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NEC MultiSync EA231WMi

 

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  • User Score (60)
    8.6 8.6 from 60 reviewers
  • Expert Score (7)
    9.0 9.0 from 7 reviewers
  • Value for money (2)
    6.3 6.3 from 2 reviewers
  • Features (2)
    8.8 8.8 from 2 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. FlatpanelsHD

    FlatpanelsHD
    12 February 2010

    NEC EA231WMi is one of the more interesting monitors today due to the IPS panel technology that Dell is also using in their 2209WA and U2410 monitors. Therefore my expectations were high but EA231WMi did not let me down. NEC EA231WMi has good default settings and a nice sRGB profile providing you with accurate picture quality for amateur graphic designers and photographers. Colour reproduction is decent, viewing angles are wide and shadow detailing is convincing. Read more

    • Picture quality and IPS panel, Ergonomics, Shadow detail, High resolution, Viewing angles
    • Eco Mode can alter gamma, Black level, Response time

  2. ITP.net

    ITP.net
    10/10
    3 April 2011

    When we finished testing NEC's EA231WMi we noted that it managed a few distinctions. That said, all of the distinctions were not positive for this LCD screen. Read more

  3. DigitalVersus

    DigitalVersus
    10/10
    24 February 2010

    A good all-round monitor, but the response times won't be sufficient for gamers. Read more

    • Decent colours straight out of the box, Higher than average contrast ratio, Low input lag, Good design & handling
    • Response time too slow for smooth gaming, No HDMI port

  4. PC Pro

    PC Pro
    6.7/10
    5 January 2011

    A quality IPS panel, a flexible stand and good image quality aren`t quite enough to topple the opposition Read more

  5. TrustedReviews

    TrustedReviews
    24 July 2010

    It doesn't sport a wealth of connectivity options like its more expensive contemporaries but the NEC MultiSync EA231WMi is an excellent PC monitor with a solid design and very good picture quality for a fairly reasonable price. Read more

  6. TFT Central

    TFT Central
    23 December 2009

    Overall the NEC fairs very well I think and comes out top in many of the comparisons with its popular rivals, the Dell U2410 and HP LP2475W. It offers superior performance in some areas, but doesn't have it all and has a few disappointing drawbacks though in my opinion. The lack of some interface options like HDMI is a shame I think and you're a bit limited with what the EA231WMi offers here. Read more

    • Very keenly priced compared with competing 24" models, Excellent colour accuracy, black depth and contrast, Low input lag and decent enough responsiveness
    • Some quality control issues with panel uniformity and backlight leakage, Limited interface options, and no HDMI, Responsiveness not quite in keeping with other modern ...

  • User Reviews

  1. Good, but I have to nitpick...

    Amazon
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Mr. R, Amazon
    21 November 2011

    This monitor is really good for a back-lit LCD monitor. An excellent alternative to those highly priced IPS monitors. Even cheaper than Dell makes them. NEC is a quality monitor manufacturer that is not to be taken lightly. No dead pixels or anything on this monitor. I've heard complaints about the joystick-like control that is used to navigate the On-Screen Display. Read more

  2. gdgt

    gdgt
    7.0/10
    Reviewer: alexkink, gdgt
    31 October 2011

    Pros: * Affordable 23" 1920x1080 IPS Screen ($300) * DisplayPort * Built in speakers can play audio through both DisplayPort as well as 3.5mm audio jack * Built in 4-port USB hub * Height adjustable, Pivot Tilt & Swivel * Relatively thin, clean, minimalistic bezel * OSD is controlled by a small 4-way knob * Very good cable management Cons: * USB hub is powered down when screen is in standby * Built in speaker quality is very low. * Auto brightness feature is annoying. Read more

  3. NEC EA231WMi - Performance and Color Accuracy on a Budget

    epinions.com
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: tjapkesg, epinions.com
    16 July 2010

    I'm one of those people - you may of heard of them - that held on to his CRT for dear life. Read more

    • e-IPS. Cost, picture quality and performance. Sturdy height-adjustable stand. Spectraview capable. 3 Year Warranty.
    • Horrible speakers. "Green" features interfere with accuracy, but can be turned off.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

The 23” NEC MultiSync EA231WMi (16:9 aspect ratio) not only delivers all of the latest display technologies and design accents to your desktop, it provides you with many eco-friendly benefits. NEC’s first 23” LCD display with DisplayPort, ambient light sensor and one-touch ECO ModeTM, the widescreen EA231WMi was developed with efficiency in mind. With its IPS panel, Intelligent Power Manager (IPM) system, compact packaging among many other “green” features, this model…

Specifications

  • Alternative names
    EA231WMI (23 Zoll), EA231WMi-BK

Release Date

  • First seen
    31 July 2009

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