ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
SKitphrati HD-156-1080 15.6" Black
What Buyers Say
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
SKitphrati HD-156-1080 15.6" Black
This small monitor receives mixed feedback. Many users appreciate its compact size, low cost, and usefulness as a secondary screen for tasks like displaying to-do lists or Discord. However, several reviewers report reliability issues, including units that arrived dead or developed screen darkening after a short period. The picture quality is generally considered adequate for basic office work, but not for gaming or high-end use.
Pros
- Compact and space-saving size
- Low cost and good value
- Easy to set up and use
- Useful as a secondary monitor
- Good picture quality for basic tasks
Cons
- Reliability issues and defects
- Screen darkening or blacking out
- Poor build quality and alignment
- Not suitable for gaming or high-end use
- Some units arrived dead on arrival
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | SKitphrati HD-156-1080 15.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | VA | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 75 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 550 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% | 99% sRGB, 72% NTSC |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | — |
| USB-C | 4★ | — |
| Speakers | ✓★ | — |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✗ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 75x75 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 35W★ | — |
| Weight | 9.01 kg | 2.18 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
SKitphrati HD-156-1080 15.6" Black
- Strong portability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average display (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
Pricing
SKitphrati HD-156-1080 15.6" Black offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.
