Gigabyte G-Series G27Q20 27" Black
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
What Buyers Say
Gigabyte G-Series G27Q20 27" Black
The GIGABYTE G27Q20 monitor receives mostly positive feedback for its sharp 2K resolution, vibrant colors, and excellent value for money. Users praise the ergonomic stand and smooth 200Hz refresh rate, though one unit arrived dead on arrival and another had a minor screen scratch. Overall, it's seen as a great budget-friendly option for both work and gaming.
Pros
- Sharp 2K resolution
- Vibrant colors
- Excellent value for money
- Ergonomic stand
- Smooth 200Hz refresh rate
Cons
- Dead on arrival unit
- Minor screen scratch
- Off-brand quality concerns
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
| Gigabyte G-Series G27Q20 27" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 34" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 210 Hz★ | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 350 nits | 550 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 94% DCI-P3 / 123% 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 | — | 4★ |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 21W★ | 35W |
| Weight | 5.66 kg★ | 9.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
Gigabyte G-Series G27Q20 27" Black
- Strong performance (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong color (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong display (72nd 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
Gigabyte G-Series G27Q20 27" Black
No current pricing available
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 30 specs.
