Acer Nitro KG241Y Sbiip 23.8" Black 2022
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
What Buyers Say
Acer Nitro KG241Y Sbiip 23.8" Black 2022
The Acer Nitro KG241Y is widely praised as a solid, affordable gaming monitor with excellent value for money. Users highlight the sharp 1080p picture, high refresh rates (up to 280Hz), and easy setup, though some note color accuracy requires tweaking and there is noticeable ghosting at high frame rates due to the VA panel. A few drawbacks include the lack of built-in speakers and USB ports, and HDMI 2.0 limitations causing black screens on consoles at 120Hz.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp 1080p picture quality
- High refresh rate up to 280Hz
- Easy and quick setup
- Slim bezels for multi-monitor setups
Cons
- No built-in speakers
- No USB ports
- HDMI 2.0 limits 120Hz on consoles
- Noticeable ghosting at high frame rates
- Color accuracy needs adjustment out of box
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
| Acer Nitro KG241Y Sbiip 23.8" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 23.8" | 34" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 550 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% |
| Color Depth | — | 16.7 Million |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 2★ |
| USB-C | — | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | 1 HDMI 2.0, 1 DisplayPort 1.4, 1 VGA | — |
| Speakers | — | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 35W★ |
| Weight | 3.80 kg★ | 9.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
Acer Nitro KG241Y Sbiip 23.8" Black 2022
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong performance (77th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average display (11th percentile)11th %ile
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
Acer Nitro KG241Y Sbiip 23.8" Black 2022 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 31 specs.
