The ThinkVision L220x is the only 22-inch monitor available today with a 1920 x 1200 resolution and support for full 1080p video content. Is it up to today’s standards with HDMI and DisplayPort emerging on new displays? Read on to find out.

The L220x is a business-oriented display from Lenovo that complements their ThinkCentre desktops and ThinkPad notebooks. The $500 price tag is affordable for most consumers and the display has very good performance. Thanks to its 6ms response time, the L220x is perfect for games and business alike.

One of the things you’ll notice when you unpack the L220x is it’s size and weight. Heavier than most 20″ and 22″ monitors at 17 pounds, and thicker than most in the bezel department at 2 inches deep. We didn’t quite understand why Lenovo says the display is HD ready, since it doesn’t have an HDMI port for connecting things like game consoles and DVD players. The L220x only has two inputs, a DVI (digital) port and a VGA (analog) port. It does however also have a 4-port powered USB hub for connecting flash drives and memory readers and a ergonomic stand that tilts, swivels, pivots, and has height adjustment.

We immediately started testing the L220x on a ThinkCentre A61 desktop, which we’ll be reviewing next week and complements the L220x quite nicely. The display didn’t need any adjustments out of the box whatsoever, and color was rich and vibrant. We then hooked up the monitor to our homebuilt gaming PC and tested the monitor under Call of Duty 4 and Unreal Tournament 3, both games looked great and there was no apparent blur.

Lenovo offers a three-year warranty on the L220x as well. Be ready to pay up $499 for the ThinkVision L220x at Lenovo’s website or other fine online retailers.

Pros

• The only 22-inch LCD with 1920 x 1200 resolution.
• Vibrant and rich colors.
• Ergonomic and flexible stand.

Cons

• Lacking HDMI port.
• Heavy and bulky design.

Final Verdict
4 out of 5 stars.