DELL ST2220L Review

Jaskanwar Singh

Aspiring Novelist
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

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

Packaging -
The packaging is well done. no damage chances.
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Accessories -
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These include a DELL notice, Product Information Guide, Product Setup Guide, VGA Cable, Driver CD, Power Cable.

The Monitor -
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The Monitor -
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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.

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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 -
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The stand feels sturdy.

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


The Menu -
Menu buttons are touch. very responsive. but they are not illuminated. though they are easily visible when in light.
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The index -
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The main menu -
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Navigation in the menu is with these using touch buttons-
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The various options in main menu -
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The brightness/contrast menu -
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The preset menu -
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Performance -

Movies -
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Text -
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Text is large enough and no straining of eyes.

Viewing Angle -
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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.
7. DVI cable supplied.

Cons -
1. Touch buttons not illuminated.


i am very happy with my purchase. :grin:
i will recommend this to everyone looking for a monitor within 8.5k. its strong value for money.:)
 
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asingh

Aspiring Novelist
Really nice review. And excellent pictures. Which camera you used.

Something like needs a discrete GPU in DVI mode, which am sure you will get soon. Congratulations.
 

vinayan

Broken In
forgot to tell you...it is a very nice review..i bought a ST2220M last week..very similar to this..i think except the buttons everything is just superb..
 

gagan007

Uhu, Not Gonna Happen!
nice review Jaskanwar, I am also planning to purchase this monitor. This will definitely help my decision to go ahead.
 

khmadhu

change is constant!!
good screenshots. Does this support IPS..? or at-least a good display if viewed from different angle.?
 

Zangetsu

I am the master of my Fate.
^^Nope No IPS :grin:
Congrats nice review done.:)
Cons -
2. Only VGA cable supplied.

Whaat..No DVI cable.....how could DELL dat be....:-x
I got VGA,DVI....& Acer also gives HDMI...but these suppliers r theives...
they take out the HDMI & sell it in market..fooling the customers :x
 

The Sorcerer

oh wow...Xenforo!!!
No1 bundles TN panels with dvi cables anymore ever since they are falling from 11k downwards. Dell e228WFP and such models were one of the last to be bundled with them.

Tip: If you bought the stuff and are reviewing it, remove the S/N number from the product. If its an engineering/media sample, its all good.
 
OP
Jaskanwar Singh

Jaskanwar Singh

Aspiring Novelist
replaced one movie trailer image. it was corrupted.

Really nice review. And excellent pictures. Which camera you used.

Something like needs a discrete GPU in DVI mode, which am sure you will get soon. Congratulations.

thanks. i hope i will get a gpu soon.
camera used is an Olympus FE-4010.

forgot to tell you...it is a very nice review..i bought a ST2220M last week..very similar to this..i think except the buttons everything is just superb..

thanks. yes yours is also almost same.

nice review Jaskanwar, I am also planning to purchase this monitor. This will definitely help my decision to go ahead.

thanks buddy

good screenshots. Does this support IPS..? or at-least a good display if viewed from different angle.?

thanks.
its a TN panel.yes viewing angles are good for a TN panel.

Great purchase. I will be going to Balaji Solutions for the PC. Any other reputed shop?

thanks

^^Nope No IPS :grin:
Congrats nice review done.:)


Whaat..No DVI cable.....how could DELL dat be....:-x
I got VGA,DVI....& Acer also gives HDMI...but these suppliers r theives...
they take out the HDMI & sell it in market..fooling the customers :x

thanks. i will get a dvi when i get a gpu.

No1 bundles TN panels with dvi cables anymore ever since they are falling from 11k downwards. Dell e228WFP and such models were one of the last to be bundled with them.

Tip: If you bought the stuff and are reviewing it, remove the S/N number from the product. If its an engineering/media sample, its all good.

thanks for that sorcy.

Anyway, how much an HDMI Cable cost?

i think 150 bucks.
 
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cute.bandar

Cyborg Agent
Question: How do the fonts look on this? do they happen to look too small, considering the high resolution on a relatively small monitor ?

also is it matte or glossy ?
 
OP
Jaskanwar Singh

Jaskanwar Singh

Aspiring Novelist
Question: How do the fonts look on this? do they happen to look too small, considering the high resolution on a relatively small monitor ?

also is it matte or glossy ?

its matte.

its very very comfortable to read. the monitor size is big enough for full hd. i will try a text pic.
 
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