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ASUS VG245H Monitor Review

Tested using Methodology v1.1
Reviewed Jul 20, 2018 at 09:20 am
Latest change: Test bench update Aug 11, 2020 at 03:23 pm
ASUS VG245H Picture
7.1
Mixed Usage
7.2
Office
7.8
Gaming
6.8
Multimedia
6.9
Media Creation
5.3
HDR Gaming
This monitor was replaced by the ASUS VG246H

The ASUS VG245H is a 1080p monitor with a TN panel which is great for gaming, but only decent for mixed usage. It has mediocre picture quality as blacks appear gray in a dark room, and the viewing angle is very bad so the sides of the screen look washed out when viewed from up close. The 75Hz refresh rate makes it feel a bit more responsive than other 60Hz monitors for gaming.

Our Verdict

7.1 Mixed Usage

The ASUS VG245H is a decent monitor for mixed usage. It can get bright to be used in an average lit office and its response time will please most gamers. However, it does not support HDR and it is not good for use in a dark room.

Pros
  • Fast response time
  • Low input lag
Cons
  • Bad viewing angles. When viewed from in-front the edges appear non-uniform.
  • Mediocre picture quality
7.2 Office

Decent monitor for office use. Good resolution support, but poor viewing angles so if two people are looking at the monitor the one looking from the side does experience a degraded picture quality. Fortunately, the ergonomics are excellent so you can simply rotate it to accommodate for your colleague. Its decent brightness allows you to place it in average lit-environments and the gray uniformity will not cause you many issues when browsing the web.

7.8 Gaming

This monitor is a gaming monitor and it performs very well as such. It has a fast response time, low input lag and supports FreeSync which will help you avoid tearing in very demanding graphics games. It is a monitor that gamers will enjoy.

6.8 Multimedia

The multimedia performance of this monitor is decent. It supports the most common resolution of 1080p and has a very low input lag that makes it feel very responsive. Reflection handling is very good, but the viewing angles are good only if you are directly in from of the monitor and this might disturb some.

6.9 Media Creation

The media creation of this monitor is decent. It supports the most common resolution of 1080p which is basic for media creation. It has excellent ergonomics and low input lag but will not get too bright to be suitable for a very bright environment. On the other hand, the colors are very accurate and this is great for media editing.

5.3 HDR Gaming

The ASUS VG245H doesn't support HDR and does not have local dimming or wide color gamut. This is common for most monitors. For a monitor that supports HDR, you should look for more high-end ones like the Samsung CHG70.

  • 7.1 Mixed Usage
  • 7.2 Office
  • 7.8 Gaming
  • 6.8 Multimedia
  • 6.9 Media Creation
  • 5.3 HDR Gaming
  1. Updated Aug 11, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.1.
  2. Updated Jan 15, 2019: We tested the monitor's compatibility with NVIDIA's new FreeSync driver. See our full investigation into NVIDIA's FreeSync Drivers here.
  3. Updated Jul 20, 2018: Review published.
  4. Updated Jul 18, 2018: Early access published.
  5. Updated Jul 17, 2018: Our testers have started testing this product.
  6. Updated Jul 16, 2018: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
  7. Updated Feb 06, 2018: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

We tested the 24" (VG245H) which is the only size of this monitor available. There are other variants within the ASUS gaming range that differ in design, size, and refresh rate. The VG246H has been replaced by the ASUS VG246H. Overall, they perform similarly, but the panel has been changed from a TN to an IPS, resulting in wider viewing angles.

Model Size Native Resolution Refresh rate Notes
VG248QE 24" 1080p 144Hz Lightboost support
VG245H 24" 1080p 75Hz FreeSync support
VG246H 24" 1080p 75Hz FreeSync support, IPS
VG278Q 27" 1080p 144Hz FreeSync support
VG275Q 25" 1080p 75Hz FreeSync support

Compared To Other Monitors

Comparison picture

Left: BenQ ZOWIE XL2540. Middle: ASUS VG245H. Right: ASUS PB277Q.

The ASUS VG245H is great for gaming due to the FreeSync variable refresh rate support. See our recommendations for the best monitors under $200, the best 1080p monitors, and the best gaming monitors under $200.

