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11 Mar, 2026







£492.43 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
If you’re looking at the iiyama TF2238MSC-B1, the headline is that it’s a pretty niche “touch” monitor in a sensible 21-inch size. For a UK office that needs something for reception desks, workshop check-in points, light signage, or hands-on training/troubleshooting, touch is genuinely useful day to day—and iiyama usually gets the build quality and day-to-day readability right. At £419.20 ex-VAT, though, it’s not the kind of monitor I’d buy just because it’s “a touchscreen”; I’d only do it if the touch interaction is actually part of the workflow (rather than a nice-to-have).
The main reason to be cautious is value versus alternatives. At this price, you can often get bigger non-touch panels with nicer contrast/colour and fewer compromises, so if you don’t truly need touch, this won’t feel like a bargain. Also, touchscreens are more prone to wanting cleaning and care (and they’re another potential point of hassle in busy environments). Buy it if you’re setting up a specific touch use-case and want a reliable, business-oriented iiyama rather than an unknown budget panel—but if your team will mostly “point and click” with a mouse, you’ll likely be better served spending less on a regular monitor.

Optical bonded PCAP
The optical bonded projective capacitive (PCAP) touch technology reduces the air gap between the touch layer and the display making the touch response more accurate. It improves also the visual qua...

IPS Technology
IPS displays are best known for wide viewing angles and natural, highly accurate colours. They are especially suited for colour-critical applications.

Open frame LFD
Open frame monitors feature special mounting screw holes on all sides of the monitor that can be used for installing the monitor. Open Frame monitors are an ideal solution for kiosk integrators and...

Scratch resistance
Scratch resistance is a critical requirement for touch solutions deployed in commercial, educational, and industrial environments. A protective glass overlay covering the screen provides enhanced d...

Speakers
This LED monitor is equipped with two stereo speakers.

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