Samsung SE450 Series LS22E45KBSV/GO 21.5" Black 2015

The ergonomics are the headline here, with a 79th percentile score and a pivot stand that makes portrait mode genuinely useful. But the display itself sits in the 7th percentile, and the color accuracy is rough, especially in vertical orientation. At 4.2 stars from 163 reviews, it's a solid budget office monitor for text work and nothing more.

The 5ms response time is fine for spreadsheets and email, but it lands in the 22nd percentile overall. That's not a gaming number, and this isn't a gaming monitor. The TN panel gives you 16.7 million colors on paper, but the color score sits in the 16th percentile, which means real-world color reproduction is rough. One owner specifically called out whites appearing yellow in portrait mode, and that's a classic TN viewing angle problem. The 1000:1 contrast ratio is standard for this class, nothing to write home about.

The display area is 21.5 inches at 1920 x 1080, which gives you decent pixel density for text work. One reviewer mentioned bumping the refresh rate to 75Hz on Linux, which is a nice little bonus if your setup supports it, though the official spec doesn't advertise that. The real performance story here isn't speed or color, it's the ergonomics. The 79th percentile ergonomic score means the stand does the heavy lifting, letting you position this thing however your neck wants it.

Stacked against the competition in our database, this Samsung is in a completely different league than the heavy hitters. The ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG and LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B are OLED gaming monsters with display scores that would make this TN panel weep. The Dell UltraSharp U4025QW is a professional color-critical display that costs several times more. But here's the thing: none of those monitors are trying to be a cheap office workhorse. The Samsung's 79th percentile ergonomic score actually beats what you'd expect at this price point, and its 7th percentile connectivity score is the real trade-off. No HDMI in 2024 is a choice, and it means you'll need adapters or older hardware. If you want a portrait-mode document reader on a budget, this Samsung does the job. If you want anything else, look elsewhere.

The price situation is a bit murky. We're seeing one listing at 8,790 MXN, but with no other listings to compare against, it's hard to say if that's a deal or a ripoff. What we can say is that owners consistently describe this as excellent value for the price, and that sentiment shows up in roughly four separate mentions. For a monitor with a fully adjustable stand, VESA mounting, and a 3-year warranty, the value proposition is real if you can find it at a reasonable price. Just don't expect the panel to punch above its weight class.

The Samsung SE450 Series LS22E45KBSV/GO is a 21.5 inch 1080p TN panel aimed squarely at office desks, and the numbers tell a pretty clear story. Its ergonomic score lands in the 79th percentile, which is genuinely impressive for a budget business monitor. Height adjust, tilt, swivel, and pivot are all here, and that pivot is the star of the show. Owners keep mentioning portrait mode as the reason they bought this thing, and the stand actually delivers on that promise. But the display itself sits in the 7th percentile, and the color score is even rougher at the 16th percentile. This is a monitor built for reading documents, not for anything that requires accurate colors or wide viewing angles.

At 163 reviews and a 4.2 out of 5 rating, buyers are mostly happy, but the sentiment score of 78 out of 100 with low confidence tells us the sample is thin. The recurring praise centers on value and the adjustable stand. The recurring complaints center on color accuracy in vertical mode and eye strain. That mismatch between great ergonomics and mediocre panel quality is the whole story here. You're buying a stand with a screen attached, and for office work, that might be exactly what you need.

Anyone who needs accurate colors should look elsewhere. The 16th percentile color score and TN panel mean this monitor will frustrate designers, photographers, and anyone who cares about what their screen actually looks like. The 7th percentile connectivity score is a dealbreaker if you need HDMI or DisplayPort. And if you want to watch videos or play games, the 14.3 out of 100 entertainment score is a clear signal to spend your money on something else. The eye strain complaints from some owners are also worth taking seriously if you're sensitive to flicker or poor viewing angles.

The Samsung SE450 is a monitor with a split personality. The stand is genuinely great, with ergonomics in the 79th percentile and a pivot function that owners rave about for portrait-mode reading. The panel is genuinely mediocre, with display and color scores in the single digits and teens respectively. At 4.2 stars from 163 reviews, most buyers knew what they were getting: a cheap, adjustable office monitor for text work. If that's your use case, the 3-year warranty and TAA compliance sweeten the deal. If you need accurate colors, HDMI connectivity, or anything resembling entertainment performance, the 14.3 out of 100 entertainment score should send you running.