain a high quality picture. Samsung Eco Technology automatically adjusts the brightness of the dark areas of the screen, which reduces power consumption by 10%. The user has two levels of manual brightness control - up to 25 or up to 50% of the maximum value. The monitor provides D-Sub, HDMI, headphone jack, as in BenQ GW2480.
Pros:
- The 1800R curved screen relieves eye strain by maintaining a constant distance while looking from the center to the periphery.
- VA panel with vertically aligned liquid crystal blocks reflections from external light sources 45-50% more efficiently than BenQ GW2480 ISP panel. Distributes black tones more evenly throughout the monitor.
- Best-in-class contrast ratio of 3000: 1.
- Reduced light leakage from the ends of the screen, increased uniformity of transmission of black shades.
- Synchronization of the update rate with the PC frame rate using AMD FreeSync technology. Reduced the effects of overlapping frames or freezing in games.
- Sleek design - curved display with round stand.
- Proprietary eco-technology to save energy consumption by 10%. Automatic brightness control of dark areas of the screen.
- Flicker Free Flicker Reduction Technology. Eye protection mode.
Minuses:
- There is no tilt or height adjustment.
- There are no built-in speakers like the BenQ GW2480.
A very beautiful monitor model with a curved screen and thin edges will immediately grab your attention. But the curved screen isn't just for beauty: it helps reduce eye strain. The monitor from Samsung is distinguished by vivid color reproduction and high details. The image on it is better than on DELL SE2419H or BenQ GW2480, and even more so in terms of build quality. It is comfortable to play video games behind it (the response is 4ms, although in other models this figure is 5ms). The monitor is almost perfect. I didn’t like the glossy case, which attracts dust like a magnet, and you have to wipe it constantly. Price - 8050 rubles. On the Yandex. Market 88% of buyers recommend this product.
ASUS VP249HR
IPS bezel-less monitor with 24 Full HD display, 1920 × 1080 resolution with blue light filtering technologies, Flicker free and WLED backlighting. Response speed - 5 ms, refresh rate - 75 Hz, brightness - 250 cd / m² with a contrast ratio of 100,000,000: 1. Suitable for gamers, as it features ASUS-exclusive GamePlus Technology. There are additional functions for fans of computer games and developed with their participation - displaying the crosshair of the sight and the timer. It is possible to display the game display speed counter (frames per second), alignment lines (for the convenience of setting up a multi-monitor configuration) on the screen. All these functions are referred to by the general name GamePlus and are activated by pressing the corresponding key. ASCR ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio technology automatically adjusts the brightness of the backlight according to the nature of the current image. It provides a high contrast ratio of 100,000,000: 1, which will be especially useful when watching movies. The maximum brightness of the VP249HR monitor is 250 cd / m². To enhance picture quality, ASUS monitors feature VividPixel technology, which improves picture sharpness and color saturation. ASUS monitors feature well-thought-out ergonomics and technologies (filtering blue light, minimizing flicker) to reduce eye fatigue. The flawless implementation of these ergonomic functions is certified by the independent laboratory TÜV Rheinland. The level of filtering blue light that is harmful to eyesight is set in the OSD. = Another useful feature is ASUS QuickFit. This is a virtual ruler, you can display it on the screen by pressing a hotkey in order to understand how the image matches the required format without printing it on paper. Like the BenQ GW2480, it has 2 built-in 2W speakers. There are HDMI, VGA (D-Sub), audio, stereo inputs.
Pros:
- Very bright image.
- Built-in speakers.
- The eyes never get tired.
- There are no flashes at the edges of the screen.
Minuses:
- There is no HDMI cable included in the package.
- In some modes, half of the settings are not available.
- The speakers are very wheezing, they have no bass at all.
An excellent monitor for gamers with exclusive GamePlus Technology. None of the competitors listed in the rating can boast of such a "feature". Brightness and contrast deserve attention: these indicators are at a high level, and during use they even had to be reduced, although this did not affect the detail and image quality. Asus engineers decided to equip the monitor with built-in speakers, but it would be better if they didn't. Low quality sound, even worse than in BenQ GW2480, but they are there, this is a plus, unlike other monitors. Price - 8350 rubles. On the Yandex. Market 95% of buyers recommend this product.
HP 24w
With a Full HD 1920 × 1080 resolution and virtually no bezels, this IPS display is the perfect combination of form and function. Response speed - 5 ms, frame rate - 60 Hz, brightness - 250 cd / m² with a contrast ratio of 500,000,000: 1. The screen is perfectly visible from anywhere in the room. IPS technology provides high definition, good image quality, ultra-wide viewing angle. With ultra-thin bezels, the monitor resembles tablet or mobile screens. As in most of the rating samples, the Low Blue Light technology is used here, which changes the monitor colors to warmer, sets more natural whites, reducing eye strain. For easy viewing, the screen can be tilted 5 degrees forward or 23 degrees backward. HDMI, VGA (D-Sub) inputs are provided.
