ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
GTEK ELECTRONICS CORP F2740C 27"
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
GTEK ELECTRONICS CORP F2740C 27"
The GTEK monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning image quality, high 240Hz refresh rate, and excellent value for money. Users praise the easy setup, sturdy build despite its thin profile, and responsive customer service. A few minor complaints mention very small screws that can be easily lost and the need to manually adjust the refresh rate in Windows settings for optimal performance.
Pros
- Stunning image quality
- High 240Hz refresh rate
- Excellent value for money
- Easy setup and installation
- Sturdy build despite thin profile
Cons
- Very small screws prone to loss
- Requires manual refresh rate adjustment in Windows
- Built-in speakers are mediocre
- No instructions for refresh rate setup
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | GTEK ELECTRONICS CORP F2740C 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 320 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 550 nits★ | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% | 130% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| USB-C | 4★ | — |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 75x75 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 35W★ | — |
| Weight | 9.01 kg | 6.80 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
GTEK ELECTRONICS CORP F2740C 27"
- Strong performance (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong color (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 29 specs.