Asus PG221 22-inch Widescreen Monitor Review

Compared to what we’ve seen from other 22” widescreen monitors, the Asus PG221 fares pretty well. It’s got a great set of features on paper and it performs pretty well on the whole. One could argue that its looks are a little over the top, but remember that Asus is targeting gamers with the PG221. The speakers and connectivity options are also very good, with the speakers being the best in-built monitor speakers I’ve ever listened to.

The wide range of video input options will allow you to connect your PC, Xbox 360, PS3 and at least one (if not two) more devices to the screen without the need for junction boxes. This makes the lack of HDMI a non-issue in our eyes. There are headphone, microphone and USB ports and the webcam in the top of the screen.

..I can’t help but think there are better all-round alternatives out there with the same resolution, even if they’re slightly smaller. The biggest competition for the PG221 is arguably Samsung’s SyncMaster 215TW 21" widescreen monitor, as it has just recently received a price drop that makes it almost irresistible. At £240 (inc. VAT), you’d be hard pushed to find a better all-round widescreen monitor that performs incredibly well across the board.

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