Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 32" Schwarz 2024
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
What Buyers Say
Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 32" Schwarz 2024
Users are largely thrilled with the picture quality, vibrant colors, and high refresh rate of this OLED monitor, especially for gaming and HDR content. However, a few critical reviews highlight reliability concerns, such as a unit dying after three months and poor warranty support. The KVM feature and 3-year burn-in warranty receive praise, but some users note issues with HDR setup and limited USB-C power delivery.
Pros
- Excellent image quality and colors
- High 240Hz refresh rate
- Great HDR performance
- Good factory calibration
- Convenient KVM switch
Cons
- Reliability issues reported
- Warranty support problems
- HDR setup confusion for beginners
- Limited 18W USB-C power delivery
- No Dolby Vision support
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
| Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 32" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 32" | 34" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 550 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 16.7 Million |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 1 | 4★ |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power | — | 35W★ |
| Weight | 8.53 kg★ | 9.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 32" Schwarz 2024
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 1 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 30 specs.