ASUS VG248QE

The ASUS VG248QE is marginally better than the ASUS VG245H. The VG248QE has a higher refresh rate, which is great for gaming. The VG245H has a slightly more versatile stand, and it supports FreeSync VRR. There is also a difference in ports; the VG245H has two HDMI 1.4 ports, whereas the VG248QE has 1 HDMI 1.4 port and one DisplayPort 1.2 port, which could be a factor depending on the devices you wish to connect.

Acer G257HU Smidpx

The ASUS VG245H is somewhat better than the Acer G257HU Smidpx. The ASUS has a much better design, with a stand that can be easily adjusted to an optimal viewing position. The Acer G257HU is a bit brighter and has better wide viewing angles. The VG245H has a faster response time and produces clearer motion with less blur, and supports FreeSync VRR for gaming.

Acer XF251Q Bmiirx

The Acer XF251Q Bmiirx is slightly better than the ASUS VG245H. Both models are 75Hz TN monitors, with FreeSync support. Both offer very similar performance, but the XF251Q we reviewed had better black uniformity and much better color volume. The ASUS VG245H is much more accurate out of the box, but a few setting changes on the XF251Q can correct this.

BenQ ZOWIE XL2411P

The BenQ ZOWIE XL2411P is a bit better than the ASUS VG245H. The BenQ has a faster refresh rate, resulting in smoother overall motion, even though the ASUS has a slightly faster response time. The BenQ also has an optional black frame insertion feature, resulting in even clearer motion. The ASUS, on the other hand, supports AMD's FreeSync variable refresh rate technology, resulting in a nearly tear-free gaming experience.

ASUS ROG Swift PG279Q

The ASUS ROG PG279Q is significantly better than the ASUS VG245H. The ROG has a larger, higher-resolution screen, and faster refresh rate. The ROG also has better gray uniformity and wider viewing angles. Motion looks better on the PG279Q due to the faster response time and the optional Black Frame Insertion feature. The stand on the VG245H is slightly better, as the ergonomic adjustments have a slightly wider range.

HP Pavilion 22CWA

The HP 22CWA is an IPS monitor and has much better viewing angles that are good in wide rooms when you look at the image from the side. On the other hand, the ASUS VG245H has a TN type panel and the image degrades at the slightest deviation from the center. The ASUS VG245H has significantly better ergonomics that allow you to easily place it in a comfortable position and is more suitable for gaming with slightly better motion blur and refresh rate.

ViewSonic XG2402

The ViewSonic XG2402 is much better than the ASUS VG245H. The XG2402 has a higher refresh rate, and a wider FreeSync range, ensuring a more fluid, tear-free gaming experience. The ViewSonic also has a better response time, so fast-moving objects appear clear with no blur trail. The ViewSonic also has much better color volume, although it has worse native contrast.

LG 24MP59G-P

The ASUS VG245H is slightly better than the LG 24MP59G-P, unless wide viewing angles are important to you. The ASUS VG245H has a TN panel, and it has an outstanding fast response time, so motion looks very clear with little motion blur. The ASUS also has an outstanding stand with excellent ergonomics, so it's much easier to place it in an ideal viewing position. The LG 24MP59G has an IPS panel, so it has much wider viewing angles, great for sharing your screen with other people.

ASUS VG279Q

The ASUS VG279Q is much better than the ASUS VG245H. The VG279Q has a larger screen, much higher refresh rate, and much better viewing angles. The VG279Q also has better gray uniformity, can get much brighter, and has an optional black frame insertion feature.

Dell S2419HGF

The Dell S2419HGF is a bit better than the ASUS VG245H. The Dell has a much faster refresh rate, which is great for a smoother gaming experience. The Dell is also more versatile when it comes to connectivity, as it supports DisplayPort and HDMI and has two USB 3.0 ports. The ASUS, on the other hand, has only one HDMI port and a VGA port for compatibility with older setups.

Dell E2220H

The ASUS VG245H is much better than the Dell E2220H. The ASUS has a slightly faster refresh rate, but it has significantly faster response times, and it supports FreeSync variable refresh rate technology, making it a much better choice for gaming. The ASUS also has much better ergonomics, and it's much more accurate out of the box.

ASUS VG246H

The newer ASUS VG246H is better than its predecessor, the ASUS VG245H. The new model uses an IPS-type panel instead of a TN-type panel, so it has much better viewing angles. This new model also has much better gray uniformity and significantly improved color volume. Although this difference is minor, the newer model defaults to a 75Hz refresh rate, while the older model defaults to a 60Hz refresh rate but can overclock to 75Hz.

