BE22BQ Review: A Deep Dive into the Unusual QHD Portable Touch Display

The UPERFECT BE22BQ is presented as an unusual portable display that departs from the standard 15.6-inch 1080p format. It features a 21.5-inch IPS panel running at a native 2560×1440 resolution, offering a large canvas and a pixel density of approximately 137 PPI. This combination is designed to keep text and interface elements crisp at a normal desk distance.

The display utilizes glossy glass across its entire surface, which also functions as a 10-point capacitive touchscreen. Users report that the touch function works without requiring any drivers. The overall appeal of the BE22BQ is cited in its size and the density of its QHD IPS panel with driver-free touch capabilities.

Other notable features include the panel’s brightness, which reaches around 310 cd/m², exceeding the performance of many other portable monitors. Furthermore, the device includes a fold-flat kickstand that facilitates comfortable tablet-style interaction.

The picture quality varies depending on the configuration. Out of the box, the BE22BQ is reported to be heavily blue, showing poor grayscale accuracy and an unmanaged wide gamut. However, adjusting the Custom color-temperature mode by lowering the blue gain and setting brightness can significantly improve performance. By performing this tuning, the grayscale accuracy measured a ΔE of around 1.6, while retaining the panel’s full gamut.

Connectivity options include a single USB-C cable connected to the top port, which transmits both video signal and touch input—a highly desirable feature. However, users are warned that touch functionality is limited to this specific top port, and relying solely on bus power will cap brightness at around 132 cd/m². To achieve higher brightness levels, an adapter must be connected via the second USB-C port, necessitating a data-plus-power connection setup rather than a true one-cable dock. Sources using HDMI alone require additional separate USB cables for touch connectivity.

The unit’s overall power draw is low, and the included 30 W adapter provides sufficient headroom, though users may find themselves needing this power supply frequently.

Critiques of the BE22BQ include its spartan and awkward OSD menu system navigated by side buttons. Additionally, the glossy glass reflects in bright environments, corner uniformity is only average, and the HDR toggle is described as merely a compatibility checkbox rather than an actual feature. Performance details note that it is a 60 Hz IPS panel with transitions around 10.5 ms and lacks adaptive sync, positioning it strictly for productivity, media, and touch use, not fast gaming.

Despite these caveats, the device offers a large, sharp QHD touch panel at $310. This makes it suitable for mobile productivity, serving as a portable second screen, and casual touch interaction after manual tuning. The BE22BQ comes backed by a two-year warranty.

Source: TechPowerUp