ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
Samsung M50F 27" Black
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
Samsung M50F 27" Black
The Samsung monitor receives mixed feedback. Some users praise its features and performance for work and entertainment, but several critical reviews highlight severe issues like washed-out colors, pixelation, slow app performance, and regional restrictions. The negative experiences are detailed and outweigh the positive ones, leading to a cautious overall sentiment.
Pros
- Great graphics and refresh rate
- Useful for work and entertainment
- Multiple connections and smart TV features
- Good customer service
Cons
- Washed out and pixelated display
- Slow app and settings performance
- Regional product restrictions
- Poor edge alignment
- Incompatible with previous apps
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | Samsung M50F 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | — | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 550 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% | 72% NTSC |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million | 8-bit★ |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | — |
| USB-C | 4★ | — |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | 35W★ | 48W |
| Weight | 9.01 kg | 3.80 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
Samsung M50F 27" Black
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average performance (21st percentile)
Pricing
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.
