features
Ultra-fast response time

2ms Response Time A lightning-quick response time of only 5ms (milliseconds) assures a clean, crisp image no matter how fast the action gets. Achieve stunning, seamless motion imaging in movies, games and internet-streamed content without the motion judder, blurring and ghosting that can happen on slower monitors.

High dynamic contrast ratio delivers brilliant color

Contrast Ratio The higher the contrast ratio, the more brilliant the detail. Bright areas are brighter and dark areas are more saturated without sacrificing detail in either area.

Touch of Color™ Design

touch of color Make a statement with Samsung's Touch of Color™ design. It features a hint of color naturally blended into the traditional piano black frame. Transforming our already stylish monitors into a work of art, it truly is unlike anything you've ever seen.

Quick access to display controls with OSD buttons

LED Touch buttons LED touch buttons offer quick access to the onscreen display (OSD) options.

Change colors for customized viewing

Customized color settings Enhance images your way using Samsung’s advanced ColorEffect feature. Open your eyes to a completely customized viewing experience as you play with photographic effects that match your mood. Choose from Aqua, Sepia, Green and Grayscale to interact with your display in a whole new way.

Magic Picture suite for full custom settings

MagicPicture A full suite of Magic Picture options are at your fingertips. MagicTune™ is an integrated software program that is designed to optimize all monitor settings. You can choose from MagicBright's pre-set viewing modes like Text, Internet, Sports and Movies. Use MagicColor to enhance color overall or by skin tone.

Intelligent Image Size Removes Stretching and Distortion

Intelligent size Why should seeing the whole picture be a stretch of the original? With Samsung’s intelligent adjustable image size function, you’ll be able to enjoy images exactly as they were intended, by portraying standard sized content in its original format, on a wider screen.

40% More Eco-Friendly

Eco-friendly This monitor uses up to 40% less energy, reducing the amount of CO2 released and its LED backlight screen contains no halogen, mercury or lead, unlike CCFL backlights. Add to this the Touch of Color™ process, eliminating spray paints and harmful VOCs, and you ahve an environmentally sound monitor.

Smart Styling Front and Back

Smooth Style The 50 series monitors have a smooth surface and sharp lines, and make an elegant addition to any room. A diamond-cut rear design helps them look stylish from both sides, front and back.

TCO Display 5.0 Certified

TCO-Certified TCO-certified goes beyond just being green. This Samsung monitor meets the latest and toughest environmental requirements on the market?passing strict energy, emission, ecology and ergonomics safety standards, as well as those for labor relations, working conditions, and prohibiting hazardous substances in packaging.

Rated EPEAT® Silver

Epeat Silver EPEAT®-registered products have less cadmium, lead, and mercury for a safer environment. Plus, the higher efficiency helps by saving money, minimizing greenhouse gas emissions and making products easier to recycle. EPEAT Silver products meet all 23 required criteria plus 50 percent of 28 optional criteria.

Automatic shut-off

ENERGY STAR® rated, this monitor uses up to 33% less power. Plus, the Power-Off feature automatically shuts off the monitor when you’re not using it, not only saving energy but also prolonging the monitor life. Being green never felt so good, or was this easy.

specifications
Display
  • 21.5" Screen Size
    21.5" Screen Size

    The diagonal measurement of a TV screen or monitor, from corner to corner.


  • 1920 x 1080 Resolution
    1920 x 1080 Resolution

    Fixed number of horizontal scan lines on a monitor. P (Progressive) means scan lines are drawn in sequence.


  • 300 Brightness
  • 1,000:1 Typical Contrast Ratio
    1,000:1 Typical Contrast Ratio

    Difference in light intensity between brightest color (white) & darkest (black). Higher ratio means more contrast.


  • 50,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
    50,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio

    Difference in luminosity between brightest color (white) & darkest (black) over time. Higher ratio means more contrast.


  • 170°/160° Viewing Angle
    170°/160° Viewing Angle

    Degrees from side to side (and above to below) from which a screen can be viewed without loss of quality.


  • 2ms Response Time
    2ms Response Time

    Typical speed at which pixels can change color. Lower response times mean better motion image reproduction.


  • 16.7 Million Colors Supported
    16.7 Million Colors Supported

    Number of colors that an LCD monitor is capable of displaying.


Power
  • Basic Stand
  • 40W Power Consumption
  • < 1W Standby Power
    < 1W Standby Power

    Energy consumed by a monitor while off or in sleep mode, as per Display Power Management Signaling.


Features
  • 75 x 75mm VESA Mount Standard
    75 x 75mm VESA Mount Standard

    Attachment for bracket that enables a monitor to hang on the wall and pivot or tilt for optimal positioning.


  • Magic Picture Controls: MagicBright 3™, MagicWizard, MagicTune
  • Mac Compatible
  • Windows® Vista Premium Compatible
Dimensions (W x H x D)
  • 20.4" x 15.6" x 7.5" With Stand
    20.4" x 15.6" x 7.5" With Stand

    Width, height and depth of the monitor, including stand, as measured in inches (in.).


  • 20.4" x 12.9" x 2.6" Without Stand
    20.4" x 12.9" x 2.6" Without Stand

    Width, height and depth of the monitor, without stand, as measured in inches (in.).


  • 23.3" x 15.7" x 5.3" Shipping Dimensions
    23.3" x 15.7" x 5.3" Shipping Dimensions

    Width, height and depth of the monitor, including shipping container, as measured in inches (in.).


Weight (lb.)
  • 9.7 lbs. Product Weight
    9.7 lbs. Product Weight

    Weight of the monitor, as measured in pounds (lbs.).


  • 12.8 lbs. Shipping Weight
    12.8 lbs. Shipping Weight

    Weight of the monitor, including shipping container, as measured in pounds (lbs.).


Inputs
  • 1 VGA
    1 VGA

    Video Graphics Array. Port that transmits analog component video signals by way of 15 shielded pins.


  • 1 D-sub Input (15 pin)
    1 D-sub Input (15 pin)

    VGA connection that transmits analog component video signals via 15 shielded pins at the end of a cable.


Type
  • LCD Display
Design
  • Rose Black Cabinet Color
    Rose Black Cabinet Color

    Color of the stand and casing that frames a monitor's screen.


Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notification