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General

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Series

V Line1Maker product pageusa.philips.com/c-p/221V8LB_27/monitor-lcd-monitorRead 16 October 2026Page breadcrumb: V Line.

ViewFinity S51Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/34-viewfinity-s50gc-ultra-wqhd-100hz-amd-freesync-hdr10-monitor-sku-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Page title: ViewFinity S5, 34 inch S50GC Ultra-WQHD monitor. Samsung's ViewFinity range is its high-resolution monitor line. The series is stored as ViewFinity S5, the same pattern as ViewFinity S8 and S9.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

221V8LB/271Maker product pageusa.philips.com/c-p/221V8LB_27/monitor-lcd-monitorRead 16 October 2026Page title and datasheet name 221V8LB/27. The 221V8LB3 is a different model number, sold at 120 Hz, and is not covered here.

LS34C502GANXZA, LS34C500GAUXEN, LS34C500GAEXXY2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Samsung Latin America page for LS34C502GANXZA, the same code as the US model. The EU model LS34C500GAUXEN and the Australian model LS34C500GAEXXY list the same display, size and weight values on their own Samsung pages.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s5-s50gc-34-inch-ultra-wqhd-high-resolution-ls34c500gaexxyRead 15 October 2026Samsung Australia page for LS34C500GAEXXY. Its display, dimensions and weight values match the US and EU pages.

GTIN / EAN

6095852570302Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026UPC 6 09585 25703 0.

887276724881, 88060947603473Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s5-s50gc-34-inch-ultra-wqhd-high-resolution-ls34c500gauxenRead 15 October 2026EAN 8806094760347 for LS34C500GAUXEN. The Icecat datasheet gives the same EAN.6Spec databasescreenmoove.com/cdn/shop/files/S50GC.pdfRead 15 October 2026Barcode 8806094760347.10Spec databaseupcitemdb.com/upc/887276724881Read 15 October 2026UPC 887276724881 maps to the Samsung 34 inch ViewFinity S50GC. The Amazon US listing gives the same UPC. It is the US UPC for LS34C502GANXZA.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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Status

Available1Maker product pageusa.philips.com/c-p/221V8LB_27/monitor-lcd-monitorRead 16 October 2026The page is live with customer reviews dated up to July 2026. Amazon US also sells the model.

Available1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/34-viewfinity-s50gc-ultra-wqhd-100hz-amd-freesync-hdr10-monitor-sku-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026The page is live with a price of $329.99 and about 135 ratings. Amazon US lists the model with about 1,100 ratings.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pageusa.philips.com/c-p/221V8LB_27/monitor-lcd-monitorRead 16 October 2026Philips US model code /27. The datasheets for /69, /70, /74 and /89 are other regional versions.

US, EU, AU2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026US from the US page and the user manual NA edition. EU and AU from the Samsung DE and AU pages.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s5-s50gc-34-inch-ultra-wqhd-high-resolution-ls34c500gaexxyRead 15 October 2026Samsung Australia sells LS34C500GAEXXY.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Cabinet Color: Black, Finish: Textured.

Black2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Front, rear and stand colour: Black. The DE page lists Schwarz.9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C1KPXPM9Read 15 October 2026Amazon US lists the monitor as black.

SegmentiFrom the maker's own product category. Office also covers home and everyday monitors.

Office1Maker product pageusa.philips.com/c-p/221V8LB_27/monitor-lcd-monitorRead 16 October 2026Philips V Line is the maker's value office range, listed under Home monitors. Stored as office although the page markets 100 Hz and a Game picture mode.

Office1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/34-viewfinity-s50gc-ultra-wqhd-100hz-amd-freesync-hdr10-monitor-sku-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Samsung sorts the model as a high-resolution monitor for work and entertainment. It has no gaming-specific features beyond FreeSync and a game mode. Stored as office.

Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal in inches exactly as the maker advertises it. A class size and the viewable diagonal can differ.

21.5in(54.6 cm)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Panel Size 21.5 inch / 54.6 cm. The product is marketed as 22 (21.5 inch).

34in(86.4 cm)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Screen size class 34. Active area 797.22 x 333.72 mm gives a 864.3 mm diagonal, which is 34 inches.

Viewable screen diagonaliDiagonal of the visible image area. This can be smaller than the advertised class size.

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Native resolution

1920 × 1080px2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 20261920 x 1080 (Full HD).

3440 × 1440px2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026

Aspect ratio

16:92Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Aspect ratio 16:9.

21:92Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026

Pixel density

102.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

109.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Pixel pitchiDistance between adjacent pixels. Source notes identify horizontal or vertical pitch if they differ. A horizontal figure about a third of the vertical one is the pitch of one subpixel, not of a pixel, so the pixel figure is stored.

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0.2318mm5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Pixel Pitch 0.07725 mm (H) x 0.23175 mm (V). The horizontal figure is the pitch of one red, green or blue subpixel. The pixel pitch is 0.23175 mm, since 797.22 mm over 3440 pixels is 0.23175 mm.

