Pixio PX248 Wave PX248WAVE 24" Blue 2024
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
What Buyers Say
Pixio PX248 Wave PX248WAVE 24" Blue 2024
The Pixio PX248 Wave in pink has won over users with its brilliant 200Hz refresh rate, vivid colors, and sleek design. Gamers and students alike praise its smooth performance for fast-paced titles and multitasking, calling it an incredible value for the price. The main drawback is the underwhelming built-in speakers, which several reviewers say are merely passable. Assembly is effortless and the lightweight build is a bonus, though the stand offers only tilt adjustment.
Pros
- Scrumptious 200Hz refresh rate
- Vibrant Fast-IPS panel with accurate colors
- Stunning pastel pink design
- Excellent value for the price
- Effortless snap-together assembly
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- No height or swivel adjustment
- Only one HDMI and one DisplayPort
- Occasional quality-control issues
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
| Pixio PX248 Wave PX248WAVE 24" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 23.8" | 34" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 200 Hz★ | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 550 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 112.44% | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% |
| Color Depth | 8-bit★ | 16.7 Million |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 4★ |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | 24W★ | 35W |
| Weight | 4.63 kg★ | 9.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
Pixio PX248 Wave PX248WAVE 24" Blue 2024
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd 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
Pixio PX248 Wave PX248WAVE 24" Blue 2024 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.
