Sansui ES-24F2
Score: 60/100
Philips 221V8LB
Score: 77/100Rankings
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 24-inch monitor offers a 100 Hz IPS/VA panel with Full HD resolution, adaptive sync and a range of connectivity options at a budget-friendly price. Its ergonomics are limited to tilt and it lacks built-in audio, making it best for casual gamers and home-office users who value refresh rate over extensive adjustability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
24 inchesbest | 22 inches | |
100 Hzbest | 100 Hzbest | |
250 nits | 258 nitsbest | |
— | 4,376 ratiobest | |
| ↓ lower better | 6 ms | 4 msbest |
1 countbest | 1 countbest | |
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Display(4) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 24 inches | 22 inches |
Panel Type | IPS/VA | VA |
Brightness (nits) | 250 nits | 258 nits |
Response Time (ms) | 6 ms | 4 ms |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Tilt Range (degrees) | 27 degrees | 20 degrees |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional editors view the Sansui monitor as a value-oriented upgrade over standard 60 Hz panels, emphasizing its 100 Hz refresh rate and IPS color accuracy while noting the absence of high-end features like G-Sync, extensive ergonomics, and energy-efficiency certifications.
Everyday users appreciate the smooth 100 Hz performance, vibrant IPS colors, and easy plug-and-play setup, but frequently criticize the lack of built-in audio, limited tilt-only stand, inconsistent panel quality and the low-power USB-C port.
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.
