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Last updated: May 18, 2013

IPS Monitor List: Premium LCD Panels

IPS LogoI'm often asked for a recommendation on what type or brand of LCD monitor offers the best picture quality, to which I usually suggest an LCD that is manufactured using IPS based panel technology. IPS monitors are known for providing superior color accuracy and wider viewing angles than the more commonly found TN monitors. This list goes a bit further and compiles most, if not all of the S-IPS, H-IPS, e-IPS and other variations of IPS panels that are currently being used for LCD displays and available on the retail market.

This list is sortable; it can be arranged (in ascending or descending) by Display Model, Size, Resolution, or Price. The default sorting is alphabetical by manufacturer. Updates will be made as new IPS monitors are introduced and older models are discontinued, replaced by newer models, or no longer available from retail outlets so check back frequently to find the best IPS monitor that meets your display requirements. Monitors that have been recently added to the list are marked with a NEW tag. Once production has ceased on a particular display it will be moved to the discontinued page. For more information about IPS technology, please read LCD Panel Technology Explained, which covers the main LCD panel types and advantages of IPS panel monitors.

Display Model Size Resolution Price Notes
This list will be updated regulary as new IPS based LCD monitors are released. If you know of one we missed that is currently being produced, please contact us here with the details.
Acer B243PWL Kbmdrz 24" 1920 x 1200 $280 IPS-Pro Technology
Acer H236HL bid NEW 23" 1920 x 1080 $180 Very thin bezel, glossy
Acer S275HL 27" 1920 x 1080 $400 6-bit e-IPS, 6ms response time.
AOC i2367Fh 23" 1920 x 1080 $150 AH-IPS panel.
AOC I2757FH 27" 1920 x 1080 $330 27" LED backlit IPS monitor with built-in speakers.
AOC Q2963PM 29" 2560 x 1080 $500 29" panoramic IPS display, 21:9 aspect ratio.
Apple Thunderbolt 27" 2560 x 1440 $1,000 Another Apple 27" IPS display with LED backlighting.
Asus MX279H NEW 27" 1920 x 1080 $315 LG AH-IPS (LM270WF5-SLB1), 6-bit + A-FRC.
Asus PA238Q 23" 1920 x 1080 $300 e-IPS (LM230WF3) panel with 100% sRGB.
Asus ProArt PA246Q 24" 1920 x 1200 $430 P-IPS display, 98% Adobe RGB.
Asus PA248Q 24" 1920 x 1200 $300 LG e-IPS panel (LM240WU8-SLA2), 6-bit + A-FRC.
Asus PB238Q 23" 1920 x 1080 $220 Connectivity includes HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, D-sub, and four USB ports.
Asus PB278Q 27" 2560 x 1440 $630 WQHD PLS panel, 100% sRGB.
Asus VG23AH 23" 1920 x 1080 $280 3D IPS monitor, LED backlit. The VG23AH has been reported to have a semi-glossy surface, unlike most IPS monitors which have either an overly aggressive matte coating or glossy finish.
Asus VG27AH 27" 1920 x 1080 $350 3D support
Asus VS229H-P 21.5" 1920 x 1080 $140 LED backlit IPS monitor designed with a slim profile.
Asus VS239H-P 23" 1920 x 1080 $170
Dell S2240M 22" 1920 x 1080 $140 22" AH-IPS monitor.
Dell S2340L 23" 1920 x 1080 $220 23" glossy display with AH-IPS panel.
