Yxk Y1562 15.6" 2024
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
What Buyers Say
Yxk Y1562 15.6" 2024
This portable monitor is widely praised for its lightweight design, easy plug-and-play setup, and good display quality for productivity tasks. Many users find it an excellent value for the price, especially for remote work and travel. However, a few reviewers report reliability issues, with one unit failing completely within days, and the built-in speakers are consistently described as mediocre. Overall, it's a solid budget option for a secondary screen, but not for media consumption.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable design
- Easy plug-and-play setup
- Good display quality for productivity
- Great value for the price
- Versatile connectivity (USB-C, HDMI)
Cons
- Mediocre built-in speakers
- Reliability concerns (some units fail quickly)
- Underwhelming color and brightness for media
- Kickstand not very rigid
- No protective case included
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
The ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B is a 34-inch ultrawide 1440p monitor with a 165Hz refresh rate, praised for its great value and versatility for both gaming and productivity. Users highlight the excellent contrast, high refresh rate, and built-in USB hub, but note that HDR looks washed out and ghosting or overshoot can occur if settings aren't tuned properly. The monitor requires some adjustment for different content types, but once configured, it delivers a solid experience for the price.
Pros
- Great value for money
- High 165Hz refresh rate
- Excellent contrast and colors
- Built-in USB hub
- Versatile for gaming and productivity
Cons
- HDR looks washed out
- Ghosting and overshoot issues
- Requires frequent adjustments per content
- Variable Overdrive doesn't work as intended
- Dark colors could be better
Scores
Specifications
| Yxk Y1562 15.6" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 34" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 550 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% |
| Color Depth | — | 16.7 Million |
| HDR | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | — | 2★ |
| USB-C | 2 | 4★ |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | — | ✓★ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 35W★ |
| Weight | 0.62 kg★ | 9.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
Yxk Y1562 15.6" 2024
- Strong portability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average performance (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average color (33rd percentile)
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Yxk Y1562 15.6" 2024 offers 4.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.
