EIZO FlexScan S2242W reviewed

This new FlexScan display is great for editing still and moving images. Its performance is boasted thanks to true black-to-white pixel response times of 12ms and high static contrast ratio of 1200:1, and its image quality is well above most 22-inch monitors. Of course, to create this monitor, EIZO has essentially shoehorned a 24-inch monitor's specifications into a 22-inch shell. The downside is that the S2242W's pixels are closer together than its rivals, making it less ergonomic to use as you have to sit closer to it than you do to a larger display. The S2242W's gamut was expansive considering the price, and overall there were few flaws. Value will ultimately be decided by your needs. If you are an imaging professional wanting high resolution support, display performance, and the ability to rotate between landscape and portrait orientations, you should find the S2242W good value compared to larger high-end monitors. If image quality isn't the ultimate priority, you can get a 22-inch screen for a lot less than this. General users wanting a versatile display that can work and play will be disappointed, and many will baulk at EIZO's industrial design - the chunky rectangular unit that rests on a sturdy central pillar is hardly chic. But for a professional-level display that doesn't break the bank, the FlexScan S2242W is a good choice.