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ASUS VT229H 21.5" Touch Monitor vs ELO 90 Series Open Frame Touch Display

Buy the ASUS VT229H for general desktop touch work: it is a 21.5-inch 1080p IPS panel with 10-point touch, built-in speakers and a tilt stand, and owners describe it as a solid everyday touchscreen. The ELO 90 Series is a 19-inch 5:4 open-frame unit built to be bolted into kiosks, cabinets and industrial enclosures, with serial and RJ-45 management ports and dual VESA patterns. The ASUS wins on resolution, size and out-of-box convenience; the ELO wins on integration and long-duty mounting.

  • Choose the ASUS VT229H if you want a plug-and-play touchscreen for a desk, classroom, reception counter or point-of-sale setup.
  • Choose the ELO 90 Series if you are building the display into a kiosk, panel or enclosure and need open-frame mounting plus serial and network management.

Prices

  • ASUS VT229H 21.5" Touch Monitor: $229.00 at Macy's (checked today)
  • ELO 90 Series Open Frame Touch Display: $515.99 at Newegg (last seen Nov 12)
  • Difference: the ASUS VT229H 21.5" Touch Monitor is $286.99 cheaper than the ELO 90 Series Open Frame Touch Display at the latest prices (Nov 12 and Nov 14)
ASUS
ASUS VT229H 21.5" Full HD IPS Eye Care 10-Point Multi-Touch Monitor

ASUS VT229H 21.5" Touch Monitor

ASUS VT229H 21.5" Full HD IPS Eye Care 10-Point Multi-Touch Monitor

$229.00at Macy'sChecked 12 h ago
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Pros
  • Sharp 1080p IPS image with wide 178-degree viewing angles
  • 10-point touch handles pinch, zoom and multi-finger gestures
  • Speakers, tilt stand and VESA mount work out of the box
  • Flicker-free and low blue light modes for long sessions
Cons
  • Only 60 Hz and 250 nits, so not bright for sunlit rooms
  • No USB hub or serial ports for kiosk wiring
  • Plastic consumer build, not made for enclosure mounting
ELO
90 Series Open Frame Touch Display

ELO 90 Series Open Frame Touch Display

90 Series Open Frame Touch Display

$515.99at NeweggChecked Nov 12
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Pros
  • Open-frame design drops into kiosks, cabinets and machine panels
  • Serial and RJ-45 management ports suit remote and industrial setups
  • Lower typical power draw
  • Dual VESA patterns and USB ports ease integration
Cons
  • 1280 x 1024 on a 5:4 panel shows less and looks dated
  • 14 ms response and no speakers or headphone out
  • No stand or tilt, so it needs its own mounting
  • Smaller screen than the ASUS

What separates them

ASUS VT229H 21.5" Touch MonitorELO 90 Series Open Frame Touch Display
Screen size and shape21.5-inch 16:9 widescreen19-inch 5:4 near-square
Resolution1920 x 1080 Full HD1280 x 1024 SXGA
Touch input10-point projected capacitive multi-touchProjected capacitive, single-point oriented
Mounting100 x 100 mm VESA, tilt stand includedOpen frame, 100 x 100 and 75 x 75 mm VESA, no stand or tilt
ConnectivityHDMI, VGA, DisplayPort, 3.5 mm audio outHDMI, VGA, DisplayPort plus serial, RJ-45 management and USB
AudioTwo 1.5 W built-in speakersNo speakers, no headphone jack
Response time5 ms14 ms
Power drawAbout 18.6 W typicalAbout 12 W typical, 22 W in use

Price history

  • ASUS VT229H 21.5" Touch Monitor: lowest $229.00 on Nov 14 at Macy's.
  • ELO 90 Series Open Frame Touch Display: lowest $515.99 on Nov 13 at Newegg.com.

Prices at every store

ASUS VT229H 21.5" Touch Monitor

  • InpexOpcionNew

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    $288.00Checked 12 h ago
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  • AmazonRefurbished

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    $194.99Free shippingChecked 12 h ago
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  • Macy'sNew

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    $229.00Checked 12 h ago
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ELO 90 Series Open Frame Touch Display

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    $515.99+ $2.99 shippingChecked Nov 12
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    $779.99+ $4.99 shippingChecked Nov 12
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    $779.99Checked Nov 12
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    $795.99Checked Nov 12
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Specs compared

SpecASUS VT229H 21.5" Touch MonitorELO 90 Series Open Frame Touch Display
Response Time5 milliseconds14 millisecond
Viewing Angle178°/ 178°178
Brightness250cd/㎡250 candela per square metre
Contrast Ratio1000:11000:1
SpeakersYes(1.5Wx2)No
Display TypeLED—
With SpeakersYes—
Resolution1920 x 1080—
Connector TypeHDMI, VGA, DisplayPort—
HD Format1080p—
Panel TypeIPS—
Size21.5 in—
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SpecASUS VT229H 21.5" Touch MonitorELO 90 Series Open Frame Touch Display
Panel Size21.5—
Refresh Rate60Hz—
TouchYes, Projective Capacitive 10-point Touch—
Power Consumption18.56W—
VESA Wall Mounting100x100mm—
Screen size—19 inch
Native resolution—1280 x 1024
Aspect ratio—5:4
Video inputs—HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort
Other interfaces

Questions and answers

Which is better for a home office or classroom desk?
The ASUS VT229H. It has a stand, speakers, a sharper 1080p panel and 10-point touch, so it works the moment you plug it in. The ELO needs a frame or mount and adds no audio.
Which is better for a kiosk or industrial enclosure?
The ELO 90 Series. Its open-frame body, serial and RJ-45 ports and dual VESA patterns are made for bolting into equipment. The ASUS is a desk monitor with a plastic case.
Does the ELO have multi-touch like the ASUS?
The ELO uses projected capacitive touch but is specified for single-point use. The ASUS explicitly supports 10-point multi-touch, which matters for pinch and zoom.
Which lasts longer?
The ELO is built for continuous duty in enclosures and has the management ports to match. The ASUS is a consumer monitor; owners report it holds up well on a desk but it is not rated for industrial mounting.
Is the ASUS worth stepping up to over the ELO?
For desk use, yes: bigger screen, higher resolution, faster response, speakers and a stand. For embedded use, no: the ELO fits where the ASUS cannot go.
Can I connect either to a laptop?
Both take HDMI, VGA and DisplayPort, so either connects to a standard laptop or mini PC. The ASUS adds a headphone jack and speakers; the ELO adds serial and network ports.

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DisplayPort, HDMI, Management (RJ-45), Serial, …
Touch technology—Projected capacitive
Typical power—12.12 watt
VESA mount—100 x 100 mm, 75 x 75 mm
Pivot‎ 90°‎—No
3.5 mm In (AUX)—No
Camera (built-in)—No
Height Without Stand (")—13.504
HDMI Ports—1, 2
No. of USB (total) (pcs)—2
Memory Card Reader—No
Energy Consumption (In Use) (W)—22
Depth Without Stand (")—1.969
DisplayPort—Yes, No
HDR—No
Tiltable—No
VGA Ports—1
Touchscreen—Yes
Curved Screen—No