Iiyama Prolite E2481HS review
A good-looking budget monitor, but it needs a colour calibrator to help it reach its full potential
Specifications
23.6in screen size, 1,920×1,080 resolution, DVI: yes, VGA: yes, HDMI:
Its viewing angles were quite narrow, as you’d expect from a TN panel. We didn’t have to move very far horizontally or vertically to see a shift in contrast, and the screen darkened quickly if we weren’t looking at it head-on.
It has VGA, DVI-D and HDMI inputs. The E2481HS supports HDCP, so you can play copy-protected content from your PC or games console. It also has a 3.5mm audio input. The Prolite E2481HS also has two 2W stereo speakers built in to the chassis, but these are fairly basic. YouTube clips sounded tinny, making a pair of headphones or the use of dedicated speakers essential.
The Prolite E2481HS has its fair share of problems, and you must use a colour calibrator to get the best out of it, making it relatively expensive. We recommend the hugely superior Iiyama Prolite E2473HDS instead.
Basic Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Rating | ** |
Physical | |
| Viewable size | 23.6 in |
| Native resolution | 1,920×1,080 |
| Contrast ratio | 1,000:1 (5,000,000:1 dynamic) |
| Brightness | 250cd/m² |
| Horizontal viewing angle | 178° |
| Vertical viewing angle | 170° |
| Response time | 2ms |
| Response time type | grey-to-grey |
| Screen depth | 18mm |
| Base (WxD) | 217x210mm |
| Screen elevation | 73mm |
Features | |
| Portrait mode | no |
| Wall mount option | yes |
| Height adjustable | no |
| Internal speakers | yes (2W stereo) |
| Detachable cables | yes |
| USB hub | none |
| Integrated power supply | yes |
| Kensington lock lug | yes |
| Display extras | none |
| VGA input | yes |
| DVI input | yes |
| S-video input | no |
| Component input | no |
| Composite input | no |
| HDCP support | yes |
| Audio inputs | 3.5mm line in |
Environmental | |
| Power consumption standby | 1W |
| Power consumption on | 22W |
Buying Information | |
| Price | £152 |
| Supplier | http://www.dabs.com |
| Details | www.iiyama.co.uk |
| Warranty | one year RTB |