Monitors / Comparison

HP L1506x vs LG 19CNV42K-B

Monitor · HP

HP L1506x

15″ · 1024×768 · 75 Hz
GEAR SCORE 26.0 / 100Entry level
Refresh rate25
Resolution25
Response time30
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Monitor · LG

LG 19CNV42K-B

19″ · 1440×900 · 60 Hz
GEAR SCORE 26.0 / 100Entry level
Refresh rate15
Resolution32
Response time50
Verdict

HP L1506x and LG 19CNV42K-B are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 26 and 26.

  • Resolution: LG 19CNV42K-B leads (1440×900 vs 1024×768).
  • Refresh rate: HP L1506x leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
  • Response time: LG 19CNV42K-B leads (5 ms vs 8 ms).
Pick this

HP L1506x

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

LG 19CNV42K-B

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

HP L1506xLG 19CNV42K-B
26Gear score26
15″Screen size19″
1024×768Resolution1440×900
75 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
8 msResponse time5 ms

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 HP L1506x or LG 19CNV42K-B better?

HP L1506x and LG 19CNV42K-B are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 26 and 26. Resolution: LG 19CNV42K-B leads (1440×900 vs 1024×768). Refresh rate: HP L1506x leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz). Response time: LG 19CNV42K-B leads (5 ms vs 8 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: HP L1506x leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).