Philips V line 221V8LB 21.5" Black 2024
The VA panel delivers a 100Hz refresh rate with Adaptive-Sync for smooth, stutter-free motion and deep contrast on a 21.5-inch Full HD screen. Its virtually bezel-free design and wide 178-degree viewing angles make it a practical choice for seamless multi-monitor setups. This monitor is best for office workers and students who need a flicker-free, eye-comfort display for extended reading and spreadsheet tasks.
Screen 21.5"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel VA
Refresh 100 Hz
adaptive sync Adaptive-Sync
36 Overall Score
Price CA$177
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average ergonomic (11th percentile)
- Below average display (11th percentile)
- Below average color (17th percentile)
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has held steady over time
85/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 13 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 21.5" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
Features
| Weight | 4.2 kg / 9.3 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Philips V line 221V8LB 21.5" | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | LG UltraGear 27G810A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR | Samsung Odyssey G7 G75F | Alienware AW2725D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 21.5 | 27 | 27 | 26.5 | 37 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | QD-OLED | IPS | OLED | VA | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 100 | 240 | 180 | 240 | 165 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | - | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips V line 221V8LB 21.5" | 16.6 | 50.9 | 11.3 | 21.2 | 74.6 | 10.6 | 52.9 | 22.4 | 95.2 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.1 | 58.8 | 78.9 | 84.8 | 95.5 | 90.6 | 98 | 82 | 99.4 |
| LG UltraGear 27G810A-B Compare | 95.1 | 68.8 | 89.7 | 69.8 | 74.6 | 90.6 | 82 | 98.3 | 80.5 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR Compare | 99.7 | 68.8 | 78.2 | 69.8 | 0 | 90.6 | 98 | 93.4 | 98.2 |
| Samsung Odyssey G7 G75F Compare | 89.4 | 50.9 | 93.3 | 90.5 | 58.2 | 73.1 | 77.3 | 98.3 | 98.2 |
| Alienware AW2725D Compare | 99.1 | 80.1 | 78.9 | 69.8 | 95.5 | 90.6 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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