34″ Asus TUF Gaming VG34WQML5A – Specs & Features
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At a glance
The Asus TUF Gaming VG34WQML5A is a 34-inch UWQHD Monitor designed for gaming. It features a VA panel for deep blacks and strong contrast. The Monitor is suitable for gaming and fast-paced content and includes 48 Hz - 250 Hz refresh rate and USB connectivity. However, it may not be ideal for trailing artifact visible in fast dark-to-bright transitions. It scores Great — 8.2/10 across our display performance benchmarks.
- VA panel offers superior contrast ratios over IPS but narrower colour accuracy at wide viewing angles.
Model Year
2025
Size Class
34"
Panel Type
VA
Scores and analysis are based on DisplayInput – Monitor & TV Specs Comparison's display benchmark methodology across 6 verified specifications. Data sourced from Asus's official specifications and independent lab measurements.
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Display Performance
Overall Score
Combined display quality score
82
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Refresh Rate
Higher is smoother — 144Hz+ ideal for gaming
100
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Response Time
Lower is better — 1ms GtG excellent
88
/100
Colour Coverage
% of DCI-P3 colour gamut — 90%+ for professional work
95
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Typical Brightness
Typical brightness — indoor SDR use
35
/100
Peak Brightness (HDR)
Peak brightness — HDR highlights
80
/100
The Asus TUF Gaming VG34WQML5A achieves an overall display score of 8.2/10. With a 250Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, it delivers elite gaming motion clarity. Colour coverage reaches 95% DCI-P3, making it suitable for professional colour work. Typical brightness of 350 nits is adequate for indoor use.
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Who Should Buy the Asus TUF Gaming VG34WQML5A
Perfect For
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Esports & Competitive Players 250Hz
Zero-blur frames at 250fps
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Photo Editors & Colour Graders 130% P3
Screen colours match print and web export
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Dark-Scene & Movie Viewers VA Panel
Deep contrast without the LCD grey cast
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Casual Viewers Wanting HDR HDR400
Entry-level HDR — better than SDR, not premium
Not Ideal For
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Premium HDR Viewers HDR400
Entry-level HDR400 cannot deliver the cinematic HDR experience. Seek HDR600+ or OLED for real impact.
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Extreme Multitaskers 16:9 Only
Standard 16:9 cannot fit two full-width apps without overlap. An ultrawide replaces a dual-monitor setup cleanly.
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Single-Cable Laptop Users No USB-C
No USB-C port means separate video and power cables are needed for a laptop. No single-cable docking possible.
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Quick Advice: Buy this for
competitive gaming at 250Hz.
At 250Hz with UWQHD resolution, this prioritises frame rate over pixel density. If colour accuracy matters alongside speed, look for a UWQHD IPS at 144Hz+.
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Real-World Use Cases
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Frame delivery faster than reaction time
250Hz eliminates tearing — esports reaction windows below 4ms become distinct.
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What you grade is what the client receives
130% DCI-P3 keeps profiles consistent from Lightroom to print export.
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Deep contrast makes dark scenes genuinely dark
VA contrast keeps shadows dark without crushing detail. Native ratio: 4000 : 1. Dim-room streaming gains real depth.
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Brightness range SDR cannot show
HDR content on Netflix and Game Pass gets expanded highlights and shadow depth. Note: HDR400 is entry-level — highlights improve over SDR but fall short of the full cinematic HDR experience.
Each scenario is derived from confirmed Asus TUF Gaming VG34WQML5A specs. Real-world results vary with system configuration and content source.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- VA panel high native contrast (4000 : 1) for deep blacks and rich, immersive visuals
- HDR support (DisplayHDR 400 / HDR10) at 400 cd/m² expanded dynamic range for realistic imagery
- QHD resolution (3440 x 1440) 78% more pixels than FHD for noticeably sharper visuals
- 250Hz high refresh rate butter-smooth motion for fast-paced competitive gaming
- 0.5 ms (MPRT) significantly sharper moving images with reduced blur perception
Cons
- VA pixel response slower than IPS trailing artifact visible in fast dark-to-bright transitions
- QHD on 34.0" wide panel pixel density (109 PPI) lower than a 27" QHD equivalent
- No USB-C or Thunderbolt modern laptops need a separate adapter for single-cable setup
- Entry-tier DisplayHDR 400 modest HDR improvement without meaningful local dimming
- No Ethernet or Wi-Fi relies entirely on wired display connection with no network features
We identified 5 advantages and 5 limitations for the Asus TUF Gaming VG34WQML5A. The strengths meaningfully outweigh the trade-offs for the target use case. All 10 points are derived from verified specifications and independently confirmed benchmark data.
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Score & Ratings
8.2/10
Great
The Asus TUF Gaming VG34WQML5A earns a strong overall score of 8.2/10. Our editors evaluate each Monitor across display quality, colour accuracy, motion performance, and connectivity.
