ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
Acer KA272 G0bi 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
Acer KA272 G0bi 27" Black
The Acer KA272 G0bi is a 27-inch Full HD IPS monitor that delivers vibrant colors, smooth 120Hz gameplay, and a 1ms response time, making it a favorite for both gaming and coding. Users praise its eye comfort, slim bezel design, and budget-friendly price, though some wish for height adjustment and note the lack of built-in speakers. Overall, it offers excellent performance and value for the cost.
Pros
- Vibrant colors and sharp visuals
- Smooth 120Hz refresh rate
- Fast 1ms response time
- Eye comfort technology
- Slim bezel design
Cons
- No height adjustment
- No built-in speakers
- Lacks USB ports (not mentioned)
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | Acer KA272 G0bi 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 | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 550 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 4★ | 0 |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✗ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 35W★ | — |
| Weight | 9.01 kg | 3.40 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
Acer KA272 G0bi 27" Black
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong performance (70th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.
