Last Updated: June 29, 2019 (Refresh Now)
Acer S220HQL Abd 21 5 Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor
Last Updated: June 29, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
870
Unverified
35
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LED
TYPE
21.5 inches
DISPLAY SIZE
Review Analysis - 95 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Device Compatibility
22computer, acer, monitors, laptop, dual
+77%
-23%
" ... I bought this monitor for my 7yr old’s first PC. ... "
" ... Great simple monitor. ... "
" ... You can't really go wrong with Acer. ... "
" ... I love this new monitor. ... "
" ... Dual monitors for work ... "
" ... Bought this monitor to build an office computer for my friend. ... "
" ... Still use the computer - put it to work - at work. ... "
" ... I bought two for a basic dual monitor setup at home and they work quite well. ... "
Price
16monitor, money, value, picture, beat
+100%
" ... Good monitor for the price. ... "
" ... Good value for $100 ... "
" ... They are very hard to beat at this price range and size. ... "
" ... Ridiculously good monitor for this price point. ... "
" ... Really good for the price. ... "
" ... Overall not bad for the price. ... But still, good if you're wanting to save some money. ... "
" ... It's not perfect, but worth the price. ... "
" ... this monitor has a great price to quality ratio, and should be a top choice for anyone looking for a quality monitor on a budget. ... "
Picture Quality
14quality, quality is great, clear, vga, price
+100%
" ... I purchased this one for that reason, however I have been very pleased with the picture quality. ... "
" ... I gave four stars for picture quality because, when they are side by side, there is a small difference in the brightness. ... "
" ... good picture great price ... "
" ... Gives off a nice picture. ... "
" ... Has good picture but not rated for 4K so a little grainy. ... "
" ... Bright and clear image. ... "
" ... I love the size & it has a great picture. ... "
" ... Beautiful picture, very crisp . ... "
Display Clarity
13acer, screens, monitor, display, dead pixels
+54%
-46%
" ... It tilts back or vertical but not forward so if you sit slightly lower than the screen it can't be tilted down. ... "
" ... No dead pixels on arrival, that's a plus! ... "
" ... No dead pixels or other issues whatsoever. ... "
" ... Ok this is a very nice screen. ... "
" ... The product came in with no dead pixels, and as far as the screen goes, the colors are absolutely incredible. ... "
Product Reliability
8problems, monitor, year, working, tint
+63%
-38%
" ... Hopefully it will last. ... "
" ... Unit has worked very well. ... "
" ... It comes back and works fine for a few days before doing it again. ... "
" ... Worked fine for about 2 years. ... "
" ... Totally amazing, has worked flawlessly for 5 years now. ... "
Ports
7vga, input, dvi, monitor, dvi and vga
+86%
-14%
" ... The two inputs in the back are DVI and VGA. ... "
" ... Just make sure if you have a newer computer, that it comes with a compatible port or you may need to purchase one. ... "
" ... The real benefit is that it comes with a VGA port. ... My 2018 Macbook had zero complaints and worked every time using a USB-C to VGA adapter for the monitor. ... "
" ... I especially like the way it powers on automatically, with presence of HDMI signal. ... "
" ... Comes with power cord, dvi, and vga cords. ... "
" ... Since it came with multiple inputs (HDMI & DVI) I connected both my desktop and my Xbox One. ... "
Color
6monitor, contrast, bright, way, washed
+100%
" ... It is sharp and the colors seem to be true without any glare. ... "
" ... Bright and clear image. ... "
" ... when all the colors work. ... "
" ... The product came in with no dead pixels, and as far as the screen goes, the colors are absolutely incredible. ... "
Marketplace
5picture, works as advertised, thank, nice, good
+100%
" ... Works as Advertised ... "
" ... Thank you Acer makes a great product. ... "
" ... I love the size & it has a great picture. ... "
" ... Gives off a nice picture. ... "
Screen Protection
5matte, dead pixels
+40%
-60%
" ... I guess I got my value out of it, screen doesn't work half the time now. ... "
" ... Every now and then the red cuts out leaving me with a blue-greenish screen. ... "
" ... Now it’s trash since it starts showing a white screen intermittently after a few minutes of use. ... "
Design
5thin, really, looking, look, high
+80%
-20%
" ... It looks fine to me. ... "
" ... Looks very crisp and is high definition. ... "
" ... we just purchased two and they look and work great. ... "
" ... perfect for graphic and paint . ... "
Setup
4set, monitor, instructions, easy, dual monitor setup
+100%
" ... Easy to setup mount ... "
" ... The set-up instructions could have been better, but that didn't affect the operation of the monitor. ... "
" ... never had any problems, and considering getting a second one for my setup. ... "
" ... If I decide to get the dual monitor setup I'll buy another one too. ... "
Controls
3pressing, menu, buttons, bottom right, bottom edge
+67%
-33%
" ... Gloss frame looks professional with a low blue light on the bottom right that's the power button ... "
" ... power button was important to me- this had a great one that is illuminated. ... "
Sound Quality
3audio, sound, quiet, monitor, hear
+100%
" ... I thought this was a plus because at least you hear a bit of sound if your audio isn't setup yet ... "
" ... love it specially audio function ... "
Resolution
3picture, monitor, grainy, full, acer
+67%
-33%
" ... Has good picture but not rated for 4K so a little grainy. ... "
Overall performance
3purchase, happy, gets, done, computer
+100%
" ... Gets the job done. ... "
" ... My job was complete and my friend was happy with the purchase. ... "
" ... I don't know much about it but I love the computer and it runs super fast. ... "
Product As Described
3works as advertised, nice
+100%
" ... Works as Advertised ... "
" ... I love the size & it has a great picture. ... "
" ... Gives off a nice picture. ... "
Size
3perfect, size, desk
+100%
" ... Perfect size for the accounting work we do. ... "
" ... This is the perfect size for me and my desk, i worried about it being too small. ... "
" ... It’s small light and conventions. ... Perfect for his small desk. ... "
Build Quality
3flimsy
+67%
-33%
" ... As far as durability I haven't knocked it over or dropped it so, I don't know . ... "
" ... not a flimsy stand which was also important. ... "
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Specifications
Display
Type: LED
Display Size: 21.5 inches