ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
ASUS
88 Overall Score
vs
MSI MAG MAG 242F 24" Metallic Black 2026
MSI
66 Overall Score
Scores
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Entertainment
Creative
Portable
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | MSI MAG MAG 242F 24" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 24" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 200 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 0.5 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 550 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% | 115% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million | 8-bit (8-bit + FRC)★ |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| USB-C | 4★ | — |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 35W★ | 36W |
| Weight | 9.01 kg | 2.99 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong feature (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
MSI MAG MAG 242F 24" Metallic Black 2026
- Strong performance (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong feature (72th percentile)
- Strong color (70th percentile)
Pricing
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 20210.012score per dollar
vs
MSI MAG MAG 242F 24" Metallic Black 20260.028score per dollar
MSI MAG MAG 242F 24" Metallic Black 2026 offers 2.3x better value for money
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
MSI MAG MAG 242F 24" Metallic Black 2026
Verdict
Winner: ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34"
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 28 specs.
