REVIEW: Acer B223W

Warranty LCD/Backlight (Years): 3 incl. Pickup Service Max. pixel faults (according to ISO 13406-2): Class II Panel size [inch]: 22 Pixel size [mm]: 0,282 Native resolution: 1.680 x 1.050 Visible screen size/diagonal [mm]: 473 x 296 / 560 Video-In, connector: 1 x D-Sub (analogue) und 1 x DVI-D (digital) Vertical frequency [Hz]: 56 - 76 Max. horizontal frequency/ video bandwidth [kHz/MHz]: 30 - 83 / 165 Color mode preset/user: 4 / 1 LCD pivotable / portrait mode: Yes / Yes LCD display arm option: Yes Features: DVI-D cable, Sub-D cable, audio cable, power cable, internal power supply unit, CD-ROM, HDCP DVI, integrated speakers, screenmanager software Dimensions (W x H x D) [mm]: 505,5 x 357,5 - 467,5 x 216 (with feet) Weight [kg]: 6,44 Compliance: TCO 03, UL, CUL, TUV/GS, T-Mark, ISO9241-3/-7/-8, FCC/B, VCCI, CE, C-tick, BSMI, WHQL, ISO 13402-6 Power consumption On/Stand-by/Off [Watt]: max. 65 / 2 / 1 Test date: 8/11/2008 Rating:   Picture stability: ++ (digital) ++ (analog) Viewing angle dependency: +/- Contrast: ++ Color space: + Subjective impression of image quality: + Shades of gray resolution: + Brightness allocation: + Interpolation image quality: +/- Fabrication of case/frame, mechanics: +/- Operating, OSD: + Suitable for occasional gamer: ++ Suitable for hardcore gamer: + Suitable for DVD/Video: + Price [incl. VAT. in Euros]: 270,00

++ very good, + good, +/- satisfactory, - bad, -- very bad

Introduction

With the B223W, Acer is bringing a new TN panel model to the highly contested 22-inch sector of the market. The traditional target group for 22-inch monitors with TN panels is gamers who play fast action games and need a fast-responding panel as well as office users.

The Acer B223W comes from the Business series, which is why there is a B at the start of the model number. The Business series models come with important ergonomic features which are generally lacking in models from series for home and private users.

The bare specifications do not indicate that Acer can set itself apart from its many rivals with the B223W. However, the model’s features still include ergonomic features such as height adjustment and a pivot function, which are not a given in the 22-inch sector.

All test results were obtained on the digital input of an Asus 8800GTX. An iScan VP50Pro was used to test the monitor’s video functions.

Acer B223W (Picture: Acer)

Contents:IntroductionScope of supplyDesign and mechanicsPower consumptionConnectorsControls and OSDAcer eDisplay ManagementImage qualityViewing anglesMeasurements and calibrationColour space comparisondeltaE deviationUGRA TestSound qualityInterpolationApplicationsResponsivenessInput-LagDVD and VideoRefresh rates supportedConclusion

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