ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" 2021
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
What Buyers Say
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" 2021
This ASUS 34" curved ultrawide monitor, frequently purchased as a renewed unit, receives mostly positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, brightness, and value for money, especially for gaming and productivity like coding or photo work. However, several reviews note potential pitfalls, including dead pixels on arrival, noticeable backlight flickering in dark scenes, and G-SYNC compatibility issues. While the majority find it a great deal for the price, the reported defects and refurbished quality inconsistencies are significant concerns for some buyers.
Pros
- excellent picture quality and brightness
- great value for the price
- good for gaming and productivity
- adjustable stand
- decent colors out of the box
Cons
- dead pixels on arrival possible
- backlight flicker in dark scenes
- G-SYNC compatibility issues
- built-in speakers are poor
- feels slightly cheap in build
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
The LG 45" UltraGear OLED Gaming Monitor is a high-end curved display with a 5K2K resolution and an 800R curvature. It offers impressive specs like a 0.03ms response time, up to 330Hz refresh rate, and versatile connectivity including DisplayPort 2.1 and USB-C with 90W power delivery. Users appreciate the built-in speakers and VESA compatibility for wall mounting. Overall, it is well-regarded for gaming and productivity, though the limited number of reviews prevents a definitive assessment.
Pros
- High 5K2K resolution
- Fast 0.03ms response time
- Up to 330Hz refresh rate
- Versatile connectivity options
- Built-in speakers
Cons
- Limited number of user reviews
- No detailed negative feedback available
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 44.5" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | — | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✓ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | 800 |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 550 nits | 1300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | — | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | — | ✓★ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 66W★ |
| Weight | 9.01 kg★ | 14.00 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" 2021
- Strong color (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong display (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average ergonomic (10th percentile)10th %ile
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong performance (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 31 specs.