Philips 221V8LN
The Philips 221V8LN is a budget 22″ monitor with excellent value for the price thanks to its high contrast ratio, 75Hz refresh rate, FreeSync and VESA mount compatibility.
-- As reviewed by Display Ninja
Product details
- CRISP CLARITY: This 22 inch class (21.45″ viewable) Philips V line monitor delivers crisp Full HD 1920x1080 visuals. Enjoy movies, shows and videos with remarkable detail
- 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
- WORK SEAMLESSLY: This sleek monitor is virtually bezel-free on three sides, so the screen looks even bigger for the viewer. This minimalistic design also allows for seamless multi-monitor setups that enhance your workflow and boost productivity
- A BETTER READING EXPERIENCE: For busy office workers, EasyRead mode provides a more paper-like experience for when viewing lengthy documents
- 75HZ FAST REFRESH RATE: 75 Hz (via HDMI 1.4) 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
PROS
+ Affordable
+ Decent pixel density
+ High contrast ratio
+ VESA mount compatible
CONS
- Tilt-only stand
- Narrow FreeSync range
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Display Ninja on May 13, 2023
The Philips 221V8LN is a budget 22″ monitor with excellent value for the price thanks to its high contrast ratio, 75Hz refresh rate, FreeSync and VESA mount compatibility.
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By Tom's Hardware on July 08, 2023
The Philips V-Line 221V8LN delivers 75 Hz, FreeSync, accurate wide gamut color, class-leading contrast and solid gaming performance for $70. What more do you need to know?
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By PCMag on July 19, 2023
The Philips 221V8LN has a basic feature set, but its above-par image quality and rock-bottom pricing make it a worthy purchase as a general-purpose budget monitor.
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