BenQ LED-Backlit BL2201PTE Monitor Revealed

BenQ is doing what it does best, namely launching a new display solution, one to compete against all other PC monitors out there, especially 22-inch ones.

One of the things that will jump into view first when perusing this item's specifications is the resolution.

Where most panels of today, TVs and monitors alike, have Full HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels), this one makes do with 1,650 x 1,080 pixels.

Of course, this isn't actually a widescreen display either (aspect ratio is 16:10) and, either way, 1,650 x 1,080 is still a way above HD (1,366 x 768 pixels).

The rest of the specifications are more or less predictable to those who are used to reading about such things, except, perhaps, the Eye-Protect sensor.

This sensor automatically adjusts screen brightness in order to avoid causing eye strain.

Another peculiarity, so to speak (though similar things have been found in other displays as well) is the Eco Sensor, which activates the standby mode whenever users leave the desk.

Speaking of brightness, the LED backlight can manage 250 cd/m2.

The other relevant parameters are the 5 ms response time and the dynamic contrast ratio of 12,000,000:1.

Thus, one might notice some similarities with the Acer M2 Monitor TVs, though the connectivity capabilities aren't the same.

Instead of doing like Acer did and throw in TV inputs in addition to regular ones, BenQ settled for DVI, D-Sub and DisplayPort connectors.

The BenQ BL2201PTE, for that is the name it bears, was said to possess a price of 209 Euro, which is roughly the same as $293.39.

For the sake of comparison, users can go take a look at AOC's two new WLED business monitors, the Acer S0 Slim LED series monitors and, if a gaming console is what they want to use a monitor with, the PlayStation 3D Display from Sony, to name a few.