ViewSonic VLED221wm

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Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 38 reviews of ViewSonic VLED221wm. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the ViewSonic VLED221wm is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Eric Franklin (cnet.com)

ViewSonic VLED221wm review: ViewSonic VLED221wm

ViewSonic VLED221wm

Good performance in movies and games; built-in speakers; sturdy footstand; thin panel.

No HDMI; lacks ergonomic options; uninspired OSD with limited options.

The ViewSonic VLED221wm is a well-performing monitor, but it's too expensive to recommend.

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by : Greg Adler (pcworld.com)

VLED221WM

ViewSonic's 22-inch wide-screen VLED221wm is the world's first sub-$1000 LCD monitor with LED backlight technology, which delivers an evenly bright screen and a wide color gamut.

Glossy black design Displays brilliant colors

Poor built-in speakers Hefty price tag.

Though ViewSonic packed a lot of high-end features into the VLED221wm, the impressive specs did not produce a huge image-quality boost in our testing. This monitor is best suited for a movie buff, for a multimedia/graphic designer who needs to see a...

Jan, 2008

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Expert review by : Review Crew (reviewboard.com)

ViewSonic VLED221wm Review

At $500, the ViewSonic VLED221wm can't keep pace with better monitors, such as the Gateway HD2201, which can be found for at least $300 cheaper. In our tests, the VLED221wm ...

Jun, 2010

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Viewsonic VLED221wm

The Viewsonic VLED221wm sets up great expectations for LED technology but falls short. This is one of the better 22-inch LED monitors on the market, with the picture brighter and sharper than a budget competitor. But price is hurting this monitor. Yet...

Mercury-free LED backlight118% OptiColor NTSC TechnologySuper-HD 1680x1050 resolution deliver precise color rendition16:10 widescreen panel allows users to work in two documents or applications side-by-side5 ms pixel response

The Viewsonic VLED221wm widescreen LCD monitor has many exciting...

May, 2009

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Expert review by : David Murphy (maximumpc.com)

ViewSonic VLED221wm

ViewSonic's VLED221wm 22-inch LCD is the first LED-backlit display to grace our Lab, and we were anxious to put the technology to the test. LCD monitors typically sport cold cathode fluorescent backlighting, which can be less than uniform, and because...

It does have an 118% color gamut. And the blacks are indeed very black

Too dark, with garish colors

Given its spendy price point compared to fellow 22-inch monitors, ViewSonic’s VLED221wm just isn’t a wise choice. The concept of “true black” is a strong selling point, but not when it results in perceptible quality loss.

Apr, 2008

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Expert review by : ZDNet (zdnet.com)

ViewSonic VLED221wm

Viewsonic's LED back-lit monitor leaves a lot to be desired in the performance stakes, especially considering its price.

Pleasant enough design, Good blacks

Oversaturated colours, Pricey for what it is, Over-active DCR, Hidden option for turning off DCR, Poor speakers, No numerical values on RGB controls

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by : Bob Buskirk (thinkcomputers.org)

ViewSonic VLED221wm 22-inch Widescreen LED Backlit LCD Monitor

LED backlit LCD's are something that we are just starting to see come into the consumer market. A lot of new notebook LCD's are LED backlit, but you really do not see that many desktop LCD's that are LED backlit. Mainly because producing a LED backlit...

Ability to represent 118% of the NTSC color gamut, - 12000:1 contrast ratio, - Black levels are amazing, - Thin and sleek design

No vertical adjustment or ability to swivel the display

This has to be one of the best LCD's that I have reviewed. As soon as you turn it on you can instantly tell the difference between it and previous LCD's that you have used. The vibrant colors are amazing and make everything, even surfing the web more...

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by : Andrew Kliem (goodgearguide.com.au)

Viewsonic VLED221wm

22in monitor with LED backlighting

Great colours, sharp picture, minimal ghosting, no noise

Poor viewing angle, extremely expensive, minor contrast issues at bright end

Viewsonic's VLED221wm would be a fairly good choice if it cost a few hundred dollars less, but with a price tag almost triple its competitors it is difficult to recommend despite having brilliant colours and fairly good overall image quality.

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by : PC Plus (techradar.com)