Samsung S30GD 27" Black 2024
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
What Buyers Say
Samsung S30GD 27" Black 2024
The Samsung 27" S3 IPS monitor receives strong praise for its crisp picture quality, smooth 100Hz refresh rate, and easy setup. Users highlight its value for work and light gaming, though note the lack of built-in speakers and a power cord issue with open-box purchases. Overall, it is seen as a reliable, stylish monitor with excellent customer service support.
Pros
- Crisp picture quality
- Smooth 100Hz refresh rate
- Easy setup
- Slim and sleek design
- Great value for money
Cons
- No built-in speakers
- Power cord missing in open-box purchases
- Power jack faces wall when wall-mounted
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
| Samsung S30GD 27" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 34" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | 1,800 | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 550 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 72% CIE1931 | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% |
| Color Depth | 8-bit★ | 16.7 Million |
| HDR | None | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 0 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 25W★ | 35W |
| Weight | 2.90 kg★ | 9.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung S30GD 27" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong feature (69th percentile)
- Strong portability (69th percentile)
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Samsung S30GD 27" Black 2024 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 31 specs.