Dell S2340M 23" 1920 x 1080 $180 82% color gamut, 7ms response time.
Dell S2740L 27" 1920 x 1080 $300 27" 1080p AH-IPS panel with glossy coating. 6-bit + AFRC. Reported average input lag below 4ms making this a very good monitor for gaming.
Dell U2212HM 22" 1920 x 1080 $210 e-IPS panel (LM215WF3-SLC1).
Dell U2312HM 23" 1920 x 1080 $190 e-IPS panel (LM230WF3-SLD1).
Dell U2410 24" 1920 x 1200 $400 The U2410 uses an H-IPS panel (LM240WU4-SLB1).
Dell U2412M 24" 1920 x 1200 $300 e-IPS panel (LM240WU8-SLA2)
Dell U2413 24" 1920 x 1200 $540 AH-IPS (LM240WU9-SLA1), Lite matte coating and GB-LED backlight.
Dell U2711 27" 2560 x 1440 $700 High resolution 27" H-IPS (LM270WQ2) monitor, Wide gamut.
Dell U2713H 27" 2560 x 1440 $700 Wide gamut, GB-LED backlight. Supports 10-bit (8-bit + FRC) content with an LM270WQ3-SLA1 AH-IPS panel. PWN isn't used for dimming, so no flicker issues. Also features a light matte coating.
Dell U2713HM 27" 2560 x 1440 $650 AH-IPS panel, W-LED, 8ms response time. No PWM used for backlight dimming (monitors with PWM can possibly produce flicker).
Dell UltraSharp U2913WM 29" 2560 x 1080 $600 29" panoramic monitor with 8-bit AH-IPS panel, 21:9 aspect ratio.
Dell U3011 30" 2560 x 1600 $1,100 10-bit, 30" H-IPS display.
Dell U3014 30" 2560 x 1600 $1,300 10-bit, wide-gamut 30" AH-IPS display with 14-bit LUT.
DoubleSight DS-309W NEW 30" 2560 x 1600 $1,200 1.07 billion color depth, S-IPS panel, CCFL backlight.
EIZO ColorEdge CG246 NEW 24" 1920 x 1200 $2,300 LCD display aimed at media professionals, includes a built-in calibration sensor.
EIZO ColorEdge CG276 NEW 27" 2560 x 1440 $3,000 16-bit LUT, built-in calibration sensor.
EIZO ColorEdge CG243W 24" 1920 x 1200 $1,600 H-IPS monitor.
EIZO FlexScan EV2436WFS 24" 1920 x 1200 $500
EIZO FlexScan SX2462W 24" 1920 x 1200 $1,000 H-IPS panel,
EIZO FlexScan SX2762W 27" 2560 x 1440 $1,400 10-bit color depth, a 16-bit 3D LUT, uniformity compensation and hardware calibration support.
EIZO FORIS FS2332 23" 1920 x 1080 $425 Includes a "paper mode" which can reduce eye strain from reading by lowering the contrast ratio and increasing black levels.
EIZO FORIS FS2333 23" 1920 x 1080 $450 Gaming optimized IPS/PLS monitor with 3.4 ms response time (gray-to-gray) and a reported input lag of only 0.8 ms. Includes a feature called Smart Insight which improves black level details for an enhanced gaming experience.
HP 2011XI 20" 1600 x 900 $125 20" IPS panel.
HP 2311xi 23" 1920 x 1080 $230 23" IPS panel, LED backlit.
HP DreamColor LP2480zx 24" 1920 x 1200 $2,000 30-bit H-IPS panel (LM240WU5-SLA1) with A-TW polarizer to reduce IPS glow.
HP Envy 27 27" 1920 x 1080 $450 Built-in Beats Audio speaker system.
HP Pavilion 20xi NEW 20" 1600 x 900 $100 One of the cheapest AH-IPS monitors on the market.
HP Pavilion 22xi NEW 22" 1920 x 1080 $150
HP Pavilion 23xi NEW 23" 1920 x 1080 $190 AH-IPS display.
HP Pavilion 27xi NEW 27" 1920 x 1080 $290 Glossy finish, AH-IPS.
HP ZR2040w 20" 1600 x 900 $200
HP ZR2240w 22" 1920 x 1080 $200 e-IPS (LM215WF3-SLC2)
HP ZR2440w 24" 1920 x 1200 $350 e-IPS (LM240WU8-SLA1), successor to the ZR24w.
HP ZR2740w 27" 2560 x 1400 $700 H-IPS (LM270WQ1-SDDA)
