So I’ve been testing the Eazeye Monitor 2.0 for a while now. As the name suggests, it’s supposed to be easy on your eyes. I review a lot of eye-friendly tech on my channel, so I wanted to see if this one is actually any good.
This isn’t your normal desktop screen. It uses something called RLCD.
Most monitors use bright internal backlights to blast light straight into your eyeballs. That often comes with flickering that messes with your head. The Eazeye 2.0 acts more like a physical book. It uses the light around you, like sunlight or a desk lamp, to reflect the image back.
There’s no backlight. No flicker.
It’s an interesting device because it has a big 24-inch color screen that is actually fast enough for real work. I have those e-ink tablets, but they are too slow for a lot of things. This feels like a full computer experience. I’ve been doing my daily work on it and honestly, it’s awesome when the lighting is bright.
Let’s talk about the design.
It is built to be portable even though it’s pretty big. It weighs about 2.2kg, which is super light. The body is aluminum and really thin, about 1.4 cm. It even has a kickstand built right in so you can prop it up anywhere.
Connecting it is simple. You have HDMI and USB-C for video. There is also a headphone jack. The coolest part is the power. Because it doesn’t have a big backlight, it barely uses any electricity. It pulls about 4 watts on average. That is tiny. You can actually power the whole monitor with just one USB-C cable connected to your laptop.
Now, here is how it performs.
Outdoors, this thing is great. Traditional screens look terrible in the sun. They get washed out. But the Eazeye loves the sun. It has a high reflectivity rating, so everything looks clear. It is basically the only screen besides e-ink that works well outside.
But here is the problem with using it indoors.
Since it has no light of its own, darkness is the enemy. If your room is dim, the screen is dim. You need a lot of light to see it. You have to move it right next to a window or a strong lamp. Eazeye actually sells a special lamp for it because getting the light right is so important.
Glare can be annoying too. If you angle the light wrong, it reflects right into your face. You have to be careful how you position it. It’s a bit of a juggling act.
For reading, the screen is excellent. It’s 1080p, so text is sharp. It looks like paper.
The biggest selling point is how it feels physically. It’s flicker-free. I don’t personally get bad headaches from screens, but I know people who do. Some users online said switching to this stopped their symptoms fast. One person said they felt 50% better while working.
It handles motion way better than e-ink. It has a 60 Hz refresh rate. That means you can scroll web pages, watch videos, and do casual gaming without it looking like a slideshow.
However, the colors and contrast aren’t amazing. The contrast is only 1000:1. The blacks aren’t deep like on an OLED screen. If you edit video or do graphic design where color matters a lot, this isn’t for you.
So, should you buy it?
The Eazeye Monitor 2.0 starts at $1,049 USD. That is a lot of money for a 1080p screen.
Here is the breakdown:
Pros:
- It really helps with eye strain.
- It works perfectly in sunlight.
- It uses almost no power.
- It’s very light for its size.
Cons:
- It’s expensive.
- You need strong external light to see it indoors.
- Colors and contrast are just okay.
This isn’t for gamers or video editors. But if you are one of those people who get sick looking at normal monitors, or if you want to work outside, this is totally worth it. It’s an investment in your health. Plus they have a 30-day return policy, so you can try it out and see if it works for your setup
