Is this a stunning, perfect display? No, not really. But it is perfect as a low-cost secondary display for a laptop. I work from home frequently, and my little laptop screen wasn't cutting it to connect to the bigger dual-monitor display setup I have on my desk at work. I needed something that was fairly inexpensive, but would be easy on the eyes when I'm coding for work. I bought it along with a VESA adapter and a mounting arm, because I like to put my secondary displays in portrait mode, and the stand it comes with doesn't do that. Color and resolution seem pretty good. The back light is nice. There's a tiny bit of light bleed around the edge of mine, but I use it in a fully lit room during daytime hours, so it's not bothersome. I do wish that the place you put the VESA adapter or stand was more centered, because the monitor is a little wobbly, even on the arm I have it mounted on. Otherwise, it's a solid monitor considering I only paid $100 for it. If you're looking for some fancy display for watching high definition movies and playing games, maybe this isn't it. But if you need a second or third monitor for internet browsing / writing code / basic stuff, this is a good choice.
Crisp and vibrant display! Really fits the budget and delivers better than expected quality. Colors are clear and precise; watching videos is a lot more enjoyable with this monitor (especially videos of the 60fps type). I bought one of these monitors for my main computer and it was so good, I bought a second one for a computer in my shop. I plan to buy a third one here soon for a dual display on my shop computer.
HP did a good job with this monitor. Installation of the stand is a breeze and you can't mess it up as the mounting spokes are made to fit only one size of the monitor so there is no guessing, just plug and play.
Ports on the back are 1 power supply (included) 1 VGA cable connection and 1 HDMI.
*NOTE: ONLY a VGA cable comes with the package, HDMI will have to be purchased separately.
Other than that, great purchase, will definitely buy more of these bad boys.
*UPDATE
23SEP2018: Monitors are functioning 100% as day 1. Other users are reporting problems or defects, I still have not had anything happen to me like they said happened to them. I am about to buy another one. The day these problems arise, I will update my review but as of now, everything is great!
*UPDATE
12/12/2018
Monitors are fully operational and function as they did one day 1. Still impressed and satisfied with the quality of these monitors. I have a total of 3 and I am about to buy a 4th one right now.
Excellent monitor! As you can see from the photo. I bought two of them. Dual monitors are the way to go. Multi-tasking at it's best! Since it doesn't have any audio outputs; I use Bluetooth from my laptop to a JBL Charge 2 Bluetooth Speaker.
I guarantee 90% of these negative reviews are results of user error. Every component of this monitor is flawless. I haven't had a single problem and Ive had it for almost a year now, an I've been using it with 2 different computers. It's very fast, the color is ridiculously vibrant, it's very clear and sharp. And this monitor actually looks very nice. It's ultra thin, and has a very nice and sturdy stand. In my opinion, monitors with big, bulky stands just stick out like a sore thumb. For all you gamers, if you're budget is tight, this monitor still works well. I used it for gaming for a while and while it was crystal clear, this monitor is only 60hz, so it wasn't as fast as I had hoped. If you have a higher budget, I'd advise looking elsewhere. Anyone who is into editing, designing or any other computer related job, I would totally recommend this display. I'm an editor, and I use premiere. Anyone who uses premiere would know that there are like 4 different work spaces on the screen itself. This monitor displays them all perfectly. Also, it's almost completely borderless. Watching YouTube videos on it, for example, is great because it fills up the entire screen. Who wouldn't want that? Like I said before, if you're looking for a great monitor, but have a low budget, you should stop searching, because you have just found it.
I was looking for a dual monitor setup for my new PC setup, and I had an old Acer monitor which had a resolution I wasn't happy with.
I decided to search for a good monitor for a price I could have a budget for, yet enjoy.
I found this excellent IPS monitor. This monitor arrived in a clean box, and had instructions provided to properly setup the monitor, with a clean sheet applied to the screen to prevent light damage to the screen in shipment. Upon opening, I noticed it came with a complimentary VGA cable (didn't use it, since I prefer HDMI). The monitor has two parts: a stand and the monitor itself. This was easy to set-up as well, and the sheet covering the monitor depicted the connections to build it clearly.
After setting the monitor up, settings were easy to navigate and configure, and in seconds I was logging into Windows with a clear, crisp resolution which was much more pleasing to look at than my older Acer, which has light bleed and some funkier older pixels and colors. My monitor was clear of dead pixels, and was overall just as I needed for anything from browsing to gaming at a comfortable 80fps.
I am in the process of purchasing another monitor to replace my older Acer. Thank you!
