Acer Nitro VG270X
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
What Buyers Say
Acer Nitro VG270X
The Acer Nitro XV270 is a solid entry-level 1080p gaming monitor with a 200Hz refresh rate, offering smooth gameplay and good value for the price. Users praise its quick setup, sturdy stand, and compatibility with both AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync. The matte screen reduces glare but makes it less vibrant, and picture quality is decent for gaming but not ideal for color-critical work. Overall, it is highly recommended for budget-conscious gamers, especially when on sale.
Pros
- High refresh rate (200Hz)
- Great value for the price
- Easy setup with sturdy stand
- AMD FreeSync Premium compatible with Nvidia G-Sync
- Good viewing angles (IPS panel)
Cons
- Matte screen less vibrant
- 1080p resolution at 27" looks less sharp
- No DisplayPort cable included
- Only 8-bit panel, limited color accuracy
- Slight wobble when desk is bumped
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 VG270X | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 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 | 0.5 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 550 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% |
| Color Depth | 8-bit★ | 16.7 Million |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10★ | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 4★ |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 26W★ | 35W |
| Weight | 3.80 kg★ | 9.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
Acer Nitro VG270X
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong performance (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average portability (28th 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
Acer Nitro VG270X offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 30 specs.
