ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
Dell Pro E2725HM 27" Nero
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 Pro E2725HM 27" Nero
Users are very satisfied with this monitor, praising its sharp and accurate colors, easy setup, and solid build quality. It is ideal for office use, though some note the lack of height adjustment and the stand assembly requires a bit of force. Overall, it is considered a great value for the price.
Pros
- Sharp and accurate colors
- Easy setup
- Solid build quality
- Great value for price
- Fast shipping
Cons
- No height adjustment
- Stand assembly requires force
- No built-in speakers
- No blue light filter mentioned
- No camera for video calls
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | Dell Pro E2725HM 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 27" |
| 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★ | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 550 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million | 8-bit★ |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | Yes |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| USB-C | 4★ | 0 |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | 35W | 15W★ |
| Weight | 9.01 kg | 4.55 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 Pro E2725HM 27" Nero
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.