Feature Product
- Monitor: 21.5-inch diagonal Full HD (1920x1080) IPS; Enjoy vibrant images with 178-degree wide-viewing angles
- Resolution and aspect ratio: Full HD and 16:9; 2 million pixels for crystal-clear visuals and vibrant image quality
- Response time: 7ms with overdrive; Get a smooth picture that looks crisp and fluid without motion blur.Brightness - 250 nits.Static contrast ratio- Up to 1000:1. Dynamic contrast ratio- Up to 8,000,000:1
- Ports: VGA, HDMI, and HDCP support help you stay connected;Power Consumption: 20 Watt
- Environmental features: Mercury-free LED backlighting, Arsenic-free monitor glass, and the low halogen design promote energy efficiency
- NOTE: Please refer to the user manual for trouble shooting steps.
Description
It's time for a monitor that's worthy of your family's content. When you're looking for the best specs at the right price, the 21.5" diagonal full HD display delivers with trusted HP performance and an all new sleek design.
As this unit has been installed for only a week, I cannot speak to long-term reliability. That said, there is a lot to like about this monitor.
First .. it is important for anyone reading this evaluation to keep in mind this unit is a $90 monitor intended for basic viewing. I don't believe it was designed to be a "gaming" monitor even though several viewers mentioned satisfactory results when doing so.
The monitor was fairly simple to assemble, however I needed to purchase a "AmazonBasics DisplayPort to HDMI Cable - 3 Ft" adapter for the HDMI cable as my laptop's docking station only had a DisplayPort and not an HDMI port. Unit powered up without issue and has displayed a very nice, crisp picture when connected to NetFlix and streaming. There is a bit of a delay on the screen when resuming from Sleep Mode but not a big deal really. Overall I've been pleased with the unit, particularly with the output.
I'm not impressed with the HP software that accompanied the monitor. The screen partitioning application (not needed at all) which emulates a very-dumbed-down version of Display Fusion doesn't behave well when resuming the monitor from Sleep. It was quickly uninstalled. Windows 10 did not immediately recognize the monitor in Device Manager so a quick trip to Windows Update provided the most current driver for the monitor. So -- at the end of the day you can keep it simple and not even use the supplied DVD unless reading Documentation is desired.
Other purchasers weren't happy with the external power supply wishing instead it was internal to the unit. Having been an IT tech for several years I've seen a number of quality monitors discarded when the internal power supply failed yet the monitor panel itself having been perfectly functional. It would have been far more cost-effective to have been able to replace the power supply only. Several reviewers out there mentioned "black-out" or "flashing" on/off issues thereby denigrating the monitor itself without addressing the probability the external power supply was defective; no one appeared to address this issue as a troubleshooting possibility. The adapter is quite light and feels a tad cheap so users might consider trying to replace the adapter if performance issues (above) arise.
Although an onboard USB port would have been nice, I'm satisfied with what it is ... an inexpensive $90 monitor that makes working on my laptop more pleasurable for both my wife and myself. Assuming reliability extends its use beyond three years, it will have been a very nice purchase indeed.
Great Monitor! I was little hesitant at first because it's specs seemed a little lower than others, such as contrast ratio and response time. I'm an avid gamer who needed a new monitor right before college that wouldn't burn a hole in my pocket. Very happy with what I got. I also thought 21.5 was a little small for gaming, but it's pretty big in person and it'll definitely satisfy anyone who wants to watch movies or play games often. After about a months use, I've encountered no problem, and only see quality!
I initially started to look for an upgrade for 2010 Mac mini. So when I started looking at the prices for new computers I was horrified lol. The more I looked into it I started to realize that I wasn't getting a whole lot of bang for my buck to replace my old computer. I looked into selling my old Mac to make up some of the cost of a new computer. But the selling price was not worth it and the worry of selling it to the wrong person made it a good reason to keep it. I looked into upgrading my Mac, the prices of ram had dropped dramatically since I purchased it. I was able to purchase 3 Hp pavilion 22cwa which looks awesome if I don't mind saying. I know eventually the Mac will become obsolete one day but will have great set up for the next computer.
This came earlier today so I'm just uploading it now, and it came on time! Great monitor screen and amazing color! It's great for computers and for ps4, yes! Ps4. Easy hook up, no problem at all. But I do suggest speakers If you wanna play your ps4 with sound. But Just use your ps4 head set or some ear buds for sound or buy some speakers for the monitor, other than that its good to go. See you again soon Amazon!
Wonderful price and a great product. This is a high quality sleek design monitor with near perfect pixel color. Highly recommend.
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