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

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V Line 22" Full HD 100Hz Monitor 221V8LB

Released December 2023.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240208/70d4f50ec3cd46b2aa50b1100055cd7f.pdfRead 16 October 2026Philips pre-sales leaflet for the United States, dated 2023-12-17, for 221V8LB/27. The Philips US page data gives a start of production of 2023-09-04. A MonitorNerds review is dated 2024-06-03. No launch announcement was found, so 2023-12 is the best supported month. Last checked 16 October 2026.

Screen size
21.5in
Resolution
1920 × 1080
Refresh rate
120Hz
Panel
VA

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At a glance

Ports

  • HDMI 1.4
  • VGA
  • Headphone3.5 mm out

All specs

SourceCalculated

General

Series
V Line1Maker product pageusa.philips.com/c-p/221V8LB_27/monitor-lcd-monitorRead 16 October 2026Page breadcrumb: V Line.
Model numbers
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.
GTIN / EAN
6095852570302Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026UPC 6 09585 25703 0.
Announced
Not available
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.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
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.
Colours
Black2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Cabinet Color: Black, Finish: Textured.
Segment
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.

Display

Screen size
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).
Viewable screen diagonal
Not available
Native resolution
1920 × 1080px2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 20261920 x 1080 (Full HD).
Aspect ratio
16:92Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Aspect ratio 16:9.
Pixel density
102.5ppi
Pixel pitch
Not available
Active display area
Not available
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.
Curvature radius
Not available
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.
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%.
Touchscreen
Not available

Panel

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.
Panel type (as published)
VA LCD2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026LCD panel type: VA LCD.
Backlight
Not available
Local dimming
Not available
Dimming zones
Not available
Panel maker
Not available
Panel part number
Not available
Panel generation
Not available
Subpixel layout
Not available
Colour depth
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.
Colour depth method
Not available
Displayable colours
16.7 million2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Display colors: 16.7 M (8 bit).
sRGB coverage
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
Rec. 2020 coverage
Not available
NTSC coverage
Not available
Factory calibrated
Not available
Claimed Delta E
Not available
Paper calibration report in box
Not available
Hardware calibration support
Not available
Static contrast ratio
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.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
250nits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Brightness 250 cd/m2. Conditions are not stated.
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR)
Not available
HDR peak test window
Not available
Full-screen brightness
Not available
HDR formats
Not available
HDR certification
Not available
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026178 degrees at C/R > 10.
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026178 degrees at C/R > 10.

Refresh rate and motion

Refresh rate per resolution and port
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 1.4VGA
1920 × 1080Native120Hz60Hz
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.
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Width (px)Height (px)InputInput versionMaximum accepted rate (Hz)
19201080HDMI1.4120
19201080VGANot available60
Max refresh rate
120Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
120Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
Not available
Max refresh rate over HDMI
120Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
Native refresh rate
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.
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.
Dual mode
Not available
Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
Adaptive sync technologies
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.
VRR range per port
Not available
Low framerate compensation
Not available
Response time (maker GtG claim)
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.
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
1ms2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026MPRT: 1 ms. Strobing conditions are not stated.
Overdrive settings
Not available
Motion blur reduction
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.
Blur-reduction technology
MPRT5Owner's manualdocuments.philips.com/assets/20241230/5be191a518d84c86a25eb256007e81b2.pdfRead 16 October 2026On-screen menu table: MPRT (221V8LB).
Blur reduction works with VRR
Not available
Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Flicker-free is in the feature list.
Black frame insertion
Not available

Measured

Input lag at maximum refresh rate
Not available
Input lag at 60 Hz
Not available
Average response time (measured)
Not available
Overshoot (measured)
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
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.
SDR brightness (measured)
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.
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
PWM flicker frequency (measured)
Not available
VRR range (measured)
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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.
Gray uniformity (measured)
Not available
Reflections (measured)
Not available

Connectivity

Video inputs
TypeVersionCountHDCP
HDMI1.411.4
VGANot available1Not 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).
HDMI ports
1
DisplayPort ports
0
Highest HDMI version
1.4
Highest DisplayPort version
Not available
HDMI features
Not available
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.
USB-C power delivered
Not available
Thunderbolt
Not available
USB upstream ports
Not available
USB downstream hub ports
Not available
KVM switch
Not available
Daisy chain (MST)
Not available
Ethernet
Not available
3.5 mm headphone output
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Audio (In/Out): Audio out.
3.5 mm microphone input
Not available
Optical out
Not available
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.
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.

Smart features

We could not find any of these 4 fields. Show them
Smart platform
Not available
Wi-Fi
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Remote control
Not available

Audio and camera

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.
Number of speakers
Not available
Speaker power per channel
Not available
Webcam
Not available
Microphone
Not available

Ergonomics and controls

Stand height adjustment
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.
Tilt
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.
Swivel
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.
Pivot
Counterclockwise0°Clockwise0°6Reviewdisplayninja.com/philips-221v8lb-reviewRead 16 October 2026Tilt-only stand, no pivot.
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.
VESA mount
100 x 1002Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026VESA mount (100x100mm).
VESA adapter needed
Not available
Security lock slot
Yes2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Other convenience: Kensington lock.
On-screen menu controls
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.
Desktop software
Not available
User firmware updates
Not available
Ambient light sensor
Not available
Presence sensor
Not available
RGB lighting
Not available
Gaming menu features
Not available

OLED care

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OLED care
Not available
Burn-in covered by warranty
Not available
Burn-in warranty length
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Dimensions with stand
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.
Dimensions without stand
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.
Stand footprint
Not available
Weight with stand
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.
Weight without stand
2.23kg(4.9 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Product without stand 2.23 kg.
Box dimensions
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.
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.

Power

Power supply
Internal2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Power supply: Built-in, 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz.
Adapter rating
Not available
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.
Power use (typical)
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.
Power use (max)
Not available
Power use SDR (EU label)
Not available
Power use HDR (EU label)
Not available
Standby power
0.5W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Standby mode: 0.5 W (typ.).
Off-mode power
0.3W2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026Off mode: 0.3 W (typ.).
EU energy class SDR
Not available
EU energy class HDR
Not available
Energy per 1000 h SDR
Not available
Energy per 1000 h HDR
Not available

Certifications

VESA ClearMR
Not available
VESA AdaptiveSync Display
Not available
TÜV certifications
Not available
Low blue light
Software2Maker spec sheet (PDF)documents.philips.com/assets/20240206/29eacbb1e0ad4ceaada4b10e00b37fc4.pdfRead 16 October 2026LowBlue Mode is a software setting, described as smart software technology.
ENERGY STAR
Not available
TCO Certified
Not available
EPEAT
Not available
Colour certifications
Not available
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.

In the box

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In the box
Not available
Cables included
Not available

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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.
Dead pixel policy
Not available

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