ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
Pixio Wave PX246 Wave 24" Mint Green 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
Pixio Wave PX246 Wave 24" Mint Green 2025
The Pixio PX248 Wave Pink 24" 200 Hz Fast‑IPS monitor earns overwhelmingly positive feedback for its vivid colors, buttery-smooth 200 Hz refresh rate, and easy snap‑together assembly. Gamers and students appreciate the crisp 1080p clarity, low weight, and the stylish pastel pink design that stands out. A recurring weakness is the built‑in speakers — many users find them quiet or mediocre — and the stand offers only tilt adjustment. However, at around $150–160, most reviewers consider it exceptional value for money.
Pros
- Vivid colors and sharp 1080p clarity
- Buttery-smooth 200 Hz refresh rate
- Fast 1 ms response time
- Easy snap-together assembly
- Lightweight and sleek pastel pink design
Cons
- Built-in speakers are quiet or mediocre
- Stand only offers tilt adjustment
- Limited ports (only one HDMI and one DisplayPort)
- HDR10 is a checkbox feature, not transformative
- Brightness may struggle in very bright environments
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | Pixio Wave PX246 Wave 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★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 4 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 550 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% | 115.44% sRGB / 83.64% NTSC / 90.82% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million | 16.7 Million |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 4★ | 0 |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✗ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 75x75 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 35W | 28W★ |
| 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
Pixio Wave PX246 Wave 24" Mint Green 2025
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (29th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
Pixio Wave PX246 Wave 24" Mint Green 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.
