Monitors / Comparison

HP E221c vs Samsung BX2035

Monitor · HP

HP E221c

21.5″ · 1920×1080 · 60 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Refresh rate15
Resolution55
Panel50
Response time37
VS
Monitor · Samsung

Samsung BX2035

20″ · 1600×900 · 60 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 36.0 / 100Entry level
Refresh rate15
Resolution36
Panel50
Response time78
Verdict

HP E221c and Samsung BX2035 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36.

  • Resolution: HP E221c leads (1920×1080 vs 1600×900).
  • Response time: Samsung BX2035 leads (2 ms vs 7 ms).
Pick this

HP E221c

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Samsung BX2035

If you care most about response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

HP E221cSamsung BX2035
36Gear score36
21.5″Screen size20″
1920×1080Resolution1600×900
60 HzRefresh rate60 Hz
TNPanelTN
7 msResponse time2 ms

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is HP E221c or Samsung BX2035 better?

HP E221c and Samsung BX2035 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 36 and 36. Resolution: HP E221c leads (1920×1080 vs 1600×900). Response time: Samsung BX2035 leads (2 ms vs 7 ms).