Skitphrati S-17-W 17" Black
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
What Buyers Say
Skitphrati S-17-W 17" Black
The SKitphrati 17-inch LED Monitor receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its affordability, compact size, and ease of setup, finding it suitable for basic office tasks and as a secondary display. However, several reviewers report significant drawbacks, including poor viewing angles, a glassy coating that causes dimming, low resolution, and even receiving a broken unit. While it offers good value for the price for some, others consider it cheaply made and unusable for extended use.
Pros
- Affordable price
- Compact and lightweight design
- Easy plug-and-play setup
- Good for basic office tasks
- Bright and clear display
Cons
- Poor viewing angles
- Glassy coating causes dimming
- Low resolution (1440x900)
- No tilt adjustment on stand
- Cheap build quality
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
Scores
Specifications
| Skitphrati S-17-W 17" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 17" | 34" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 900 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | TN | VA★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 75 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 550 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% |
| Color Depth | — | 16.7 Million |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 4★ |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 35W★ |
| Weight | 2.38 kg★ | 9.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
Skitphrati S-17-W 17" Black
- Strong portability (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Below average display (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
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
Pricing
Skitphrati S-17-W 17" Black offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.
