Ergonomics
To begin with, we have to admit that the finishing touches are superb and definetly above average. The raw materials are very nice and assembling is perfect and flawless. The monitor looks superb. It is slightly less heavy than we expected at 8 kg. This figure has to be compared to the 11 kg of the NEC LCD2180UX.
The second surprise is the base, which Eizo calls the "ArcSwing 2". It was design with aesthetics in mind and follows a curved trajectory. You can either adjust it very high, at eye level, close to the desk or inclined like an open book.
Once again, the system looks very solid and is of high quality, but was it really necessary? The base of the next Samsung 970P gives you the same possibilities but is simpler. Of course, it doesn’t have this ample curved trajectory, but the end result is identical. We even found a downside in that it’s quite difficult to manipulate. You have to push quite hard to change the monitor’s position, height or inclination. Small adjustments for the perfect position are then quite difficult to make. Maybe with time, these adjustments become easier.
In terms of functionalities, we already mentioned the brightness sensor. Adjustment isn’t as immediate as Eizo says, but is still quite fast (around five minutes to stabilize colors) and efficient. It systematically improves quality and is very good from the beginning.
Finally, we draw your attention to the two USB 2 ports on the left side and the two “switchable” DVI inputs, which connect to two main units. There was a downside in that controls on the front of the monitor are too sensitive. It is difficult to minutely adjust colors.
