MSI MP165 E6 15.6" Matte Black 2025
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
What Buyers Say
MSI MP165 E6 15.6" Matte Black 2025
This portable monitor is highly praised for its crisp display, easy USB-C setup, and slim design, making it a great productivity tool on the go. However, some users note low brightness (250 nits) and color saturation issues, especially for MacBook Pro users, while others find it excellent value for Windows and console use.
Pros
- Crisp and bright IPS display
- Easy USB-C plug-and-play setup
- Slim and lightweight design
- Great value for the price
- Full-size HDMI input
Cons
- Low brightness (250 nits max)
- Color saturation lacking for some
- Not ideal for MacBook Pro users
- Better options available at similar price
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
| MSI MP165 E6 15.6" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 34" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 4 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 550 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 49.51% sRGB | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% |
| Color Depth | 6-Bit+FRC | 16.7 Million |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 2 | 4★ |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 10W★ | 35W |
| Weight | 0.78 kg★ | 9.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
MSI MP165 E6 15.6" Matte Black 2025
- Strong portability (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Below average color (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd 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
MSI MP165 E6 15.6" Matte Black 2025 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.
