ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
CRUA CR270QQ 27" Black 2025
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
CRUA CR270QQ 27" Black 2025
The monitor is highly praised for its brightness, clarity, color accuracy, and suitability for gaming and work-from-home setups. Users report easy plug-and-play setup and great 2K resolution. However, one critical verified review warns that one of two units received a lower 1080p resolution instead of the advertised 1440p, raising concerns about quality control. Minor issues include blank screen during PC boot and uneven backlight spots, but most find it an excellent value.
Pros
- Bright and clear display
- Great 2K resolution
- Excellent color accuracy
- Easy plug-and-play setup
- Suitable for both gaming and work
Cons
- Possible resolution mismatch vs advertised
- Uneven backlight spots reported
- Blank screen on PC boot
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | CRUA CR270QQ 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✓ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | 1,800 |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 260 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 550 nits★ | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% | 120% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million | 8-bit★ |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| USB-C | 4★ | — |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✗ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 35W★ | — |
| Weight | 9.01 kg | 4.63 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
CRUA CR270QQ 27" Black 2025
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong display (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.