Active display areaiMaker published active-display width and height, excluding the external frame. Source notes distinguish image area from any published shift-reserve area. Dimensions are not inferred from native resolution or rounded pixel pitch.

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Width797.22Height333.72mm(31.4 × 13.1 in)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Active screen size (HxV) 797.22 x 333.72 mm.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Display area 797.22 mm (H) x 333.72 mm (V).

Curved

No1Maker product pageusa.philips.com/c-p/221V8LB_27/monitor-lcd-monitorRead 16 October 2026The product photos on the page show a flat screen. The datasheet lists no curvature.

No2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Flat / Curved: Flat. The Samsung DE page says Curved Panel: Nein.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s5-s50gc-34-inch-ultra-wqhd-high-resolution-ls34c500gauxenRead 15 October 2026

Curvature radiusiRadius of screen curvature. A published 1800R is 1800 mm.

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Screen surface

Matte2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Display Screen Coating: Anti-glare, 3H, Haze 25%. Anti-glare with 25 percent haze is a matte surface.

Matte9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C1KPXPM9Read 15 October 2026Amazon US listing from the Samsung store: Screen Finish Matte. Display Ninja also calls it a light matte anti-glare coating. A third-party Amazon listing says glossy, which is not used.11Reviewdisplayninja.com/samsung-viewfinity-s50gc-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review calls the coating a light matte anti-glare coating.

Anti-reflection coating

Anti-glare, 3H, Haze 25%2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Display Screen Coating: Anti-glare, 3H, Haze 25%.

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Touchscreen

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Panel type

VA2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026LCD panel type: VA LCD. The backlight is a W-LED system. Edge or direct lighting is not stated.

VA2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026

Panel type (as published)iPanel or technology name as published. This is separate from the normalised panel type.

VA LCD2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026LCD panel type: VA LCD.

VA2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Panel type: VA.

BacklightiLayout of the backlight. OLED is none (self-emissive). WLED or LED alone names no layout, so it is left out unless a source states edge-lit or direct-lit.

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Edge-lit LED3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s5-s50gc-34-inch-ultra-wqhd-high-resolution-ls34c500gauxenRead 15 October 2026Backlight Technologie: Edge-LED.

Local dimming

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Dimming zones

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Panel maker

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Panel part number

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Panel generationiGeneration or panel architecture name stated by the source. Brand product generation and panel generation can differ.

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Subpixel layoutiArrangement of the red, green, blue and any white emitters within a pixel. Individual emitter shapes do not establish their arrangement. Marketing names such as Primary RGB Tandem do not prove an RGB stripe layout.

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Colour depthiSupported total colour depth per channel. A stated 8-bit plus FRC implementation is 10 supported bits with FRC, not native 10-bit. A 6-bit plus FRC panel, also called Hi-FRC, is 8 bits with FRC.

8bits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Display colors: 16.7 M (8 bit). Native or FRC is not stated.

10bits11Reviewdisplayninja.com/samsung-viewfinity-s50gc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review spec table: 1.07 billion colors (8-bit + FRC). Stored as 10 supported bits with FRC. Samsung publishes only the 1.07 billion figure.

Colour depth methodiNative panel bits or temporal frame rate control. Supported 10-bit input alone does not prove native 10-bit panel depth.

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FRC11Reviewdisplayninja.com/samsung-viewfinity-s50gc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review spec table: 8-bit + FRC. The Samsung pages do not name the method.

Displayable colours

16.7 million2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Display colors: 16.7 M (8 bit).

1.07 billion2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Supported colours: Max. 1.07 B. The Samsung DE spec table says 16.7 M for LS34C500GAUXEN, which conflicts. The Samsung AU page and the Icecat datasheet say 1.07 billion.6Spec databasescreenmoove.com/cdn/shop/files/S50GC.pdfRead 15 October 2026Display number of colours: 1.07 billion colours.

sRGB coverageiPercentage of the sRGB reference gamut covered. Gamut volume is a different measure and is not stored here. Source notes identify the colour-space standard.

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DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of DCI-P3 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume. Source notes identify the CIE reference and any minimum or typical qualifier.

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Adobe RGB coverageiPercentage of Adobe RGB covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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Rec. 2020 coverageiPercentage of Rec. 2020 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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NTSC coverageiPercentage of the NTSC reference gamut covered. Source notes identify the reference. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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72%2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Colour gamut (NTSC 1976) 0.72, stored as 72 percent coverage. The reference is CIE 1976.

Factory calibrated

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Claimed Delta EiMaker claim for colour error. Source notes retain a less-than qualifier, the colour space and whether the figure is an average or maximum.

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Paper calibration report in boxiA physical calibration report included in the package. An electronic report in the menu or software does not count as a paper report.

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Hardware calibration supportiCalibration writes to the monitor internal hardware LUT. Ordinary colour controls or a computer ICC profile do not establish this feature.

