ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
KYY K5 15.6" 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
KYY K5 15.6" 2025
The KYY 4K portable monitor receives mostly positive feedback for its sharp resolution, portability, and intuitive controls. Verified buyers praise its plug-and-play setup, included cables, and compatibility with both Windows and Mac. However, one unit arrived defective, and a detailed review notes that HDR performance is weak due to limited brightness. Overall, it is seen as a solid SDR monitor for on-the-go productivity.
Pros
- Sharp 4K resolution
- Plug-and-play setup
- Portable and lightweight
- Intuitive controls and menus
- Includes multiple cables
Cons
- Defective unit reported
- Weak HDR performance
- Limited brightness for HDR
- Mushy control knob click
- Small text at 4K on small screen
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | KYY K5 15.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | — |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 550 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% | 100% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million | 8-Bit★ |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | — |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | — |
| USB-C | 4★ | 2 |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓★ | — |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✗ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 75x75 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 35W★ | — |
| Weight | 9.01 kg | 1.60 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
KYY K5 15.6" 2025
- Strong portability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong display (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong color (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average performance (21st percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 29 specs.