Monitors / Comparison
ASUS VH192D vs NEC E172M-BK
Monitor · ASUS
ASUS VH192D
18.5″ · 1366×768 · 60 Hz · TNEntry level
Refresh rate15
Resolution25
Panel50
Response time50
VS
Monitor · NEC
NEC E172M-BK
17″ · 1280×1024 · 60 Hz · TNEntry level
Refresh rate15
Resolution33
Panel50
Response time47
Verdict
ASUS VH192D and NEC E172M-BK are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 29 and 31.
- Resolution: NEC E172M-BK leads (1280×1024 vs 1366×768).
- Response time: ASUS VH192D leads (5 ms vs 5.5 ms).
Pick this
ASUS VH192D
If you care most about response time.
Pick this
NEC E172M-BK
If you care most about resolution.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| ASUS VH192D | NEC E172M-BK | |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Gear score | 31 |
| 18.5″ | Screen size | 17″ |
| 1366×768 | Resolution | 1280×1024 |
| 60 Hz | Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| TN | Panel | TN |
| 5 ms | Response time | 5.5 ms |
| — | Estimated price | ≈ $190 |
The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.
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FAQ
Is ASUS VH192D or NEC E172M-BK better?
ASUS VH192D and NEC E172M-BK are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 29 and 31. Resolution: NEC E172M-BK leads (1280×1024 vs 1366×768). Response time: ASUS VH192D leads (5 ms vs 5.5 ms).