ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
WCKUN PDM-105 10.5" 2025
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
WCKUN PDM-105 10.5" 2025
This portable monitor is praised for its bright, crisp display and easy plug-and-play setup, making it a favorite for use with laptops, gaming consoles, and even Raspberry Pi builds. However, quality control issues like screen defects and the 3:2 aspect ratio causing black bars with 16:9 content are notable drawbacks. The built-in speakers are weak, but overall it offers great value for under $50.
Pros
- Bright and crisp display
- Easy plug-and-play setup
- Highly portable
- Great value for under $50
- Works with multiple devices
Cons
- Screen defects in some units
- 3:2 aspect ratio causes black bars
- Weak built-in speakers
- Requires HD mode adjustment
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | WCKUN PDM-105 10.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 10.5" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 1920 x 1280 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 3:2 |
| Curved | ✓ | — |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | — |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 550 nits★ | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% | 100% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | — |
| USB-C | 4★ | 2 |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✗ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | VESA |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 35W★ | — |
| Weight | 9.01 kg | 0.30 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
WCKUN PDM-105 10.5" 2025
- Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong color (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Below average performance (21st percentile)
Pricing
WCKUN PDM-105 10.5" 2025 offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.
