Acer SB222Q Ebi 21.5" Black 2023
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
What Buyers Say
Acer SB222Q Ebi 21.5" Black 2023
The Acer SB222Q monitor is widely praised for its sharp Full HD display, vibrant colors, and excellent value at a low price point. Users appreciate the 100Hz refresh rate and slim design, though some note the lack of built-in speakers despite misleading labeling, and a non-standard VESA mount that requires special screws. Overall, it's a solid budget monitor for work, gaming, or as a secondary screen.
Pros
- Sharp Full HD display
- Vibrant colors and good contrast
- Excellent value for the price
- 100Hz refresh rate
- Slim and lightweight design
Cons
- No built-in speakers despite labeling
- Non-standard VESA mount requires special screws
- Limited tilt adjustment
- No height adjustment
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
| Acer SB222Q Ebi 21.5" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 21.5" | 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 | 100 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 550 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% |
| Color Depth | — | 16.7 Million |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 4★ |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 35W★ |
| Weight | 2.01 kg★ | 9.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
Acer SB222Q Ebi 21.5" Black 2023
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Strong portability (69th percentile)
- Strong performance (68th percentile)
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd 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
Acer SB222Q Ebi 21.5" Black 2023 offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.
