Z-Edge UG27H 27" Noir 2025
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
What Buyers Say
Z-Edge UG27H 27" Noir 2025
Customers are very satisfied with this monitor, praising its vibrant colors, excellent brightness, and high level of detail. The 300Hz refresh rate is described as "brutal" and provides ultra-smooth fluidity for fast-paced games. Setup is mostly easy, though one user found the assembly a bit confusing initially. Overall, it offers exceptional value for the price.
Pros
- Vibrant colors and excellent brightness
- 300Hz refresh rate for ultra-smooth gaming
- Great value for the price
- Easy setup and configuration
- High-quality image with impressive detail
Cons
- Setup/assembly process slightly confusing
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
| Z-Edge UG27H 27" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 34" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✓ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 300 Hz★ | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 550 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% |
| Color Depth | 8-bit★ | 16.7 Million |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 2 |
| USB-C | — | 4★ |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | 32W★ | 35W |
| Weight | 4.49 kg★ | 9.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
Z-Edge UG27H 27" Noir 2025
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong performance (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average portability (29th 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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Z-Edge UG27H 27" Noir 2025 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 30 specs.
