DELL ST2220L Review

Guys this is my first review. pardon me for my mistakes.:)

So lets begin -

I was to get a monitor as a B'Day gift from my parents. i considered Samsung P2350, DELL ST2220L, Samsung B2230, Benq G2220HD. searched hard for samsung P2350 but it wasn't available anywhere at smcinternational.in, theitwares, primeabgb. B2230 reviews were good. benq reviews were ok. and at that time the ST2220L was a new entrant to the market. only one review was there which was good. so i decided to take risk and go with this.

Ordered this from smcinternational.in for 8750 including taxes. shipping was 200 bucks.

Product Website -

DELL Dell - ST2220L 21.5-inch Wide Flat Panel Monitor with LED : Monitors: Flat Screen LCD Computer Displays | Dell Canada

Product Specifications -

DISPLAY

Panel Size: 21.5"

Aspect Ratio: Widescreen (16:9)

Panel Type: TN with LED backlight

Maximum Resolution: Full HD 1920 x 1080 @60 HZ

Contrast Ratio: 8,000,000:1 (estimated)

Brightness: 250 cd/m2 (typical)

Response Time: 5ms typical

Viewing Angle: (160 vertical / 170 horizontal)

Color Support: 78% (CIE1976) / 68% (CIE1931)

Pixel Pitch: 0.248mm

Device Type: HD Monitor with LED

CONNECTIVITY

VGA

DVI-D (HDCP)

HDMI

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=ca&l=en&s=bsd&cs=cabsdt1&sku=320-1629

Packaging -

The packaging is well done. no damage chances.



Accessories -



These include a DELL notice, Product Information Guide, Product Setup Guide, VGA Cable, Driver CD, Power Cable.

The Monitor -



The Monitor -



The front has menu touch buttons, and a light at the bottom showing monitor status. when the light is white monitor is active and when its yellow monitor is in power saver mode.



I have not removed the covering on the sides. but its shiny surface when i remove it. you can see this in menu touch buttons pic.

The Stand -







The stand feels sturdy.

Connectors -





These include - HDMI, DVI, VGA, Audio IN and Audio Out.

Sadly they supply only VGA Cable.

The Menu -

Menu buttons are touch. very responsive. but they are not illuminated. though they are easily visible when in light.



The index -



The main menu -



Navigation in the menu is with these using touch buttons-



The various options in main menu -















The brightness/contrast menu -



The preset menu -



Performance -

Movies -









Text -



Text is large enough and no straining of eyes.

Viewing Angle -



Viewing angle is very good for a TN panel.

Pros -

1. Crisp HD movies.

2. Gaming is fun. 5ms response time.

3. (dont know this is a pro or a con) Very very bright.

4. Strong build quality.

5. LED backlight.

6. Good viewing angles.

Cons -

1. Touch buttons not illuminated.

2. Only VGA cable supplied.

i am very happy with my purchase. :ohyeah:

i will recommend this to everyone looking for a monitor within 8.5k. its strong value for money.:)
 
Nice review and an excellent purchase i have samsung b2230 and i can tell you that you made an excellent purchase...my monitor does not have the hdmi and audio in/out jacks mate...have to use a hdmi to dvi cable for ps3 gaming (audio is supplied using the og wire that comes with the ps3) ...gets all cluttered up :(
 
Hi
I would like to buy ST 2220L or ST 2320L based on the availability in the stores. By the way, where will I get it in Bangalore. I am not able to find the stores with this model.

Regards
Srinivasa Varadharajan
 
srinivas_ajay said:
Hi

I would like to buy ST 2220L or ST 2320L based on the availability in the stores. By the way, where will I get it in Bangalore. I am not able to find the stores with this model.

Regards

Srinivasa Varadharajan

Check with SMCinternational Delhi, Grab it if stock last.
 
Bought it on dassera and the monitor is really cool.but still wondering did i pay more.i had to shell 9k for this beauty.
 
All Dell ST2220L/M owners - Does your monitor DISPLAY stretch till Plastic Bezel (monitor frame) of Monitor or keep some distance from bezel? If not can you post distance between display & bezel in MM (millimeter) Approx.
 
Thanks a lot to the Owner of the thread for his nice elaborate review, I want to know as a confirmation to the user of this monitor,

Is it supports/handle multiple signal input at the same time ? like I select HDMI signal or VGA without disconnecting the source from the back OR without shutting down any of them ? Is it possible ?

Please Reply......Thank You.

I got 2 desktop 1 with VGA and other with HDMI via GFX card. Can I use them both by seeing alternatively each one without turning them off or disconnecting ?
 
dissel said:
Thanks a lot to the Owner of the thread for his nice elaborate review, I want to know as a confirmation to the user of this monitor,

Is it supports/handle multiple signal input at the same time ? like I select HDMI signal or VGA without disconnecting the source from the back OR without shutting down any of them ? Is it possible ?

Please Reply......Thank You.

I got 2 desktop 1 with VGA and other with HDMI via GFX card. Can I use them both by seeing alternatively each one without turning them off or disconnecting ?

no idea buddy. sorry.

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Emperor said:
All Dell ST2220L/M owners - Does your monitor DISPLAY stretch till Plastic Bezel (monitor frame) of Monitor or keep some distance from bezel? If not can you post distance between display & bezel in MM (millimeter) Approx.

you using HDMI?

adjust scaling through catalyst control center in case of amd gpu.
 
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