There has been quite a spread of misinformation on this thread.
Ya ASS is also important, but when compared I think the Asus PA246Q, is totally awesome, but mind well it costs around 24k
In the options you have listed the Dell U2312HM is successor to the U2311H, and I own one, and can say its awesome
But seeing you require color accuracy I would suggest the Asus PA238Q again, which fits your budget of 18k
Have no idea about the Benq one
The PA246Q would indeed have been ideal for OP's use. It uses a P-IPS panel and is calibrated for excellent color reproduction. #Saiyan has done a review on the same and he would testify to this fact. Also, last time i checked, the 246Q cost well above 27K.
Both the Dells cannot be compared to the 246Q as they both use e-IPS panels. These are the cheapest IPS panels around and while they are head and shoulders above their TN counterparts, they can no where come close to the quality of P-IPS or H-IPS panels, especially in terms of color reproduction, black levels and overall quality. Also the PA246Q is a 16:10 monitor (and CCFL backlit) while the Dells are 16:9. To some people, that matters a lot.
Again, the ASUS PA238Q and the Dell U2312HM use the same e-IPS panel. That panel is an LG OEM and is LED-backlit. AFAIK, thats the only 23" LED IPS panel at the moment in the world. The Dell U2311H used the older CCFL-backlit panel (also from LG) and the general view is that it stands better than its successor (2312). Check up the review on tftcentral confirming this fact with tests. But it's out of stock almost everywhere and even if one manages to get one, if and when RMA time arrives then Dell will send the newer 2312HM.
The PA238Q is better than the Dells mainly because it's factory calibrated. It's color reproduction out-of-the-box is far better than the two Dells due to this reason alone. Another advantage in favour of the PA238Q is an HDMI-out (I bought it for this reason). Neither of the Dells have it. The ASUS is also very well built. As for the cons, the unit is plagued with backlight bleed problems. Issues have been reported from all over the world regarding this aspect.
As for the price, i had bought it for 16.5K at the height of the Rupee massacre. Might have come down since then.
Totally the Asus is worth the 3k extra, but if you are really concerned about ASS then you can go with Dell, but afaik asus products dont malfunction that often niether do dells, so now its your choice
Moreover the asus one has a 10bit panel and lookup table opposed to the 6-bit panel in dell so the colors are more accurate in asus monitor
The first part of your statement is right. The HDMI-out, better color reproduction and response times are indeed worth the extra 3K over the 2312HM. But the rest is not correct.
It's not about the chances of a product malfunctioning. The question arises as to what after the product does malfunction. This is where Dell scores over ASUS with its ASS. Additionally, people do not have to fret over the ASUS-Rashi association anymore especially in the case of LCDs/Laptops. Neoteric Infomatique Ltd. are the nationwide onsite service partners of ASUS specifically for LCD monitors and laptops. And having dealt with them I assure you they are far better than what Rashi can ever manage. I routed my RMA through them and while the solution was not to my expectations, Neoteric was fully co-operative and the local guys really bent their back for my case. I really do hope for them to cover the entire range of ASUS products for ASS in future.
The ASUS PA238Q does not have a 10-bit panel. In fact, just like the Dells, it's a pseudo 8-bit panel (6-bit+FRC). Not even a proper 8-bit panel. The better color reproduction is simply down to factory calibration.
The ASUS PA246Q is an 8-bit+FRC panel IINW, again a pseudo 10-bit panel.
@Rite He has mentioned that he uses photoshop and needs a great color accuracy. So, TN won't suit him.
@OP Asus PA238Q is a great overall monitor which is suitable for work as well as entertainment. It's clearly the best in the lot you've mentioned. Go through a review of it once if you still haven't, especially the one by prad.de. It doesn't use an eIPS panel like U2312HM. Regarding the ASS, I remember reading somewhere in this forum that it's not as bad as other rashi handled stuff. But better confirm it once.
The panel on the PA238Q uses an e-IPS panel from LG. Yes, its overall a great monitor. Good color reproduction, HDMI, good response times and a great build makes it ideal for normal home use. But i am not sure of its suitability for professional work. The PA246Q is more suited to that sphere.
Personally, i am not a fan of the black levels on the PA238Q (not homogenous) although it is certainly better than any other TN panel around. Add to the fact its notorious backlight bleeding problem.
If you can spend approx 20k, just get a good TN 27",
27" is much bigger than 24", no matter what anybody says or things
Nobody is disputing that. But that is not quite the bone of contention, is it?
@allrounder799
tftcentral doesnt have a review on the PA238Q
Anyhow, the monitor has arrived
I also bought a few other things along with it within this week so I will create a thread in the show-off section with some pics!
Thanks once again, everyone, for your valuable inputs!
For starters, please check for the existence of any backlight bleed in your unit. That is the most common problem with this product and the reason why I was given 3 replacements (each was worse). Switch off the lights in your room and turn on the monitor with a fully black display picture. Some amount of glow (known as IPS glow) is normal on IPS panels and that too specifically on e-IPS panels. But any bleeding is instanly recognisable with the white light from the LED backlight escaping through the panel.
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