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Product Survey: 22’’ LCD monitors (2006-2008) >
Vincent Alzieu
Test date: April 15, 2008

BenQ told us that once again they want to be the phoenix that rises from the ashes.  They now have new management and monitors.  Unfortunately, the E2200WA will not be their flagship screen that is a synonymous with new found success.  The price is low but not rock bottom and there is less expensive and better elsewhere.  

We aren’t going to write a novel on this screen: the E2200WA isn’t too reactive and ergonomics are ultra basic (there isn’t even a DVI, the only ''originality'' is the two integrated speakers).   From the start, there is a lack of color fidelity, and luckily going into sRGB mode via the OSD rectifies the situation.
In short, just another 22 inch 5 ms TN that doesn’t stand out – not even with the price.


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Pluses

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Moderate price

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Colors are quite accurate in sRGB mode

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Very deep black at 0.22 cd/m² for 200 cd/m² in white or contrast measured at > 900:1

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Moderate energy consumption: 31 Watts at 200 cd/m² for white

Minuses

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Reactivity in the low average

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No digital input

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No zero dead pixel policy

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Basic ergonomics: no vertical adjustability, doesn’t pivot, no hub

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TN panel = small lower viewing angle = screen darkens

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The E2200WA’s only advantages are its color fidelity – after a small adjustment – and its modest energy use.

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