Viewsonic VX2453mh-LED review
Good contrast and natural colours are let down by problems scaling over HDMI connections and syncing over VGA connections
However we found the VX2453mh-LED was fussy with inputs. Connecting to a Windows 7 laptop via HDMI, we found the desktop was over-scaled, and while you can adjust the scaling via your graphics card’s control panel, we found it impossible to get a pixel-for-pixel image, so text especially suffered from aliasing. An HDMI connection to our PlayStation 3 via HDMI was perfect, however.
Switching to the VGA connection, the desktop scaled perfectly – but in some of our more detailed tests using fine vertical lines, we noticed tearing and colour distortion, which meant that the monitor wasn’t quite in sync. This was easily fixed by selecting the VX2453mh-LED’s Auto Image Adjust menu option.
Even with the monitor set up correctly, we still noticed colour distortion around very small text. In everyday use this shouldn’t be a problem, but those who work with images for a living will require more precision. A generous three-year, collect-and-return warranty also gives you peace of mind.
The VX2453mh-LED looks like great value at £148, but the scaling problems with digital inputs let it down and there are alternatives you should consider. The Iiyama ProLite E2409HDS may look slightly less exciting, but its CCFL backlight is warmer and it worked fine with both DVI and HDMI inputs.
Basic Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Rating | **** |
Physical | |
| Viewable size | 24 in |
| Native resolution | 1,920×1,080 |
| Contrast ratio | 1,000:1 (30,000,000:1 dynamic) |
| Brightness | 300cd/m² |
| Horizontal viewing angle | 170° |
| Vertical viewing angle | 160° |
| Response time | 2ms |
| Response time type | grey-to-grey |
| Screen depth | 36mm |
| Base (WxD) | 209x195mm |
| Screen elevation | 110mm |
Features | |
| Portrait mode | no |
| Wall mount option | no |
| Height adjustable | no |
| Internal speakers | yes (2x 2W) |
| Detachable cables | yes |
| USB hub | none |
| Integrated power supply | no |
| Kensington lock lug | yes |
| Display extras | 2x HDMI, 3.5mm minijack headphone output |
| VGA input | yes |
| DVI input | no |
| S-video input | no |
| Component input | no |
| Composite input | no |
| HDCP support | yes |
| Audio inputs | 3.5mm line in |
Environmental | |
| Power consumption standby | 0W |
| Power consumption on | 19W |
Buying Information | |
| Price | £144 |
| Supplier | http://www.digital-fusion.co.uk |
| Details | www.viewsonic.com |
| Warranty | three years collect and return |