ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
Dell S Series SE2426HS 24" Black
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
Dell S Series SE2426HS 24" Black
The Dell 24" IPS LCD 144Hz FreeSync monitor receives high praise for its vibrant colors, smooth gaming performance, and excellent value for the price. Users appreciate the fully adjustable stand and easy setup, though they note the lack of built-in speakers and limited HDMI-only inputs. Overall, it is considered a budget monitor that outperforms expectations.
Pros
- Vibrant color reproduction
- Smooth 144Hz gaming performance
- Excellent value for money
- Fully adjustable stand
- Easy setup with included tools
Cons
- No built-in speakers
- Only HDMI inputs (no DisplayPort or USB)
- Stand requires screwing (not snap-on)
- No USB ports
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | Dell S Series SE2426HS 24" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 24" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 550 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% | 72 percent |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 4★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✗ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 35W | 13W★ |
| Weight | 9.01 kg | 4.36 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
Dell S Series SE2426HS 24" Black
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Strong portability (69th percentile)
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 31 specs.