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Static contrast ratioiPanel native static contrast, without dynamic contrast processing or local dimming. 1000 means 1000:1. Do not store a dynamic contrast claim here.

3,000:12Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Contrast ratio (typical) 3000:1. SmartContrast Mega Infinity DCR is a separate dynamic figure and is not stored.

3,000:12Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Static contrast ratio 3000:1.

Brightness (typical, SDR)iMaker typical SDR white luminance. Source notes state any window size, average picture level and operating mode.

250nits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Brightness 250 cd/m2. Conditions are not stated.

300nits2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Brightness (typical) 300 cd/m2. Conditions are not stated.

Brightness (maker minimum)iMaker minimum guaranteed brightness specification under its stated conditions. This is not the lowest user-selectable brightness unless the source explicitly says so.

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250nits2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Brightness (min.) 250 cd/m2, a maker specification.

Peak brightness (HDR)iMaker peak HDR white luminance. The source notes state window size or average picture level, mode and time limit where published.

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HDR peak test windowiPercentage of screen area used for the peak HDR claim. If the maker publishes average picture level instead, source notes identify that distinction.

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Full-screen brightnessiMaker white luminance at 100% screen area or 100% average picture level. Source notes state SDR or HDR and mode.

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HDR formats

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HDR102Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026HDR (high dynamic range): HDR10. No DisplayHDR certification is listed, so hdr_certification is left out.

HDR certificationiVESA DisplayHDR certification. None needs a source, such as the maker saying the monitor has no DisplayHDR certification or the model being absent from the VESA list. When no source was checked, it is left out.

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Viewing angle (horizontal)

178°2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026178 degrees at C/R > 10.

178°2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026

Viewing angle (vertical)

178°2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026178 degrees at C/R > 10.

178°2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and portiHighest accepted rate for each proven resolution, input and operating condition. Preset or supported timing lists alone do not prove a maximum. Keep separate bit-depth, chroma and DSC conditions. Dual-mode or crop-mode requirements belong in source notes. Unknown input stays unknown.

APhilips V Line 22" Full HD 100Hz Monitor 221V8LB

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	HDMI 1.4	VGA
1920 × 1080Native	120Hz	60Hz

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 120 Hz (Overclock). Footnote: the maximum resolution works for HDMI input only. HDMI scanning frequency is 48-120 Hz and VGA scanning frequency is 48-60 Hz. The 120 Hz needs the Overclock setting in the on-screen menu. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not stated. The VGA row 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz is from the user manual. VGA has no input version.5Owner's manualdocuments.philips.com/assets/20241230/5be191a518d84c86a25eb256007e81b2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Russian user manual for the 220V8, 221V8, 222V8 and 221i8 families, December 2024 file. Section 5.1 maximum resolution for the 221V8LB: 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz (VGA) and 1920 x 1080 at 100 Hz (HDMI). Used for the VGA row only. The HDMI row follows the newer datasheet.

BSamsung ViewFinity S5 S50GC 34"

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	HDMI 2.0, 1.4	DisplayPort 1.2
3440 × 1440Native	100Hz	100Hz

Source5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Standard Signal Mode Table. Maximum resolution 3440 x 1440 at 100 Hz (HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort) and 3440 x 1440 at 50 Hz (HDMI 1.4). Vertical frequency 48 to 100 Hz. The System menu has an HDMI version setting 1.4 or 2.0 and a DisplayPort version setting 1.1 or 1.2 or higher. The manual says HDMI 1.4 mode can limit high resolutions. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not stated.

Max refresh rateiHighest proven accepted rate across the stored modes, including lower-resolution dual modes.

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

100Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

Max refresh rate at native resolutioniHighest proven accepted rate at the native pixel resolution, across all inputs and stored operating conditions.

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

100Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

Max refresh rate over DisplayPortiHighest proven accepted rate over DisplayPort at native resolution. A higher lower-resolution dual mode is separate.

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Max refresh rate over HDMIiHighest proven accepted rate over HDMI at native resolution. Console refresh limits can be lower than PC limits.

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Max refresh rate over USB-CiHighest proven accepted rate over USB-C or Thunderbolt at native resolution. USB data bandwidth settings can lower the video maximum.

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Max refresh rate at 10-bitiHighest stored native-resolution mode explicitly proven at 10-bit colour. Rows without bit-depth evidence do not count.

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Native refresh rateiHighest refresh rate the maker rates without overclock. A lower optimum or recommended mode in a manual is not this value.

100Hz3Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240208/70d4f50ec3cd46b2aa50b1100055cd7f.pdfRead 16 October 2026Maximum resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 100 Hz, and Scanning Frequency 48-100 Hz (V), with no overclock mentioned. The user manual also lists 100 Hz over HDMI. The 2026 datasheet adds an Overclock setting up to 120 Hz.5Owner's manualdocuments.philips.com/assets/20241230/5be191a518d84c86a25eb256007e81b2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 5.1: 221V8LB 1920 x 1080 at 100 Hz over HDMI. The preset table lists 100.00 Hz with a 110.00 kHz line rate for the 221V8LB.

