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ASUS TUF VG34WQML5A Review: 250Hz Ultrawide QHD Monitor with Fast VA Panel
This video presents a comprehensive analysis of the ASUS TUF Gaming VG34WQML5A monitor, highlighting its features, gaming and productivity performance, as well as its pros and cons. Aspects such as panel quality, color accuracy, brightness, ghosting, and the overall experience on both PC and consoles are discussed.
1. 🖥️ Design and Ergonomics of the ASUS TUF VG34WQML5A
- ✅ The monitor has a robust stand and V-shaped legs that take up space.
- ✅ The arm is robust with the TUF Gaming logo and tripod thread.
- ✅ Height adjustment of 13 cm, tilt from -5 to 20º, and lateral rotation from -10 to 10º, with full vertical rotation capability.
- ⚠️ The screen is super thick with a 1500R curvature, which limits the adjustment range.
00:00 - 01:25
1. 🖥️ Design and Ergonomics of the ASUS TUF VG34WQML5A
- ✅ The monitor has a robust stand and V-shaped legs that take up space.
- ✅ The arm is robust with the TUF Gaming logo and tripod thread.
- ✅ Height adjustment of 13 cm, tilt from -5 to 20º, and lateral rotation from -10 to 10º, with full vertical rotation capability.
- ⚠️ The screen is super thick with a 1500R curvature, which limits the adjustment range.
01:26 - 02:54
2. 🔍 Fast VA Panel Features and Image Quality
- ✅ 34-inch 1500R curved FASUVA panel with a resolution of 3440x1440 pixels.
- ✅ Refresh rate up to 250 Hz via overclock on PC (240 Hz normal).
- ✅ 10-bit color depth (8+ FRC) via both DisplayPort and HDMI 2.1.
- ✅ Measured contrast of 3,341:1.
- ✅ Somewhat aggressive matte coating, common on curved monitors.
- ✅ Good viewing angles for a VA panel, although with slight loss of uniformity from above.
- ✅ Glow present, but not as pronounced as on other VAs.
02:55 - 05:11
3. 🎨 Color Modes and Calibration
- ✅ Includes sRGB mode in Game Visual and general sRGB color space.
- ✅ Color temperature with warm (6,500K), normal, cold, and user (RGB adjustment) modes.
- ✅ Warm mode nails the 6,500K reference.
- ✅ Average Delta E of 1.58 in Game Visual's sRGB mode, and 1.29 in sRGB color space.
- ✅ After calibration, excellent Delta E values are obtained.
- ✅ Covers virtually 100% of the sRGB space and 135% of the gamut volume.
- ⚠️ Covers 85% of Adobe RGB and 88% of the DCI-P3 space, limiting its use for professional editing with high color accuracy.
05:12 - 06:24
4. 🔆 Brightness and HDR
- ✅ Measured maximum SDR brightness of almost 400 nits and contrast of 3630:1.
- ⚠️ Minimum brightness of 77 nits, somewhat high.
- ✅ Multiple HDR options available.
- ⚠️ All HDR modes reach approximately 405 nits, consistent with HDR 400 certification, but insufficient for a complete HDR experience.
06:25 - 07:40
5. ⚖️ Uniformity and Use in Gaming/Multimedia
- ⚠️ Color uniformity falters in the corners.
- ⚠️ Brightness drop of 20% in the lower corners.
- ✅ The 1500R curvature and VA panel contrast attenuate the perception of brightness inequality in gaming and multimedia.
- ⚠️ Not recommended for professional editing that requires color accuracy throughout the monitor.
07:41 - 09:13
6. 🎮 Performance in Games and Consoles
- ✅ Various game profiles available (scenario, racing, cinema, RTS, FPS, sRGB, MOBA, night vision, user).
- ✅ Good experience in PC games at 250 Hz with overclock, especially in immersive games.
- ✅ Compatible with HDR at 60 and 120 Hz and VRR from 48 to 120 Hz on consoles.
- ✅ PlayStation games adapt well to the widescreen format.
- ✅ Shadow Boost available to enhance dark scenes.
09:14 - 10:58
7. ⚙️ Overdrive and Response Times
- ✅ Native frequency of 240 Hz, with overclock to 250 Hz.
- ✅ Five overdrive levels available.
- ✅ At 250 Hz, overdrive level 1 measures 7.51 ms, level 2 measures 4.28 ms (with some overshoot).
- ✅ At 120 Hz, level 2 offers a clean image with 7.73 ms.
- ✅ At 60 Hz, level 3 offers 6.48 ms with little overshoot.
- ✅ Level 2 at maximum frequency is a good option for balance between speed and visual quality.
- ✅ Compatible with G-Sync (unofficial) and FreeSync Premium.
10:59 - 12:26
8. 👻 Ghosting and ELMB Technology
- ✅ Little ghosting for a curved VA.
- ⚠️ Overshoot is noticeable at overdrive levels 4 and 5.
- ✅ ELMB (Extreme Low Motion Blur) technology with various levels and ELMB Sync for use with VRR.
- ✅ Normal ELMB improves motion clarity without much crosstalk.
- ⚠️ ELMB Sync (with VRR) can generate more overshoot.
12:27 - 13:25
9. ✍️ Text Clarity, Productivity and Audio
- ✅ Good text clarity with 110 pixels per inch and standard RGB pixels.
- ✅ Recommend using ClearType in Windows.
- ✅ Ample space for editing and multitasking.
- ✅ Input lag measured below 4 ms at 250 Hz and 120 Hz.
- ⚠️ Integrated 2W speakers of simple quality.
13:26 - 14:23
10. 🛠️ Software, Box Contents and Ports
- ✅ ASUS DisplayWidget Center software for adjustments from the software.
- ✅ The box includes base, arm, power cables, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB, stickers, manual, and screws.
- ✅ Ports: 2 HDMI 2.1, 2 DisplayPort 1.4, 3 USB 3.2, and headphone jack output.
14:24 - 15:34
11. 👍👎 Pros and Cons of the ASUS TUF VG34WQML5A
- Pros:
- ✅ Good contrast (typical of FASVA).
- ✅ Adequate SDR brightness (400 nits).
- ✅ 240 Hz (up to 250 Hz with OC).
- ✅ Various overdrive ranges.
- ✅ Sharp text.
- ✅ Good RGB color clamping from the factory.
- ✅ Little glow and ghosting.
- Cons:
- ⚠️ Flickering with overclock at 250 Hz and VRR.
- ⚠️ Brightness drops in the corners.
- ⚠️ Limited HDR.
- ⚠️ Overshoot with overdrive level 3.
- ⚠️ Variable price.
15:35 - 17:22
12. 🤔 Final Opinion and Reflections
- ✅ The monitor is well-equipped for gaming, especially on a curved panel.
- ⚠️ Overclocking to 250 Hz is not essential, more of a marketing strategy.
- ✅ SDR brightness is good, but HDR is limited.
- ✅ Ideal for sim racing and games that take advantage of spatial vision.
- ✅ Excellent for productivity and multitasking.
- ✅ The 1500R curvature is comfortable for daily use.