Product face-offs
Iiyama Prolite E2201W-B2
| Diagonal screen size | 22 pouces |
| Type | TN |
| Resolution | 1680 x 1050 pixels |
| Response time | 2 ms |
| Interfaces (HDMI / DVI / VGA / YUV) | 0 / 1 / 1 / 0 |
| Options | NA |
| Viewing angles (H/V) | 170 ° / 160 ° |
Colors are accurate, but…
If Iiyama made big improvements between the B1 and B2 version of its monitor, it was in terms of color fidelity. Things were a bit problematic in this area on the B1 while they are particularly accurate on the B2 with an average dE 94 difference of only 2.9 (under 3 means it has one of the best scores and we can call it accurate).
So why did we give it a poor note in color fidelity? Because unfortunately its blacks are washed out and levels are half the normal depth. For this reason, contrast is noticeably inferior to the average and what most of its rivals are capable of.
Vincent Alzieu
Test date: 2008-03-10
Test date: 2008-03-10
The ProLite E2201W-B2 is an updated version of the E2201-B1. According to Iiyama, we shouldn’t even have to test it the two are so identical. Moreover, this is what characteristics and the look would suggest. Except that test results differ noticeably, sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worst.
The B1 version was deprived of a 5th star because of poor viewing angles, a critical point. The simple act of looking at a different part of the screen meant seeing darker areas around the edges. The good news is that the B2 is no longer affected!
Ergonomics remain stable. There are still VGA + DVI inputs and the bezel is black matte; however, there is no vertical adjustability or USB hub.
In games...
Reactivity is still good but it is less well controlled. The overdrive, a technology consisting of increasing the voltage to crystal ends to accelerate them, turns out to be not as well mastered. The panel manufacturer pushes components too far resulting in the appearance of a negative afterglow image or a sort of shadow behind objects in movement.
The second new defect: while the B1 version displayed images exactly at the same rhythm as a CRT, the B2’s sequences have a delay of two images!
The B1 version was deprived of a 5th star because of poor viewing angles, a critical point. The simple act of looking at a different part of the screen meant seeing darker areas around the edges. The good news is that the B2 is no longer affected!
Ergonomics remain stable. There are still VGA + DVI inputs and the bezel is black matte; however, there is no vertical adjustability or USB hub.In games...
Reactivity is still good but it is less well controlled. The overdrive, a technology consisting of increasing the voltage to crystal ends to accelerate them, turns out to be not as well mastered. The panel manufacturer pushes components too far resulting in the appearance of a negative afterglow image or a sort of shadow behind objects in movement.The Product Face-offs show the minimum and maximum afterglow of this screen.
The graph displays the frequency of colored or transparent afterglow images, the colored being the most bothersome.
The graph displays the frequency of colored or transparent afterglow images, the colored being the most bothersome.
The second new defect: while the B1 version displayed images exactly at the same rhythm as a CRT, the B2’s sequences have a delay of two images!
- The B2 corrects the main defect of the B1, it re-establishes normal viewing angles
- Very good color fidelity
- Low energy consumption
- Subject to reverse ghosting
- Washed out blacks
- No zero dead pixel policy
- Basic ergonomics (even if it has a DVI)
The B2 is supposed to be identical to the B1but in the end this isn’t the case. It does correct the main weakness of low viewing angle; however, at the same time adds unprecedented and very bothersome defects. Gamers will prefer the older version.
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