100Hz2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Refresh rate: max. 100 Hz. No overclock mode is described.

Overclocked refresh rate

120Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026The datasheet says the Overclock function increases the native refresh rate and lists 120 Hz (Overclock) as the maximum. The highlights say overclockable 120 Hz.

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Dual modeiA dedicated display mode that changes resolution to raise the maximum refresh rate. Ordinary image scaling or a preset timing does not count.

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Minimum fixed refresh rateiLowest fixed input rate accepted by the monitor. A VRR lower limit or general vertical scan range is not this value.

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Adaptive sync technologiesiExact published adaptive-sync protocol or named certification. Generic Adaptive-Sync support does not prove VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification. Source notes distinguish protocols from certifications.

Adaptive-Sync2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Feature list: Adaptive sync (VRR) and the Adaptive-Sync technology highlight. No FreeSync or G-SYNC name is published.5Owner's manualdocuments.philips.com/assets/20241230/5be191a518d84c86a25eb256007e81b2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 4 is titled Adaptive Sync (221i8/221V8/222V8/221V8LB) and describes AMD Adaptive Sync.

FreeSync2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026FreeSync: Yes. This is the generic AMD FreeSync name, not Premium. Samsung lists no G-SYNC or Adaptive-Sync certification.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026FreeSync works only in HDMI or DisplayPort mode. It is off when DisplayPort version 1.1 is set or when PIP/PBP is on.

VRR range per portiVariable-refresh-rate operating range for each input and the operating mode named in source notes. A fixed timing or general vertical scan range alone is not a VRR range.

APhilips V Line 22" Full HD 100Hz Monitor 221V8LB

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BSamsung ViewFinity S5 S50GC 34"

Input	Min (Hz)	Max (Hz)
HDMI	48	100
DisplayPort	48	100

Source11Reviewdisplayninja.com/samsung-viewfinity-s50gc-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review spec table: Adaptive-Sync 48-100 Hz, and VRR works over DisplayPort and HDMI with AMD GPUs. The user manual vertical frequency of 48 to 100 Hz agrees. Samsung publishes no separate FreeSync range. HDMI 2.0 mode is needed for 100 Hz. The review's claim of LFC support is not stored.

Low framerate compensation

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Response time (maker GtG claim)iMaker grey-to-grey pixel transition claim. Source notes state fastest overdrive or other conditions where published.

4ms2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Response time (typical) 4 ms (GtG). Footnote: the value equals SmartResponse. The overdrive setting is not stated.

5ms2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Response time 5 (GTG).

Response time (maker MPRT claim)iMaker moving-picture response-time claim, often with strobing enabled. This is not a grey-to-grey transition time.

1ms2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026MPRT: 1 ms. Strobing conditions are not stated.

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Overdrive settings

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Motion blur reductioniA dedicated blur-reduction feature using backlight strobing or black frame insertion. OLED monitors have no backlight.

Yes5Owner's manualdocuments.philips.com/assets/20241230/5be191a518d84c86a25eb256007e81b2.pdfRead 16 October 2026On-screen menu table, Picture group: MPRT and MPRT Level 0 to 20 are marked for the 221V8LB. The manual does not describe the mode. DisplayNinja says it adds backlight flicker.

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Blur-reduction technologyiPublished name of the backlight strobing or black frame insertion feature.

MPRT5Owner's manualdocuments.philips.com/assets/20241230/5be191a518d84c86a25eb256007e81b2.pdfRead 16 October 2026On-screen menu table: MPRT (221V8LB).

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Blur reduction works with VRRiWhether the dedicated strobing or black frame insertion mode can operate at the same time as variable refresh rate.

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Flicker-free (claimed)

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Flicker-free is in the feature list.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Flicker-free technology: Yes.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s5-s50gc-34-inch-ultra-wqhd-high-resolution-ls34c500gauxenRead 15 October 2026

Black frame insertion

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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rateiReviewer total display lag at the monitor highest accepted refresh rate, including a faster dual mode. Native-rate measurements below that maximum and processing-only delay are excluded. Source notes name the rate, resolution and test method.

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Input lag at 60 HziReviewer total display lag with a fixed 60 Hz input. Processing-only delay is excluded. Source notes name the resolution, mode and test method.

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Average response time (measured)iReviewer mean grey-to-grey transition time across tested transitions. Source notes state the measurement endpoint, method, refresh rate and overdrive. A single worst transition or an unaveraged settling time does not count.

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Overshoot (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

3,891:17Reviewmonitornerds.com/philips-221v8lb-reviewRead 16 October 2026MonitorNerds: contrast reached 3891:1 at 50 percent brightness. The page names no instrument or picture mode.

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SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer measured SDR white luminance. Source notes state picture mode, window size and brightness setting where available.

