No need to get the 2ms Asus MS225H and sacrificing 2.5'' for that.
The response time thing is not something to die for. I've used a Dell ST2420L, HP23 something something, Samsung S23A350 and just recently bought the Samsung BX2035
The BX series was without a doubt THE BEST! It was just AMAZING. The Dell I used to have looks to damn dull infront of it. No, it's not like it's not bright. The colours look washed infront of that.
That said, the SA series is the most CRAP LED to buy.
I'd honestly recommend you get a Dell ST2420L/Dell ST2320L, whichever gives you a better price/size ratio. They're both very good. Much better than the alternatives.
The Asus has more problems than the smaller size. You need a proper table for it, because it's aesthetically beautiful stand is not the best when it comes to positioning, and the displays viewing angles aren't the best either, despite it being a very, very good display in terms of picture quality. That said, I don't think it's a wise option to cut on size and get that.
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And, if you ARE to drop down the size, the better option would be the Samsung BX2035. It's only half an inch smaller diagonally, but it's much better in terms of viewing angles, colours, brilliance etc. Really the stuff to die for if it was available here in the bigger sizes.