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Test Results

perceptual testing image
Design
Design
Style
Size 24"
Curved No
Curve Radius Not Curved
Weight (without stand)
6.4 lbs (2.9 kg)
Weight (with stand)
11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
Design
Stand
Width
10.9" (27.7 cm)
Depth
8.3" (21.1 cm)

The stand is plastic but feels very stable. It provides good support to the monitor and there is a hole in the stand for cable management.

9.2
Design
Ergonomics
Height Adjustment
5.1" (13.0 cm)
Switch Portrait/Landscape Yes, Both Ways
Swivel Range -90Ā° to 90Ā°
Tilt Range -32.5Ā° to 5Ā°

The range of ergonomic adjustments is excellent. You can adjust the monitor to almost any position you want to match your working preferences so that you have a comfortable setup.

Design
Back
Wall Mount VESA 100x100

The back of the monitor is plastic with a nice V pattern that allows for the vents to spread evenly across the height and width of the screen. If you want to detach the stand to VESA mount the monitor, remove the base, then remove the screws on the hinge and remove the hinge.

Design
Borders
Borders
0.7" (1.8 cm)

The borders, just like the rest of the monitor, are plastic. They are not too thin, but this gives a sturdy feel to the whole design.

Design
Thickness
Thickness (with stand)
5.7" (14.5 cm)
Thickness (without stand)
1.9" (4.8 cm)

The monitor has an average thickness when viewed from the side and will not protrude much if you VESA mount it. The small footprint of the stand means that you can place it close to a wall.

7.5
Design
Build Quality

The built quality of the ASUS VG245HE is great. It is sturdy and feels very solid and stable. You will not have any built issues with it.

Picture Quality
6.4
Picture Quality
Contrast
Native Contrast
1,277 : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
N/A

The contrast of the ASUS VG245HE is decent. In dark rooms, blacks are not very deep and they look grayish but in brighter rooms, you should have no problem.

0
Picture Quality
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
No
Backlight
Direct

The ASUS VG245H does not have a local dimming feature. The video is for reference only.

7.3
Picture Quality
SDR Peak Brightness
SDR Real Scene
285 cd/mĀ²
SDR Peak 2% Window
235 cd/mĀ²
SDR Peak 10% Window
306 cd/mĀ²
SDR Peak 25% Window
304 cd/mĀ²
SDR Peak 50% Window
303 cd/mĀ²
SDR Peak 100% Window
302 cd/mĀ²
SDR Sustained 2% Window
234 cd/mĀ²
SDR Sustained 10% Window
304 cd/mĀ²
SDR Sustained 25% Window
303 cd/mĀ²
SDR Sustained 50% Window
302 cd/mĀ²
SDR Sustained 100% Window
301 cd/mĀ²
SDR ABL
0.018

Decent SDR brightness. The screen sustains the brightness at almost all window sizes except when there are small highlights that look dimmer.

0
Picture Quality
HDR Peak Brightness
HDR Real Scene
N/A
HDR Peak 2% Window
N/A
HDR Peak 10% Window
N/A
HDR Peak 25% Window
N/A
HDR Peak 50% Window
N/A
HDR Peak 100% Window
N/A
HDR Sustained 2% Window
N/A
HDR Sustained 10% Window
N/A
HDR Sustained 25% Window
N/A
HDR Sustained 50% Window
N/A
HDR Sustained 100% Window
N/A
HDR ABL
N/A

HDR is not supported.

6.4
Picture Quality
Horizontal Viewing Angle
Color Washout From Left
29Ā°
Color Washout From Right
30Ā°
Color Shift From Left
37Ā°
Color Shift From Right
30Ā°
Brightness Loss From Left
46Ā°
Brightness Loss From Right
46Ā°
Black Level Raise From Left
23Ā°
Black Level Raise From Right
22Ā°
Gamma Shift From Left
30Ā°
Gamma Shift From Right
35Ā°

The horizontal viewing angles are poor. Blacks wash out first as soon as you move from the center axis and colors lose accuracy right after. Finally as you move away from the center the brightness starts to diminish.

