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Acer AL2216WD Iiyama ProLite XB2776QS LG Flatron E2351VQ
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Acer AL2216WD
Overview - Full review
Iiyama ProLite XB2776QS
Overview - Full review
LG Flatron E2351VQ
Overview - Full review
Price
Gaming: Best Result
Acer AL2216WD
Iiyama ProLite XB2776QS
LG Flatron E2351VQ
Score
3/5
5/5
3/5
User Score
5/5 (2)
Subscores
    • Design and Build5/5
    • Colours and Contrast5/5
    • Responsiveness3/5
    • Design and Build2/5
    • Colours and Contrast4/5
    • Responsiveness2/5
    Specifications
    Specifications
    Screen size22 inches
    Panel typeTN
    Resolution1680 x 1050 pixels
    Response time5 ms
    Inputs (HDMI / DVI / VGA / Component)0 / 0 / 0 / 0
    Other details
    Viewing angles (H/V)170° / 160°
    3Dno
    Specifications
    Screen size27 inches
    Panel typeIPS
    Resolution2560 x 1440 pixels
    Response time5 ms
    Inputs (HDMI / DVI / VGA / Component)1 / 1 / 1 / 0
    Other detailsDisplayPort, Speakers, headphones out, height-adjustable swivel stand, portrait mode
    Viewing angles (H/V)178 ° / 178 °
    3Dno
    Specifications
    Screen size23 inches
    Panel typeTN
    Resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
    Response time2 ms
    Inputs (HDMI / DVI / VGA / Component)1 / 1 / 1 / 0
    Other detailsHeadphones out
    Viewing angles (H/V)170 ° / 160 °
    3Dno
    Conclusion
    The AL2216WD does a good job of replacing the previous analog version by assuring compatibility with HD numeric movies, however, we find the poor standard colors unfortunate.
    The Iiyama ProLite XB2776QS just managed to scrape its way to a five-star score! It has a great set of hardware features, colour fidelity is excellent and contrast is above average. However, there's still some room for improvement, as the screen response time is a bit too low for gamers.
    The LG Flatron E2351VQ is a 23" Full HD monitor with good contrast, a nice design and a reasonable price tag. Unfortunately, the disappointing overdrive mode stops this display delivering the kind of responsiveness you'd expect from a real "2 ms" panel. It therefore can't hope for higher than a three-star score in our review.
    Pros

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    Price

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    DVI input is HDCP compatible

    +

    Good lateral viewing angles

    +

    Good enough reactivity for occasional gaming

    +

    Relatively low power use

    +

    Colour fidelity after adjusting the settings (Delta E = 2.8)

    +

    Hardware features and build

    +

    Wide viewing angles (IPS screen)

    +

    Contrast (1000:1 after adjusting the colour settings)

    +

    Nice design

    Cons

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    The base is not vertically adjustable

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    No zero dead pixel warranty

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    Narrow viewing angles, especially vertically

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    Compression defects are accentuated in movies

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    Reactivity is noticeably less compared to 22" 2ms

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    Not responsive enough for gamers (average ghosting time = 13.5 ms)

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    Not responsive enough for gamers

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    Reverse ghosting kicks in when you use the RTC (overdrive) function to get rid of standard ghosting

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    TN screen (poor vertical viewing angles)