ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
ViewSonic VA1653 15.6" Black
What Buyers Say
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
ViewSonic VA1653 15.6" Black
The ViewSonic portable monitor receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its crisp image quality, touch functionality, and lightweight design, making it ideal for portable workstations or travel. However, significant concerns include intermittent connectivity issues, poor built-in speakers, and a lack of included cables, with some units failing after limited use. The touch feature works well on Windows and MacOS but may require additional setup.
Pros
- Crisp image quality
- Accurate touch functionality
- Lightweight and portable design
- Easy setup with USB-C
- Good for music production
Cons
- Intermittent connectivity issues
- Poor built-in speakers
- Missing cables in box
- Touch requires additional setup
- No VESA mount included
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | ViewSonic VA1653 15.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 15.6" |
| 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★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 7 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 550 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% | 45% NTSC, 64% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million | 6-Bit+FRC |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 4★ | 2 |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 35W | 7W★ |
| Weight | 9.01 kg | 0.68 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
ViewSonic VA1653 15.6" Black
- Strong portability (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Below average color (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average performance (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.