5.1
Picture Quality
Vertical Viewing Angle
Color Washout From Below
13Ā°
Color Washout From Above
36Ā°
Color Shift From Below
25Ā°
Color Shift From Above
70Ā°
Brightness Loss From Below
30Ā°
Brightness Loss From Above
31Ā°
Black Level Raise From Below
24Ā°
Black Level Raise From Above
47Ā°
Gamma Shift From Below
3Ā°
Gamma Shift From Above
3Ā°

The vertical viewing angles are bad. When you look from above the whole image has changed. Blacks have faded, colors have shifted and the brightness is gone. The situation does not look any better if you look at the monitor from below. This is typical behavior of TN panels.

7.4
Picture Quality
Gray Uniformity
50% Std. Dev.
9.053%
50% DSE
0.118%
5% Std. Dev.
1.589%
5% DSE
0.070%

The gray uniformity is decent, but the clouding is evenly spread throughout the screen and you will probably not observe a dirty screen effect when browsing the net. In our image where the edges look darker, it is due the to the poor viewing angles and not due to the gray uniformity.

3.9
Picture Quality
Black Uniformity
Native Std. Dev.
3.441%
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A

Bad black uniformity for this ASUS VG245H. Unfortunately, this monitor cannot produce uniform blacks and thus dark scenes will look cloudy.

8.8
Picture Quality
Pre Calibration
Picture Mode
Racing Mode
Luminance
304 cd/mĀ²
Luminance Settings
100
Contrast Setting
80
RGB Controls
(User) 100-100-100
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
Color Temperature
6,494 K
White Balance dE
1.08
Color dE
2.17
Gamma
2.23

Remarkable out of the box accuracy for the Asus VG245H. The Racing Mode was the best out of the box picture mode and gave us very low white balance dE and color dE values, and a Gamma of 2.23 which is very close to our target of 2.2. Therefore most people will not notice any color inaccuracy with the out-of-the-box settings of the monitor.

9.5
Picture Quality
Post Calibration
Picture Mode
Racing Mode
Luminance
99 cd/mĀ²
Luminance Settings
20
Contrast Setting
79
RGB Controls
(User) 97-100-98
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
Color Temperature
6,542 K
White Balance dE
0.55
Color dE
0.89
Gamma
2.16

Excellent color accuracy was obtained after the calibration. The calibration was done on the Racing Mode, even though this mode lacks control over the 'Saturation' setting and the 'Skin tone' setting, which for most people should not be very useful. After the calibration, the White Balance dE and the Color dE were reduced further, so it is highly unlikely that at these levels anyone will be able to notice any inaccuracies, and the Gamma was lowered to 2.16 which is still close to our 2.2 target.

You can download our ICC profile calibration here.

8.2
Picture Quality
SDR Color Gamut
sRGB xy
93.7%
Adobe RGB xy
70.4%
sRGB Picture Mode
Racing Mode
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Racing Mode

This ASUS VG245HE has a great color gamut. It covers almost all of the s.RGB color space and about 70% of the Adobe RGB color space. You should have no problem with the colors of this monitor during most uses, but it isn't enough to edit colors in the Adobe RGB color space.

7.2
Picture Quality
SDR Color Volume
sRGB In ICtCp
78.3%
Adobe RGB In ICtCp
65.8%
sRGB Picture Mode
Racing Mode
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Racing Mode

The SDR color volume coverage is ok. This monitor can produce rich colors but not at all darkness levels. Therefore some colors might look dim as they cannot get bright in darker shades.

0
Picture Quality
HDR Color Gamut
Wide Color Gamut
No
DCI P3 xy
N/A
Rec. 2020 xy
N/A
DCI P3 Picture Mode
No HDR
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
No HDR

HDR is not supported.

0
Picture Quality
HDR Color Volume
DCI-P3 In ICtCp
N/A
Rec. 2020 In ICtCp
N/A
DCI P3 Picture Mode
No HDR
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
No HDR

HDR is not supported.

10
Picture Quality
Image Retention
IR After 0 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 2 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 4 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 6 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 8 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 10 Min Recovery
0.00%

Perfect score on our image retention test for the ASUS VG245H as no retention was measured on our image analysis.

7.9
Picture Quality
Gradient
Color Depth
8 Bit

The gradient test images shows very well on the ASUS VG245H. A few little color issues can be noticed in the darker grayscale and the green and blue, but this does not cause significant banding and the result is very good.

10
Picture Quality
Color Bleed
Pixel Row Error
0.000%
Pixel Column Error
0.000%

Perfect score in color bleed. Nearby colors are not affected by large uniform shades which is good for accuracy.

