ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
ViewEra V178HB 17" 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
ViewEra V178HB 17" Black
Based on a small sample of 9 Q&A interactions, there is no direct user sentiment, but the factual responses indicate a standard flat monitor with VESA mount compatibility, HDMI connectivity, and 5ms response time. The lack of complaints or praise suggests a neutral or slightly positive perception for basic use. However, without review bodies, sentiment remains underdetermined.
Pros
- VESA mount compatible
- HDMI connectivity for media players
- Standard flat panel screen
Cons
- No user reviews available
- Limited sample size for sentiment
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | ViewEra V178HB 17" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 34" | 17" |
| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 1280 x 1024 |
| Panel Type | VA★ | LCD |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 5:4 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz★ | 75 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% | — |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million | 8-bit★ |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | — |
| USB-C | 4★ | — |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓★ | — |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✗ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 75x75 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | — |
| Power | 35W★ | 40W |
| Weight | 9.01 kg | 3.00 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
ViewEra V178HB 17" Black
- Strong portability (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average display (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021 offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.
