KEEPTIME P161 16" 2023
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
What Buyers Say
KEEPTIME P161 16" 2023
This portable monitor is highly praised for its 2K resolution, portability, and color accuracy, making it a popular choice for travel and productivity. Several users note excellent customer service from the seller, with issue resolutions and replacements handled promptly. However, a few reviews mention a glossy screen that may cause glare, and a standout design complaint is that the cover-stand lacks angle adjustment, leading to eye strain for some. A small number reported signal loss after months of use, suggesting durability concerns.
Pros
- 2K resolution clarity
- Lightweight and portable
- Excellent color accuracy
- Good customer service
- Easy setup with single cable
Cons
- Glossy screen causes glare
- Cover stand has limited angle adjustment
- Signal loss after months of use
- 60Hz refresh rate not ideal for gaming
- Speakers only passable quality
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
| KEEPTIME P161 16" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 34" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | glossy | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 550 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% |
| Color Depth | — | 16.7 Million |
| HDR | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | — | 2★ |
| USB-C | 2 | 4★ |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | — | ✓★ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 35W★ |
| Weight | 1.71 kg★ | 9.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
KEEPTIME P161 16" 2023
- Strong portability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th 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
KEEPTIME P161 16" 2023 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.
