Viewing angles
Eizo changed from IPS to PVA. Some may say that this is unacceptable, but we don’t agree. According to these critics, black is less deep (which is true). However VA viewing angles would be smaller, and to quote one of my most virulent detractors “S-IPS monitors are the only ones used by professionals for image and photo editing”. Whether he’s right or not, this monitor is the perfect example of the contrary.
The color accuracy issue was settled above. Now we will find out if VA viewing angles are indeed shorter than IPS’.
Photos are taken at a 50° angle to the panel.
Here is the result with the S-IPS Apple Cinema Display 20":
They are right, but not overwhelmingly so. S-IPS horizontal viewing angles are a bit wider than S-PVAs’. With the S2110W, colors are perfect until 80° from the side. Beyond this limit they are a slightly less bright. With the IPS, they are good until 100°. The difference is reduced and will only affect someone who wants to work with two very big monitors. If you only use one, ignore this characteristic as the viewing angles are already excellent.
Interpolation
Interpolation is good or at least with images it’s better than usual. It’s even possible to play in 1280 or 1024 (but is it really that interesting? if you can afford this monitor you can also afford a powerful graphic card). For text however, it is best to keep standard resolution as the reduction in sharpness is too great.
Verdict
The S2110W is a marvel. It has a lot of great qualities, but also comes at a very high price. This needs to be put into perspective. 1400 € isn’t extreme. Those who have the capability to buy this type of monitor have the choice. They can have this monitor, with light sensor, excellent color quality even at 5000K, or they may choose the
Dell UltraSharp 2405FPW, the winner of our last
23 and 24 inches survey. Knowing that even if they choose one or the other, both feature 8 ms S-PVA panels produced by Samsung and behave quite similarly. They have a shimmering effect in movies, a strong afterglow in 3D applications and provide excellent color quality. Differences are in the form of additional functions and finishing touches (for this point Eizo has an advantage).
Take a look at this manufacture’s dead pixel policy by clicking here!
