AOC Gaming Q27G4XN 27" Black/Red
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
What Buyers Say
AOC Gaming Q27G4XN 27" Black/Red
The AOC Q27G4XN is widely praised for its excellent value, offering sharp QHD resolution, smooth 180Hz refresh rate, and vibrant colors at a budget-friendly price. Users appreciate the sturdy adjustable stand, good connectivity, and minimal ghosting on the VA panel, though some note the lack of built-in speakers and average menu buttons. A few reviews mention a discrepancy between advertised 180Hz and actual 144Hz, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Sharp QHD resolution
- Smooth 180Hz refresh rate
- Vibrant colors and good contrast
- Sturdy adjustable stand
- Good connectivity (2x HDMI, DP)
Cons
- No built-in speakers
- Average menu buttons
- Some ghosting with dark colors
- Advertised 180Hz but actual 144Hz (some units)
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
| AOC Gaming Q27G4XN 27" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 34" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | glossy | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz★ | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 550 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | NTSC (CIE1976): 111.4%, sRGB (CIE1931): 124.7% | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% |
| Color Depth | — | 16.7 Million |
| HDR | HDR Ready | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 2★ |
| USB-C | — | 4★ |
| Speakers | — | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | 54W | 35W★ |
| Weight | 8.16 kg★ | 9.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
AOC Gaming Q27G4XN 27" Black/Red
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong performance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (79th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
AOC Gaming Q27G4XN 27" Black/Red offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 30 specs.
