Asus VH226H 22" backlight bleed

Scuzi · 30 Dec 2008 at 18:50

I just received my new VH226H from OcUK and first impressions were good until I noticed the amount of backlight bleed on a black screen. It can't really be noticed with normal use but once the screen goes black or there is a lot of black towards the edges, it shows up really bad.

Is anyone else experiencing this and is there a way to reduce it at all? I really don't want to have to return this

Thanks.

Molemanmus · 30 Dec 2008 at 18:51

that happens with my asus 19" monitor but it doesnt affect it at all with normal use so I dont really think it matters

Scuzi · 30 Dec 2008 at 19:09

The only time I can see it causing a problem during normal use is playing a game or watching a movie with a dark scene in it. I tried out a DVD at fullscreen and skipped forward to a dark scene and the bleed was quite noticeable.

It's a great monitor in pretty much every other way but spoilt by this problem.

electric ant · 30 Dec 2008 at 20:38

The backlight bleeding on dark screen seems to be a common theme amongst these reviews at newegg.

crunchyfr · 30 Dec 2008 at 21:28

i get a little backlight bleed at the edges of my samsung 226bw but its hardly noticeable
but i got my monitor based on the fact it was one of the best 22" available at the time
i payed about £250 but i could have saved £70 if i got a cheaper make but quality was
a primary concern for me not price

OilyRag · 31 Dec 2008 at 11:12

I've just received 3 of these Asus VH226H monitors and there is significant backlight bleed from the top and bottom on black/dark screens.

It really doesn't bother me though, so it's a personal thing I guess.

jamjar · 31 Dec 2008 at 15:38

This is very strange because this review is different , as have most of the ones i read on google , strange how people tend to pull something new apart .

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17955673

Scuzi · 31 Dec 2008 at 16:59

jamjar said:
This is very strange because this review is different , as have most of the ones i read on google , strange how people tend to pull something new apart .

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17955673

What are you suggesting? I'm not making a mountain out of a molehill, everything I have stated in this thread is entirely accurate and true. Nothing has been embellished.

jamjar · 31 Dec 2008 at 17:03

Scuzi said:
What are you suggesting? I'm not making a mountain out of a molehill, everything I have stated in this thread is entirely accurate and true. Nothing has been embellished.

Fair point , and i think i used the wrong words or way i put it , what i mean is more possitive things have been read than negative , so i,m sorry if i upset you ,or maybe you thought i was saying you were wrong , just being honest in what reviews i,ve read so far ..Happy New Year to you and yours ..

nvc · 2 Jan 2009 at 04:59

goto newegg

about 300 reviews complaining about backlight bleed

*edit*

30**** miss type

jamjar · 2 Jan 2009 at 10:02

not looking good

nvc said:
goto newegg

about 300 reviews complaining about backlight bleed

Yeah i,ve just looked at newegg ,and it isn,t looking good

think i might be changing to a other make , it was the res that sold me , but that was before all the reviews came back from you guys and on the net

ev0styLe · 2 Jan 2009 at 13:09

It depends how bad the bleed is, if its so bad that u cant see things properly on a dark image then yes its a problem, but majority of the time it shouldnt be. Weigh up the good things about this monitor as opposed to the bad (good price, resolution etc). Its down to some people people putting up with more than others.

nvc · 2 Jan 2009 at 17:15

jamjar said:
Yeah i,ve just looked at newegg ,and it isn,t looking good think i might be changing to a other make , it was the res that sold me , but that was before all the reviews came back from you guys and on the net

Not all is bad

the viewsonic equivelant received excelent reviews on newegg, aswell as on the product description here, it gets my vote too

take a look at the review i just posted:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17959094

Hope you get it sorted

Scuzi · 2 Jan 2009 at 17:24

To update you on the situation I have been using the monitor for a few days now. After tinkering around with the settings I have it at the point where the backlight bleed is completely gone with normal use, including watching movies and gaming. The only time it is visible is when the backlight is on but there's no display output, i.e. when you first turn it on or for a brief second when windows loads up.

I must admit I was quite worried at first but now that it's all set up I'm very pleased. For the price this is a great monitor. The proportions are perfect, the response is great in games, colour representation is excellent and it really looks great sat on my desk.

A once worried but now very happy customer

Also, I ordered this from OcUK and the service was excellent. On my doorstep exactly when it was supposed to be and it didn't cost me a penny in shipping for the monitor and a massive box with heavy speakers in it. Win!

electric ant · 2 Jan 2009 at 20:37

Scuzi said:
To update you on the situation I have been using the monitor for a few days now. After tinkering around with the settings I have it at the point where the backlight bleed is completely gone with normal use, including watching movies and gaming. The only time it is visible is when the backlight is on but there's no display output, i.e. when you first turn it on or for a brief second when windows loads up.

I must admit I was quite worried at first but now that it's all set up I'm very pleased. For the price this is a great monitor. The proportions are perfect, the response is great in games, colour representation is excellent and it really looks great sat on my desk.

A once worried but now very happy customer

Also, I ordered this from OcUK and the service was excellent. On my doorstep exactly when it was supposed to be and it didn't cost me a penny in shipping for the monitor and a massive box with heavy speakers in it. Win!

Thats good to hear! thanks for update, any pics per chance?

Scuzi · 2 Jan 2009 at 21:09

Not got any decent close up pics but here's one of it sitting on my desk...

jamjar · 3 Jan 2009 at 01:25

Scuzi said:
To update you on the situation I have been using the monitor for a few days now. After tinkering around with the settings I have it at the point where the backlight bleed is completely gone with normal use, including watching movies and gaming. The only time it is visible is when the backlight is on but there's no display output, i.e. when you first turn it on or for a brief second when windows loads up.

I must admit I was quite worried at first but now that it's all set up I'm very pleased. For the price this is a great monitor. The proportions are perfect, the response is great in games, colour representation is excellent and it really looks great sat on my desk.

A once worried but now very happy customer

Also, I ordered this from OcUK and the service was excellent. On my doorstep exactly when it was supposed to be and it didn't cost me a penny in shipping for the monitor and a massive box with heavy speakers in it. Win!

Hi there again ,and thanks for the update , glad things are now happy , just out of interest can you post what tinkering you did with the settings to get rid of the problem ,and any other info which might be of use

Revenant · 3 Jan 2009 at 10:53

I'm thinking about getting one of these too - so I'm definitely keen to know of your work-around...?

mysticsniper · 3 Jan 2009 at 10:55

Scuzi said:
Not got any decent close up pics but here's one of it sitting on my desk...

Where did you get your table and chair from?

Scuzi · 3 Jan 2009 at 13:53

Got the desk from www.shopdekko.com and the chair is a Charles Eames which I got from a furniture dealer