Dell E2016HV
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Our take on the Dell E2016HV
The Dell E2016HV is a 19.5-inch TN monitor with a 1600x900 resolution, a single VGA input and no HDMI. It is a basic office or secondary display: matte screen, 5 ms response time, tilt-only stand and VESA mounting. It suits tight desks and legacy PCs, but its low resolution, narrow viewing angles and VGA-only connection put it behind similarly sized IPS and 1080p rivals. Owners rate it as a simple, reliable work screen rather than a display for media or gaming.
- Matte screen resists glare
- VESA mount and tilt stand
- Low power draw at 17 W
- Light at about 2.7 kg with stand
- Simple plug-and-play over VGA
- VGA only, no HDMI or DVI
- 1600x900 resolution is below 1080p
What reviewers say
- 3.8 / 5111 ratings
Owners with 111 ratings average 3.8 out of 5 and mostly describe it as a dependable, no-frills screen for office work. Complaints centre on the low resolution, washed-out angles and the VGA-only input.
- Picture qualityMixedText is sharp, but colours and contrast look flat next to IPS and 1080p screens.
- ConnectivityCriticisedThe single VGA port forces adapters on newer PCs and laptops.
Questions and answers
- Is the Dell E2016HV good for gaming?
- No. Its 5 ms response time and 1600x900 TN panel are fine for office work but not for fast games, and there is no HDMI for modern consoles.
- Does it have HDMI?
- No. The only video input is VGA, so you need a VGA cable and a source with VGA output or an adapter.
- Can I mount it on a monitor arm?
- Yes. It has VESA mounting holes, and the stand can be removed. Check that your arm supports its roughly 2.7 kg weight.
- Is 1600x900 enough for office work?
- It handles documents, email and spreadsheets, but you get less screen space than 1920x1080 and text is less sharp.
- Does it have built-in speakers or a headphone jack?
- No. There are no speakers, no headphone output and no audio input, so sound must come from your PC.
- Is it worth it over a 1080p IPS monitor?
- Only if you need a cheap VGA screen for basic tasks. A 1080p IPS model gives sharper text, better colours and wider angles.
- What do buyers say about the Dell E2016HV?
- Rated 3.8 out of 5 from 111 ratings.
