Philips V line 221V8LB 21.5" Black 2024
Philips
36 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Odyssey LS27BG402ENXGO 27" Black
Samsung
80 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
Samsung Odyssey LS27BG402ENXGO 27" Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Gaming
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Entertainment
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Specifications
| Philips V line 221V8LB 21.5" | Samsung Odyssey LS27BG402ENXGO 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 21.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | G-Sync Compatible★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | — | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 99% sRGB |
| HDR | — | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | — | 1★ |
| USB-C | — | 0★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| Speakers | — | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | — | ✓★ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | — | 48W★ |
| Weight | 4.21 kg★ | 5.40 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)
Samsung Odyssey LS27BG402ENXGO 27" Black
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong performance (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Philips V line 221V8LB 21.5" Black 2024
Samsung Odyssey LS27BG402ENXGO 27" Black
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Odyssey LS27BG402ENXGO 27"
Scores 80 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.
