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Dell S2209W

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User ratings:
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37 user ratings
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
6
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6 editorial reviews
Some screen sizes suit the move to 1080p more than others. We're gradually coming round to the use of the 1,920 x 1,080 resolution in 22in TFTs, largely because it's a step upwards from 1,680Read more
Dell has joined the ever-increasing number of monitor manufacturers selling 22-inch full HD monitors. We have a look at the S2209W, which is priced ideally for gamers and discerning home users on a budget.Read more
LCD tech hasn't progressed dramatically in recent years. But at least prices have plummeted: You can now snag this full HD panel for under £150.Belying its budget pricing, the S2209W is also oneRead more
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Pros

  • luminance uniformity of the screen was excellent overall
  • Contrast performance was also relatively good on Dirt Rally
  • The monitor performed well in this respect

Cons

  • image quality leaves a little to be desired +Native 1080p Full
  • Low price -Images lack vibrancy
  • lost signal and refused to display an image

Key specs

  • 1920, 1080 px
  • LCD
  • 5 ms
  • 21.5 in
  • 300 cd/m²
  • 16

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Dell S2209W - Pros & Cons

Dell S2209W

Pros

  • luminance uniformity of the screen was excellent overall
  • Contrast performance was also relatively good on Dirt Rally
  • The monitor performed well in this respect
  • nice deep and vibrant shades on this film as well
  • Performance on the black level tests was very good overall
  • Colour reproduction was also pleasing
  • overall
  • very low input lag and pixel responsiveness
  • quite rich with some good depth and pop to shades
  • Performance in the white saturation test was excellent
  • Image appears quite vibrant overall with decent shade depth and variety

Cons

  • image quality leaves a little to be desired +Native 1080p Full
  • Low price -Images lack vibrancy
  • lost signal and refused to display an image
  • a haze which drowned out subtle detail and lightened up dark shades
  • Darker trails could be seen behind some bright objects surrounded by darker shades
  • interlace pattern artifacts on this model
  • some weaknesses in pixel responsiveness in places
  • short comings are obvious
  • notoriously restricted vertical viewing angles of TN technology
  • a mediocre IPS panel
  • backlight bleed around the top and bottom edges of the panel

Dell S2209W - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
21.5 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
5 ms
Best:
JVC LM-H191
Response time: 0.01 ms
IconBrightness
300 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
4980 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

Dell S2209W - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size21.5 in
Brightness300.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:9
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Dimensions
Height with stand15.13 in
Depth (with stand)8.76 in
Width (with stand)20.56 in
Weight175.66 oz
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Image properties
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Supported graphics resolutions1920x1080
Display number of colours16.78 million colours
Display technologyLCD
Response time5.0 ms
Pixel size0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)160.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)170.0 °
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)no
HDRno
VESA mountyes
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Power
Power consumption (standby)2.0 W
Power consumption (typical)42.0 W
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Built-in camerano
Screen surfaceMatte
Built-in speakersno
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Connectivity
DVI Portyes
DVI-D ports quantity1
HDCPyes
Thunderboltno
USB for videono
VGA inyes
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity1
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Features
Tiltableyes
Cable lock slotyes
Plug and Playyes
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Eco-labelling
EnergyStaryes
EPEATSilver

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