248nits7Reviewmonitornerds.com/philips-221v8lb-reviewRead 16 October 2026MonitorNerds review of 2024-06-03: backlight reached 248 cd/m2 at 100 percent. The page names no instrument, picture mode or window size. The review tested the 100 Hz version.

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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM flicker frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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VRR range (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer average colour error before calibration. Source notes name picture mode, reference colour space and Delta E method. Post-calibration results are excluded.

1.977Reviewmonitornerds.com/philips-221v8lb-reviewRead 16 October 2026MonitorNerds: default accuracy deltaE average 1.97 before calibration, 1.45 after calibration. The page names no instrument or colour space. Only the default value is stored.

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Gray uniformity (measured)iDeviation on a 50 % gray screen. Measured by a reviewer

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Reflections (measured)iTotal reflections. Measured by a reviewer

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Connectivity

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Video inputsiPhysical connectors that accept a display signal. A USB-C data-only charging port is not a video input. Counts exclude USB hubs and audio jacks.

APhilips V Line 22" Full HD 100Hz Monitor 221V8LB

Type	Version	Count	HDCP
HDMI	1.4	1	1.4
VGA	Not available	1	Not available

Source2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Signal Input: VGA (Analog), HDMI 1.4. HDCP 1.4 (HDMI). Counts come from the user manual.5Owner's manualdocuments.philips.com/assets/20241230/5be191a518d84c86a25eb256007e81b2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications: 221V8LB has VGA x 1 and HDMI 1.4 x 1 (HDCP 1.4).

BSamsung ViewFinity S5 S50GC 34"

Type	Version	Count	HDCP
HDMI	2.0	2	2.2
DisplayPort	1.2	1	Not available

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026DisplayPort 1 EA version 1.2. HDMI 2 EA version 2.0. HDCP version (HDMI) 2.2. HDCP for DisplayPort is not stated. No DVI, D-Sub, mini DisplayPort or USB-C.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Signal connectors: HDMI, DisplayPort. Ports table: HDMI, DisplayPort, headphone, DC 19 V and a USB SERVICE port. The SERVICE port updates software and is not a hub port.

HDMI ports

1=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

2=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

DisplayPort ports

0=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

1=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

Highest HDMI version

1.4=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

2.0=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

Highest DisplayPort version

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1.2=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

HDMI features

Not available

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USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026The complete signal input list has only VGA and HDMI.

No2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026USB-C: No. USB hub: No.

USB-C power deliverediPower the monitor supplies to a connected device. Source notes distinguish guaranteed, maximum and shared dynamic limits. Power consumed by the monitor is separate.

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Thunderbolt

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USB upstream portsiUSB connections from the monitor hub to host computers. Video input and downstream charging ports are separate.

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USB downstream hub portsiUSB hub connections for peripherals. These exclude host-facing upstream ports. A port the maker names for service or firmware updates only is not counted.

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KVM switch

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Daisy chain (MST)

Not available

No2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026DisplayPort out: No.

Ethernet

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3.5 mm headphone outputiAnalogue headphone or audio output. A shared four-pole headset jack counts.

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Audio (In/Out): Audio out.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Headphones: Yes. The Samsung US gallery image labels the port Headphone IN. Audio in: No.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Ports table: connect to an audio output device such as headphones.

3.5 mm microphone inputiAnalogue microphone input, including the microphone contacts of a shared four-pole headset jack. This does not imply a separate microphone socket.

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Optical out

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Picture in picture

No5Owner's manualdocuments.philips.com/assets/20241230/5be191a518d84c86a25eb256007e81b2.pdfRead 16 October 2026The on-screen menu table has no picture-in-picture entry.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 20265Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026PIP/PBP menu: PIP/PBP Mode with a PIP sub-screen size and position.

Picture by picture

No5Owner's manualdocuments.philips.com/assets/20241230/5be191a518d84c86a25eb256007e81b2.pdfRead 16 October 2026The on-screen menu table has no picture-by-picture entry.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 20265Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026PIP/PBP menu: Mode Type lists a PBP layout next to PIP.

Smart features

None of 4 known

Smart platform

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Wi-Fi

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Bluetooth

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Remote control

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Audio and camera

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Speakers

No5Owner's manualdocuments.philips.com/assets/20241230/5be191a518d84c86a25eb256007e81b2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Specifications list built-in speakers (2 W x 2) for the 221V8A and 222V8LA only.

No2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Speaker: No. Speaker output: No.

Number of speakers

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Speaker power per channeliRated power per speaker or output channel. Do not store the total of all speakers here.

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Webcam

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No6Spec databasescreenmoove.com/cdn/shop/files/S50GC.pdfRead 15 October 2026Built-in camera: not present.

Microphone

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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustmentiVertical travel of the supplied stand. This is not the total height of the monitor.

