ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
Acer KB272 Hbi 27" Black 2023
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
Acer KB272 Hbi 27" Black 2023
This Acer monitor is widely praised for its excellent value, sharp picture, and smooth 100-120 Hz refresh rate, making it a great choice for both productivity and casual gaming. Users highlight the vibrant colors and thin bezels, though some note the lack of speakers, limited connectivity (only HDMI and VGA), and basic stand adjustments. Overall, it delivers impressive performance for its price point.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp and clear picture
- Smooth 100-120 Hz refresh rate
- Vibrant colors and good contrast
- Thin bezels for multi-monitor setups
Cons
- No built-in speakers
- Limited connectivity (HDMI and VGA only)
- Basic stand with tilt only
- No DisplayPort
- No audio pass-through
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | Acer KB272 Hbi 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | VA | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | — |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 550 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% | 16.7 Million Colors |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | — |
| 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 | 5.38 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
Acer KB272 Hbi 27" Black 2023
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Strong performance (68th percentile)
- Strong ergonomic (67th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.
