ASUS VS239H-P 23-Inch Full-HD LED IPS Monitor Review

ASUS VS239H-P 23-Inch Full-HD LED IPS Monitor
Boasting the fastest response time on an IPS monitor, the VS239H-P IPS LED monitor delivers crisp, clear visuals for both the home and the office. For added convenience, it’s VESA mountable to neatly place on a wall and has a built-in power brick while still remaining slim. Featuring Full HD quality visuals and with an energy-saving LED-backlit display, the VS239H-P is the ideal monitor for any task at hand.

I am an avid photographer and have been doing all of my editing on a 4:3, 19″ monitor. I have wanted an IPS display for a long time, but the cost had been prohibitive and they were a compromise when it came to video and gaming. When the prices and response times began to drop dramatically, I felt it was time to take the plunge. There are several very good displays in the under $300 range and the decision wasn’t an easy one. The Asus 239 showed a lot of promise both in user and professional reviews. The one consistent knock was the stand and that was easily rectified with a fully adjustable Gateway garage sale find ($5.00).

Brightness was the only substantial adjustment made out of the box, with the balance of factory settings to be very good. I found “0″ bad pixels and the contrast and sharpness are exceptional. The first time I opened Lightroom, my jaw dropped. My photos have never looked better. This display has allowed me to see things in my photos I had missed with my previous monitor. I have found myself going back through my favorite photos and re-adjusting them now that I can appreciate their full color potential.

I have also watched several movies and videos as well as play a couple of my favorite games and have noticed little to no streaking or ghosting. Given what I paid for this display, it has become one of the best purchases I’ve made. – By William D. Pierce

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