A well spec’d and designed monitor is one of the most important peripherals for gamers. Gaming monitors are meant to be fast, responsive, and provide the clearest images to gamers so that they can react to the world around them. Today I’m going to review the ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A gaming monitor. I’ll discuss its set-up, design, performance, and of course sharing my final thoughts.
ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A specs
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Unboxing and setting up the ASUS TUF VG30QL1A
The unboxing and set-up process for the ASUS TUF VG30QL1A is straightforward. Inside the box you will find the monitor, base, power supply, 1x HDMI cable, and 1x display port cable.
After removing the packaging, setting up the monitor is surprisingly simple. In my test unit the monitor arm was already attached to the back of the monitor, all I needed to do was connect the base. What I really appreciated in ASUS’s design is that assembly doesn’t require any additional tools. The base is connected to the monitor arm using 2x pre-installed thumb screws. Once you tighten both screws the base is securely attached.
Overall the set-up process is quick and simple, you can have the monitor on your desk and ready to use in less than 5 minutes.
ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A monitor ergonomics and adjustments
Something that’s often overlooked is the quality and design of a monitor stand. In the case of the ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A, this monitor has a well designed stand with plenty of adjustments. Fine tuning is simple and the stand allows you to adjust the monitor height, tilt, and swivel. The stand also allows you to pivot the monitor 90 degrees from landscape to portrait mode.
Plentiful connectivity on the ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A
Connectivity is plentiful on the ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A. For video input there are 2x HDMI 2.0 ports and 1x Display port. There’s also 2x USB-A 3.0 ports for users to connect peripherals. Given that USB-C is becoming the new standard for many devices it would’ve been nice to see ASUS include a thunderbolt port for audio/video or at least a regular USB-C port to connect peripherals.
A monitor designed for gamers in mind
The ASUS TUF VG30QL1A sports a 30 inch VA panel with a resolution of 2560 x 1080. ASUS’s decision to use a VA panel reflects their target demographic of gamers. VA panels provide faster refresh rates, higher brightness, and better viewing angles. Gamers that need a fast monitor will definitely appreciate the ASUS’s 200Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time.
The ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A also comes with Freesync premium ensuring that the monitor will match the frames per second (FPS) produced by your graphics card. Adding to this the monitor also comes enabled with Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) which is meant to eliminate ghosting of on screen images. With these features gamers should experience near flawless images while playing any games.
The ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A also has a 1500R curve. Given how wide the monitor is I like the decision to make the screen curved. The curve adds more immersion to your games giving you easy visibility to the corners of your monitor without having to turn your head.
Gaming and media performance of ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A
In my testing with the ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A I played some of my favourite games including Call of Duty and Tomb Raider. The monitor is HDR-10 compatible and looks amazing while playing games and watching movies, the colors are punchy, the contrast provides deep blacks in dark areas, and the image is sharp.
The high refresh rate of the monitor and ELMB really came through while playing both games. I’m able to clearly see what was happening during fast action sequences and the ELMB ensures that I’m not distracted by ghosting.
What I’ve really come to love with the ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A is the ultra wide curved panel. Having an ultra wide panel gives you a wider field of view allowing you to see more of the game in your peripherals. When you add the curved nature of the screen it greatly improves your immersion, spatial awareness, and allows you to react more quickly to the environment.
Watching movies is equally enjoyable on this monitor. On traditional monitors with 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratios, when watching movies you will see black bars on the top and bottom of the screen. However, with the ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A the 21:9 aspect ratio means that when watching movies the image fills up the entire screen.
Average built-in speakers
I’m surprised to see that ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A also comes with built-in speakers. These speakers are on the average side, they have a slightly hollow sound and lack bass. If your computer doesn’t have speakers then the ASUS VG1A’s speakers will do in a pinch.
When comparing the ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A speaker quality to my 2019 MacBook Air, the MacBook speakers are superior. The MacBook speakers produced clearer sound, more rich audio, and stronger bass.
Overall, the built in speakers of the ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A will be adequate for general use. Hardcore gamers and movie enthusiasts will want to use dedicated headphones or external speakers to better enjoy their content.
ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A and productivity
The ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A performs equally as well when it comes to day-to-day productivity. As someone who’s working on multiple spreadsheets, video calls, and building PowerPoints throughout my day I can’t say enough good things about this monitor. The wide viewing angles, curved screen and adjustable stand make it easy for me to swap between applications, and comfortably multitask. I find portrait mode is most helpful when working on vertical designs or reading long documents.
Overall, the ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A brings a lot of comforts and features that productivity professionals would like in their day to day workflow.
Easy to use controls
Using the ASUS VG1A’s controls is simple and easy to use. On the back right hand side of the monitor you will find 4x buttons and a navigation joystick. While this is a standard layout ASUS made two key design decisions that made this style of navigation more user friendly. The first change is that the buttons are much larger than other computer monitor buttons. Secondly, ASUS staggered the buttons which improves the tactile feel and prevents accidental presses.
Aside from the standard computer monitor options the ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A offers some gamer centric features. For example the shortcut menu allows users to select game specific presets including racing, real time strategy, and first person shooters. Another feature that’s offered is the ability to enable a frames per second counter and the ability to have an on screen crosshairs for first person shooter games.
