Asus VA279HG
Score: 71/100
CRUA CR340AU
Score: 69/100Rankings
The ASUS VA279HG is a 27-inch Full HD IPS monitor offering a 120 Hz refresh rate and eye-care technologies, targeting office, home-office and casual-gaming users who value comfort and smooth visuals over high resolution or advanced ergonomics. Its limited connectivity and lack of height adjustment keep it from being a premium solution.
The CRUA CR340AU is a 34" ultrawide IPS monitor with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 120% sRGB coverage, and built-in speakers, aimed at budget-friendly gamers and multitaskers. Its stand only tilts and it lacks USB-C and higher-resolution options.
| Attribute | | |
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27 inches | 34 inchesbest | |
120 Hzbest | 120 Hzbest | |
300 nits | 350 nitsbest | |
1,500 ratiobest | 1,000 ratio | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 msbest | 3 ms |
1 countbest | 1 countbest | |
— | 1 countbest | |
28 degreesbest | 20 degrees |
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Display(6) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 27 inches | 34 inches |
Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1080 |
Brightness (nits) | 300 nits | 350 nits |
Contrast Ratio (ratio) | 1500 ratio | 1000 ratio |
Response Time (ms) | 1 ms | 3 ms |
Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 120% sRGB |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Tilt Range (degrees) | 28 degrees | 20 degrees |
Warranty & Power(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 36 months | 12 months |
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Professional reviewers consider the VA279HG a solid, value-driven choice for productivity and casual gaming, highlighting its 120 Hz panel, TÜV-certified eye-care technologies, and IPS color performance. However, they note its limited connectivity (no DisplayPort/USB) and lack of height adjustment as drawbacks for premium or competitive-gaming use.
Everyday users overwhelmingly appreciate the eye-care features and the smooth 120 Hz experience, especially for long work hours and light gaming. Common criticisms focus on the low 1080p resolution on a large screen, occasional factory-calibration inconsistencies, and the missing height-adjustment mechanism.
Professional editors view the CR340AU as a solid entry-level ultrawide that delivers the core benefits of IPS color fidelity and a 120 Hz FreeSync panel without the premium price tag.
Everyday users appreciate the monitor's immersive 21:9 screen, vivid IPS colors and the convenience of integrated speakers, often calling it a plug-and-play solution that looks great on a white desk. Common complaints revolve around minor backlight uniformity issues, speaker distortion at higher volumes, and the inability to raise or swivel the stand.
“Users consistently commend the eye comfort features, especially those working long hours or with sensitive eyes.”
“The 120Hz refresh rate is frequently mentioned as a noticeable upgrade from 60Hz, improving both gaming and general UI responsiveness.”
