ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
MSI MP225 22" Matte Black 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
MSI MP225 22" Matte Black 2025
The MSI PRO MP225 monitor offers a 100 Hz refresh rate and Full HD resolution, with eye-care features like Anti-Flicker and Less Blue Light. Users appreciate the VESA mountability and cable management, but note the lack of built-in speakers. The stand is tilt-adjustable, and power consumption is low at 15W.
Pros
- 100 Hz refresh rate
- Full HD resolution
- Eye-care technologies (Anti-Flicker, Less Blue Light)
- VESA mountable
- Cable management design
Cons
- No built-in speakers
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | MSI MP225 22" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 21.5" |
| 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★ | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 550 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% | 107.4% sRGB, 84% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million | 16.7 Million Colors |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | Yes |
| 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 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | 35W | 15W★ |
| Weight | 9.01 kg | 2.25 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
MSI MP225 22" Matte Black 2025
- Strong portability (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Strong performance (68th percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
Pricing
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
MSI MP225 22" Matte Black 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.
