MSI Pro Series PRO MP273L E14 27" Black 2026
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
What Buyers Say
MSI Pro Series PRO MP273L E14 27" Black 2026
The MSI 27" monitor is widely praised for its excellent value, especially when purchased on sale. Users highlight its great picture quality, fast 144Hz refresh rate, and suitability for both office work and gaming. While one unit arrived defective, the customer service experience was positive. A few users note the screen can be a bit bright, but overall it is a highly recommended budget-friendly option.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Good picture quality
- 144Hz refresh rate
- Suitable for office and gaming
- Excellent customer service
Cons
- Screen can be too bright
- One unit arrived defective
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
| MSI Pro Series PRO MP273L E14 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 |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 550 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 102% | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% |
| Color Depth | 8-bit★ | 16.7 Million |
| HDR | HDR Ready | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 4★ |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 30W★ | 35W |
| Weight | 5.90 kg★ | 9.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI Pro Series PRO MP273L E14 27" Black 2026
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd 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
MSI Pro Series PRO MP273L E14 27" Black 2026 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.