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Basic Information
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Brand | Asus | |
| Model | TUF Gaming VG34WQML5A | |
| Series | TUF Gaming | |
| Model Alias | - | |
| Model Year | 2025 |
✓ Good 2025 — current generation. Latest panel technology and features.
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Display
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Size Class | 34-inch |
✓ Good 34" — popular desktop size. Enough space for multitasking without head movement.
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| Panel Type | VA |
✓ Good VA — higher native contrast than IPS. Dark scenes look genuinely black; ideal for movies in dim rooms.
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| Curvature | 1500 mm (millimeters) |
✓ Good 1500 mm (millimeters) curve — moderate. Immersive without distorting straight lines in productivity use.
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| Resolution | 3440 x 1440 |
✓ Good QHD (2560×1440) — noticeably sharper than 1080p on 27"+ screens. Sweet spot for productivity and gaming.
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| Aspect Ratio | - | |
| Pixel Density | 109 PPI |
△ Average 109 PPI — adequate sharpness for monitor use. Comfortable for text and media at 50–80cm.
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| Pixel Pitch | 0.233 mm (millimeters) |
✓ Good 0.233 mm (millimeters) pitch — fine. Comfortable sharpness at desk viewing distances.
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| Display Area | 90.51 % (percent) |
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Color & HDR
5
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Color Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) (FRC: Yes) |
✓ Good 10-bit — 1.07 billion colours. Eliminates colour banding in HDR skies, skin tones and gradients.
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| Colors | 1073741824 colors |
✓ Good 1.07 billion colours (10-bit) — smooth HDR gradients; no visible banding in any content.
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| sRGB | 130% |
✓ Good 130% sRGB — virtually complete coverage. Colour output matches what clients and printers receive exactly.
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| DCI-P3 Coverage | 95% |
✓ Good 95% DCI-P3 — excellent for professional work. Reliable for photo editing and video colour grading.
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| HDR Support | DisplayHDR 400 HDR10 |
△ Average HDR400 — entry-level HDR. Unlocks the HDR signal but peak brightness limits the cinematic effect. Step up from SDR; not a premium HDR experience.
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Brightness & Contrast
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Brightness (Typical) | 350 cd/m² |
△ Average 350 cd/m² — comfortable indoors. May wash out next to a bright window or in direct sunlight.
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| Peak Brightness | 400 cd/m² |
△ Average 400 cd/m² — adequate for bright rooms and entry HDR. Standard office use is comfortable.
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| Contrast | 4000 : 1 |
✓ Good 4000 : 1 — excellent shadow detail. Noticeably better than IPS in dark room viewing.
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Performance
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Refresh Rate | 48 Hz - 250 Hz |
✓ Good 240Hz — built for competitive gaming (CS2, Valorant, Apex). Motion blur is virtually eliminated at this rate.
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| Response Time | 1 ms (GtG)0.5 ms (MPRT) |
✓ Good 1 ms (GtG)0.5 ms (MPRT) GtG — near-instant pixel transitions. Ghosting is invisible even in fast esports.
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| Adaptive Sync | AMD FreeSync Premium |
✓ Good FreeSync Premium — tear-free gaming with LFC (prevents judder below minimum Hz). Works on AMD and NVIDIA GPUs.
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Display Technologies
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Advanced Display Technologies | Panel Technology: - Backlight: W-LED Viewing Angles: 178° / 178° (H / V) MPRT Response: 0.5 ms (MPRT) Dynamic Contrast: 100000000 : 1 Input Lag: - Screen Coating: Anti-glare/Matte (3H) |
Anti-glare matte coating. 178° wide viewing angles.
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Camera
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Camera | No |
⚠ Limited No built-in camera. An external webcam is needed for video calls.
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Audio
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Audio | 2 x 2 W (watts) | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
3.5mm headphone/audio output — connects wired headphones or routes audio to external speakers.
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Connectivity & Ports
2
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Ports | 3 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; 5 Gbps; downstream) 2 x HDMI 2.1 2 x DisplayPort 1.4 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) |
✓ Good HDMI 2.1 — supports 4K@144Hz or 8K@60Hz bandwidth. DisplayPort 1.4 — full bandwidth for high-refresh PC gaming.
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| Wireless | - |
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Ergonomics
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm |
✓ Good VESA-compatible — fits any standard monitor arm, desk mount, or wall bracket. No proprietary hardware needed.
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| Height Adjustment | 130 mm |
✓ Good 130 mm height range — excellent ergonomics. Adapts to any chair height or desk setup.
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| Pivot | No |
⚠ Limited No pivot — cannot rotate to portrait orientation.
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| Swivel | ±10° |
✓ Good Swivel — rotates left and right without moving the base. Easy screen sharing or multi-person viewing.
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| Tilt | -5° to +20° |
✓ Good Tilt ±5° — adjustable screen angle reduces neck strain and matches your eye level.
