ASUS VG248QZ Review – Solid 1080p Gaming Monitor

Gaming monitors are a necessity when it comes to serious gaming. Over time, gaming displays have improved a lot but so has their price. Finding a good gaming monitor under a budget is always a challenge. In this ASUS VG248QZ review, we are going to discuss this new1080p gaming monitor that wishes to fulfill your gaming needs at a budget price.

The ASUS VG248QZ monitor is ASUS’s offering that comes without any bells and whistles. There are no fancy features that you can boast about. But it is a 1080p display that does what it is supposed to. It promises good picture quality and a quality gaming experience. Has it succeeded? We’ll see the answer in the full review below.

Design

The ASUS VG248QZ is a 24-inch display, and it comes with a black chassis. Though the monitor is not made up of premium materials, it still makes a good first impression. The bezels on the display are neither too small nor too big. Some people may find the big ASUS logo on the front a bit distracting.

How good are the ergonomics? The monitor gives you some options when it comes to adjusting the display. You can tilt the screen forward and backward. You can completely pivot the display into a vertical display. You can swivel the monitor left and right, and you can also adjust the height of the display to suit your needs. These are things you want in a monitor, and we’re happy to see all these in a budget gaming monitor like this one.

The monitor is also VESA mount compatible. You can mount this bad boy on your wall without any issues. Thanks to the black chassis, this one will blend in anywhere.

You can also find 2W stereo speakers that are built-in. They offer decent sound, but you will want to have something more stable. We suggest you get a good set of speakers or invest in some quality headphones.

Performance

The ASUS VG248QZ is a solid gaming monitor for a number of reasons. Let’s take a look at them one by one.

Let’s talk about the picture quality of this display. Out of the box, the monitor comes with excellent colors. The images are vibrant, and you will like the punch it packs. The contrast ratio of the monitor is decent, and you can observe that the blacks are pretty deep though not as much as we would’ve liked.

The monitor comes with six built-in color modes. If you don’t like the color profile of the display out of the box, you can tweak it to match suit your style or choose one of the color modes. They are Scenery, Theatre, Game, Night View, sRGB, and Standard. You can switch between these modes with the help of a hotkey.

The viewing angle of this display is not that great. That is to be expected as this is not an IPS display. You may have to adjust the display to find the right angle. When viewed from a different perspective, you can see some color distortion. But the monitor is still great for media consumption and your everyday use when looked from the right angle.

The monitor has a refresh rate of 144Hz. Budget monitors usually have a refresh rate of 60Hz but here we 144Hz. With this refresh rate, you get much better clarity with gaming. The motions are entirely smooth, and you don’t feel dragged down anywhere. If you are into racing games or sports games, you will see the most improvement. If you are switching from a 60Hz monitor, you will also note the difference right away.

The next thing we are going to talk about is the response time. The ASUS VG248QZ gaming monitor comes with a response time of 1ms which is very impressive. At the price range, most laptops come with a response time of 5ms or 3ms at best.

With a 1ms response time, the monitor removes latency from the picture and gives you an outstanding gaming experience. Couple this with the refresh rate we have, you are about to have an excellent gaming experience for sure.

With the right gaming desktop in place, this monitor will give you a fantastic gaming experience. Before we give our verdict, let’s talk about what connectivity options this one brings to the table.

Connectivity

The ASUS VG248QZ gaming monitor comes with a DVI port, a Display port and also HDMI port for multiple connectivities. For best performance, we recommend that you use the display port or the DVI port. You can connect multiple devices at the same time, and there is also support for a blu-ray disc player as well.

ASUS VG248QZ Review – Our Verdict

For a budget gaming desktop, you need a monitor that doesn’t cost you a lot. The ASUS VG248QZ gaming monitor fits the bill. The monitor comes with good colors and an enjoyable gaming performance. With impressive ergonomics, the monitor also comes with high-end features like 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time. If you want a budget gaming monitor that offers a lot, then the ASUS VG248QZ is a solid gaming display.