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The 9.2mm-thin, high-definition 23" Aire Pro i2353Ph Monitor features an IPS (In-Plane Switching) panel, a superior type of screen that offers consistent image appearance and colors across the entire display, even from extreme viewing angles. The Aire Pro also offers dual HDMI, making it easy to connect the monitor directly to your Blu-Ray Player or gaming console, to watch your favorite movies and TV shows, and play video games. Additionally, the monitor includes bonus features like embedded Screen+ software that allows you to divide the screen into four self-contained work areas for added productivity.
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One of the slimmest display panels on the market with impressive image quality
One of the Slimmest Displays Available
The modern widescreen Aire Pro monitor is one of the slimmest display panels on the market and offers impressive image quality with a 50,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, 5ms response time, and twin HDMI ports for the ultimate HD viewing experience.
Energy Efficient
The monitor is also equipped with multiple power-saving features. An Off Timer allows you to set an alarm clock to turn of the monitor automatically, and the eSaver feature lets you preset power conservation modes for the display when the PC is not in use. The monitor's Power Saving Mode uses 50 percent less power, and Standby Mode uses only 0.1w. The monitor also comes in green packaging.
Advanced Features
The Aire Pro has illuminated soft-touch controls on the front of its base and a user-friendly graphical OSD menu that make adjusting settings simple. The base also transforms into a built-in VESA stand that locks into place so that the monitor can be used on a desktop and easily mounted on a wall by simply pushing a button and folding the stand at its tilt hinge. No assembly is required for the stand. The monitor's easily accessible connections are located at the back of the stand.
About AOC
AOC is a leader of HD display technology for monitors, TVs and multi-functional displays backed by over 60 years of design and manufacturing experience. AOC has earned a reputation for selling user-friendly, technologically advanced displays with every aspect of AOC's business focusing on the development of products that fit seamlessly into consumers' digital lifestyle.
Technical Specifications
- Viewable Image Size: 23" (16:9)
- Brightness (typical): 250 cd/m2
- Contrast Ratio: 50,000,000:1
- Response Time: 5ms
- Optimum Resolution: 1920 x 1080 @ 60Hz
- Colors Supported: > 16 Million
- Digital Input: HDMI with HDCP
- Built-in Stereo Speakers: Yes
- ENERGY STAR Compliant: Yes
- EPEAT Rated: Yes
- Dimensions: 21.6 x 15.3 x 7.3" (549.5 x 388.3 x 185.7mm)
- Weight: 5.5 lbs (2.85 kgs)
Product Description
23" Wide TFT LCD with LED backlight, Resolution 1920x1080, 5ms, Chrome Bezel & Base, Piano Black Back Cover, Ultra Slim (9mm/0.35"), Illuminating Touch Key, Plated Color Metal Bezel, Crystal Base, Mercury Free WLED, Low Power Consumption, Power Saving Mode, Off Timer, Eco Package, User Friendly Graphical OSD Menu, VESA 100mm Wall Mount Complian
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58 of 62 people found the following review helpful
There are some limitations to this monitor but to be very clear it is far superior to any monitor based on TN displays (which is 99% of them).
The best monitors in terms of viewing angle, color gamut and accuracy are PVA and s-IPS with CFL back-lighting. By contrast, LED back-light uses less power and typically enables higher contrast ratios, while TN monitors are generally cheaper and faster (which is important for games).
But if you are into photographic work you need to know that a typical LED monitor can only cover around 80% of all the colors the human eye can detect. A CFL back-light typically provides better than 100% of the colors we can see.
In terms of vertical viewing angle (if you move your head above or below the center of the screen) the TN monitors are horrible. Try it in a store and you will see dark banding and color washout. This does not happen with PVA and IPS monitor so professionals and serious users will appreciate the AOC monitor with its e-IPS display panel.
The AOC monitor is something of a price breakthrough. It is very sleek and a nice compromise for computer professionals such as myself. Casual gaming including First Person Shooters is very acceptable to me, although hard core gamers may protest!
Full kudos to AOC for their efforts on behalf of our eyes, our purses and our economic downturn! Don't worry about the lack of a DVI-D input because the HDMI input is compatible and cross-over cables are commonly available.
The Prince of Monitors is still the Dell 2408 but the AOC is a wonderful compromise for day-to-day work. My other reservation was the early pricing from Amazon. The cost crept up from the launch price by almost $10 but has subsequently dropped back. The real excellence of this monitor is its price-point for IPS quality, so I ended up saving myself $40 (including postage) by purchasing elsewhere. However by the time you read this review I'm sure Amazon will be closer to a competitive price.
No, I had never heard of AOC either but I have not found any reason to be suspicious about their quality - of course time will tell.
The best monitors in terms of viewing angle, color gamut and accuracy are PVA and s-IPS with CFL back-lighting. By contrast, LED back-light uses less power and typically enables higher contrast ratios, while TN monitors are generally cheaper and faster (which is important for games).