0mm6Reviewdisplayninja.com/philips-221v8lb-reviewRead 16 October 2026Review: the stand is tilt-only by -5/20 degrees and detachable. Review of the 100 Hz model, structured data date 2025-07-14.7Reviewmonitornerds.com/philips-221v8lb-reviewRead 16 October 2026Spec list: Stand Height: No, Tilt: Yes, Swivel: No.

0mm2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Stand type: Simple, with tilt only. The user manual describes tilt adjustment only.

TiltiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

Forward5°Backward20°2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Stand: Tilt -5/20 degree. Stored as 5 forward and 20 backward.

Forward2°Backward22°2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Tilt -2.0 degrees (plus or minus 2.0) to +22.0 degrees (plus or minus 2.0). Stored as 2 forward and 22 backward, ignoring the tolerance.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026The user manual has a tilt adjustment section only. No height, swivel or pivot adjustment is described.

SwiveliMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

Left0°Right0°6Reviewdisplayninja.com/philips-221v8lb-reviewRead 16 October 2026Tilt-only stand, no swivel.7Reviewmonitornerds.com/philips-221v8lb-reviewRead 16 October 2026Spec list: Stand Swivel: No.

Left0°Right0°2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Stand type: Simple, with tilt only.

PivotiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude. Pivot is rotation in the screen plane. A small slant adjustment for levelling, as Dell calls it, counts.

Counterclockwise0°Clockwise0°6Reviewdisplayninja.com/philips-221v8lb-reviewRead 16 October 2026Tilt-only stand, no pivot.

Counterclockwise0°Clockwise0°2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Stand type: Simple, with tilt only.

Removable stand

Yes5Owner's manualdocuments.philips.com/assets/20241230/5be191a518d84c86a25eb256007e81b2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Section 2.3 describes removing the stand base and the VESA 100 x 100 mm mount.

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Attaching the Stand: disassembly is the reverse order of assembly. The stand neck and base attach with a screw. The Icecat datasheet marks the stand detachable.6Spec databasescreenmoove.com/cdn/shop/files/S50GC.pdfRead 15 October 2026Detachable stand: yes.

VESA mount

100 x 1002Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026VESA mount (100x100mm).

100 x 1002Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Wall mount 100 x 100 mm.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Wall mount kit table for S34C50*: VESA screw holes 100.0 x 100.0 mm.

VESA adapter needed

Not available

No5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Wall mount kit specifications give the hole pattern for a standard kit to attach to the body after the stand is removed. No adapter is mentioned.

Security lock slot

Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Other convenience: Kensington lock.

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Anti-theft lock slot at the back of the product, for a lock bought separately.

On-screen menu controlsiControls that operate the monitor menu or display settings. Desktop window-layout software alone does not count as menu control.

Buttons2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026User convenience lists Power On/Off, Menu/OK, Brightness/UP, Input/Down and SmartImage/Back keys.

Joystick5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026A 5-Way Button at the bottom is a multi-directional button that navigates the menu and turns the monitor on.

Desktop software

Not available

Easy Setting Box5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Installing the Software chapter: Easy Setting Box partitions the screen into sections. It runs on Windows 7 to 11.

User firmware updates

Not available

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Support menu, Software Update: update the software with a .bin file from a USB device in the SERVICE port.

Ambient light sensoriPresence of a physical ambient-light sensor. A regulatory statement that Automatic Brightness Control is unavailable does not prove the sensor is absent. Human presence or proximity sensing is separate.

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Presence sensoriPresence of a person-detection or proximity sensor. Source notes distinguish room presence from near-screen detection. Absence of one kind does not prove absence of every presence sensor.

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RGB lightingiDecorative illumination explicitly described as RGB or documented with selectable red, green and blue colours. A power LED or only one or two fixed colours is insufficient.

Not available

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Gaming menu features

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OLED care

None of 3 known

OLED care

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Burn-in covered by warrantyiWarranty explicitly covers permanent OLED image burn-in. A general panel warranty alone does not prove burn-in coverage.

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Burn-in warranty length

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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with standiOverall monitor dimensions with the supplied stand. Minimum and maximum heights require the stand position to be identified by the source.

Width493Height (lowest)369Height (highest)369Depth220mm(19.4 × 14.5 × 8.7 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Product with stand 493 x 369 x 220 mm. The stand is tilt-only, so lowest and highest heights are equal.

Width815.3Height (lowest)457.7Height (highest)457.7Depth221.3mm(32.1 × 18 × 8.7 in)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026815.3 x 457.7 x 221.3 mm. The stand is tilt-only, so lowest and highest heights are equal.

Dimensions without standiOverall monitor body dimensions after the stand is removed, including the frame and rear housing.

Width493Height286Depth44mm(19.4 × 11.3 × 1.7 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Product without stand 493 x 286 x 44 mm.

Width815.3Height359.8Depth36.4mm(32.1 × 14.2 × 1.4 in)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026815.3 x 359.8 x 36.4 mm.

Stand footprintiWidth and depth of the stand base on the desk. A maker's stand width and depth count.

