VOKENSU AQ16H 16" Metal Black
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
What Buyers Say
VOKENSU AQ16H 16" Metal Black
This portable monitor impresses with its 2K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, and slim design, making it a solid choice for gaming and productivity. However, some users report issues with PS5 compatibility (limited to 60Hz at 2K) and a few experienced screen flickering after a couple of months. Customer support has been praised for resolving defects with replacements, but the need for an external power supply and occasional quality concerns (like screen opacity) are noted.
Pros
- 2K resolution with 144Hz refresh rate
- Slim and lightweight design
- Good brightness and color accuracy
- Built-in speakers with loud volume
- Works well with Xbox Series X/S
Cons
- PS5 limited to 60Hz at 2K resolution
- Screen flickering after a few months
- Requires external power supply
- Screen opacity/quality not top-tier
- No option to change screen aspect ratio
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
| VOKENSU AQ16H 16" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 34" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 400 nits | 550 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% |
| Color Depth | — | 16.7 Million |
| HDR | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | — | 2★ |
| USB-C | 2 | 4★ |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 35W★ |
| Weight | 1.79 kg★ | 9.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
VOKENSU AQ16H 16" Metal Black
- Strong portability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong color (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (24th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th 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 (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
VOKENSU AQ16H 16" Metal Black offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.
