No, it needs to be better in every way. If it’s not, then what’s the fucking point? Popularity and a better replacement are two different things.
I take it that you still use a CRT monitor then? After all, modern displays (eg. IPS/VA) aren't better than CRTs in every respect (response time, motion clarity, arbitrary scaling).
A replacement doesn't have to be better in every single facet.
No.