ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" 2021
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Nano-Texture 2026
What Buyers Say
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" 2021
This ASUS 34" curved ultrawide monitor, frequently purchased as a renewed unit, receives mostly positive feedback for its excellent picture quality, brightness, and value for money, especially for gaming and productivity like coding or photo work. However, several reviews note potential pitfalls, including dead pixels on arrival, noticeable backlight flickering in dark scenes, and G-SYNC compatibility issues. While the majority find it a great deal for the price, the reported defects and refurbished quality inconsistencies are significant concerns for some buyers.
Pros
- excellent picture quality and brightness
- great value for the price
- good for gaming and productivity
- adjustable stand
- decent colors out of the box
Cons
- dead pixels on arrival possible
- backlight flicker in dark scenes
- G-SYNC compatibility issues
- built-in speakers are poor
- feels slightly cheap in build
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Nano-Texture 2026
The Apple 27" Studio Display XDR is widely praised for its stunning 5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and exceptional color accuracy, making it a top choice for professional photo and video editors. Users consistently highlight the superb HDR performance, excellent build quality, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. However, the extremely high price is a recurring point of contention, with many noting that while the performance justifies the cost for professionals, it feels overpriced for general use. Some minor issues include the need for a firmware update upon first connection and the speakers being merely adequate rather than excellent.
Pros
- Stunning 5K resolution
- Excellent color accuracy
- Superb HDR performance
- 120Hz refresh rate
- Premium build quality
Cons
- Extremely high price
- Speakers only adequate, not excellent
- Firmware update required on first connection
- No HDMI input for versatility
- Nano-texture may be visible to some
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | Apple Studio Display XDR 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 5120 x 2880 |
| Panel Type | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | glossy | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 550 nits | 2000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 1.07 Billion Colors (10-Bit) |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 0 | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | — | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | — | ✓★ |
| Swivel | — | ✗ |
| Pivot | — | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✓★ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 9.01 kg | 8.50 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" 2021
- Strong color (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong feature (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong display (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Below average portability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average ergonomic (10th percentile)10th %ile
Apple Studio Display XDR 27" Nano-Texture 2026
- Strong color (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.