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| Removable Stand | Yes |
✓ Good Stand detaches cleanly from the panel — mount on any VESA arm or wall bracket without a leftover collar.
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Gaming Features
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Gaming Features | AMD FreeSync Premium Dynamic Crosshair Dynamic Shadow Boost Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB Sync) GameFast Input GamePlus (Sniper / Crosshair / Timer / FPS Counter / Display Alignment) GameVisual Trace Free Technology Variable Overdrive VESA AdaptiveSync Display 250Hz |
✓ Good AMD FreeSync (tear-free).
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Smart & Software Features
2
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Operating System | - |
No smart OS — this is a PC monitor. All input comes from connected computers or consoles.
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| Smart Features | AI Visual Asus DisplayWidget Center Asus Gaming AI Asus Power Sync Color Temperature Selection (4 modes) Fast VA Flicker-free technology Low Blue Light Picture-by-Picture Picture-in-Picture |
✓ Good AI Visual
Asus DisplayWidget Center
Asus Gaming AI
Asus Power Sync
Color Temperature Selection (4 modes)
Fast VA
Flicker-free technology
Low Blue Light
Picture-by-Picture
Picture-in-Picture — software features including OSD controls and display calibration tools.
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Power Consumption
5
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Voltage | 100–240V |
✓ Good Universal or wide-range power supply. Compatible with outlets in the US, UK, EU, and most countries.
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| Frequency | 50/60Hz |
50/60Hz AC supply — compatible with worldwide power grids including US, UK, EU, and AU.
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| Average Consumption | 31W |
✓ Good 31W — efficient for a display of this size and capability.
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| Maximum Consumption | - |
Peak power draw not published. Typically 2–3× the average consumption figure.
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| Standby | 0.3W |
✓ Good 0.3W standby — near-zero idle power. Excellent energy compliance.
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Certificates
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Certificates | TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified (Hardware Solution) |
✓ Good CE — meets EU safety & electromagnetic standards.
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Design, Build & Dimensions
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Without Stand Width | 807.8 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Height | 363.9 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Depth | 111 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Weight | 5.8 kg |
△ Average 5.8 kg — standard weight for this panel size.
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| With Stand Width | 807.8 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Height | 410.6 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Depth | 250 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Weight | 8.1 kg |
△ Average 8.1 kg — standard weight for this panel size.
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| Color | Black |
Available colour finish for this unit.
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Operating Conditions
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Temperature | 0°C – 40°C |
Operating environment range. Keep within these limits for reliable long-term performance.
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| Humidity | - |
Operating environment not specified. Standard indoor conditions (15–35°C, 20–80% humidity) apply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 What type of panel does the Asus TUF Gaming VG34WQML5A use? ›
The Asus TUF Gaming VG34WQML5A uses a VA (VA) panel. VA panels produce deeper blacks and higher native contrast than IPS — best for movie watching in dim rooms. Viewing angles are narrower than IPS but colour stays consistent straight-on.
02 Is the Asus TUF Gaming VG34WQML5A good for competitive gaming? ›
✓ Yes. The 250Hz refresh rate is built for esports — it displays every rendered frame, reducing motion blur in fast games like CS2 and Valorant. The 1ms response time keeps pixels sharp between kills. FreeSync Premium prevents screen tearing when GPU output fluctuates.
03 Is the HDR on the Asus TUF Gaming VG34WQML5A any good? ›
The HDR400 certification is entry-level HDR ⚠ Not premium HDR. It unlocks HDR signals from Netflix and other platforms, providing a step up from SDR. However, peak brightness is not high enough for the full cinematic HDR effect — panels rated HDR600 or above deliver that. For casual HDR viewing it is fine; for dedicated HDR enthusiasts it is not.
04 Is the Asus TUF Gaming VG34WQML5A suitable for photo or video editing? ›
✓ Yes — 130% DCI-P3 coverage means the colours you grade in Lightroom or DaVinci Resolve stay consistent when exported to screen and print. Suitable for professional colour work without a dedicated calibration monitor.
05 Who is the Asus TUF Gaming VG34WQML5A best for? ›
It is best suited for gamers, content creators, movie fans. It is less ideal for premium HDR experiences — there are better-spec'd options for those needs. Check the "Who Should Buy" section above for a full profile breakdown.
06 Is the Asus TUF Gaming VG34WQML5A worth buying in 2026? ›
Asus TUF Gaming VG34WQML5A remains a strong option in 2026. 250Hz refresh keeps motion smooth for gaming, which remains relevant as 144Hz+ is now the expected baseline. Wide colour gamut coverage remains relevant for photo, video, and content creation workflows. Our benchmark score of 8.2/10 puts it in the top tier of its category. Before purchasing, compare the current street price against newer models at the same price point to confirm it offers the best value for your use case.
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