HP ZR30w 30" 2560 x 1600 $1,200 30-bit H-IPS (LM300WQ5-SDA1).
Iiyama ProLite XB2776QS NEW 27" 2560 x 1440 $600 AH-IPS panel with light matte coating.
LG 23ET83V 23" 1920 x 1080 $450 AH-IPS panel.
LG 24EC53V-P NEW 24" 1920 x 1080 $240 Very basic (and cheap), no frills 24" IPS display.
LG 27EA33V 27" 1920 x 1080 $250 AH-IPS panel.
LG 29EA93 29" 2560 x 1080 $700 21:9 aspect ratio, AH-IPS panel.
LG IPS231P-BN 23" 1920 x 1080 $190 e-IPS panel (LM230WF3).
LG IPS237L NEW 23" 1920 x 1080 $230 23" AH-IPS panel.
LG IPS277L 27" 1920 x 1080 $470 27" AH-IPS panel.
Lenovo LT2452p 24" 1920 x 1200 $400 e-IPS, LED backlit.
Lenovo LT3053p NEW 30" 2560 x 1600 $1,600 30" AH-IPS monitor with 14-bit LUT, 1.07 billion color support, and sun hood.
Monoprice 27" IPS-G Pro NEW 27" 2560 x 1440 $480 Glossy screen, claims to have a zero defects policy.
Monoprice 27" IPS LED CrystalPro 27" 2560 x 1440 $550 27" rebranded IPS monitor.
Monoprice 30" IPS CrystalPro 30" 2560 x 1600 $800 CCFL backlight, VGA, Dual-Link DVI-D, DisplayPort, HDMI, and Component inputs.
Monoprice 30" IPS Pro 30" 2560 x 1600 $730 CCFL backlight, Dual-Link DVI-D input only.
NEC EA232WMi 23" 1920 x 1080 $300 e-IPS (LM230WF3-SLB1).
NEC PA241W 24" 1920 x 1200 $1,000 10-bit 16:10 monitor with IPS based panel.
NEC PA271W 27" 2560 x 1440 $1,200 10-bit 16:9 monitor with p-IPS (LM270WQ2) panel.
NEC PA301W 30" 2560 x 1600 $2,000 10-bit, p-IPS (LM300WQ5-SLA2).
Nixeus WQHD 27" 27" 2560 x 1440 $450 Similar to the Achieva Shimian, AURIA EQ276W and other imported Korean IPS monitors that have become popular lately. These units offer a high-resolution, 27" IPS panel at a very affordable price.
Philips 298P4QJEB NEW 29" 2560 x 1080 $670 UltraWide (21:9) AH-IPS monitor.
Philips 298X4QJAB NEW 29" 2560 x 1080 $670 Similar AH-IPS panel to the 298P4QJEB with a different stand.
ViewSonic VP2365-LED 23" 1920 x 1080 $250 LED backlit, e-IPS monitor.
ViewSonic VP2770-LED 27" 2560 x 1440 $740 Uses a PLS panel, Samsung's counter to LG IPS panels.
ViewSonic VX2270SMH-LED 22" 1920 x 1080 $150 This line of ViewSonic monitors include mercury free LED backlighting.
ViewSonic VX2370SMH-LED 23" 1920 x 1080 $160 LG AH-IPS
ViewSonic VX2770SMH-LED 27" 1920 x 1080 $280 AH-IPS (LM270WF6-SAP1)

Note For Professionals

A calibration tool should be utilized to receive the full benefits of a IPS monitor. I recommend the Spyder4Elite. Also, e-IPS and similar panels with only 6-bit support should be avoided if you do any photo editing or use software that requires accurate color representation. e-IPS (and some AH-IPS) panels have better viewing angles than TN technology, but many of them are 6-bit displays that only support 8-bit color depth through a method of dithering (FRC), unlike other high-end IPS variations which make use of true 8-bit (or higher) LCD panels.


IPS Monitor Recommendations

IPS monitors are available for every budget. These are my personal top choices for each price point.

Small Budget
Dell S2340M
Dell S2340M

Medium Budget
Asus PA248Q
Asus PA248Q IPS Monitor

Large Budget
Dell U3014
U3014 Review

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