LED backlighting is gaining ever more traction in the display market, and ViewSonic has provided us with yet another contender, the 21.5in VX2250wm. This affordable TN-based monitor offers dual inputs, a slim profile, integrated speakers and a (by now standard at this size) Full HD/1080p resolution,...

A 22in LED display that is claimed to "save on your energy bill," the ViewSonic VX2250 LCD monitor has a relatively low price tag. A Full HD resolution, its LED backlighting and decent image quality are impressive, but the lack of an HDMI input may be a deal breaker.

Attractive design; good image quality; intuitive on-screen display; decent value

No HDMI port; limited stand adjustability; poor vertical viewing angles

A 22in LED display that is claimed to "save on your energy bill," the ViewSonic VX2250 LCD monitor has a relatively low price tag. A Full HD resolution, its LED backlighting and decent image quality are impressive, but the lack of an HDMI input may be a deal breaker.

Attractive design; good image quality; intuitive on-screen display; decent value

No HDMI port; limited stand adjustability; poor vertical viewing angles

The sub-£150 LCD monitors sector has been receiving plenty of new blood in recent months. The 21.5in ViewSonic VX2250wm takes most of the best bits from what's already there, and melds them into a quietly impressive little screen.

Good image quality, but the design isn't particularly attractive and it costs a little more than the competition.

ViewSonic's latest monitor is reasonably priced and its energy-saving LED backlight can help cut running costs, but does it also have good image quality? Read our review to find out.

Design and Features I was quite impressed when I pulled the monitor out if its box. It was glossy, jet black sleek and thin, with feather-touch menu buttons. The words 1080p and LED was written at the bottom left of the screen. My first instinct was to look at the back for connections.

ViewSonic's VX2250wm-LED 22-inch monitor offers a full HD resolution (1920x1080) at a low price. Although it doesn't perform as well as competing displays, the $169 street price ($279 MSRP), combined with both digital and analog inputs, makes this product an attractive option for budget-minded...

Slim profile; Wide viewing angles; Generous 3-year warranty

Colors aren't as deep as other budget models; Lighter colors are too washed out; Lacks HDMI port

"ViewSonic’s VX2250wm-LED features an environmentally friendly mercury free LED backlight, 22&

Crisp Text Colors Price Free DVI

Minimal viewing angles; that's it