Dell Alienware OPTX AW2210 Tests (Monitore)

Dell's gamer-friendly Alienware brand is extending its reach to include monitors, and the 21.5-inch widescreen 1080p OptX AW2210 serves up a lot to l...

Slick aesthetics and menu system, several adjustments and display options

Somewhat flimsy base, ports are hard to access, expensive for its size

The Alienware OptX AW2210 is a solid display in a slick package with settings galore -- and a slightly higher-than-usual price tag.

Best known for its high-end (and high-priced) gaming systems, Alienware is looking to enter the monitor market. The Dell subsidiary is making it debut with the 21.5-inch OptX AW2210 ($299 direct). This desktop display boasts wide color gamut...

Highly adjustable stand. Great color and dark-grayscale performance. Includes dual HDMI ports and a USB hub

Slightly expensive. Unable to reproduce very light grays. Finicky function buttons

Designed for gamers, the Alienware OptX AW2210 is a slick-looking 21.5-inch HD display that offers some nice ergonomic and connectivity features as well as solid color and 3D gaming performance, but they come at a high price.

When I finally build my own machine last year, I did a lot of research. I knew I was trying to build a machine that could handle the high refresh rate needed for intense 3D gaming as well as a machine that could handle the demands of content creation...

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Having used now two of these for my Alienware Aurora ALX I have nothing but positive to say about the displays. Highly recommended!