Comprehensive List of IPS Based LCD Monitors
I am often asked for a recommendation on what type or brand of LCD monitor offers the best picture quality, to which I usually just suggest an LCD that is manufactured with an IPS based panel. This list goes a bit further and compiles most, if not all of the S-IPS, H-IPS and e-IPS based monitors that are currently being produced and available on the market. The list is arranged in alphabetical order by manufacturer. To learn the differences between LCD panel types, please read LCD Panel Technology Explained.
IPS Monitor Recommendations
* Indicates a display that has been discontinued since this list was first published.
| Display Model |
Size |
Resolution |
Price |
Notes |
| Apple Cinema Displays |
20"
23"
30" |
1680 x 1050
1920 x 1200
2560 x 1600 |
$600 to
$1,800 |
|
| Apple iMac 27" All In One |
27" |
2560 x 1440 (16:9) |
$2,000 |
Inlcudes a high resolution (2560 x 1440) 27" IPS panel with LED backlight. |
| Apple LED Cinema Displays |
24" |
1920 x 1200 |
$899 |
|
| * Dell 2007WFP |
20" |
1680 x 1050 |
$400 |
Dell used two panel types, S-IPS and S-PVA, in the 2007WFP so a S-IPS panel isn't guranteed. Discontinued. |
| Dell 2209WA |
22" |
1680 x 1050 |
$300 |
Uses and e-IPS panel. e-IPS is basically a more economical IPS panel that is cheaper to produce than S-IPS and H-IPS. |
| Dell 3007WFP-HC |
30" |
2560 x 1600 |
$1,400 |
|
| Dell 3008WFP |
30" |
2560 x 1600 |
$2,000 |
|
| Dell U2410 |
24" |
1920 x 1200 |
$600 |
The U2410 uses an H-IPS panel. |
| DoubleSight DS-263N |
26" |
1920 x 1200 |
$700 |
|
| DoubleSight DS-265W |
26" |
1920 x 1200 |
$600 |
|
| EIZO ColorEdge CG243W |
24" |
1920 x 1200 |
|
|
| EIZO FlexScan SX2462W |
24" |
1920 x 1200 |
|
|
| Fujitsu P22W-5 ECO IPS |
22" |
1680 x 1050 |
|
|
| Fujitsu P24W-5 ECO IPS |
24" |
1920 x 1200 |
|
|
| Fujitsu P26W-5 ECO IPS |
26" |
1920 x 1200 |
|
|
| Hazro HZ23W |
23" |
1920 x 1200 |
|
|
| Hazro HZ24W |
24" |
1920 x 1200 |
|
|
| Hazro HZ26W |
26" |
1920 x 1200 |
£500 |
|
| Hazro HZ26Wi |
26" |
1920 x 1200 |
£500 |
The HZ26Wi uses an H-IPS panel. |
| Hazro HZ30W |
30" |
2560 x 1600 |
£900 |
|
| * HP L2335 |
23" |
1920 x 1200 |
$900 |
|
| HP LP2475w |
24" |
1920 x 1200 |
$550 |
The LP2475w uses an H-IPS panel. |
| HP DreamColor LP2480zx |
24" |
1920 x 1200 |
$2,000 |
30-bit panel with LED backlight. |
| HP LP3065 |
30" |
2560 x 1600 |
$1,400 |
|
| Lacie 320 |
20" |
1600 x 1200 |
$900 |
|
| LG L2000CP |
20" |
1600 x 1200 |
$450 |
|
| LG W2600HP |
26" |
1920 x 1200 |
$1,100 |
There seems to be a multiple versions of this display, not all being IPS. |
| LG W2420R |
24" |
1920 x 1200 |
|
S-IPS panel with LED backlight. |
| LG W3000H |
30" |
2560 x 1600 |
$1,400 |
|
| NEC EA231WMi |
23" |
1920 x 1080 |
$400 |
The EA231WMi is the first IPS based 23" LCD with a 16:9 aspect ratio. |
| * NEC 20WMGX2 |
20" |
1680 x 1050 |
$500 |
Discontinued |
| NEC LCD2190UXi-BK |
21.3" |
1600 x 1200 |
$1,000 |
|
| NEC LCD2490WUXi |
24" |
1920 x 1200 |
$1,200 |
The LCD2490WUXi uses an H-IPS panel and A-TW Polarizer resulting in the best viewing angles of any LCD technology. |
| NEC LCD2490WUXi2 |
24" |
1920 x 1200 |
$1,100 |
Differs from the LCD2490WUXi in that it has no A-TW polarizer. |
| NEC LCD2690WUXi |
26" |
1920 x 1200 |
$1,200 |
Like the 24" version, the LCD2690WUXi also uses an H-IPS panel and A-TW Polarizer. |
| NEC LCD2690WUXi2 |
26" |
1920 x 1200 |
$1,300 |
|
| NEC LCD3090WQXi |
30" |
2560 x 1600 |
$2,200 |
The LCD3090WQXi uses an H-IPS panel. |
| * Philips 230WP7NS |
23" |
1920 x 1200 |
$900 |
Discontinued |
| Philips 240PW9EB/69 |
24" |
1920 x 1200 |
|
|
| Planar PX2611W |
26" |
1920 x 1200 |
$800 |
The PX2611W uses an H-IPS panel. |
| ViewSonic VP2365wb |
23" |
1920 x 1080 (16:9) |
$300 |
|
| ViewSonic VP2655wb |
26" |
1920 x 1200 |
$1,000 |
|
| Coming Soon |
| Dell U2711 NEW |
27" |
2560 x 1440 |
|
|
| HP ZR22w NEW |
22" |
1920 x 1080 |
|
22" S-IPS panel with full HD resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio. Expected release in Febuary. |
| HP ZR24w NEW |
24" |
1920 x 1200 |
|
24" S-IPS panel, 16:10 aspect ratio. Expected release in Febuary. |
|
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Use a calibration tool to get the full benefits of IPS technology. We recommend the Eye One Display 2.
This list will be updated regulary as new S-IPS, e-IPS and H-IPS based LCD monitors are released. If you know of one we missed that is currently being produced, please contact us here and include the the model and brand.
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