Acer EK240Y 23.8" Full HD (1920 x 1080) 75Hz LED Monitor
https://www.microcenter.com/produ...sku=418111
AMD FreeSync
HDMI VGA
Flicker Free
Blue Light Filter
Delve into the world of awesome with Acer's EK240Y Full HD monitor, which offers an unmatched viewing experience. A large 23.8 screen delivers astonishing, 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution with excellent detail! Through AMD FreeSync technology, the games frame rate is determined by your graphics card, not the fixed refresh rate of the monitor, giving you a serious competitive edge. The remarkable 100 Million:1 contrast ratio ensures a crystal-clear viewing experience while a rapid 5ms response time keeps moving images sharp. It also supports HDMI & VGA inputs offering greater compatibility.
Samsung F27T450FQ 27" Full HD (1920 x 1080) 75Hz LED Monitor
https://www.microcenter.com/produ...sku=547596
AMD Freesync
HDMI DisplayPort
Eye Saver Mode
3-Sided Frameless
The Samsung FT45 Series provides ergonomic features that enhance both all-day comfort and productivity. A fully adjustable stand puts the impressive picture right where you need it, and Eye Saver mode and Flicker Free technology help to relieve eye strain and fatigue. Versatile connectivity simplifies things, with HDMI, DisplayPort and a USB hub. Energy-saving features help to reduce power consumption by up to 10% for a cost-effective desktop monitor solution. Impressive picture quality with vibrant color reproduction and crystal-clear images and text without color shift Virtually seamless multiple monitor configurations thanks to ultra-slim bezels Eco Saving Plus technology helps to reduce power consumption while still maintaining picture quality Assembled in Mexico
The price for the Samsung monitor shows up as $149.99 on the webpage, but after adding to your cart, view the cart, it will have changed price to $99.99 in cart. 
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I wouldn't go higher than 1080p cuz it's not necessary. Any other reason to upgrade other than to have something more modern?
I wouldn't go higher than 1080p cuz it's not necessary. Any other reason to upgrade other than to have something more modern?
I am sure you can get higher refresh, better panel, smaller bezels, but it doesn't seem like you need any of it.
I am sure you can get higher refresh, better panel, smaller bezels, but it doesn't seem like you need any of it.
Just wondering if the visuals would noticeably pop more if I went with a lower line 24" such as something like this.
I did google whether LCDs get dimmer after thousands of hours of use. Read conflicting information about that.
- AMD Freesync
- HDMI, 65Hz
- DisplayPort, 75Hz
- Eye Saver Mode
- 3-Sided Framelss
https://www.microcenterStand Adjustments: Height, Pivot, Tilt, Swivel
Contents: 1 x Monitor, 1 x Stand, 1 x Power Cable, 1 x HDMI Cable, Documentation
I wouldn't go higher than 1080p cuz it's not necessary. Any other reason to upgrade other than to have something more modern?
Just wondering if the visuals would noticeably pop more if I went with a lower line 24" such as something like this.
I did google whether LCDs get dimmer after thousands of hours of use. Read conflicting information about that.
Your panel is only likely to have dimmed measurably from the original ratings if it utilizes a CCFL backlight (cold cathode fluorescent lamp, the common predecessor to LED backlights). Of course, for such a monitor the original rated brightness might not have been very high... but also consider that the rated brightness for the monitors in these deals is pretty basic at 200-250 nits. Could such a basic new monitor be brighter than an old workhorse? Possibly.
But if you're truly seeking something to "pop" relative to your current solution consider shopping for the basic metrics and also consider what your PC is able to support (e.g. - if your current monitor is limited to 60Hz but your PC is unable to support a 75Hz or higher refresh rate, how could you really experience an improvement in that area?).
Good luck!
Jon
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Your panel is only likely to have dimmed measurably from the original ratings if it utilizes a CCFL backlight (cold cathode fluorescent lamp, the common predecessor to LED backlights). Of course, for such a monitor the original rated brightness might not have been very high... but also consider that the rated brightness for the monitors in these deals is pretty basic at 200-250 nits. Could such a basic new monitor be brighter than an old workhorse? Possibly.
But if you're truly seeking something to "pop" relative to your current solution consider shopping for the basic metrics and also consider what your PC is able to support (e.g. - if your current monitor is limited to 60Hz but your PC is unable to support a 75Hz or higher refresh rate, how could you really experience an improvement in that area?).
Good luck!
