ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
MSI G242L E14 24" Metallic Black 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
MSI G242L E14 24" Metallic Black 2025
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this monitor, praising its excellent value for money, especially for gaming and video editing. The adjustable stand, clear picture quality, and smooth performance are frequently highlighted. A few users mention minor annoyances like the manual brightness control via a joystick and a shipping delay, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Great for gaming and video editing
- Adjustable stand with hydraulic height
- Clear picture quality and colors
- Smooth 144Hz performance
Cons
- Manual brightness control via joystick
- Shipping delays reported
- Power button design is loose
- Color accuracy not as good as premium brands
- No separate buttons for settings
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | MSI G242L E14 24" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 24" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 550 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% | 83% Adobe RGB, 83% DCI-P3, 111% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million | 8-bit★ |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| USB-C | 4★ | 0 |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | 35W★ | 45W |
| Weight | 9.01 kg | 3.10 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
MSI G242L E14 24" Metallic Black 2025
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Strong color (72nd percentile)
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Pricing
MSI G242L E14 24" Metallic Black 2025 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.
