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Dell E2220H Review

True Score

68
68
3

Experts

72
0

Consumers

Expert Rankings

Product testers had mixed feelings about the Dell E2220H and they recommended it for basic office use and some casual gaming. They liked its low input lag and Full HD resolution, which provides clear text. However, they were disappointed by its ergonomically limited stand and slow response time. The display also proved to have a low contrast ratio.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Dell E2220H is a 2020 model year entry-level general-purpose monitor, promising affordable features to office users. It has 1920 x 1080 pixels, offering decent text clarity. It also has an impressive 8.8 ms input lag, performing comparably to the most outstanding computer monitors on the market. This display is equipped with a TN panel, and it has a standard 60Hz refresh rate. The device provides good reflection handling, so it can safely be installed near windows, and it delivers good gray uniformity across the whole screen. Browse to the end of this Dell E2220H review and find out how it compares with some popular gaming monitors in the industry.

Consensus

our Verdict

The Dell E2220H received mixed reviews from experts, and they could only recommend it for limited office use. Testers at Choice were happy with this monitor’s Full HD resolution, and they hailed its good text quality. Check out the Dell C1422H if you need a portable Full HD model. In part because of the low 8.8 ms input lag, analysts at Tech Review Ninja recommend it for slow-paced games. The image quality was described as okay during their experiments, although reviewers noticed that the colors shift rapidly when the screen is viewed from the sides. However, editors were disappointed by its slow 12.3 ms rise-and-fall response time, which resulted in visible trails behind moving objects. Users seeking a more gaming-tailored device can explore our Dell S2421H review. This has a decent color gamut, featuring a 74.7% of the Adobe RGB color space. They were disappointed that it doesn’t have HDMI ports. Finally, reviewers were unimpressed by its low 1004:1 contrast ratio, which resulted in poor performance in dark rooms.

Reason to Buy

  • Remarkably low input lag
  • Excellent reflection handling
  • Decent text clarity

Reason to Avoid

  • Stand supports very minimal adjustment
  • Low contrast ratio
  • Poor viewing angles
  • Slow response time
  • Lacks HDMI ports

Dell E2220H Specs

Display Typen/a
HDMI Inputs
HDR Formatn/a
Max Resolution1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Panel TypePanel Typen/a
Refresh Raten/a
Response TimeResponse Timen/a
Screen size21.5"

All Specs

Test Results

Brightness (nits)234
Contrast Ratio (as ratio, x:y)0
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 uv)0
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 xy)0
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB Coverage xy)74.7
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB Coverage xy)74.7
Color Gamut % (Rec. 2020 Coverage xy)0
Color Gamut % (Rec. 709 Coverage xy)0
Input Lag (ms)8.8
Response Time (ms)12.3
Reflections % (Total Reflections)4.8
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Left)30
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Right)30
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Above)47
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Below)13

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Market Context

The Dell E2220H is a 2020 model year entry-level general-purpose monitor, promising affordable features to office users. It has 1920 x 1080 pixels, offering decent…

The Dell E2220H is a 2020 model year entry-level general-purpose monitor, promising affordable features to office users. It has 1920 x 1080 pixels, offering decent text clarity. It also has an impressive 8.8 ms input lag, performing comparably to the most outstanding computer monitors on the market. This display is equipped with a TN panel, and it has a standard 60Hz refresh rate. The device provides good reflection handling, so it can safely be installed near windows, and it delivers good gray uniformity across the whole screen. Browse to the end of this Dell E2220H review and find out how it compares with some popular gaming monitors in the industry.

The Samsung T55 has a better VA panel with a 3,174:1 contrast ratio, resulting in deeper blacks compared to the Dell E2220H display. In addition,…

The Samsung T55 has a better VA panel with a 3,174:1 contrast ratio, resulting in deeper blacks compared to the Dell E2220H display. In addition, the Samsung monitor has better gaming technology, featuring a better response time and FreeSync technology.

The BenQ ZOWIE XL2411P has a much better 144Hz refresh rate and faster 7.2 ms rise-and-fall response time than the Dell E2220H, which has a…

The BenQ ZOWIE XL2411P has a much better 144Hz refresh rate and faster 7.2 ms rise-and-fall response time than the Dell E2220H, which has a 60Hz refresh rate and 12.3 ms rise-and-fall response time. The BenQ monitor also gets much brighter with a peak brightness of 325 nits compared to 234 nits for the Dell device.

The Dell E2220H has a slightly larger 22-inch screen than the newer 21-inch Dell E2222H. Also, while the Dell E2220H is equipped with a TN…

The Dell E2220H has a slightly larger 22-inch screen than the newer 21-inch Dell E2222H. Also, while the Dell E2220H is equipped with a TN panel, the Dell E2222H has a VA panel, resulting in a better 3000:1 contrast ratio compared to the 1,004:1 of the E220H.

Display Type

n/a

LED

HDMI Inputs

1

HDR Format

n/a

n/a

Max Resolution

1920 x 1080 (Full HD)

1920 x 1080 (Full HD)

Panel Type

n/a

VA

Refresh Rate

n/a

75 Hz

Response Time

n/a

4 ms

Screen size

21.5"

32"

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Expert Score

68

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Customer Score

72

*.25

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True Score

68

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Expert Score Breakdown

  • Rtings
    103.4

    Category Trust Score

    63
    The Dell E2220H is a mediocre monitor overall. It’s okay for office use or gaming,… read more

    By:

    Unknown
  • Choice
    38.5

    Category Trust Score

    78
    “No bottom line found for this product” read more

    By:

    Thomas Hervieu
  • Best Views Reviews
    12.35

    Category Trust Score

    76
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    By:

    Unknown

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