ZZA Z245C 24.5"
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
What Buyers Say
ZZA Z245C 24.5"
The ZZA 32" CGM monitor is generally praised for its sharp image quality, vibrant colors, and smooth high refresh rates (170Hz or higher), making it a great value for both work and gaming according to the majority of verified buyers. However, a single detailed negative review warns of serious build defects like screen separation from the frame and a hot power supply, which led to a return and replacement with a worse unit, advising against purchase. The UI and stand design also received minor criticism for being awkward, but most users find the performance and price compelling, with one buyer purchasing 60 units for a sim racing center.
Pros
- sharp image quality
- vibrant colors
- high refresh rate
- great value for price
- works well for gaming
Cons
- screen separation from frame
- hot power supply
- difficult UI navigation
- awkward stand design
- FreeSync compatibility issues
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
| ZZA Z245C 24.5" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 24.5" | 34" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 2.10:1 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✓ |
| Curvature | 2,800 | 1,500 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 290 nits | 550 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million | 16.7 Million |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 2★ |
| USB-C | — | 4★ |
| Speakers | — | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | — | ✓★ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75mm | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 35W★ |
| Weight | 3.54 kg★ | 9.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
ZZA Z245C 24.5"
- Strong performance (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (32nd percentile)
- Below average display (32nd percentile)
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 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.