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Weight with standiWeight with the supplied stand. Source notes state if cables are included. Packaging weight is separate.

2.63kg(5.8 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Product with stand 2.63 kg. Cables are not stated.

4.9kg(10.8 lb)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Set weight with stand 4.9 kg.

Weight without standiMonitor body weight without stand. Source notes state whether cables are included.

2.23kg(4.9 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Product without stand 2.23 kg.

4.2kg(9.3 lb)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Set weight without stand 4.2 kg.

Box dimensionsiShipping box width, height and depth in the maker published orientation. A flat-packed box can have a smaller height than the upright display.

Width570Height436Depth109mm(22.4 × 17.2 × 4.3 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Packaging in mm (WxHxD): 570 x 436 x 109.

Width944Height150Depth434mm(37.2 × 5.9 × 17.1 in)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Package (width x height x depth) 944 x 150 x 434 mm on the Latin America and DE pages. The AU page labels it HxWxD and the Icecat datasheet swaps height and depth, so the order of 150 and 434 is not certain.

Box weight

4.35kg(9.6 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Product with packaging 4.35 kg.

6.8kg(15 lb)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Package weight 6.8 kg.

Power

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Power supplyiUSB-C powered monitors can draw power from a compatible host or an optional USB-C power source. This does not establish a bundled adapter. Record a supplied adapter and its rating separately.

Internal2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Power supply: Built-in, 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz.

External adapter2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Power supply AC 100~240V, type external adapter. The monitor takes DC 19 V.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s5-s50gc-34-inch-ultra-wqhd-high-resolution-ls34c500gauxenRead 15 October 2026Netzteil: Extern.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Connecting the Power: connect the power cable to the AC/DC adapter, then the adapter to the DC 19 V port on the back.6Spec databasescreenmoove.com/cdn/shop/files/S50GC.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power supply type External, external power adapter yes.

Adapter ratingiRated output power of the external power adapter. Do not substitute the monitor maximum consumption.

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Input voltage

100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Power supply: Built-in, 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz.

100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Power supply AC 100~240V. The user manual says AC100-240V~ 50/60Hz, based on the adapter.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026AC100-240V~ 50/60Hz, based on the AC voltage of the adapter. DC 19 V port.

Power use (typical)iMaker typical operating power under a stated test condition. An unlabeled Power On upper bound does not establish a typical value. EU label test power has separate fields. An ENERGY STAR on-mode (Pon) figure is not a typical value.

14.8W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026On mode: 14.8 W (typ.). The user manual gives 14.8 W at 115 V AC, 14.7 W at 100 V and 14.61 W at 230 V.5Owner's manualdocuments.philips.com/assets/20241230/5be191a518d84c86a25eb256007e81b2.pdfRead 16 October 2026Power table for the 221V8LB: 14.7 W (typ.) at 100 V AC 60 Hz, 14.8 W at 115 V AC 60 Hz and 14.61 W at 230 V AC 50 Hz. The datasheet 14.8 W matches the 115 V value.

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Power use (max)iMaker maximum operating power. Source notes state whether USB charging and connected-device load are included.

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59W4Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s5-s50gc-34-inch-ultra-wqhd-high-resolution-ls34c500gaexxyRead 15 October 2026Samsung AU power consumption max 59 W for LS34C500GAEXXY. It also lists typical 48.0 W with no test condition and 0.5 W DPMS, which are not stored. The EU label figures are 32 W SDR and 50 W HDR. The US and EU pages publish no maximum.

Power use SDR (EU label)iSDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

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32W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1410845_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026On mode power demand in SDR 32.0 W for the EU model.

Power use HDR (EU label)iHDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

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50W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1410845_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026On mode power demand in HDR 50.0 W for the EU model.

Standby poweriPower in standby or DPMS. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

0.5W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Standby mode: 0.5 W (typ.).

0.5W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1410845_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Standby mode 0.5 W for the EU model.

Off-mode poweriPower when switched off but still connected to mains. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

0.3W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Off mode: 0.3 W (typ.).

0.3W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1410845_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Off mode 0.3 W for the EU model.

EU energy class SDR

Not available

G7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1410845_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Energy class SDR G for the EU model.

EU energy class HDR

Not available

G7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1410845_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Energy class HDR G for the EU model.

Energy per 1000 h SDR

Not available

32kWh8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_1410845.pdfRead 15 October 2026Energy label for S34C500GAU: 32 kWh/1000h for SDR.

Energy per 1000 h HDR

Not available

50kWh8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_1410845.pdfRead 15 October 2026Energy label for S34C500GAU: 50 kWh/1000h for HDR.

Certifications

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VESA ClearMR

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VESA AdaptiveSync Display

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TÜV certifications

Not available

TÜV certified Intelligent Eye Care3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s5-s50gc-34-inch-ultra-wqhd-high-resolution-ls34c500gauxenRead 15 October 2026Features text: TÜV-zertifiziert für Intelligent Eye Care, with Eye Saver Mode and Flicker Free technology. The certificate holder and level are not stated.

