AOC e2243Fwk Ultra-Slim 21.5-inch LED monitor review (hardware)

Posted by Christophor Rick (TheSuperGuido), 314 days ago

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The Technical Side

There’s only one thing that this monitor is missing, aside from a better mount for the display, and that’s an HDMI port. The DVI and D-SUB is a nice combo as it allowed me to plug-in both the console and the computer on the same screen with just two taps of a button to switch between them. I also have an HDMI-to-DVI adapter so I could have used HDMI if I had wanted to and also plugged in the PS3, but it would have been nicer to be able to plug them all in at once and HDMI is sort of becoming a standard these days.

AOC e2243Fwk Technical Specs

Viewable Image Size    21.5" (16:9)
Brightness (typical)    250 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio    50000000:1
Response Time    5ms
Optimum Resolution    1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz
Colors Supported    > 16 Million
Analog Input    RGB D-Sub
Digital Input    DVI-HDCP
Built-in Stereo Speakers    No
EPEAT Rated    Yes
Regulation: FCC    Yes

The embedded Screen+ feature and software allow the user to divide the workspace into four self-contained areas. ($50 value) LEDA light-emitting-diode (LED) is a semiconductor diode that emits light when an electric current is applied in the forward direction of the device, as in the simple LED circuit. The effect is a form of electroluminescence where incoherent and narrow-spectrum light is emitted from the p-n junction. touch controls are located on the base as well as power and source input for convenient cable management. The base can also be folded for easy wall mount installation. The monitor is EPEAT Silver Certified for Green Conscious Packaging and Manufacturing. To learn more about EPEAT Certification, please visit http://www.EPEAT.net In standby mode, it consumes only 0.1 watts.

The e2243Fwk comes with DVI-D input with HDCP for maximum content delivery. It boasts a 5ms response time to eliminate drag, and amazing 50,000,000:1 contrast ratio.

Overall

This is one of the best pictures I’ve seen on a monitor this size. That’s not to say it’s the only one that has such great images but it is certainly worth a look if you’re in the market for a new monitor or want to add-on to your current rig. Considering that the AOC e2243Fwk is running about $120-160 online, you could easily get a multi-display setup for the same price that some bigger names charge you for one monitor slightly larger than this one.

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Our Rating for AOC e2243Fwk Ultra-Slim 21.5-inch LED monitor review (hardware)
8.5	Feel The mount point and how it applies pressure against the display if you were to try to move the display from anywhere but the mount itself is poor design in my opinion and should be changed.
9.5	Usability The image is very clear and bright and can stand up to intense action. The mount allows it to be mounted on a wall or set on a desk. The bezel around the display is about a half-inch which is a bit thick for multi-monitor display but passable.
10.0	Value Running between $120 and $160 this monitor gives a great image and sits around the lower end for 22 inch LED monitors and is cheaper than some LCD monitors of the same size. The energy efficiency is also something to be noted as it will save money in the long run.
8.5	Overall The AOC e2243Fwk is solid gold through and through. The image is remarkably bright and clear, the black are dark and deep and the action is easily handled. Aside from no HDMI port and a questionable mount bracket, this is a fantastic monitor at a great price point.