Z-Edge Gamers Line UG27P 27" Black 2021
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
What Buyers Say
Z-Edge Gamers Line UG27P 27" Black 2021
This 240Hz VA monitor delivers excellent contrast, vibrant colors, and smooth gameplay, making it a top choice for budget-conscious gamers. Users praise its easy setup and great value, especially when purchased on sale. However, the built-in speakers are very quiet, the settings menu can be tricky to navigate, and some users note minor ghosting or a slightly washed-out color balance out of the box.
Pros
- Excellent contrast ratio
- Smooth 240Hz refresh rate
- Great value for money
- Easy setup
- Vibrant colors
Cons
- Very quiet built-in speakers
- Settings menu hard to navigate
- Minor ghosting at higher overdrive
- Color balance slightly too white
- Limited HDMI ports
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
| Z-Edge Gamers Line UG27P 27" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 34" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✓ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz★ | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits | 550 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 16.7M Colors | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% |
| Color Depth | 8-bit★ | 16.7 Million |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 2 |
| USB-C | 0 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | No | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | 32W★ | 35W |
| Weight | 3.49 kg★ | 9.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
Z-Edge Gamers Line UG27P 27" Black 2021
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong feature (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (90th percentile)90th %ile
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
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 31 specs.