BenQ BL2201Monitor 22" 1680x1050 TN LED DP DVI VGA Black No Stand

BenQ BL2201 22-inch 1680x1050 Monitor — No Stand

A 22-inch business monitor with a 16:10 1680x1050 panel, DisplayPort, DVI and VGA inputs and built-in speakers. Supplied without a stand, so it is intended for a VESA arm, bracket or wall mount.

Key Benefits

• 16:10 aspect ratio: a 1680x1050 panel gives roughly 25% more vertical space than a 16:9 screen of the same width — more rows of a spreadsheet, more of a document, less scrolling.
• Three video inputs: DisplayPort, DVI and VGA, so it connects to modern machines and to older office hardware without hunting for adapters.
• Built-in speakers: adequate for system sounds, calls and video without adding a separate speaker set to the desk.
• 5ms response time: quick enough that dragging windows and scrolling stay clean.
• VESA mounting: supplied without a stand specifically so it can go on an arm, bracket or wall mount — the usual choice in multi-screen and clinical setups.
• LED backlight: lower power draw and more even illumination than the CCFL panels of the same era.

Performance in Use

The 16:10 shape is why this size still sells. At 1680x1050 the extra vertical space is immediately useful in anything list-shaped — spreadsheets, code, email, patient or student records, accounting software. Against a 16:9 panel of similar width you gain rows rather than empty margins.

Because it ships without a stand, this monitor is aimed at people who were going to mount it anyway: dual and triple-screen desks on arms, reception counters, wall-mounted displays and racked or bench installations. That also makes it a sensible spare, since the mount is usually the part that survives when a screen fails.

It uses a TN panel, which is the honest trade-off at this price. Response is fast and text is crisp head-on, while colour shift is more visible from a steep angle than on an IPS screen. For desk-height office use directly in front of the viewer that is rarely a practical problem.

Technical Specifications

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Condition Grades

Grading covers cosmetic condition only. Every unit is tested to the same functional standard regardless of grade. Panels are checked for dead pixels, backlight bleed and visible marks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a stand included?

No. This monitor is supplied without a stand. It is VESA compatible, so a desk mount, arm or wall bracket is required.

What resolution does it run?

Native resolution is 1680 x 1050. Running it at its native resolution gives the sharpest image.

Which video inputs does it have?

DisplayPort, DVI and VGA. Check your computer has a matching output or use an appropriate adapter.

What panel type is it?

It uses a TN panel. TN gives fast response times and is well suited to office work; viewing angles are narrower than IPS.

Is a video cable included?

No. Video and power cables are not included unless stated.

Can I mount it on an arm?

Yes. It has a standard VESA mounting pattern on the rear, which is how most buyers use a no-stand monitor.

Does it have HDMI?

No. This model provides DisplayPort, DVI and VGA. An adapter is needed for an HDMI-only source.

What are the shipping costs?

Shipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout.

Warranty & Why Reboot IT

This item is covered by a 12-month Reboot IT warranty. Every unit is tested and graded by our technicians in Melbourne before it is listed, and a tax invoice is supplied with every sale for warranty and business accounting purposes.

Reboot IT has supplied professionally refurbished IT equipment across Australia since 2001, working with businesses, schools, councils and not-for-profits. Our technicians test, grade and support what we sell, and our team is contactable if something is not right.

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