Is there a difference between LED and LED \ LCD monitors?

[Teemsan]

I'm looking at two different, but similar monitors from ASUS. Both are 24" IPS panels. One is listed as an LED Backlit LCD monitor, and the other as just an LED monitor. I'm not sure if this is just a difference in naming or if there are LED monitors that are not LCD backlit.

The two monitors are

ASUS PA248Q (the one listed as LED only) at $399 Canadian
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236287&_ga=1.42761125.1236924863.1445791793

And the ASUS VS24AH-P (listed as LED \ LCD) at $289 Canadian
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236331&_ga=1.42761125.1236924863.1445791793

So if this isn't a naming thing only, I'm wondering how significant the quality difference is between the two that justifies the extra $110 - as both are on a similar sale \ reduction (CAD $).

There are some other differences which probably contribute to the price difference. The more expensive PA248Q goes to 75Hz, and also has display port and a better stand (stand not a consideration for me as I'm VESA mounting) Color quality looks the same in specs. (16.7 Mil & 300 cd/m2)

The cheaper VS24AH-P has a 5ms response as opposed to 6ms on the PA248Q - also not an issue for me as this is for multimedia \ vid editing, not gaming.

Both are VESA mountable which is a must for me.

So I'm wondering is there a significant difference between these two that would justify me paying the extra $110? $400 CAD is about my budget top, and I'm hoping to get a decent-ish IPS (non-gaming) panel for that price.

EDIT: rest of my specs are under my icon to the left here

 

[emdea22]

All LED Backlit monitors are LCD monitors. The marketing on displays has been hell since the release of the LCD into mainstream.

LCD - Liquid Crystal Display (all monitors that use liquid crystals - plasma screens are NOT LCD)
LED - Old LCDs used something like a neon to light up the liquid crystals from behind (called CCFL) but new ones use LEDs - these are just providing brightness and overall white balance and not the actual pixels themselves

Edit: Don't confuse LED Backlit (explained above) with OLED (or AMOLED) which is a different (and arguably better) display technology. Most people think LED displays are actually OLED but they are not.

 

[Teemsan]

All LED Backlit monitors are LCD monitors. The marketing on displays has been hell since the release of the LCD into mainstream.

LCD - Liquid Crystal Display (all monitors that use liquid crystals - plasma screens are NOT LCD)
LED - Old LCDs used something like a neon to light up the liquid crystals from behind (called CCFL) but new ones use LEDs - these are just providing brightness and overall white balance and not the actual pixels themselves

Thanks emdea22 - so in your opinion is there any significant difference between the two monitors I've listed which would justify the extra $110 - other than the better stand and having a DP?

 

[salawow]

Beside the stand, the only major difference between those monitor is the resolution. The VS24AH-P is 1920x1080 (16:9), and the PA248Q is 1920x1200 (16:10).

I can't say about color quality as i never tried or read reviews about those monitors in particular. Specs rarely help in that matter, you'll want to find reviews or test about those monitors.

 

[emdea22]

in addition to the things you listed the more expensive one has:
-a higher refresh rate 75hz
-uses a better IPS technology with increased color depth for studio aplications
-comes pre-calibrated (since your probably don't have a calibration tool)
-USB 3.0 ports


PA248Q
"Professional-grade color fidelity with pre-calibrated ?E <5 for industry-leading color accuracy

True, precise colors on a 100% sRGB, 16:10 aspect ratio, 1920 x 1200 optimal A+ IPS panel

The world's first monitor with four USB 3.0 ports for 10X faster transfer

ASUS-exclusive innovations like QuickFit, Splendid and 5-Way navigation key for enhanced productivity

A comfortable viewing experience with award-winning ergonomic design with tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustments"

Personally i'd go with the more expensive one.

 

[emdea22]

Beside the stand, the only major difference between those monitor is the resolution. The VS24AH-P is 1920x1080 (16:9), and the PA248Q is 1920x1200 (16:10).

I can't say about color quality as i never tried or read reviews about those monitors in particular. Specs rarely help in that matter, you'll want to find reviews or test about those monitors.

Its the same resolution - they listed it badly on newegg but the specs say its 1920 x 1200 on both

 

[Teemsan]

Beside the stand, the only major difference between those monitor is the resolution. The VS24AH-P is 1920x1080 (16:9), and the PA248Q is 1920x1200 (16:10).

I can't say about color quality as i never tried or read reviews about those monitors in particular. Specs rarely help in that matter, you'll want to find reviews or test about those monitors.

Thanks salawow - are you saying that because you know that particular monitor - as in Newegg have listed it wrong? Cause when I look at that link for the VS24AH-P it shows it as 1920 x 1200 5ms (GTG), both on the Newegg title page and in the spec tab below that.

 

[Teemsan]

in addition to the things you listed the more expensive one has:
-a higher refresh rate 75hz
-uses a better IPS technology with increased color depth for studio aplications
-comes pre-calibrated (since your probably don't have a calibration tool)
-USB 3.0 ports


PA248Q
"Professional-grade color fidelity with pre-calibrated ?E <5 for industry-leading color accuracy

True, precise colors on a 100% sRGB, 16:10 aspect ratio, 1920 x 1200 optimal A+ IPS panel

The world's first monitor with four USB 3.0 ports for 10X faster transfer

ASUS-exclusive innovations like QuickFit, Splendid and 5-Way navigation key for enhanced productivity

A comfortable viewing experience with award-winning ergonomic design with tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustments"

Personally i'd go with the more expensive one.

Perfect. That's what I was looking for. Thanks for taking the time to check that out. Appreciate it much.

 

[salawow]

Beside the stand, the only major difference between those monitor is the resolution. The VS24AH-P is 1920x1080 (16:9), and the PA248Q is 1920x1200 (16:10).

I can't say about color quality as i never tried or read reviews about those monitors in particular. Specs rarely help in that matter, you'll want to find reviews or test about those monitors.

Thanks salawow - are you saying that because you know that particular monitor - as in Newegg have listed it wrong? Cause when I look at that link for the VS24AH-P it shows it as 1920 x 1200 5ms (GTG), both on the Newegg title page and in the spec tab below that.

My bad sorry, they are indeed both 1920x1200. I must have misread something