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The Top 5 flat-panel monitors you can buy

By | PC Advisor |

PC Advisor reviews the best 5 LCD monitors on sale in the UK today. 

5. ViewSonic VP2765-LED

ViewSonic VP2765-LED
  • Reviewed on: 9 February 12
  • RRP: £350 inc. VAT
  • Rating: Rated 7 out of 10

The ViewSonic VP2765-LED's image quality isn’t bad for a professional-grade monitor, but there are better and cheaper options available.

4. NEC MultiSync EX231Wp

NEC MultiSync EX231Wp
  • Reviewed on: 8 February 12
  • RRP: £270 inc. VAT
  • Rating: Rated 8 out of 10

With its thin bezel, flexible stand and great image quality, the EX231Wp can almost justify its high price. However, a slow response time makes it unsuited to gaming.

3. NEC MultiSync EA232WMi

NEC MultiSync EA232WMi
  • Reviewed on: 21 December 10
  • RRP: £239.96 inc VAT
  • Rating: Rated 9 out of 10

The NEC MultiSync EA232WMi certainly isn't as cheap as budget TN panels. But from its depth of colour and versatility of image, down to the functional design and the wealth of features and tools, this is an excellent screen for professionals and up-market home users. Avid gamers, though, might want to try before they buy.

2. Philips Brilliance 241P4QPYES

Philips Brilliance 241P4QPYES
  • Reviewed on: 8 February 12
  • RRP: £220 inc. VAT
  • Rating: Rated 8 out of 10

The Philips Brilliance 241P4QPYES is 24in display that offers brilliant quality at a budget price. Read our review to find out more.

1. ViewSonic VP2365-LED

ViewSonic VP2365-LED
  • Reviewed on: 1 September 11
  • RRP: £202 inc. VAT
  • Rating: Rated 8 out of 10

If you're into photography, video or graphic arts, then the 23in ViewSonic VP2365-LED will provide a huge improvement over a TN-based display at a very reasonable price. However, multimedia fans might bemoan the lack of speakers or HDMI connectivity.

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Comments

RobinGB said: Strange how in October you reviewed the LG IPS236V 23-inch IPS monitor at (you stated an incredible) £150 and gave it 5* and yet it doens't appear in this list?

Grant said: Curious how a monitor that has a reaction time of 5ms, light bleeding top and bottom, and poor viewing angles can win the best monitor in this review. Did you take the names out of a hat?

Grant said: Curious how a monitor that has a reaction time of 5ms, light bleeding top and bottom, and poor viewing angles can win the best monitor in this review. Did you take the names out of a hat?

Matt Egan - Editor said: That does seem to be a tipping point, Jamie. You can find 1920x1200 for £400 or so if you shop around, but I can't speak to the quality.

jamie said: Is there such a thing as a quality 1920x1200 display at less than £400? Seems you're either 1920x1080 or £600+ ...

Mike J said: I am not a fan of HP computers, but this isn't the first time I have seen their monitors get first place.

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