ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34-Inch Curved Monitor: features, specs, fit

The ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B is a 34-inch curved ultrawide gaming monitor with a 3440 x 1440 (WQHD) resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. It is built for games where a wide field of view helps, and it also suits work that benefits from extra horizontal space. The listing in question is for a pre-owned or refurbished unit, so condition and terms are worth checking.

What the screen format offers

A 34-inch ultrawide at 3440 x 1440 has a 21:9 shape, wider than a standard 16:9 monitor of the same height. In practice that means more room for side-by-side windows, wide timelines in editing software and a broader view in games that support ultrawide. The panel has a 1500R curve; the number is the radius in millimetres, so a tighter curve wraps more around your field of view.

Refresh rate and motion

ASUS rates the monitor at 165Hz, with 144Hz also supported. A higher refresh rate redraws the picture more times per second, which makes movement look smoother if your graphics card produces enough frames. ASUS says its Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) technology gives a 1ms response time (MPRT) to reduce ghosting. Note that MPRT is measured differently from grey-to-grey response times, so don't compare the figures directly.

Adaptive sync

FreeSync Premium is included to reduce screen tearing and choppy frame rates. ASUS says the monitor works with Adaptive-Sync on NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 series, GTX 16 series, RTX 20 series and newer cards, and with FreeSync on AMD Radeon cards.

HDR and colour

The monitor meets the DisplayHDR 400 certification, which is the entry tier of VESA's HDR programme. It gives a modest step up in brightness and contrast compared with standard dynamic range, but not the dramatic highlights of higher HDR tiers. ASUS also refers to a professional colour gamut.

Connections

The listing gives two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs, two HDMI (v2.0) inputs and USB hub ports. The box contains an HDMI cable, a DisplayPort cable, a USB cable, an L-shaped screwdriver, screws and rubber, a power cord, a warranty card and a quick start guide.

Size and weight

It measures about 31.9 x 16.4 x 10.8 inches with the stand and weighs 19.9 lb (about 9 kg). Check your desk depth, since a curved ultrawide with a stand needs more room than a flat screen.

Who it suits

It suits gamers who want an immersive wide screen and people who work with many windows open. A graphics card that can drive 3440 x 1440 at high frame rates helps make use of the 165Hz refresh rate.

What to check before you buy

• Condition: this listing is for a refurbished unit, so check what the seller states about condition, warranty and returns.
• Graphics card: confirm that your card has a DisplayPort output and can handle 3440 x 1440.
• Desk space: allow for the width, depth and weight.
• Ultrawide support: not every game or video supports 21:9 natively.
• Contents: check the cables and accessories are included.

The short version

• 34-inch, 1500R curved, 3440 x 1440 ultrawide.
• 165Hz (144Hz supported), 1ms MPRT with ELMB, FreeSync Premium.
• DisplayHDR 400 certified.
• Two DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 and USB hub ports.
• About 19.9 lb; the listing is for a refurbished unit.

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