EIZO EIZO ColorEdge CS2400S 24.1" Monitor Review

The EIZO ColorEdge CS2400S is a specialist's monitor built for color-critical work. Its 24-inch, 1920x1200 IPS panel delivers exceptional Adobe RGB color accuracy right out of the box, aided by an included calibration sensor. However, its high price and low refresh rate make it a poor choice for gaming or general use.

If you're a photographer, video editor, or illustrator looking for a color-accurate monitor under $1,200, the EIZO ColorEdge CS2400S is a serious contender. It's a 24.1-inch IPS panel with a 1920 x 1200 resolution, which gives you that extra bit of vertical space compared to a standard 1080p screen. This isn't a flashy gaming monitor or a 4K powerhouse. It's a tool built for one thing: getting colors right. It covers 99% of the Adobe RGB color gamut and comes with EIZO's own EX4 calibration sensor in the box, which is a big deal for pros who need their screen to match their prints or other devices.

Let's be clear about what 'performance' means here. In our database, its overall performance score lands in the 1st percentile. That sounds brutal, but it's because we're comparing it to everything, including 240Hz gaming beasts. For its intended job—color accuracy—it's in the 90th percentile. The 61Hz refresh rate and 19ms response time mean you should never, ever try to game on this. But for editing photos in Lightroom or grading video in DaVinci Resolve, the smooth, consistent color and 410-nit brightness are what matter. It's built for precision, not speed.

This monitor sits in a weird price bracket, ranging from about $899 to over $1,100 depending on the vendor. For that money, you're mostly paying for the guaranteed color accuracy and the included calibration hardware. If you don't need pro-level color or already own a calibrator, you can get a very good 4K IPS monitor for half this price. But if your income depends on perfect color, the bundled sensor and EIZO's reputation for consistency start to justify the cost.

This isn't competing with the Samsung Odyssey or ASUS ROG Swift gaming monitors listed. Its real rivals are other pro-focused displays. The Dell UltraSharp 27" 4K monitor offers higher resolution and a sharper image for similar money, but its color gamut might not be as wide out of the box. Compared to a standard office monitor, the CS2400S is in a different league for color work, but you pay a massive premium for it. You're buying into the EIZO ecosystem of reliability and calibration software, which has its fans in studios and agencies.

Skip this monitor if you're a gamer, a casual user, or just need a second screen for spreadsheets and web browsing. The price and performance are all wrong for you. Also, if you crave a super-sharp image, the 1920x1200 resolution on a 24-inch screen will feel underwhelming. Look at 4K monitors from Dell or LG instead. This is a tool for a very specific trade.

Should you buy the EIZO ColorEdge CS2400S? Only if your job title has 'color' in it. For professional photographers, print designers, and video editors who need trusted Adobe RGB coverage and hate fussing with calibration, this is a fantastic, no-compromise tool. For everyone else—gamers, office workers, casual creators—it's a massive overinvestment. You're paying for a specialized instrument, not a general-purpose screen.