Low blue lightiHardware means a published panel-level hardware low-blue-light solution. Software means a selectable picture filter. Hardware does not require a selectable filter mode.

Software2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026LowBlue Mode is a software setting, described as smart software technology.

Software3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s5-s50gc-34-inch-ultra-wqhd-high-resolution-ls34c500gauxenRead 15 October 2026Eye Saver Mode is a selectable picture mode, so it is a software filter. No hardware low-blue-light certificate is listed.

ENERGY STAR

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TCO Certified

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EPEAT

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Colour certifications

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Other certifications

CB, CE Mark, cETLus, FCC Class B, ICES-003, BSMI, RoHS2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Regulatory Approvals: CB, CE Mark, cETLus, FCC Class B, ICES-003, BSMI. Environmental and energy: RoHS.

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In the box

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In the box

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Monitor, Stand, AC/DC adapter, Power cable, HDMI cable, Installation CD2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Accessories: power cable 1.5 m, HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable and installation CD all Yes. The Icecat datasheet for the EU model lists the stand and an external power adapter. The EU box lists an HDMI cable but no DisplayPort cable, and the Amazon US listing names a DisplayPort cable. Only items common to the US and EU boxes are stored.6Spec databasescreenmoove.com/cdn/shop/files/S50GC.pdfRead 15 October 2026Packaging content: stand included, power adapter included, installation CD, HDMI cable, power cable 1.5 m.9Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0C1KPXPM9Read 15 October 2026Included components: DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, power cable. The listing is US only, so the DisplayPort cable is not stored for all markets.

Cables includediCables supplied with the product. Count is included only when the source establishes it. Bundles can vary by market.

APhilips V Line 22" Full HD 100Hz Monitor 221V8LB

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HDMI cable
Power cable, 1.5 m

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/latin/business/monitors/ultra-wide/34-viewfinity-s5-s50gc-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Power cable length 1.5 m, HDMI cable included. A DisplayPort cable is listed for the US model but not for the EU box, so it is not stored.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

4years4Owner's manualdocuments.philips.com/assets/20240816/32cccbf3bf5045598ea8b1ce00690a14.pdfRead 16 October 2026Warranty Statement: USA and Canada, All Monitors, 4 years. The statement covers every Philips monitor in the region and does not name the 221V8LB.

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Dead pixel policy

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Approximately 1 pixel per million may be brighter or darker on the LCD panel. The EU page lists pixel error class 2 under ISO 9241-307.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s5-s50gc-34-inch-ultra-wqhd-high-resolution-ls34c500gauxenRead 15 October 2026Pixelfehlerklasse: Klasse 2 nach ISO 9241-307. The US manual says approximately 1 pixel per million may be brighter or darker.

Links

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Product page

www.usa.philips.com/c-p/221V8LB_27/monitor-lcd-monitor1Maker product pageusa.philips.com/c-p/221V8LB_27/monitor-lcd-monitorRead 16 October 2026Philips US page for 221V8LB/27. It lists the datasheet, the Important Information manual and a quick start guide. It has no buy button.

www.samsung.com/us/monitors/flat/34-viewfinity-s50gc-ultra-wqhd-100hz-amd-freesync-hdr10-monitor-sku-ls34c502ganxza1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/flat/34-viewfinity-s50gc-ultra-wqhd-100hz-amd-freesync-hdr10-monitor-sku-ls34c502ganxzaRead 15 October 2026Samsung US page for LS34C502GANXZA, S34C502GAN. The page loads its spec table with a script, so specs come from other Samsung pages for the same model code, the user manual and EPREL.

Spec sheet

www.documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Philips datasheet for 221V8LB/27, issue date 2026-04-10, version 5.5.1. It replaces the US pre-sales leaflet of 2023-12-17, which lists 100 Hz as the maximum.

screenmoove.com/cdn/shop/files/S50GC.pdf6Spec databasescreenmoove.com/cdn/shop/files/S50GC.pdfRead 15 October 2026Icecat datasheet for LS34C500GAUXEN, published 21-MAR-2025, from Samsung data. It is a distributor copy, since Samsung's own datasheet link did not load.

Manual

www.documents.philips.com/assets/20240816/32cccbf3bf5045598ea8b1ce00690a14.pdf4Owner's manualdocuments.philips.com/assets/20240816/32cccbf3bf5045598ea8b1ce00690a14.pdfRead 16 October 2026Philips Important Information manual (safety, regulatory and warranty), the manual linked from the 221V8LB/27 support page. A full English user manual is not linked there. The Russian user manual is used below.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 15 October 2026Samsung user manual BN81-24030F, S34C50* NA and Latin America edition, December 2025, in a zip with the English PDF. The US model LS34C502GANXZA is in the S34C50* family.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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14108457EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1410845_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026EPREL registration number 1410845 for model identifier S34C500GAU, the EU model LS34C500GAUXEN.

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