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ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B review

ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B. Display diagonal: 86.4 cm (34"), Display resolution: 3440 x 1440 pixels, HD type: UltraWide Quad HD, Display technology: LED, Response time: 1 ms, Native aspect ratio: 21:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°, Viewing angle, vertical: 178°. Built-in speaker(s). Built-in USB hub. VESA mounting, Height adjustment. Product colour: Black

All the Essentials for Smooth Gaming

TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B is a 34-inch UWQHD (3440 x 1440) HDR 21:9 display with an ultrafast 165Hz refresh rate. Designed for gamers and others seeking immersive gameplay, it offers some serious specs. But there's more ... TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B also features exclusive Variable Overdrive fine-tuned the OD levels, making motion look more consistently at a wider range of variable framerates.

Ultra-wide immersive curvature

The 34-inch UWQHD (3440 X 1440) panel of TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B delivers stunning visuals from all angles with an 1500R curvature that ensures every point is equidistant to your eyes. This contributes to greater viewing comfort — even during extended use —and lets you enjoy a wide viewing angle with less distortion and color shift when gaming and watching movies

Super−fast 165Hz* refresh rate

An impressive 165Hz* refresh rate eliminates lag and motion blur to give you the upper hand in first-person shooter, racing, real-time strategy, and sports titles. This ultrafast refresh rate lets you play at the highest visual settings and react instantly to what's onscreen. *Select graphics cards/GPUs can support 165Hz graphics source output (via DisplayPort). Please note that overclocking function/performance depends on the GPU or content displayed. Actual real-world performance is hardware-dependent.

Brighter HDR visuals

TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B features DisplayHDRâ„¢ 400 to provide smoother and finer contrast between the brightest and darkest areas of the screen. It also delivers an impressive peak luminance of 400 nits to enable brighter imagery.

Multi−HDR mode

Two HDR modes allow you to adjust the monitor’s HDR performance based on the current viewing scenario.

Intuitive controls

ASUS DisplayWidget Lite is a software utility that lets you easily and quickly tweak settings or configure ASUS-exclusive features such as Shadow Boost, ASUS GameVisual, and more.

See what’s lurking in the shadows

ASUS Shadow Boost technology clarifies dark areas of the game without overexposing brighter areas, improving overall viewing while also making it easier to spot enemies hidden in dark areas of the map.

GamePlus

The ASUS-exclusive, integrated GamePlus hotkey offers in-game enhancements that help you get more out of your game. This function is co-developed with input from pro gamers, allowing them to practice and improve their gaming skills.

GameVisual

ASUS GameVisual Technology has seven pre-set display modes to optimize visuals for different types of content. This unique feature can be easily accessed through a hotkey or the on-screen display settings menu

Flicker-Free technology

Flicker-Free technology reduces flicker to minimize eyestrain for improved comfort when you're embroiled in long gaming sessions.

Ultra-Low Blue Light technology

ASUS Ultra-Low Blue Light technology reduces the amount of potentially harmful blue light emitted by the display. Four different filter settings are available to control the amount of blue light reduction.

Rich connectivity

Enjoy extensive connectivity options, including two DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI (V2.0), USB hub and a 3.5 mm earphone jack for connecting to a wide range of multimedia devices.

Ergonomic design

With an ergonomically-designed stand, TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B provides tilt, swivel, and height adjustments so you can easily find your ideal viewing position. The display is also VESA-compatible for wall mounting.

  • 34-inch WQHD (3440x1440) 1500R curved gaming monitor with ultra-fast 165Hz refresh rate designed for professional gamers and immersive gameplay
  • ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB â„¢) technology enables a 1ms response time (MPRT) together with Adaptive-sync, eliminating ghosting and tearing for sharp gaming visuals with high frame rates
  • FreeSync Premium technology to eliminate screen tearing and choppy frame rates
  • High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology with professional color gamut delivers contrast and color performance that meets the DisplayHDR 400 certification
  • Supports both Adaptive-Sync with NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards and FreeSync with AMD Radeon graphics cards Compatible with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 series, GTX 16 series, RTX 20 series and newer graphics cards
  • Full HD(1920 X 1080)@120Hz output on PS5 & Xbox Series X/S

ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B specs

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 6.6 kg
Height (without stand): 36.6 cm
Depth (without stand): 10.5 cm
Width (without stand): 80.9 cm
Weight (with stand): 9.01 kg
Height (with stand): 546 mm
Depth (with stand): 274 mm
Width (with stand): 809 mm

Packaging Data

Package type: Box
Package weight: 12.1 kg
Package height: 220 mm
Package depth: 974 mm
Package width: 510 mm
Quick start guide: yes
Cables included: DisplayPort,HDMI
Stand included: yes

Power

Energy efficiency scale: A to G
AC input frequency: 50/60 Hz
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
Power consumption (PowerSave): 0.3 W
Power consumption (off): 0.3 W
Power consumption (typical): 35 W
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours: 73 kWh
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours: 40 kWh
Energy efficiency class (HDR): G
Energy efficiency class (SDR): G

Ergonomics

Tilt angle range: -5 - 15°
Tiltable: True
Swivel angle range: -10 - 10°
Swivelling: True
Height adjustment: 13 cm
Height adjustment: yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Cable lock slot: yes
Panel mounting interface: 100 x 100 mm
VESA mounting: yes

Performance

Low Blue Light technology: yes
Flicker-free technology: yes
AMD FreeSync type: FreeSync Premium
AMD FreeSync: True

Design

Country of origin: China
Feet colour: Black
Detachable stand: yes
Front bezel colour: Black
Product colour: Black
Market positioning: Gaming

Multimedia

RMS rated power: 4 W
Number of speakers: 2
Built-in camera: no
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Ports & Interfaces

HDCP: True
Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm
Headphone outputs: 1
Headphone out: yes
DisplayPort version: 1.4
DisplayPorts quantity: 2
HDMI version: 2.0
HDMI ports quantity: 2
HDMI: True
DVI port: no
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity: 3
Number of USB Type-B upstream ports quantity: 1
Number of upstream ports: 1
Built-in USB hub: yes

Display

High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: High Dynamic Range (HDR) 400
Digital vertical frequency: 48 - 165 Hz
Digital horizontal frequency: 30 - 260 kHz
Pixel pitch: 0.2325 x 0.2325 mm
Display number of colours: 16.7 million colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Maximum refresh rate: 165 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical): 4000:1
Screen curvature rating: 1500R
Screen shape: Curved
Display technology: LED
HD type: UltraWide Quad HD
Response time: 1 ms
Display brightness (typical): 550 cd/m²
Panel type: VA
Native aspect ratio: 21:9
Display resolution: 3440 x 1440 pixels
Display diagonal: 86.4 cm (34")

Logistics Data

Harmonized System (HS) code: 8528521000