Monitor Reviews: Ultra-Thin Philips 221EL and LED Acer S231HL

Philips 221EL

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Our monitor reviews are back!  This week, we have two ultra-flat, low-energy screens in the lab.  That energy efficiency is thanks to LED backlighting.

According to Philips' claims, its new 221EL 21.5'' monitor with a Full HD TN panel should meet everybody's needs.  That left us fantasising about an excellent monitor—but the transition from fantasy to reality can often be somewhat disappointing.

Acer's S231HL is an ultra-flat 23'' monitor whose TN panel has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.  To keep the frame less than 3 cm thick, the manufacturer has chosen LED backlighting.  Not only does this system take up less room than the traditional fluorescent tubes, it also requires less energy.

>  Review: Philips 221EL
>  Review: Acer S231HL

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