Philips V line 221V8LB 21.5" Black 2024
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
What Buyers Say
Philips V line 221V8LB 21.5" Black 2024
This Philips 22" Full HD monitor is widely praised for its crisp picture, smooth 100Hz refresh rate, and excellent value at around $70-80. Users highlight the nearly bezel-free design, easy setup, and eye-care features like LowBlue Mode. Common drawbacks include the lack of height adjustment, no built-in speakers or USB ports, and a compact 22" size that may feel small for some. Overall, it's a solid budget pick for office work, streaming, and light gaming, but professionals needing color accuracy or extensive connectivity should look elsewhere.
Pros
- Crisp Full HD picture quality
- Smooth 100Hz refresh rate
- Excellent value for money
- Nearly bezel-free design
- Easy plug-and-play setup
Cons
- No height adjustment on stand
- No built-in speakers
- No USB ports
- Compact 22" size may feel small
- Limited color gamut for professional work
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
The ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B is a 34-inch ultrawide 1440p monitor with a 165Hz refresh rate, praised for its great value and versatility for both gaming and productivity. Users highlight the excellent contrast, high refresh rate, and built-in USB hub, but note that HDR looks washed out and ghosting or overshoot can occur if settings aren't tuned properly. The monitor requires some adjustment for different content types, but once configured, it delivers a solid experience for the price.
Pros
- Great value for money
- High 165Hz refresh rate
- Excellent contrast and colors
- Built-in USB hub
- Versatile for gaming and productivity
Cons
- HDR looks washed out
- Ghosting and overshoot issues
- Requires frequent adjustments per content
- Variable Overdrive doesn't work as intended
- Dark colors could be better
Scores
Specifications
| Philips V line 221V8LB 21.5" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 21.5" | 34" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | — | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | — | 550 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% |
| Color Depth | — | 16.7 Million |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | — | 2★ |
| USB-C | — | 4★ |
| Speakers | — | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | — | ✓★ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 35W★ |
| Weight | 4.21 kg★ | 9.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
Philips V line 221V8LB 21.5" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average display (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Philips V line 221V8LB 21.5" Black 2024 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.
