Philips V line 221V8LB 21.5" Black 2024

Philips V line 221V8LB 21.5" Black 2024

Philips
36 Overall Score
vs
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 27" Negro 2026

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 27" Negro 2026

ASUS
87 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Philips V line 221V8LB 21.5" Black 2024

85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

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
👍 Picture quality 10
👍 Value for money 8
👍 Refresh rate 5
👍 Ease of setup 6
👍 Eye care features 3
👎 Stand ergonomics 4

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 27" Negro 2026

85 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews

The ASUS TUF Gaming Monitor VG27AQL5A is a 27-inch gaming monitor with a 210 Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, making it ideal for competitive gaming. It supports both NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium, and offers multiple connectivity options including HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4. Users appreciate the built-in speakers and height-adjustable stand, though the sample size is limited.

Pros
  • High refresh rate 210 Hz
  • Fast 1ms response time
  • Built-in speakers
  • Height-adjustable stand
  • Multiple connectivity options
Cons
  • Limited sample size for sentiment
👍 Refresh rate 1
👍 Response time 1
👍 Built in speakers 1
👍 Stand adjustability 1
👍 Connectivity 1
👍 Gsync freesync compatibility 2

Scores

Professional
Philips
18
ASUS
88
Office
Philips
27
ASUS
82
Gaming
Philips
29
ASUS
80
Creative
Philips
17
ASUS
78
Entertainment
Philips
21
ASUS
69
Portable
Philips
19
ASUS
14

Specifications

Philips V line 221V8LB 21.5"ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 27"
Display
Size21.5"27"
Resolution1920 x 10802560 x 1440
Panel TypeVAIPS★
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved—✗
Performance
Refresh Rate100 Hz210 Hz★
Response Time—0.30000001192092896 ms★
Adaptive SyncAdaptive-SyncFreeSync Premium★
Color & HDR
Brightness—400 nits★
Color Gamut—95% DCI-P3
Color Depth—1.073 Billion
HDR—DisplayHDR 400
HDR Support—HDR400
Connectivity
HDMI Ports12★
DisplayPort—1★
USB-C—1★
Speakers—✓★
Ergonomics
Height Adjustable—✓★
Tilt—✓★
Swivel—✓★
Pivot—✓★
VESA Mount—100x100
Features
Webcam—✗
Weight4.21 kg★6.89 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 VG27AQL5A 27" Negro 2026

  • Strong performance (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong color (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile

Pricing

Philips V line 221V8LB 21.5" Black 2024 is £302 cheaper (4.3x less).

Philips V line 221V8LB 21.5" Black 20240.395score per dollar
vs
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 27" Negro 20260.221score per dollar

Philips V line 221V8LB 21.5" Black 2024 offers 1.8x better value for money

Philips V line 221V8LB 21.5" Black 2024

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 27" Negro 2026

Verdict

★ Winner: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 27"

Scores 87 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 24 specs.

Philips V line 221V8LB 21.5" Better at:

Portable

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL5A 27" Better at:

GamingOfficeCreativeProfessionalEntertainment

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