ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
ASUS
90 Overall Score
vs
Acer B6 B196L A 19" Dark Gray 2026
Acer
28 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
82 out of 100 high confidence 31 reviews
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
Value for money 8
Refresh rate 5
Ghosting and overshoot 5
Hdr quality 4
Built in usb hub 3
Versatility 4
Acer B6 B196L A 19" Dark Gray 2026
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | Acer B6 B196L A 19" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 19" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 1280 x 1024 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 5:4 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 550 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% | — |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million | 6-bit+FRC |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | — |
| USB-C | 4★ | — |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 35W | 18W★ |
| Weight | 9.01 kg | 6.35 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
Acer B6 B196L A 19" Dark Gray 2026
- Strong portability (77th percentile)
- Strong ergonomic (73rd percentile)
- Below average color (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average performance (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
Pricing
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 20210.014score per dollar
vs
Acer B6 B196L A 19" Dark Gray 20260.005score per dollar
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021 offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34"
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.
