ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
ELECROW 8 Inch Touchscreen 2024
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
ELECROW 8 Inch Touchscreen 2024
This portable monitor is praised for its crisp picture, compact size, and USB-powered convenience, making it a great companion for Raspberry Pi setups or as a secondary display. However, several users report a fragile mini-USB power port that can fail after a few weeks, and the lack of auto-standby when no video signal is present is a common annoyance. Touch functionality may not work with Windows 11, and the plastic build feels flimsy to some, but for the price, many find it a solid value.
Pros
- Crisp and clear picture quality
- Compact and portable size
- USB-powered convenience
- Great for Raspberry Pi setups
- Good value for the price
Cons
- Fragile mini-USB power port
- No auto-standby without video signal
- Touch not working on Windows 11
- Flimsy plastic build quality
- Power port detaches from board easily
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | ELECROW 8 Inch Touchscreen | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | — |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 1280 x 800 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | — |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | — |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 550 nits★ | 220 nits |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% | — |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | — |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | — |
| USB-C | 4★ | — |
| Speakers | ✓★ | — |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓★ | — |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✗ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✓★ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 35W★ | — |
| Weight | 9.01 kg | 0.58 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
ELECROW 8 Inch Touchscreen 2024
- Strong portability (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average color (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average display (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average connectivity (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average ergonomic (11th percentile)11th %ile
Pricing
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.