Overall, I found the controls on the ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A to be easy to use, navigate, and offer helpful features for gamers.
Final thoughts on the ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A
The ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A is a great monitor for gaming, media, and productivity. I love the flexibility of the monitor stand, the 1500R curve, its fast 200Hz refresh rate, and the 1ms response time. These features add up to a fantastic monitor that will satisfy even the most hardcore gamers. The only disadvantage I can find with the ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A is it’s average speaker. This is a minor complaint in an otherwise feature rich and quality monitor.
If you’re in the market for a new monitor I strongly suggest checking out the ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A. If you’d like to see what other gaming accessories are made by ASUS you can check them out here.
Table of Contents
- ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A specs
- Unboxing and setting up the ASUS TUF VG30QL1A
- ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A monitor ergonomics and adjustments
- Plentiful connectivity on the ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A
- A monitor designed for gamers in mind
- Gaming and media performance of ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A
- ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A and productivity
- Easy to use controls
- Final thoughts on the ASUS TUF VG30VQL1A
I know my son would appreciated the quick refresh response. Who like lag time?
For me, the most interesting feature of this monitor would be the range of connections. More options is almost always better.
The 1ms response time is amazing! Would be great for my gaming sessions
The 1500R curve and the 200Hz refresh rate both stand out as truly exceptional here and makes your experience so much better!!!
I like that the screen is curved . With this I think I will get better viewing angles.
Being able to adjust exactly where I want the monitor to be would be perfect. I do not have the ability with my current set up.
HDR technology with HDR-10 format support enhances bright and dark areas to improve the visual quality.
the 200Hz refresh and 1ms response is defiantly a big asset
The fast 200Hz refresh rate, and the 1ms response time, great for gaming.
The curved 29.5″ screen would be amazing, for looking at the applications I use most.
2560 x 1080 pixels Is amazing
The 21:9 aspect ratio. It’s great for watching movies.
I like the 29.5″ curved VA panel stands for our family gaming night
The 1500R curve and the 200Hz refresh rate both stand out as truly exceptional here
The adjustability features of the stand would be a great feature compared to my current monitor set up.
Tons of great features stand out but the versatile stand that allows vertical display is very cool
Freesync premium
Interesting feature is that the stand can pivot from landscape to portrait mode to enable easier view of data!
The ultra wide curved panel stands out as the most interesting to me. Its the immersion factor I am looking for in a gaming monitor and this seems to be the best way to obtain that.
The responsive, and provide the clearest images make this monitor a perfect choice!
The 200 hertz refresh rate! Nice for gaming!
I love that it has: For video input there are 2x HDMI 2.0 ports and 1x Display port. There’s also 2x USB-A 3.0 ports for users to connect peripherals. I am running out of ports on my PC and this will allow me to connect more peripherals.
2560 x 1080 pixels Is amazing
“ASUS ROG Strix 34″ QHD 180Hz 1ms GTG Curved IPS LED G-Sync Gaming Monitor (XG349C)”. This feature stands out for me, because synch is so important while gaming.
The 21:9 aspect ratio. It’s great for watching movies.
The portrait mode for sure. That’s quite cool.
I like the 29.5″ curved VA panel stands for our family gaming night
The 1500R curve and the 200Hz refresh rate both stand out as truly exceptional here
It has to be the refresh rate. High enough to make a real difference. But the ultra wide look is cool too!
The curved screen and 200Hz refresh would be great.
THe 200Hz refresh rate and the overall picture quality would be absolutely awesome.
Amazing 200hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time for gambling. Because I love to gamble!!
I like the fully adjustable stand on this monitor.
As I just bought Asus tuf a17 gaming laptop, I would love to live a full gaming experience on this monitor whicg is HDR-10 compatible.
ability to pivot the monitor from landscape to portrait is most interesting as most monitors can’t do this.
OMG I actually love 2 features of this monitor: the 200Hz refresh rate which means smooth images and the vertical/panel mode!! That would be perfect for work.
The 29.5″ curved VA panel stands out for me. I would be able to see a lot of information together, on that kind of panel.
That very fast refresh rate is a great feature. So fast to help to eliminate blurring!
I like that the screen is curved . With this I think I will get better viewing angles.
The 200Hz refresh rate is one of the features that stands out for me!
I like that the monitor is curved to give me that immersive experience.
200Hz refresh and 1ms response blows my mind!!
I think the curve would be great but also the stand flexibility is a very neat feature.
I just bought a new gaming/work laptop and am now in search of a monitor that can bring out the best of it. The adaptability of this monitor to go from a high FPS game machine to a equally productive work powerhouse like getting your cake and eating it too!
What I really appreciated is the ASUS’s design – assembly doesn’t require any additional tools.
Connectivity is plentiful – video input there are 2x HDMI 2.0 ports and 1x Display port. There’s also 2x USB-A 3.0 ports for peripherals.
The high refresh rate of the monitor and ELMB – able to clearly see what was happening during fast action sequences and the ELMB ensures that I’m not distracted by ghosting.
The 1500R curved VA Panel for better viewing
The 1500R curved VA Panel for better viewing
The 200Hz refresh rate and the 1ms response time for gaming
I love the 200Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time for gaming. Because I love to game!
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