8.2
Picture Quality
Reflections
Screen Finish
Matte
Total Reflections
4.7%
Indirect Reflections
4.0%
Calculated Direct Reflections
0.7%

The reflection handling of the ASUS VG245H is very good. The light matte filter diffuses reflections across the screen. This technique reduces their intensity, but increases the size of direct reflections, and might be an issue in very bright rooms.

7.0
Picture Quality
Text Clarity
Pixel Type
TN
Sub-Pixel Layout
RGB
Motion
9.1
Motion
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
Best Overdrive Setting
80
Rise / Fall Time
3.8 ms
Total Response Time
12.4 ms
Overshoot Error
2.2%
Dark Rise / Fall Time
3.2 ms
Dark Total Response Time
7.8 ms
Dark Overshoot Error
0.0%

Trace Free Off
Trace Free 20
Trace Free 40
Trace Free 60
Trace Free 80
Trace Free 100

The response time on the VG245H is excellent. This results in very little blur around fast-moving objects, which is great for gaming. The Trace Free 80 option is the most balanced and provides the best response time without adding any significant overshoot.

8.7
Motion
Response Time @ 60Hz
Best Overdrive Setting
80
Rise / Fall Time
3.8 ms
Total Response Time
14.9 ms
Overshoot Error
2.4%
Dark Rise / Fall Time
3.3 ms
Dark Total Response Time
9.1 ms
Dark Overshoot Error
0.0%
10
Motion
Image Flicker
Flicker-Free Yes
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz

Just like almost all monitors the ASUS VG245H does not flicker its backlight to reduce brightness. This is good for smoother motion and those who are sensitive to flicker, but flicker is useful otherwise to clear up persistence blur in fast motion.

0
Motion
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
No
BFI Maximum Frequency
N/A
BFI Minimum Frequency
N/A
7.8
Motion
Refresh Rate
Variable Refresh Rate
FreeSync
Native
60 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
75 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
FreeSync
Yes
G-SYNC
No
VRR Maximum
75 Hz
VRR Minimum
40 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors HDMI

The Asus VG245H has a native refresh rate of 75Hz and this is good for most usages including gaming. It supports variable refresh rate through the FreeSync implementation and this is great for gamers.

Update 01/15/2019: Unfortunately, the VG245H is not compatible with NVIDIA's FreeSync implementation, as it does not have a DisplayPort connection.

Inputs
9.2
Inputs
Input Lag
Native Resolution
6.7 ms
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
8.7 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
7.0 ms
Variable Refresh Rate @ 60Hz
9.1 ms
10 Bit HDR
N/A
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
N/A

Non-native resolution tested: 1280 x 1024

Excellent low input lag on this ASUS VG245H. Unfortunately most resolutions cannot be displayed at 75Hz, only 1080p, 1280 x 1024 and a few others can. This is usually not a problem since most graphics cards will just upscale to 1080p without you even knowing.

7.1
Inputs
Resolution And Size
Native Resolution 1920 x 1080
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Megapixels 2.1 MP
Pixel Density
92 PPI
Screen Diagonal 24.0"
Screen Area 246 inĀ²

The Asus VG245H monitor has the very common FHD 1080p as native resolution and 24" size, thus resulting in the usual 92 PPI pixel density.

Inputs
Inputs

All of the inputs are on the back of the monitor. Note the lack of DisplayPort.

Inputs
Total Inputs
DisplayPort No
Mini DisplayPort No
HDMI 2 (HDMI 1.4)
DVI No
VGA 1
DisplayPort Out No
USB No
USB C No
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm 1
Microphone In 3.5mm 1
Digital Optical Audio Out No
Analog Audio Out RCA No
Power Supply External Brick

The total inputs for this monitor are pretty basic. Note that it is not equipped with a DisplayPort which is uncommon.

Features
Features
Additional Features
RGB Illumination
No
Speakers
Yes
HDR10 No
Multiple Input Display
No

The monitor comes equipped with the following gaming features:

  • Crosshair
  • Timer
  • Fps counter
  • Display alignment (which just displays markers around the edges of the screen)

Features
On-Screen Display (OSD)

The on-screen display is well-organized, quite intuitive and easy to use.

Features
Controls

This monitor features a joystick that allows you to easily navigate the menus. All controls (buttons and joystick) are situated on the back of the monitor.

Features
In The Box

  • Manual and drivers
  • Power cable
  • HDMI cable
  • VGA cable
  • 3.5mm aux cable