Dell SE2726HG 27" Black 2026
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
What Buyers Say
Dell SE2726HG 27" Black 2026
This 240Hz 1080p monitor delivers excellent gaming performance and image quality for its price point. Users praise the high refresh rate, sharp colors, and easy setup, though some note the stand feels flimsy and HDR support is inconsistent with Windows 11. Overall, it's considered a solid budget option for competitive gaming.
Pros
- High refresh rate 240Hz
- Sharp image and great colors
- Easy setup
- Good value for money
- Responsive gaming performance
Cons
- Shaky stand
- Short included cables
- Inconsistent HDR with Windows 11
- Menu buttons behind monitor
- No 4K resolution
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
| Dell SE2726HG 27" | 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 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 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 | — | 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 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | 21W★ | 35W |
| Weight | 3.72 kg★ | 9.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
Dell SE2726HG 27" Black 2026
- Strong performance (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (24th 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
Dell SE2726HG 27" Black 2026 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 30 specs.
