Monitor Dell E2225HSM, 21.5″ VA FHD 1920x1080, 100 Hz, 5 ms, DP/HDMI/VGA, Built-in speakers

This Dell E2225HSM is a 21.5" VA monitor for general use, aimed at a budget and compact setup for work, learning, and everyday tasks. It combines FHD 1920 x 1080 resolution with a 100 Hz refresh rate, which is a nice upgrade over the standard 60 Hz, especially for scrolling and more dynamic content. The VA panel provides high static contrast and better reproduction of dark scenes compared to typical TN solutions. The size of 21.5" is a good balance between desk space taken and sufficient working area for office and multimedia.

What you get is a monitor with a VA matrix and 3000:1 static contrast, which means deeper blacks and less “washed out” dark scenes in movies and games. The frequency of 100 Hz and response time of 5 ms make motion smoother, especially during fast scrolling, video, and casual gaming. The Anti-Glare coating helps to avoid annoying reflections from lamps and windows, which is critical if you work long hours in front of the screen. The brightness of 250 cd/m² is completely sufficient for a typical office or home room, without “burning” your eyes. The 16:9 aspect ratio and FHD resolution provide a standard and comfortable canvas for documents, browsing, video, and light editing.

• 21.5" VA panel provides a good balance between size, desk space taken, and deeper blacks compared to TN panels.
• FHD 1920 x 1080 resolution at this size gives about ~103 PPI, which means a sufficiently sharp image for text, tables, and web.
• 100 Hz refresh rate makes motion smoother than standard 60 Hz, useful for scrolling, video, and more casual gaming.
• 5 ms response time is completely adequate for general use and does not lead to annoying motion blur in normal scenarios.
• Static contrast 3000:1 gives you clearer shadows and better depth of image in dark scenes.
• Anti-Glare coating reduces reflections and is convenient for long working sessions in well-lit rooms.
• HDMI and D-Sub inputs allow you to easily connect it to both newer and older machines and laptops.
• LED backlight provides lower consumption and more even illumination compared to older CCFL solutions.

This monitor is suitable if you are looking for a compact screen for an office, home computer, online learning, or multimedia, without raising the budget. 100 Hz and the VA panel make it a sensible choice for casual gaming at FHD, as long as you are not chasing super competitive levels. If you are looking for a huge canvas for serious video editing or ultra-wide productivity, the size and format here may seem limited.

The combination of 21.5", VA matrix, 100 Hz, and FHD resolution in this price range is exactly that pragmatic set of parameters that works every day, without unnecessary extras, but also without annoying compromises in the image.