Dell SE2225HM 21" 2025
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
What Buyers Say
Dell SE2225HM 21" 2025
A budget-friendly Dell 22-inch monitor that delivers solid image quality for the price. Many users praised its value, but several encountered logistical problems such as missing or incorrect cables (e.g., wrong power cord, no DisplayPort despite listing), and one even received broken units. Overall, those who got it working were satisfied, especially in dual-monitor setups where it matched far more expensive models.
Pros
- Good image quality for the price
- Excellent value for money
- Matches expensive models in dual setup
Cons
- Missing DisplayPort despite listing
- Wrong power cable supplied
- Fragile packaging causes damage in transit
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
| Dell SE2225HM 21" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 21.5" | 34" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 550 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% |
| Color Depth | — | 16.7 Million |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 4★ |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 35W★ |
| Weight | 2.96 kg★ | 9.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
Dell SE2225HM 21" 2025
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong portability (69th percentile)
- Below average display (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st 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
Dell SE2225HM 21" 2025 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.
