Acer SB270 UM.HS0AA.002 27" Black 2024
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
What Buyers Say
Acer SB270 UM.HS0AA.002 27" Black 2024
This 27-inch monitor is praised for its crisp picture quality, lightweight design, and good value for basic tasks like home automation or office work. However, several users were frustrated by the lack of built-in speakers and audio port, which is not clearly stated in the listing. The absence of VESA compatibility also forced some to buy adapters, and the stand lacks tilt or height adjustment.
Pros
- Crisp picture quality
- Lightweight design
- Good value for money
- Works with Mac Night Shift
- Easy to use monitor settings
Cons
- No built-in speakers or audio port
- Not VESA compatible without adapter
- Stand lacks tilt and height adjustment
- Missing audio capability not disclosed in listing
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
| Acer SB270 UM.HS0AA.002 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 | — | 1,500 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 550 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% |
| Color Depth | — | 16.7 Million |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | — | 2★ |
| USB-C | — | 4★ |
| Speakers | — | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 35W★ |
| Weight | 1.36 kg★ | 9.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
Acer SB270 UM.HS0AA.002 27" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong performance (70th percentile)
- Strong portability (69th percentile)
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (24th 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
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021 offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.
