Samsung SyncMaster 226BW Test (TFT Monitor larger than 22'')


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Samsung SyncMaster 226BW
Test score: A Excellent
The score of A is reached using 7 different tests on the Samsung SyncMaster 226BW (s).
Average score of all monitors: B.
Product specs: Type: Flat Panel; Screen Size: 22; Connectivity: DVI; Contrast Ratio: 3000:1; Aspect Ratio: 16:10; Widescreen more info
 
Computer act!ve
Publication date 10/2007
Single test
5 out of 5 stars "Buy It!"
"... A 22in screen is big enough for most people’s PC viewing habits, and the SM26BW really comes into its own when used for juggling several active applications at once."
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PC Pro
Issue 11/2007
8 products on test
"very good" (5 out of 6 stars) Value for money: 5 out of 6 stars "A List", "Recommended"
"... All things considered, it was a close call between the Samsung, Iiyama and ViewSonic, but the SM226BW's excellent quality and style at this price won out."
 
PC Advisor
Publication date 9/2007
Single test
4 out of 5 stars Value for money: 4 and a half stars out of 5 "Best Buy"
"Well-priced and boasting impressive features, the Samsung SM226BW is the most sensible buy in this sector."
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MacWorld
Issue 9/2007
5 products on test
4 out of 5 stars
"The overall impression given is that Samsung's offering is a more sophisticated budget offering than BenQ's ..., offering better features and quality. ... by far the most sensible buy on test."
 
PC Pro
Issue 5/2007
Single test
"very good" (5 out of 6 stars) Value for money: 4 out of 6 stars "Recommended", "A List"
"Sleek, stylish and wonderfully vibrant in use, this is the best of the 22in TFTs we've seen."
 
TrustedReviews
Publication date 3/2007
Single test
9 out of 10 points Value for money: 9 out of 10 points "Recommended"
"The Samsung SyncMaster 226BW combines a stylish housing, and great features such as HDCP compatibility on its DVI port, with very impressive image quality. ..."
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Computer Shopper
Issue 3/2007
Single test
4 out of 5 stars
"The SyncMaster 226bw is a great monitor, but Samsung's 215TW is better. Although smaller, it has the same native resolution and costs the same, but has S-video, composite and component inputs ..."
 
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Summary of Samsung SyncMaster 226BW



Computer Shopper magazine awarded the Samsung SyncMaster 226BW TFT monitor larger than 22'' 4 out of 5 stars, this score coming from issue (3/2007).
The TFT monitor larger than 22'' was reviewed by 6 magazines with special attention paid to performance, and received mostly positive reviews.
The Samsung SyncMaster 226BW scored highest in PC Pro magazine (5/2007) with an overall rating of "very good" (5 out of 6 stars). Computer Shopper magazine (3/2007), gave the product its lowest score; a rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which says a lot about its quality.
Another feather in the cap of the Samsung SyncMaster 226BW is the award; "Recommended" (TrustedReviews 3/2007), "A List" (PC Pro 5/2007), and "Best Buy" (PC Advisor 9/2007) .