ViewSonic VX2276-SMHD 22" Black/Silver 2016
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
What Buyers Say
ViewSonic VX2276-SMHD 22" Black/Silver 2016
Users are very satisfied with this ViewSonic monitor, praising its high resolution, clear and bright display, and sleek design. It works well for various uses like desktop computing, surveillance systems, and as a secondary screen. A few noted the lack of touch screen and VESA mount, and one user reported an edge-to-edge display issue, though that seems uncommon.
Pros
- High resolution display
- Clear and bright screen
- Sleek and thin design
- Works well for surveillance systems
- Low heat output
Cons
- No touch screen
- No VESA mount
- Cables not included
- Not 144Hz
- Edge-to-edge display issue on some units
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
| ViewSonic VX2276-SMHD 22" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 22" | 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 | 7 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 550 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 72% CIE1931 | 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 | 1 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 4★ |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 21W★ | 35W |
| Weight | 2.45 kg★ | 9.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
ViewSonic VX2276-SMHD 22" Black/Silver 2016
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average color (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average performance (8th percentile)8th %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
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.
