Acer vs. Asus. Which Should I Buy?

[SuperXanther]

Hi all,

I am currently browsing the internet for a cheap, high quality (1920x1080) monitor. So far, I have narrowed down my search to these two:

Acer S220HQLBrbd 21.5 inch- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Acer-S220HQLBrbd-21-5-Widescreen-Monitor/dp/B005QDCCP2/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1420062953&sr=1-1&keywords=cheap+1920x1080+monitor

ASUS VE247H 24 inch - http://www.amazon.co.uk/ASUS-VE247H-Widescreen-Intelligence-Technology/dp/B004T2LMP2/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1410966402&sr=1-1&keywords=hd+monitor+1080p+hdmi

Both have received great reviews but I'm torn between the cheaper alternative and the ASUS monitor. Thus, I have two questions. Ultimately, which would be best for gaming and watching HD videos? Will a DVI-D cable be compatible with both monitors? (My GPU supports DVI-D only)

If you have answers to this question, I thank you in advanced.
SuperXanther

 

[reedo_43]

The ASUS is the better monitor. Higher quality and faster response time. I would go for it if your budget allows.

 

[Chicano]

The Asus is the better buy...
it's a 2ms 24" LED
the Acer is a 5ms 21.5" LCD

Compare:

ASUS VE247H 24 inch LED Widescreen Full HD with HDMI

ASUS LED Monitor:
2ms Response Time
24 inch LED Widescreen
DVI-D cable included
Full HD with HDMI

Box Contains:
DVI cable
VGA cable
Audio cable
Power cord


Acer S220HQLBrbd 21.5 inch Widescreen HD LCD TFT Monitor

ACER LCD Monitor:
5ms Response time
21.5 inch LED screen
(VGA, DVI, 1920 x 1080)
DVI-D cable included

Box Contains:
Power Cable
D-sub cable
DVI-D cable
Audio cable
Stand
Screw

 

[ccampy]

Asus I wouldn't use anything Acer even as a hammer everyone I know who's used Acer stuff has a had problems with it

 

[sora]

I'd personally go with the ASUS VE247H.

 

[SuperXanther]

Ok it looks like the ASUS monitor has won me over. But is the DVI port DVI-D? I'm guessing it is otherwise it wouldn't have included a DVI-D cable. xD

 

[Chicano]

It's DVI-D no doubt.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236146&cm_re=ASUS_VE247H_24_inch_LED_Widescreen-_-24-236-146-_-Product

FYI: A DVI-D cable is compatible with DVI-I port... but not the other way around. So even if the monitor had the DVI-I port your cable would fit the monitor.. not the case, but thought you'd like to know. That's the setup I have in one of my computers. My DVI-I GPU with a DVI-D cable and monitor.