But if you are into photographic work you need to know that a typical LED monitor can only cover around 80% of all the colors the human eye can detect. A CFL back-light typically provides better than 100% of the colors we can see.
In terms of vertical viewing angle (if you move your head above or below the center of the screen) the TN monitors are horrible. Try it in a store and you will see dark banding and color washout. This does not happen with PVA and IPS monitor so professionals and serious users will appreciate the AOC monitor with its e-IPS display panel.
The AOC monitor is something of a price breakthrough. It is very sleek and a nice compromise for computer professionals such as myself. Casual gaming including First Person Shooters is very acceptable to me, although hard core gamers may protest!
Full kudos to AOC for their efforts on behalf of our eyes, our purses and our economic downturn! Don't worry about the lack of a DVI-D input because the HDMI input is compatible and cross-over cables are commonly available.
The Prince of Monitors is still the Dell 2408 but the AOC is a wonderful compromise for day-to-day work. My other reservation was the early pricing from Amazon. The cost crept up from the launch price by almost $10 but has subsequently dropped back. The real excellence of this monitor is its price-point for IPS quality, so I ended up saving myself $40 (including postage) by purchasing elsewhere. However by the time you read this review I'm sure Amazon will be closer to a competitive price.
No, I had never heard of AOC either but I have not found any reason to be suspicious about their quality - of course time will tell.
29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
By anonymous
Summary:
- Measured contrast ratio: 120:1 (far below other monitors)
- Extremely thin, the top flexes about an inch when tilting it
- Acceptable viewing angle is up to 45 degrees side-to-side and 30 degrees vertical. Much better than TN LCDs, but not as good as the expensive true IPS displays (as opposed to e-IPS, which this one is).
This is a great IPS display for the price. I do photography work and used a colorimeter (i1Display Pro) to calibrate this monitor. It has a very low actual contrast ratio of 120:1.
Maybe that's why they don't list the actual contrast ratio anywhere in the specs or even in the manual. (Notice the only specification is for a Dynamic Contrast Ratio (DCR) of 50,000,000:1. Google that term for more information, but it's basically an unrealistic measurement that is orders of magnitude higher than what you'll typically experience. It's also interesting that DCR isn't even enabled on this monitor by default)
Other reviews noted how flimsy this display was. After handling the monitor myself I think it's not bad for a display that is only 1/2 inch thick. With a display this thin, of course it's going to flex a bit. The manual says not to adjust the tilt of the display by grabbing the top. I did it anyway and didn't have any problem, but you should know that the display will flex about 1 inch forward and backward before the tilt hinge at the base will start to adjust. Not a deal-breaker for me, but you should be aware of it if you're used to very stiff monitors.
I saw a spec somewhere that said the viewing angle is 188 degrees. That's not even close. The contrast starts to noticeably change after about 45 degrees to either side, and after about 30 degrees up or down. The color hues may technically stay the same beyond these limits, but the contrast change is enough that I would have serious doubts about doing any photography work outside these limits. Still, that's *much* better than my laptop display and TN LCD monitor. That's not bad for one of the cheapest IPS displays out there.
- Measured contrast ratio: 120:1 (far below other monitors)
- Extremely thin, the top flexes about an inch when tilting it
- Acceptable viewing angle is up to 45 degrees side-to-side and 30 degrees vertical. Much better than TN LCDs, but not as good as the expensive true IPS displays (as opposed to e-IPS, which this one is).
This is a great IPS display for the price. I do photography work and used a colorimeter (i1Display Pro) to calibrate this monitor. It has a very low actual contrast ratio of 120:1.
Maybe that's why they don't list the actual contrast ratio anywhere in the specs or even in the manual. (Notice the only specification is for a Dynamic Contrast Ratio (DCR) of 50,000,000:1. Google that term for more information, but it's basically an unrealistic measurement that is orders of magnitude higher than what you'll typically experience. It's also interesting that DCR isn't even enabled on this monitor by default)
Other reviews noted how flimsy this display was. After handling the monitor myself I think it's not bad for a display that is only 1/2 inch thick. With a display this thin, of course it's going to flex a bit. The manual says not to adjust the tilt of the display by grabbing the top. I did it anyway and didn't have any problem, but you should know that the display will flex about 1 inch forward and backward before the tilt hinge at the base will start to adjust. Not a deal-breaker for me, but you should be aware of it if you're used to very stiff monitors.
I saw a spec somewhere that said the viewing angle is 188 degrees. That's not even close. The contrast starts to noticeably change after about 45 degrees to either side, and after about 30 degrees up or down. The color hues may technically stay the same beyond these limits, but the contrast change is enough that I would have serious doubts about doing any photography work outside these limits. Still, that's *much* better than my laptop display and TN LCD monitor. That's not bad for one of the cheapest IPS displays out there.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Advant-Tech
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If you've never used and IPS panel you will notice the difference between it and your old TN monitor instantly.
