ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
ASUS
90 Overall Score
vs
MSI PRO MAX 241PHW E14 24" White 2026
MSI
64 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
82 out of 100 high confidence 31 reviews
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
Value for money 8
Refresh rate 5
Ghosting and overshoot 5
Hdr quality 4
Built in usb hub 3
Versatility 4
MSI PRO MAX 241PHW E14 24" White 2026
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Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | MSI PRO MAX 241PHW E14 24" | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 550 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% | 93% Adobe RGB / 96% DCI-P3 / 122% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million | 8-bit★ |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| USB-C | 4★ | 1 |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 75x75 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power | 35W★ | — |
| Weight | 9.01 kg | 5.35 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
MSI PRO MAX 241PHW E14 24" White 2026
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong feature (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong portability (77th percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
Pricing
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 20210.347score per dollar
vs
MSI PRO MAX 241PHW E14 24" White 20260.537score per dollar
MSI PRO MAX 241PHW E14 24" White 2026 offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34"
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 29 specs.
