ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
Dell S2425HS 24" Silver 2024
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 S2425HS 24" Silver 2024
The Dell S2425HS monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, vibrant colors, and smooth 100Hz refresh rate. Users are particularly impressed by the built-in 5W speakers, which deliver surprisingly rich and clear sound for integrated monitor audio. The height-adjustable stand is praised for its flexibility and ease of assembly, making it a great value for both home office and photography work.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Smooth 100Hz refresh rate
- Surprisingly good built-in speakers
- Flexible height-adjustable stand
Cons
- Limited bass from built-in speakers
- No outer packaging for shipping
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | Dell S2425HS 24" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 23.8" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 8 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 550 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | — |
| USB-C | 4★ | — |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 35W★ | — |
| Weight | 9.01 kg | 3.19 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 S2425HS 24" Silver 2024
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (78th percentile)
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average performance (33rd percentile)
Pricing
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
No current pricing available
Dell S2425HS 24" Silver 2024
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 29 specs.
