Choosing a monitor for a personal computer sometimes turns into a real torture for many potential buyers, because this market is full of models in different price categories. Do not forget about the advertising of different brands in the media - each manufacturer insists on modern technologies and the great functionality of their product.
In fact, choosing a 24-inch monitor is very easy. The main thing is to correctly approach the purchase and make a list of priorities, focusing on which you can filter out 99% of modifications. In this article, the reader will learn how to choose the right monitor for your needs.
Breaking stereotypes
The computer market is imposing a price policy on all buyers, where there are classes: budget, gaming, luxury business - this is all ordinary marketing, which offers an unnecessary product to the consumer. Indeed, in the expensive segment there may be a well-known brand that is equipped with old technologies (the buyer pays for an expensive name and receives a device with a TN matrix). And the inexpensive segment offers an affordable 24-inch monitor with a modern display . It will be more logical for the buyer to choose a device with an IPS matrix, because in the end it is not so important who produced it, the guarantee applies to all equipment. That is, you need to start with the quality of the display and its technical characteristics.
LCD screen options
The first step is to determine the resolution of the display, because the standard FullHD parameter (1920 × 1080 dpi) has become the lower quality threshold for all monitors. Naturally, the limit is the resolution of UltraHD (3840x2160). Many would like to choose a 24-inch monitor with such characteristics, but not every buyer will be able to purchase it, because such a device has a corresponding, huge cost. Therefore, the owner should consider whether he needs such permission.
First of all, the UltraHD matrix is chosen by creative people, who, when working, have to deal with high-quality graphic objects (artists, photographers, designers). High-resolution monitors are also popular with fans of modern demanding games. Many sellers also impose UltraHD monitors on ordinary users, offering to watch movies in maximum quality, however, as practice shows, video resolution settings are not critical for 24 inches - 1920x1080 dpi is enough.
Decent matrix type
Full color rendering and wide viewing angles are the basic criteria that any 24-inch monitor should have. It is better to choose a representative with a modern IPS matrix from the presented models on the market. This technology copes with color reproduction and provides the opportunity to contemplate the picture from any angle, without any distortion.
As an alternative to IPS technology, there is another type of matrix on the market - AHVA (144 Hz). ASUS proprietary development promises to oust a similar competitor, promising customers that the new type of matrix is not as demanding on power consumption. Korean companies are one step behind the best manufacturers of LCD screens. Their MVA and PVA technologies show excellent color reproduction, but have some limitations in screen resolution (FullHD).
Last century technology
Today, manufacturers who have placed their products in the budget segment offer to choose a 24-inch monitor with TN + Film matrix. The lowest-quality matrix is still successful in the corporate segment, because, in an effort to save on costs, many enterprises provide jobs for users. Also, monitors with an inexpensive matrix are looked after by people who need a computer for home use: surfing the Internet, watching videos and chatting on social networks.
There is no point in discouraging the purchase of a cheap monitor from the future owner, because so far there is simply no alternative in this price segment. It should only be noted that a low-quality matrix has problems with color reproduction, contrast and viewing angles, which, with everyday use, impair the user's vision.
Signal transmission to the screen
Choose a 23 (24) inch monitor for home use - it's not as simple as it sounds. IT professionals recommend paying attention to products with a digital interface. Indeed, in addition to high-quality color rendering and screen resolution, the role played by the signal transmitted from a personal computer. The D-Sub analog interface (VGA) has several drawbacks that ultimately impair the user's vision. The problem lies in the flickering of the display, which is caused by the interference of the electronics located next to the monitor (speakers, mobile phones and smartphones, printers and tablets).
It is better to give preference to devices with a digital video input (DVI, HDMI, DisplayPort). Firstly, this interface allows you to display a picture at high resolutions. The second undeniable factor is the color rendering - the signal is not lost and is not interfered with by the interference of the electronics located next to the monitor.
Additional interfaces
If the work of the future owner requires constant connection of removable media, many sellers offer customers who want to purchase a 24-inch monitor to choose Samsung or LG. The fact is that it was these manufacturers who first thought of providing their devices with a USB interface. Accordingly, the user’s monitor turns into a full-fledged USB hub with a card reader function. It is very convenient to connect flash drives, portable disks, printers, scanners and mobile smartphones to the monitor body during operation, and not to get confused in the many wires coming from the system unit. Recently, the trend in equipping the LCD device with a USB interface was supported by some well-known manufacturers, however, an additional interface unreasonably increased the cost of monitors.
Display Mounting Capabilities
Often, the cost of a device depends on the ability to mount the display on the wall, especially if it is a 24-inch IPS monitor. All manufacturers who have placed their products in the business class segment offer to choose a VESA mount LCD screen. It is rather strange that budget monitors are not provided with the required mounting functions, because it is not difficult to make 4 holes in the back cover.
As a result, only owners of expensive monitors can be content with the amenities of the 21st century. In all devices with the possibility of mounting, without exception, a VESA standard 100x100 mm is provided. It is worth noting that all monitors that can be mounted on a wall are equipped with at least three video inputs (HDMI is required). This approach allows you to use the device in the form of a TV.
About the colors of life
Recently, a 24-inch monitor can be selected on the market for similar devices with a touch screen. Previously, such gadgets were available only in business class, because their overpriced cost did not allow ordinary users to purchase such a miracle. Recently, the price of touch monitors has dropped significantly, and many parents have become interested in devices, who want to educate their child with high technology.
For touch monitors, there are many programs. Most of them are educational in nature, which indicates that the device is still designed for children, not adults. Operating system manufacturers, also striving to conquer the market, focused on supporting computer control by tapping the screen.
But what about the brands?
So still, how to choose a 24-inch monitor? Many prefer, for example, preference to a specific manufacturer. This is quite natural and to discourage buyers in this article does not make sense. However, the potential buyer needs to learn something about the physical damage to the matrix and the guarantees that serious brands provide, at first glance.
The concept of “broken pixel” appeared at the dawn of the XXI century, with the first LCD monitors and still exists, called factory marriage. Each manufacturer, in his guarantee for the display, prescribes the number of dead pixels that the matrix must contain (for exchange to a new device). As an example: only Pioneer and DreamVison are ready to provide the user with a new monitor when a single broken pixel appears. Hitachi, Sharp and Panasonic brands need 10 defective pixels for this. But other companies will fulfill the terms of the contract only if there are 50 broken pixels.
Finally
Buyers who are worried about which 24-inch monitor to choose should first of all close their eyes to the ads and advice of the seller, who is ultimately an interested person (after all, his profit is directly proportional to the price of the device). First you need to decide on the budget - what value the buyer can count on. The type of matrix is also important, because it is much more expensive to restore vision surgically. Only after comparing all the facts, you can purchase a monitor of your dreams.