Jon
I believe it's this one.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/820852-REG/Samsung_E2420L_SyncMaster_E2420L_24_Business.html/... [bhphotovideo.com]
If you intend to use your monitor with Macs, the 24" would be your only choice here. Apple Silicon produces really blurry text on 27" 1440p... Shame on them
I believe it's this one.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/820852-REG/Samsung_E2420L_SyncMaster_E2420L_24_Business.html/... [bhphotovideo.com]
At the same time, the best way to ensure that you're transitioning to a monitor that pops is to focus upon a monitor with an even higher brightness rating (400 for example), a good coverage of the color space (99% or greater is still reasonably priced for IPS) and a refresh rate of 75 Hz or above. Fortunately checking off those boxes isn't too far beyond the prices in this deal, with a 24.5" Dell option in another thread at $150. Comparably specified options are available at Micro Center for only slightly higher prices.
Note that the reason to jump to a higher brightness tier in part has to do with how our eyes perceive brightness on a logarithmic scale. As such, if we accepted that your monitor is outputting a maximum around 200 nits, half as much as a 400 nits model, your eyes would actually perceive the older model as only being around 70% the brightness of the 400 nits model - the square root of 50% being around 70%. In fact, your 200 nits monitor would (at maximum) appear half as bright as a model rated for an otherwise impressive 800 nits.
However, no need to worry completely about maximizing brightness since one of the bigger factors the human eye tends to separate well is color space. However, just don't be fooled by mathematical gaming of color space ratings. 99% and above assures a wide coverage of the color gamut. Even 95% is achievable by some otherwise unimpressive panels, so look for numbers at or above that 99% rating to truly identify models which your eye might clearly pick out for their color rendering.
And lastly, much of this depends upon a reasonably modern and supported video card. Improved color management is increasingly being integrated into the experience of modern, supported graphics subsystems [arstechnica.com]. At the same time, to this daya poor cable connection choice can drive your PC to opt into objectively terrible/worst case color rendering options just to ensure that your PC and monitor communicate [pcmonitors.info].
Objectively there is every reason to believe that one look at such a newer model would indeed may your old standby look broken by comparison. However, without specifically shopping for those options (brightness, color space, refresh rate) you do risk something as good or marginally better than your current solution, but perhaps not in a way that would help you mentally justify the price.
Good luck!
Jon
At the same time, the best way to ensure that you're transitioning to a monitor that pops is to focus upon a monitor with an even higher brightness rating (400 for example), a good coverage of the color space (99% or greater is still reasonably priced for IPS) and a refresh rate of 75 Hz or above. Fortunately checking off those boxes isn't too far beyond the prices in this deal, with a 24.5" Dell option in another thread at $150. Comparably specified options are available at Micro Center for only slightly higher prices.
Note that the reason to jump to a higher brightness tier in part has to do with how our eyes perceive brightness on a logarithmic scale. As such, if we accepted that your monitor is outputting a maximum around 200 nits, half as much as a 400 nits model, your eyes would actually perceive the older model as only being around 70% the brightness of the 400 nits model - the square root of 50% being around 70%. In fact, your 200 nits monitor would (at maximum) appear half as bright as a model rated for an otherwise impressive 800 nits.
However, no need to worry completely about maximizing brightness since one of the bigger factors the human eye tends to separate well is color space. However, just don't be fooled by mathematical gaming of color space ratings. 99% and above assures a wide coverage of the color gamut. Even 95% is achievable by some otherwise unimpressive panels, so look for numbers at or above that 99% rating to truly identify models which your eye might clearly pick out for their color rendering.
And lastly, much of this depends upon a reasonably modern and supported video card. Improved color management is increasingly being integrated into the experience of modern, supported graphics subsystems [arstechnica.com]. At the same time, to this daya poor cable connection choice can drive your PC to opt into objectively terrible/worst case color ... [pcmonitors.info].
Objectively there is every reason to believe that one look at such a newer model would indeed may your old standby look broken by comparison. However, without specifically shopping for those options (brightness, color space, refresh rate) you do risk something as good or marginally better than your current solution, but perhaps not in a way that would help you mentally justify the price.
Good luck!
Jon
I'll look into the used market I suppose.
I'll look into the used market I suppose.
30% of the reviews for that monitor are 1 star. And LGs tend to have high stands. I'm looking for a monitor that doesn't go up more than 2-3 inches if it's not adjustible.
I usually stick with Dell or Samsung, but I've had Acer in the past and have had no complaints.
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30% of the reviews for that monitor are 1 star. And LGs tend to have high stands. I'm looking for a monitor that doesn't go up more than 2-3 inches if it's not adjustible.
I usually stick with Dell or Samsung, but I've had Acer in the past and have had no complaints.
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