Pros:
- Very thin screen bezels.
- Beautiful view.
- Monitor tilt adjustment.
Minuses:
- The minimum set of functions and technologies.
- Overcharge.
- Uneven color temperature.
- Inconvenient location of the control panel.
After this monitor, I was left with a conflicting opinion. It produces good image quality, but its functionality is poorer than in Samsung C24F390FHI or Philips 243V7QDSB, but its price is higher - 8,490 rubles.I think it is clearly overestimated, given the big drawback - uneven color temperature: in the center of the lower part of the screen, the image is warm - on the left, on top - neutral, on the right - cold. There were definitely no such problems in any of the models above. The monitor stands out only for its ultra-thin bezels, but nothing else. On the Yandex. Market 90% of buyers recommend this product.
AOC 27B1H
The AOC monitor has a 27-inch, WLED-backlit, 1920 × 1080 IPS Full HD screen. The response speed is 7 ms, which is almost 2 times faster than in Samsung C24F390FHI or Acer ET241Ybd. The frame refresh rate is 60 Hz, the brightness is 250 cd / m² with a contrast ratio of 1000: 1. Applied Flicker-Free eye protection technologies, as in ASUS VP249HR and DELL SE2419H, and Low Blue Light technology, as in HP 24w. Provides inputs HDMI 1.4, VGA (D-Sub), headphone output.
Pros:
- price - this is one of the most affordable IPS monitors;
- design;
- IPS matrix;
- resolution - Full HD;
- color rendering;
- large viewing angles;
- HDMI connector;
- anti-flicker Flicker-Free.
Minuses:
- slow response;
- illumination of the matrix;
- the stand is not very stable;
- cannot be hung on the wall.
The "chip" of the monitor is a large diagonal of 27 inches, the largest in our rating. It is not remarkable anymore, and in terms of response speed it has the lowest indicator - 7 ms. There are no additional technologies and functions, there are significant flares at the edges, but if you need an inexpensive monitor with a large screen, then this device can be taken. It has good color reproduction, image quality is at the level of Viewsonic VA2419-sh or HP 24w, and even has a headphone jack. Price - 8700 rubles. On the Yandex. Market 87% of buyers recommend this product.
LG 25UM58
The leader of the rating is the model of the world giant LG, an IPS monitor with a 25 Full HD display with a resolution of 2560 × 1080 (21 × 9) and WLED backlighting. Response speed - 5 ms, refresh rate - 75 Hz, brightness - 250 cd / m² with a contrast ratio of 1000: 1. The 2560 × 1080 LG monitor features a 21: 9 widescreen, all of the listed models had a 16 × 9 format, allowing you to truly immerse yourself in what is happening on the screen with a wider view. Preset picture modes - "Game", FPS and RTS - help to customize the screen image based on the specifics of the game genre. Quick switching between game modes is available from the Quick Circle menu. Black Stabilizer function will help improve visibility even in the darkest game scenes. Dynamic Action Sync technology makes the game more dynamic, exciting, minimizes lag and signal output delays. The use of an IPS matrix and support for 99% sRGB color field reduces possible color loss for efficient work with graphics and photos. A useful "trick" is the "On-Screen Display" function, which will make it easier to configure the monitor by using a conventional mouse to configure settings instead of the physical buttons. Preset image modes will help you quickly switch between image modes, adjust a specific mode for the selected software. There are many more minor functions, for example: multiscreen PIP / PBP mode, RTC response time and SIX Axis Control color rendering, Screen split, work with two Dual Smart Solution monitors. The monitor provides 2 HDMI inputs, a headphone jack.
Pros:
- price;
- design - wide screen, narrow bezel;
- IPS matrix;
- color rendering;
- large viewing angles;
- 2 x HDMI;
- Flicker-Free anti-flicker;
- HDMI cable included;
- you can work with two windows at the same time.
Minuses:
- factory image settings;
- glossy, not very stable, non-adjustable stand;
- not very convenient for working with documents due to the screen format;
- no VGA, DisplayPort connectors;
- no built-in acoustics.
This model is the clear leader in the rating for quite objective reasons. In addition to excellent detailed images, this monitor has many features, technologies and modes that even its main competitor, the Samsung C24F390FHI, does not have. The screen resolution and its format are very unusual, but they allow you to play games with great comfort for a long time, since your eyes do not get tired at all. The price is 9900 rubles, I think that it corresponds to the quality.The AOC 27B1H and HP 24w models are slightly cheaper, but in all respects they are inferior to the LG models. On the Yandex. Market 90% of buyers recommend this product.
