Philips 221V8LB
Score: 77/100
Sansui ES-22X3AH
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Philips 221V8LB is a compact 22-inch VA monitor that delivers strong contrast, near-full sRGB coverage and a smooth 100 Hz refresh rate, making it a solid budget choice for home-office and casual gaming.
The Sansui ES-22X3AH is a 22-inch Full HD VA monitor offering a 120 Hz refresh rate, 100 % sRGB coverage and Adaptive Sync at a budget-friendly price, aimed at office users and casual gamers who need a compact, smooth-refresh display.
| Attribute | | |
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22 inchesbest | 22 inchesbest | |
100 Hz | 120 Hzbest | |
258 nitsbest | 250 nits | |
4,376 ratiobest | 4,000 ratio | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 msbest | — |
1 count | 2 countbest | |
0 countbest | — | |
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Display(5) | ||
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 100 Hz | 120 Hz |
HDR Support | false | true |
Brightness (nits) | 258 nits | 250 nits |
Contrast Ratio (ratio) | 4376 ratio | 4000 ratio |
Color Gamut | 99.8% sRGB | 100 |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports (count) | 1 count | 2 count |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Tilt Range (degrees) | 20 degrees | 27 degrees |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers rate the 221V8LB highly, with PCMag giving it 4.0/5.0 and naming it an Editors' Choice, praising its contrast, color coverage and FreeSync while noting limited ergonomics and ports.
Everyday users appreciate the sharp text, deep blacks and eye-comfort features, though they frequently mention the lack of height adjustment and limited connectivity.
Professional reviewers note that the Sansui ES-22X3AH punches above its weight class with a 120 Hz panel, full sRGB coverage and Adaptive Sync, features usually found on larger or pricier monitors. However, they point out its limited connectivity, lack of true HDR10, and modest stand ergonomics as drawbacks.
Everyday users praise the monitor for its smooth, sharp visuals, solid build quality, and excellent value, often highlighting the plug-and-play setup and responsive customer service. Recurring complaints focus on corner clouding, the absence of built-in speakers, limited ergonomic adjustments, and an HDR mode that falls short of expectations.
“Smooth visuals and sharp colors”
“Great value for the performance”
“Corner clouding”
