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2297 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 2297 reviews of Samsung SyncMaster 206BW / 226BW. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the reliability and size are overall positive. The design and usability are also mentioned favorably.
price, usability, design, size, reliability
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Samsung SyncMaster 206BW / 226BW is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.
Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 66 user reviews of Samsung SyncMaster 206BW / 226BW from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the size and reliability are generally positive. The price and usability are also appreciated.
design, usability, price, reliability, size
85% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 245 user reviews of Samsung SyncMaster 206BW / 226BW from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the size and design. The usability and price also get good views. Some have doubts about the reliability.
price, usability, design, size
reliability
92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : Benny Har-Even (trustedreviews.com)
We take our first look at a 22in screen from Samsung.
The Samsung SyncMaster 226BW combines a stylish housing, and great features such as HDCP compatibility on its DVI port, with very impressive image quality. It's a combination that means that it wins an award and makes it the pick of the 22in bunch.
Expert review by : James Galbraith (techadvisor.co.uk)
The Samsung SyncMaster 206BW is an affordable, widescreen, 20in LCD monitor.
The Samsung SyncMaster 206BW is a very good widescreen desktop display. It is competitively priced and, once calibrated, performed very well in our text and colour tests. But, of course, you get what you pay for. If you can live with a limited viewing...
Expert review by (stuff.tv)
This attractive 22in monitor takes it design cues from Samsung's LCD line – but how good is the picture?
Affordable and attractive monitor upgrade that's ready for home entertainment
Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (techadvisor.co.uk)
This glossy black 22in widescreen Samsung SM226BW wouldn't look out of place in the Matrix film trilogy - but it's surprisingly inexpensive.
Well-priced and boasting impressive features, the Samsung SM226BW is the most sensible buy in this sector.
Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (macworld.co.uk)
Adding a second monitor to your system allows more flexibility in day-to-day operation as well as more space on your Mac OS X desktop. Macworld takes a look at a selection of worthy displays.
Stylish looks, sophisticated feature set, excellent value for money, good all-round performance
Stand is not height adjustable, location of manual controls means they're fiddly to use
The 'SM' in the name stands for SyncMaster, and the unit befits this grand title. The overall impression given is that Samsung's offering is a more sophisticated budget offering than BenQ's FP93VW, offering better features and quality. Samsung's...
Expert review by : James Galbraith (techworld.com)
The Samsung SyncMaster 206BW is an affordable, widescreen, 20in LCD monitor.
The Samsung SyncMaster 206BW is a very good widescreen desktop display. It is competitively priced and, once calibrated, performed very well in our text and colour tests. But, of course, you get what you pay for. If you can live with a limited viewing...
Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (talktalk.co.uk)
A large and stylish screen Samsung is known for good-value, reliable products, and its latest Syncmaster 22in widescreen flat-panel monitor is no exception. It's primarily aimed at those on a ...
Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (techworld.com)
This glossy black 22in widescreen Samsung SM226BW wouldn't look out of place in the Matrix film trilogy – but it's surprisingly inexpensive.
Well-priced and boasting impressive features, the Samsung SM226BW is the most sensible buy in this sector.
Expert review by : Dean Pullen (theinquirer.net)
First INQpressions What a beauty
Fast response (2ms) ; Cheap, at around £230 ; Beautiful good looks
Ensuring you have the 'S' panel ; Cable tidy is a bit flimsy
Expert review by (webuser.co.uk)
If you like your PC bits and bobs to be sleek, shiny and wonderful looking, this 20in Samsung widescreen monitor could be exactly what you're looking for.
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