TN, IPS or VA?

[Mikethebook]

I'm wanting to upgrade my Acer V173 TN 17" monitor to something larger and clearer (maybe 24") to go with my Mac Mini. I use my computer mainly for novel writing, e-mailing and browsing. I play no games, watch very little in the way of video and don't do anything like photo editing therefore colour rendition is not a high priority. What IS important to me is clarity of text on the screen. Monitors that offer flicker-free and low blue light technology are of interest to me though the latter can be obtained with an app. My question is what type of monitor screen is best for me needs. I read such varied assessments of the screen types but most reviews seem to focus on gaming which is totally irrelevant to me. VA screens offer greater contrast but I would welcome opinions.

 

[Raz0rEdge]

Since you are not a gamer, the IPS or VA panels are likely what you should be looking at. They are going to be more expensive than the TN panels but are better to look at. You will also get higher resolutions than just 1080P on the IPS/VA panels which is good as you start getting into the larger screen sizes. I have a 27" LCD that is 1080P and it is just atrocious but cheap..

 

[pigoo3]

I have a 27" LCD that is 1080P and it is just atrocious but cheap..

Love the honesty!

- Nick

 

[Randy B. Singer]

I'm wanting to upgrade my Acer V173 TN 17" monitor to something larger and clearer (maybe 24") to go with my Mac Mini.

The topic of which 24-inch monitor is currently "best" came up on another Mac discussion list that I'm on just this past week. Actually, it was a list for Macintosh-using attorneys, so their needs are very similar to yours. Check out:

Dell Ultrasharp U2415
$254 plus free shipping
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NZTKOQI/?tag=macforums0e4-20

Read:
https://www.amazon.com/forum/-/TxOSGMTZ3TIKH3/?tag=macforums0e4-20
(The cable/port that you use may make a huge difference.)

Have a look at:
The Best 24-inch Monitor
http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-24-inch-monitor/

 

[Raz0rEdge]

Love the honesty!

- Nick

Actually it was my wife's decision to get the monitor and she wanted it cheap. So I obliged and then she hated it, so it's mine now.. It's no comparison to my 27" iMac though..

 

[Mikethebook]

Thanks for the thoughts. The Dell looks really good but it's a little out of my price range. I'm currently considering a BenQ VA monitor.