Dell E1916HV 19" Black 2015

A VGA-only dinosaur that's fine for legacy office setups and nothing else. If your computer has HDMI, buy literally any other monitor.

Let's be real: the specs are rough. 200 nits of brightness, 85% color coverage, and a 5ms response time put this near the bottom of our database. The display quality lands in the 2nd percentile, and color accuracy is dead last. But here's the thing, for basic office work and reading text, it's fine. The 60Hz refresh rate is standard, and the TN panel actually has decent black levels for what it is. Just don't expect to edit photos or play anything beyond Solitaire.

Compared to something like the Acer Nitro XV272U or HP OMEN 27qs, this Dell is in a completely different universe. Those are 1440p+ gaming monitors with high refresh rates and modern ports. Even a budget 24-inch 1080p office monitor from Acer or ASUS will give you HDMI, better color, and a sharper image for maybe $20-30 more. The Dell only wins if your computer literally cannot output anything but VGA.

At around $90 USD, this monitor is cheap, but it's not a great deal. You can find used 1080p IPS panels for not much more, and they'll blow this thing away in every category. The only reason to buy this is if you specifically need VGA and nothing else will work.

The Dell E1916H is a relic, and honestly, that's kind of the point. It's a 19-inch, 1366x768 TN panel with a VGA port and not much else. If you're running a modern setup, this thing will feel like a time capsule from 2010. But if you've got an old office PC, a legacy KVM switch, or just need a cheap second screen for spreadsheets, it does the job without pretending to be something it's not.

If you're looking for a primary monitor for a modern PC, a gaming display, or anything with decent color accuracy, this isn't it. Go get a used 24-inch 1080p IPS panel with HDMI instead. You'll get a sharper image, better colors, and a stand that doesn't feel like it's going to tip over.

The Dell E1916H is a niche product for a niche audience. If you're maintaining old office equipment or need a VGA-only display for a legacy setup, it works and it's cheap. For everyone else, spend a little more and get a proper 1080p monitor with HDMI. You'll thank yourself every single day.