Philips 221V8LB 22 inch Class Thin Full HD (1920 x 1080) Monitor, 100Hz Refresh Rate, VESA, HDMI x1, VGA x1, LowBlue Mode, Adaptive Sync, 4 Year Advance Replacement Warranty : Electronics
$87.38
| Size | 24", 27", 22", 32" |
|---|---|
| Style | EPEAT Gold, VA Panel 100Hz, VA Panel 120Hz, IPS Panel 100Hz, IPS Panel 120Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Screen Finish | Glossy |
| Contrast Ratio | 3000:1 |
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Display Technology | LCD |
| Viewing Angle | 178 Degrees |
| Brightness | 250 |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Picture Quality Enhancement Technology | SmartImage game |
| Screen Size | 21.5 Inches |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 8.6"D x 19.4"W x 14.5"H |
| Item Weight | 4.21 Kilograms |
| Resolution | FHD 1080p |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 1920 x 1080 Pixels |
| Native Resolution | 1920×1080 |
| Power Consumption | 22 Watts |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Response Time | 4 Milliseconds |
| Total Number of HDMI Ports | 1 |
| Number of Component Outputs | 1 |
| Additional Features | Blue Light Filter, Eye Care, Flicker-Free, Frameless, Lightweight |
| Specific Uses For Product | Business, Desktop, Gaming |
| Color | Black |
| Mounting Type | VESA Mount |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop, Gaming Console, Laptop |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 4 Years |
| Warranty Type | 4 Years Manufacturer Warranty |
| Shape | Flat |
| Brand | Philips |
| Model Number | 221V8LB |
| Model Name | 221V8LB |
| Country of Origin | China |
| UPC | 609585257030 |
| Manufacturer | Philips |
| Built-In Media | HDMI Cable, Monitor, Power Cord, User Manual |
| Warranty Description | 4 Year Parts and Labor |
| Best Sellers Rank | #84 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #1 in Computer Monitors |
| ASIN | B0CVM2GJCN |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (5,090) var dpAcrHasRegisteredArcLinkClickAction; P.when('A', 'cf').execute(function(A) { 4.5 out of 5 stars |
| UNSPSC Code | 43211900 (Computer displays) |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, VGA |
| Hardware Connectivity | HDMI, VGA |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
| Feature | THE PERFECT VIEW: The 178/178 degree extra wide viewing angle prevents the shifting of colors when viewed from an offset angle, so you always get consistent colors |
10 reviews for Philips 221V8LB 22 inch Class Thin Full HD (1920 x 1080) Monitor, 100Hz Refresh Rate, VESA, HDMI x1, VGA x1, LowBlue Mode, Adaptive Sync, 4 Year Advance Replacement Warranty : Electronics
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Adrian –
Good price-quality item
The 100Hz refresh rate makes everything look incredibly smooth, especially during long work sessions or casual gaming. Its Full HD display is crisp, and the thin design saves so much desk space. It’s been reliable every single day without any dead pixels. For the price, the quality is unbeatable. It’s the perfect upgrade for any home office setup. Perfection!
6 people found this helpful
Cataptra –
Crisp, bright, natural colors. Excellent monitor for the cost.
Excellent monitor. Haven’t tried the internal speakers since I use amplified speakers and most often a headset through them. So probably an option I may never use anyway, but may test them out just to see how good they are…or how bad.😂Color is crisp and clear and gave me the screen resolution I needed 1920×1080. Text is clear and legible, graphics are as good as your graphics card will allow, so if you’re not using a high end graphics card don’t expect this monitor to improve motherboard built-in graphics or older low end graphic cards, that’s not the monitors fault, it’s your MB or GC that’s the problem.Overall I’m very happy with this monitor and been well worth the price I paid for.Yes, I’d recommend this monitor.
House of Ray –
Terrific second monitor and easy to set up
Terrific monitor that was easy to set up and works very well as a second monitor. It looks great and is perfect for day-to-day office activities. No issues with flickering either. I’m extremely please and think it’s a great value for the money. I’d definitely buy another one.
6 people found this helpful
Brian D –
Short Cord; Not Adjustable
The monitor itself is fine – looks clear, good picture, large screen area. My concerns now that I’ve been using it are that it has a very short cord and it’s not adjustable. It has a very short cord, so you need a plug close by. The stand itself is not adjustable which is not idea as the monitor sits pretty low to the table. I thought it would be fine, but this is pretty low.For me, I would not buy this monitor again.
5 people found this helpful
Rob T. –
Great monitor!
My old monitor finally died, so I needed a quick replacement, and I’m really glad I went with this one. It’s a big upgrade from what I had before. The picture is sharp, colors look great, and the 100Hz refresh rate makes everything feel much smoother. Setup was fast, it doesn’t take up much desk space, and it’s been perfect for both work and some light gaming. Very happy with this purchase.