Pros:
The picture looks excellent from all angles which is ideal for the purposes of photo or web design/editing for the hobbyists out there.
The blacks are present and distinguishable. Out of the box it's great, but if you change the gamma setting to gamma2 you can distinguish as low as the 2nd square on a black level test which is amazing for this price range. Other comprable monitors that I've seen only distinguish as low as the 4th or 5th square. Because of this, you will see far more shades of black and dark levels, and your blacks will be.. blacker with this monitor which is ideal for just about everything.
The contrast and lighting out of box are very nice and the colors are very nice as well. Although the default color setting is "warm" but if you switch it to "normal" you're golden.
Touch control on the base is unique and easy to use making it a breeze to change settings. The base itself also sports a feature I haven't seen before in that it can also be use for wall mounting.
Overall aesthetic of the monitor is very pleasing and it matches very well with apple products due to the brushes aluminum bezel and stand.
Cons:
The only cons I can muster are very minor and don't warrant taking away a star, but they are present nonetheless.
The base has a blue light on the bottom which stays activated at all times. I have not found a way to turn this off and it is rather distracting in a very dark room.
Also, While the brushed aluminum is very aesthetically pleasing, it is a bit shinier than the aluminum apple uses and as a result the bezel can reflect a decent amount of light which can be slightly distracting depending on the rooms lighting.
Bottom Line:
All things considered this is a very solid monitor at an amazing price point. For picture quality as well as aesthetics you will not find a better alternative within $50.
Pros:
The picture looks excellent from all angles which is ideal for the purposes of photo or web design/editing for the hobbyists out there.
The blacks are present and distinguishable. Out of the box it's great, but if you change the gamma setting to gamma2 you can distinguish as low as the 2nd square on a black level test which is amazing for this price range. Other comprable monitors that I've seen only distinguish as low as the 4th or 5th square. Because of this, you will see far more shades of black and dark levels, and your blacks will be.. blacker with this monitor which is ideal for just about everything.
The contrast and lighting out of box are very nice and the colors are very nice as well. Although the default color setting is "warm" but if you switch it to "normal" you're golden.
Touch control on the base is unique and easy to use making it a breeze to change settings. The base itself also sports a feature I haven't seen before in that it can also be use for wall mounting.
Overall aesthetic of the monitor is very pleasing and it matches very well with apple products due to the brushes aluminum bezel and stand.
Cons:
The only cons I can muster are very minor and don't warrant taking away a star, but they are present nonetheless.
The base has a blue light on the bottom which stays activated at all times. I have not found a way to turn this off and it is rather distracting in a very dark room.
Also, While the brushed aluminum is very aesthetically pleasing, it is a bit shinier than the aluminum apple uses and as a result the bezel can reflect a decent amount of light which can be slightly distracting depending on the rooms lighting.
Bottom Line:
All things considered this is a very solid monitor at an amazing price point. For picture quality as well as aesthetics you will not find a better alternative within $50.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Horrible
This thing has the worse speakers on the planet. The color seems off especially when looking on my mac's retina display then on this monitor.... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Matt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Everythinig I wanted in a monitor
my experience has been excellent. outstanding quality video. great bargain for the money. recommend for anyone. Consider for home or office.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent monitor
This is a really slick product. Low power consumption, very thin profile, and great performance.
The only complaint I have is that the buttons can be unresponsive at times.
The only complaint I have is that the buttons can be unresponsive at times.
Published 2 months ago by Jesse Roske
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good picture quality, awkward ports and menus
The picture quality on this monitor is great. The picture through the VGA port is fuzzy (which is to be expected), but through the HDMI port is great. Read more
Published 2 months ago by smartnfunnygirl
5.0 out of 5 stars
The only monitor I would want to buy again
Seriously, guys. This monitor is phenomenal. it is slim- I wasn't sure how thin it would be, then I pulled it out of the packaging and it was thinner than my smartphone. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jeremy
4.0 out of 5 stars
As expected
Easy to assemble. Works well. Included a VGA cable to connect to my old computer. (If you want true HD, you'll have to buy the cable separately.)
Published 3 months ago by Jim061211
1.0 out of 5 stars
Warning!!!
It seems like a very good deal. Lots of satisfied customers. Good for them. Maybe it'll be you? Then again, maybe not. Maybe you'll have an experience like I did. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Vernon Lee
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good looking and hi quality picture
After researching many monitors for our first flat screen HD monitor for a MacBook Pro, this was selected and we are not disappointed. Read more
Published 3 months ago by miker
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty good for the money
Not all that bad for the money, good picture, great for average use such as watching movies, playing games, or doing casual photo and video editing. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Tyler Mazy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great monitor for the price
Everything is great about this monitor considering the price!
Sound is weak, and I would love next gen to be a bit cheaper, but without useless speakers.
Sound is weak, and I would love next gen to be a bit cheaper, but without useless speakers.
Published 4 months ago by Victor Soskin
