Recommend Me a Monitor - Sub $300, Almost Exclusively Work Use

XabiFernando on 19/10/2020 - 08:35

Hi,

I'm hoping to improve my knowledge of monitor tech as it's been far too long between drinks.

I'm after a monitor for my study to be a second screen. It will be used exclusively for work (Excel/ppt/to a lesser extent PowerBI dominate my time). Hoping to keep the price under $300.

Also a bit uncertain of the differences between IPS and LCD - from what I understand IPS more faithfully represents colours but given I won't be watching movies/doing graphic design etc wondering if I can get away with an LCD.

Screen size 27 at max.

Thanks!

Computing Computer Peripheral LCD Monitor

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John Kimble on 19/10/2020 - 08:38

https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/573366
- NatoTomato on 19/10/2020 - 11:03
  
  I got the 24in equivalent of this monitor when it was last on sale. Just got it on Friday, and I have to say it's very good. Much better than the benq I had prior.
User2049 on 19/10/2020 - 08:41

https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/572625
XabiFernando on 19/10/2020 - 08:52

Thanks for the links, I can keep an eye on them come Black Friday.

Any particular reason why IPS over LCD? Is that just the prevalent technology nowadays?
- SnowDragon on 19/10/2020 - 09:00
  
  +1
  
  IPS is just generally considered the best panel for colours.
  
  LCD is an older technology that's rarely used in high end monitors.
  - XabiFernando on 19/10/2020 - 09:53
    
    thanks, although I need something relatively cheap, but sounds like I should look at an IPS anyway.
- xuqi on 19/10/2020 - 10:26
  
  +3
  
  Almost all monitors (with the exception of very few OLED) use LCD (liquid crystal display).
  
  IPS, MVA, TN refers to the technology used in their manufacture. IPS & MVA provide far better colour accuracy than TN.
  
  https://www.pchardwarehelp.com/guides/lcd-panel-types.php
  
  Something like below would be great for business use when Dell have a sale on it:
  
  https://www.dell.com/en-au/shop/dell-27-monitor-p2719h/apd/2…
  
  Or the 24" model:
  
  https://www.dell.com/en-au/outlet/refurbished-dell-24-monito… (as new, with full 3yrs warranty)
ln28909 on 21/10/2020 - 11:01

Dell S2721D, just wait for it to go on sale
- xuqi on 22/10/2020 - 13:08
  
  The S series is supplied with Dell's cheapest, least adjustable stand. Screen itself is fine.
  - ln28909 on 22/10/2020 - 13:11
    
    I prefer that, like my Dell S2721DGF stand is still wrapped in the box, if you run 3 or more monitors having a normal stand takes up too much space

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