One person found this helpful
John –
Not the best you can get, but amazing for the price point
The monitor quality is ok, it’s relatively thin and lightweight compared to other monitors of it’s size, it responds super fast and performs great for my every day needs as an office worker. With a stable power source there is so flickering and when mounted I found it’s pretty durable. I would buy again.
One person found this helpful
LoddyAuddiLoddyAuddi –
Great quality for the price
Set up was pretty easy. Came with a power cord and a HDMI cord. It’s a snow day and thank goodness for Amazon option to deliver within three hours. It came in two hours. The set up was perfect. Great quality. The screen does sit low, but it can tilt back. I was able to extend my screen from my laptop to the monitor flawlessly. It is lightweight so you could take it on the go, but it’s not compact unless you have a decent size briefcase.
20 people found this helpful
Robert –
Does not have built in speakers.
A great monitor, I enabled night shift to 74 so the picture quality looks a bit better. Small and 100hz are awesome. The screen sometimes doesn’t work. It turns black but for a short time.
LeoninT –
Various observations
This review provides a list of my observations about the 21.4 inch (call it 22) Philips VA monitor 221V8LB. (Note: monitor sizes are measured *diagonally*, width and height are smaller.) But first let me explain why I got this monitor to replace my almost ten year old 27 inch HP IPS monitor 27wm. While the HP monitor was still fine, it had some superficial surface damage, visible under certain light, that annoyed me. And I decided I really wanted a smaller monitor to replace it. Cataract surgery, combined with one particularly problematic eye, has left me unable to focus at different distances. And progressive glasses are fine for driving a car or other vehicle, but not for much else. So I wear my reading glasses to view my monitor. And if the center of my 27 inch monitor was in maximum focus at about 12 inch, the corners really started getting far enough to get a bit fuzzy. In addition my eyes are very long, reducing my peripheral vision, so having the corners at a very large angle was awkward. A smaller size monitor, but of the same full HD resolution, like my laptop, seemed a good idea. And 22 inch seemed to be about the smallest they sell nowadays. (Also, while my laptop screen is a lot smaller at 13.25 inch, when I am traveling I do find that really too small to see easily.) The Philips was cheap, and worked out well in increasing my comfort. The list of my observations now follows.1) Power cable. The monitor comes with a relatively short power cable of about 5 ft; too short for me to pull the monitor towards me when I am sitting back in my chair. For comparison, the HP power cord was a bit over 6 ft. In addition, you cannot simply switch power cords, because the Philips comes with a highly unusual monitor power connector. So, if 5 ft is too short, you may need some sort of extension cord. I had one handy, but if you do not, factor in another $5 or whatever and the hassle of getting one. (I do not know how many people return the monitor because the cord is not long enough, but I suspect the manufacturer might be penny-wise and dollar-foolish.) (I initially measured the length as 54 inch and was planning to subtract a star, but 5 ft vs 6 ft seems a bit too small for that, though the nonstandard cable does not help.)2) Speakers. There are no speakers in this model, and the web page never claims there are. (But it also does not highlight that they are missing. Not smart, if you ask me. Think of all the hassle and expense of the user returning the product.) Apparently you need a model name ending in an A (for audio?) to get speakers. However, there *is* an aux port, unlike one review said. I found this aux port *very* convenient, as for unknown reasons the aux port on my docking station stopped working a long time ago. Now I could connect my aux stereo speakers plus woofer permanently to my monitor instead of awkwardly to my laptop itself. (Actually, I could do this also with my old monitor, but I never thought of it at all, and would have needed a HDMI cable instead of my VGA one. VGA does not do audio.) Note that analog aux is not going to be of the quality that digital HDMI could in principle provide. One reviewer complained that aux speakers are almost impossible to get nowadays. Well, as I write this, go to a big cheap department store near you and there they are for $13. I got these earlier for my spare old laptop and they work fine.3) HDMI cable. The reviews AI claimed that some users complained of not getting a HDMI cable. Well, I went over the most recent reviews as of Oct 14, 2025, and I found 9 reviews explicitly stating that the HDMI cable was there and only 3 saying it was not. I suspect that these 3 may have bought used “like new” monitors, though only one of the 3 said so explicitly. Unlike the power cord, the HDMI cable turned out to be long enough for me to duct it through the cable guide of my MOUNTUP stand. It is hard for me to measure it accurately in its convoluted path, but it seems to be about 55 inch.
16 people found this helpful
S.S. –
Worthwhile
I purchased 2 of these monitors “used like new” instead of new. As for the monitors themselves they are great for working from home, good quality and easy set up. I felt that it was worth my time to save the $50 by purchasing used “like new.”I deducted a star because one of the two monitors was not repackaged in an acceptable manor. One monitor was great: protective film on the screen, protective sleeve on the unit, wiring tidy. The other monitor was repackaged with no care, not in a sleeve and no protective film on the screen – this led to a scuff on the screen and a lot of dust/debris all over the unit.