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The Philips 221V8LB 22″ class monitor boasts Full HD 1920×1080 picture quality for an incredible sense of depth and clarity. With a wide viewing angle VA display and 16.7 million colors, you get vivid images with detail from every vantage point. Switch from working to gaming seamlessly with 100Hz speedy refresh rate. Adaptive-Sync technology ensures fluid action sequences and rapid response time. Every frame will be rendered smoothly with crystal clarity and without stutter. Whether you’re a demanding professional requiring extremely detailed information for CAD-CAM solutions, using 3D graphic applications, or a financial wizard working on huge spreadsheets, this display will make your work easier and more efficient. Philip LowBlue Mode and flicker-free technology protects your eyes from harmful blue rays and prevents eye fatigue.
CRISP CLARITY: This 22 inch class (21.5″ viewable) Philips V line monitor delivers crisp Full HD 1920×1080 visuals. Enjoy movies, shows and videos with remarkable detail
100HZ FAST REFRESH RATE: 100Hz brings your favorite movies and video games to life. Stream, binge, and play effortlessly
SMOOTH ACTION WITH ADAPTIVE-SYNC: Adaptive-Sync technology ensures fluid action sequences and rapid response time. Every frame will be rendered smoothly with crystal clarity and without stutter
INCREDIBLE CONTRAST: The VA panel produces brighter whites and deeper blacks. You get true-to-life images and more gradients with 16.7 million colors
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
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.
Andrew Kantor –
About that 120 Hz — yep!
Lots of people have shared that this is a very good monitor — plug and play, beautiful picture, etc. But just in case someone comes looking to see about that advertised 120 Hz refresh rate, I wanted to write that YES, IT DOES 120 Hz.I am using a mid-range graphics card (i.e., not even CLOSE to the top of the line) — an Nvidia GForce RTX 4060Ti. At first it seemed 120 Hz wasn’t available, but once I added a Custom Resolution to the Nvidia Control Panel, it worked just fine (see the pic).If you still have trouble getting that 120 Hz refresh rate, you can try the Custom Refresh Utility tool (search for it), which can convince Windows that yes, the monitor supports it.One nit about the monitor: Because of the curve of the back, the VESA mount is hard to use — a VESA plate won’t sit flat, so you’ll need longer screws to hold it in place. I would go so far as to say it’s not *really* a VESA mount, but it’s workable.
Brandon Doll –
Great Monitor to extend laptop (come with HDMI cable)
Order at 9:15AM arrived 2.5 hours later.. Crazy how fast that was and currently writing this review on the new 24in monitor. Took about 3 seconds to setup, plug in a press power button. Plenty big enough and good quality for everyday work, easily extends display from my laptop with the included HDMI cable. Can’t speak for longevity of product, but if it last like it should it’s perfect!
Chris Young –
Great picture and features—just a few compromises
I’ve been using this Philips 22″ Full HD monitor for a few weeks now and overall I’m impressed. It has a sleek, nearly bezel‑free design and supports VESA mounting—ideal for a multi‑monitor setup or tidy desk layout .What I LOVE:Crisp Full HD (1920×1080) resolution on a 21.5″ VA panel delivers excellent clarity and contrast—deep blacks and vivid whites really stand out .100 Hz refresh rate & Adaptive‑Sync (FreeSync) make basic gaming and video playback noticeably smoother at a budget price .Eye‑friendly features like LowBlue Mode and flicker‑free tech reduce eye strain during long writing or screen time sessions .Excellent value—Tom’s Hardware praised it for class‑leading contrast and surprisingly accurate color for just ~$70‑80 .What COULD BE BETTER:The stand has no height adjustment, only tilt, so ergonomics might be limited unless you use a monitor arm .No built‑in speakers or USB ports, so you’ll need external audio or hubs for full connectivity.The color gamut is decent but not ideal for color‑critical work—photo or video professionals may want something with wider gamut and calibration support .At 22″, the screen is compact—fine for desktop use, but it may feel small if you’re used to larger displays or want more screen real estate .In Use:I use it for office productivity, streaming, and light gaming via HDMI—no lag, screen tearing or stutter. Color shifts at wide angles are minimal. After a day of work I notice less eye fatigue with LowBlue and EasyRead modes enabled.Final Verdict:This Philips monitor strikes a smart balance of price, image quality, and performance. If you need a secondary display or value smooth visuals and eye care features, it’s a solid pick. Just be prepared to add accessories if you want adjustability or audio built in.4 out of 5 stars—it’s a great budget pick with a few minor trade‑offs.
L Wags –
Great, crisp, bright display
Very pleased with monitor. Crisp, clear, bright display. Replaced a 10 year old monitor that just died. Connect to computer and give it a few minutes to configure itself. Then all is great.
H. Neil Dittlinger –
Good Product
Works fine, nice monitor for the money. I use it as a second monitor for my computer and it is very simple to install, plug and play. Hasn’t failed in any way.
Victoria Gunderson –
Very happy with this purchase
So happy with this purchase! It arrived overnight, which is huge when your old monitor fails! Great size, colors and price.
HECTOR MARTIN ANAYA BALLESTEROS –
tal cual es el producto a la descripción,
David MCD –
Did not come with remote, picture good.
HECTOR JAIME CASTAÑEDA –
bonito, buena presentación y buena calidad de imagen
LMF –
I love this monitor! It has really nice colours and the wider screen is so much better than my previous monitor. Installation was pretty easy and It’s very lightweight for it’s size. The one I purchased was a used “open box” and it works and looks perfect. Price was excellent and what I was hoping to spend around for a decent monitor. It included the HDMI cable as well.It’s been awhile since I had to replace my old monitor and I can’t believe how much better this one is. Watching movies, surfing the net and just doing anything is such a fun experience with this beautiful display.
Héctor Orozco –
Es un gran monitor calidad precio, la vdd lo compre esperando tener una pantalla más grande a la de mi laptop, para jugar y trabajar mucho más agusto, ya que antes batallaba en ver esos detalles mínimos, que al tener un monitor podía solucionar.Sin decir que es una gran pantalla con la que puedes trabajar sin fatigarte ya que cuenta con varios modos (Standard, Internet, Juego, Fácil Lectura y Protección a Luz Azul) que se pueden ajustar con unos simples clics para una experiencia más personalizada.LO ÚNICO que quizás tenga, es que es un monitor a imagen, es decir que no cuenta con altavoces integrados, por lo que necesitas altavoces externos, ya sea bocina o incluso unos audífonos pueden funcionar. Al menos yo al contar con una laptop, puedo transferir el audio hacia allá sin mucho problema, pero es un punto a considerar, si es que estás armando tú propia PC, tener esa salida de audio externa.