9 Best PC Monitors in India 2021(BenQ, Samsung and More)

We will give you a brief about PC monitors which will help you to choose in a right way. So, let's check to the monitors available in the market first!

Various brands like BENQ, Samsung, HP, LG, and many more offer monitors with different sizes, screen resolution, display, panel, and ports. These different features tell you the kind of performance you can expect from a monitor. Still not sure what those mean? Don’t worry - we’ll help you in selecting by explaining every feature that you're required to know.

The screen size is the first thing that comes to our mind when we think of buying a PC monitor. It is measured in inches, diagonally, from the bottom left to the top right corner. It ranges from 15 to the ultra-wide 49 inches’ screen. 

The most popular range is 21 to 24 inches because it is neither too big nor too small and is sufficient if you are purchasing it for regular office and college work. It is priced reasonably and is good for using normal applications like Ms Office and more. 

However, a larger screen is better if you are a multi-tasker or a professional graphic designer because you can use several apps at the same time. The bottom line is that the bigger screen can do the work faster in less time, but one thing to keep in mind is, an oversized screen can create a chaotic atmosphere on the monitor.

Screen resolution refers to the number of pixels a screen can show, both horizontally and vertically. So if to say that a screen has a resolution of 1920 x 1080, that means it has 1920 pixels horizontally and 1080 pixels vertically. Higher resolution means more pixels, horizontally and vertically, leading to a sharper, better, and detailed image quality. 

If you work with images, photos, or videos, and image quality is important for your work, you’ll want as high a resolution as your budget allows, because a higher number of pixels are important for a clearer and sharper image. However, if you mainly work with text, lower resolutions will be better, saving you some extra rupees.

The monitor port allows the monitor to connect with the computer and display the computer's output like video, picture, and image. There are different types of ports, the high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), digital visual interface (DVI), and video graphic array (VGA).

If you want easy connectivity, then go for an HDMI port, It is capable of transmitting more data into higher resolutions leading to clearer image quality and supports both audio and video signals. If you go for a DVI port, although it works the same as HDMI, one downside is that it is capable of transmitting video signals only, not the audio ones. 

Lastly, the most ancient one is the VGA or video graphics array connection that is still in use on older devices. If you have this connector on your monitor and PC, maybe it’s time for an upgrade on your hardware. We recommend you to go for HDMI connectivity if image quality and audio is your priority, if not, then DVI also works well.

Response time is a measurement for how fast your monitor responds after a mouse click or how fast it changes the screen. The fastest response time ranges from 1ms to 5ms. Whereas, the refresh rate is the measurement of the number of times your monitor refreshes the display in one second, measured in Hertz. 

A 60 Hz refresh rate means the display updates 60 times per second. A higher refresh rate results in a smoother picture. If you are into heavy tasking especially gaming, try to pick a monitor with as much higher refresh rate and response time as you can. 

Game applications today require a faster refresh rate up to 240 Hz, especially on action-packed gameplay. Also, response time should be quick since it determines the shifting and transition of colors. But if you have to deal more with the text, you can choose a monitor with lesser response time and refresh rate. 

To make an image, your monitor shines light through a liquid crystal display (LCD) of pixels also known as panels. Panel type is an essential feature to be taken care of because it influences different aspects of screen performance like response time, refresh rate, color reproduction, and many other things. 

Broadly, the types of panels are TN (Twisted Nematic) panel, VA (Verticle Alignment) panel, and IPS (In-plane switching) panel.

TN panels are the fastest and can handle many fast 3D moving objects around the screen. It can support the highest refresh rate at 240 Hz. Although quite affordable, it is not recommended for professionals because it doesn’t display color and brightness as well as the other LCDs and only works well when you are looking at them straight-on. 

IPS panels are the most expensive ones that are used by professionals because they can display great color accuracy and brightness from every angle. For a rich and bright screen, we recommend IPS panels to creatives and most other home workers as well. 

Except for response and refresh rate, IPS panels are the refined version of TN panels. But that will be fine unless you are into some heavy tasking like gaming or graphic designing.

VA panels are at mid-range-level when it comes to performance. In terms of display, they are not as good as IPS panels, yet they can be a decent option if you are doing office work or streaming videos online. 

VA panels have the lengthiest response time with reasonable speed and color quality. Therefore, they are generally the cheapest options available. If your work is almost exclusively text-based, then a VA monitor is a good budget-friendly option.

Liquid crystal display (LCD) and light-emitting diode (LED) are the two most popular displays available today. In this section, let's get to know the difference between the two and their suitability.

LCDs have two layers of polarized glass through which the liquid crystals both block and pass light. It uses fluorescent lights that are always behind the screen to create the picture on the screen and have a life span of at least 30,000 working hours. 

If affordability is your priority, you can consider them but they are heavier and thicker. Most of the time, the color contrast and resolutions at full HD might be limited.

LEDs are almost similar to LCDs but the only difference is it uses light-emitting diodes, not fluorescent lights, that can be placed either behind the screen or around its edges and have a life span of 50,000 working hours. 

They are efficient in saving energy and are brighter. Relatively pricier than LCDs, their fast response rate, better color, and contrast quality are the best selling points.

Apart from the above-stated features, you can also check out some additional features according to your requirement like a picture in picture (PIP) mode, cable management system, low blue light technology, flicker-free technology, brightness intelligence technology, inbuilt speaker, and many more. 

PIP enables multitasking as it separates the screen into two parts. One program is visible on the main screen while you can open another program in the inset windows. Low blue technology, flicker-free technology, and brightness intelligence technology save eyes from unnecessary strain. Finally, if you choose to pick inbuilt speakers, you don't need to attach speakers separately,

If your work is fully computer-aided and you spend a lot of time on it, do check out pen drives, headphones, and desktop lamps to have a better, comfortable, and enriching experience. 

The major challenge to pick an electronic gadget is to understand the technicalities involved. The monitor has no different story. We have designed a simplified buying guide to make you understand all essential technicalities, with the top 9 recommendations. Now you can enjoy a confident purchase!  

Author: Nikhil Deora