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Iolair M2BABW
Diagonal screen size 22 pouces
Type TN
Resolution 1680 x 1050 pixels
Response time 5 ms
Interfaces (HDMI / DVI / VGA / YUV) 0 / 0 / 1 / 0
Options NA
Viewing angles (H/V) 160° / 160°
Alexandre Botella / Vincent Alzieu
Test date: 2008-05-22
Iolair is a new brand.  However, it has already built a solid image as a company that offers low priced screens with a good chance of finding a very interesting quality price ratio.  This reputation is owed in large part to its 24 inch IIM24WB, which was successful beyond expectations.  Will it be the same for the M2BABW?

No, not this time.  This economical 22 inch behaves like others in its family:  reactivity is average and consistent with what we can expect of the announced 5 ms, preset colors are ok but not too impressive (due to a washed out black, again) and ergonomics are more than basic.  There is only an analog input (VGA) and that’s it!


However, the situation isn’t hopeless here.  You can indeed improve colors by setting Red to 50, Green to 38 and Blue to 41.  You will still have the initial blue dominance and also a better than average color fidelity with an average difference of only 2.6.  Or better yet, stay with default settings and try to install the calibration profile via the link below.  With a little luck, it will instantaneously become perfect!

- Price

- No DVI

- Reactivity

- No zero dead pixel policy

- TN panel = lower viewing angle darkens

This screen is not expensive but neither is it amazing. At least you will get your money’s worth. And if you take the time to follow our advice, the M2B2BW’s colors can be improved.

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