ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
Sceptre FPN168 E275B-FPN168 27" Black 2021
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
Sceptre FPN168 E275B-FPN168 27" Black 2021
This 27-inch 1080p IPS monitor offers excellent value for gamers seeking high refresh rates (144-165Hz) on a budget, with easy setup and solid build quality. Many users praise the vibrant colors and smooth performance, though the built-in speakers are widely criticized for poor audio quality. A small number of customers received damaged units or noted minor quirks like a finicky power button.
Pros
- High refresh rate (144-165Hz)
- Vibrant colors and good image quality
- Easy setup and assembly
- Solid build with metal base
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Poor built-in speaker audio quality
- Some units arrived damaged
- Finicky power button on some units
- Deep base takes up desk space
- Lackluster rear RGB lighting
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | Sceptre FPN168 E275B-FPN168 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 550 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% | 120% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| USB-C | 4★ | — |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✗ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 35W★ | — |
| Weight | 9.01 kg | 5.24 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
Sceptre FPN168 E275B-FPN168 27" Black 2021
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
Sceptre FPN168 E275B-FPN168 27" Black 2021
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 29 specs.
