ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
BenQ GW2490 23.8" Black 2024
What Buyers Say
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
BenQ GW2490 23.8" Black 2024
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this monitor, praising its value, thin bezel, and clear image quality. It works well for home office setups, dual-monitor configurations, and even as a TV in a truck. Some minor drawbacks include the lack of USB-C input and a driver issue with video cards, but overall it's highly recommended.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Thin bezel
- Clear image quality
- VESA mount compatible
- Built-in speakers
Cons
- Lack of USB-C input
- Driver issue with video cards
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | BenQ GW2490 23.8" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 23.8" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 550 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million | 8-bit★ |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| USB-C | 4★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | N/A |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | 35W | 20W★ |
| Weight | 9.01 kg | 3.93 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
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
BenQ GW2490 23.8" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong portability (77th percentile)
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
Pricing
BenQ GW2490 23.8" Black 2024 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 31 specs.
