Conclusion
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| Model | Q17 | AS4314U TG | LCD1760V | PS-776D | LM-1730 | VG170m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Hyundai | Iiyama | NEC | Proview | Solarism | Viewsonic |
| Price (US) | $379 | $599 | $529 | $469 | $449 | $500 |
| Price (Euro) | €499 | €549 | €488 | €599 | €477 | €619 |
| Technology | TN + Film | TN + Film | TN + Film | TN + Film | TN + Film | TN + Film |
| Panel Manu. | Hyundai | Hyundai | AU Optronics | AU Optronics | AU Optronics | AU Optronics |
| Response rate | 20 ms | 20 ms | 16 ms | 16 ms | 16 ms | 16 ms |
| Resolution | 1280 x 1024 | 1280 x 1024 | 1280 x 1024 | 1280 x 1024 | 1280 x 1024 | 1280 x 1024 |
| Contrast ratio | 450:1 | 500:1 | 450:1 | 350:1 | 450:1 | 450:1 |
| Luminosity | 260 cd/m² | 230 cd/m² | 260 cd/m² | 200 cd/m² | 260 cd/m² | 280 cd/m² |
| Viewing anglevertical | 125° | 125° | 160° | 120° | 160° | 140° |
| Viewing anglehorizontal | 150° | 150° | 160° | 120° | 160° | 140° |
| Diagonal | 17" | 17" | 17" | 17" | 17" | 17" |
| Connectivity | D-Sub + DVI | D-Sub | D-Sub | D-Sub + DVI | D-Sub | D-Sub |
| IntegratedSpeakers | yes | no | no | yes | no | no |
| Pivot function | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| USB hub | yes | s | no | no | no | no |
The test turned out to be a duel between the 20-ms monitors built around Hyundai panels and the 16-ms monitors with AU Optronics panels. For color quality in 6500 K and 5000 K as well as afterglow, Hyundai wins. Of the monitors with this panel, we preferred the Q17 for its price (lowest of all), warranty (the best) and ergonomics (the most complete).
But all these qualities are not enough. Check the manufacturer's policy with regard to dead pixels. An attractive monitor may have to be excluded in the end, owing to an inadequate warranty. Though their prices may be falling, these monitors still cost a lot, and at these prices, they should be great.
