REVIEW: Eizo S2110W-K

Author: Achim Behrendt
01/01/2006

Translation by Johannes Post

Manufacturer: Eizo

Warranty LCD/Backlight (Years):	5/3 incl. Pickup Service
Max. pixel faults (according to ISO 13406-2):	Class II
Panel size:	21,1"
Pixel size [mm]:	0,270
Native resolution:	1.680 x 1.050
Visible screen size/diagonal [mm]:	454 x 284 / 535
Video-In, connector:	2 x DVI-I (analog and digital)
Vertical frequency [Hz]:	49 – 86 analog / 59 – 61 digital
Max. horizontal frequency/ video bandwidth [kHz/MHz]:	analog 24 – 82 / 150 / digital 31 – 65 / 120
Color mode preset/user:	4 / 1
LCD pivotable / portrait mode:	Yes / No
LCD display arm option:	Yes
Features:	DVI-D cable, DVI-A cable, USB hub, USB cable, power cable
Dimensions (W x H x D) [mm]:	501 x 341 - 460 x 230
Weight [kg]:	8,2
Compliance:	TCO99, CE, CB, TUEV Rheinland /GS, EPA ENERGY STAR program, TUEV Rheinland Ergonomics certified
Power consumption On/Stand-by/Off [Watt]:	80 / < 2 / -
Test date:	01.01.2006
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]:	950,00

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

Introduction

Eizo responded to the quickly growing demand for widescreen monitors by presenting two new models in 16:10 format. These are the 21 inch monitor S2110W sporting a resolution of 1680 x 1050 pixels and secondly the 24 inch S2410W sporting 1920 x 1200 pixels. While today’s test will cover the S2110W only, you may rest assured that we are going to issue a review for the 24 inch model S2410W in a few weeks time. On that occasion, we are then particularly going to point out the differences of both devices. In today’s review, however, we want to provide some insight into the S2110W’s strengths and weaknesses when it comes to c ommon daily tasks like working, gaming and DVD playback. In this regard, we are especially keen to see which benefits Eizo’s newly adopted direct backlight technology can offer.

All results issued in this review have been established using the digital input, with the exception of the test runs for analog image quality, which have been established on the analog input. Our test bed ran with a Gainward PowerPack! Ultra/2600 Golden Sample and two Point of View GeForce 7800GTX 512MB (SLI).

Scope of supply

The packaging that Eizo ships the S2110W-K in has a carry handle made from cardboard, which seemed to us like a small yet useful innovation in terms of packaging. A smart concept which facilitates the unpacking procedure of the monitor profoundly. One can simply lift the monitor out of its packing.

Using this handle, the Eizo S2110W-K can be lifted out of the packing.

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