The ASUS VG248QG is an entry-level gaming monitor. It's an updated version of the ASUS VG248QE with a few upgrades, such as a higher 165Hz refresh rate and variable refresh rate (VRR) support. It has native FreeSync support to reduce screen tearing, and those with NVIDIA graphics cards can take advantage of the G-SYNC compatibility. Its performance should please most gamers, as it has incredible motion handling and has low input lag for a responsive gaming experience. However, it's not versatile as its TN panel doesn't deliver good picture quality; it has narrow viewing angles and a low contrast ratio, so it only performs well if you're viewing from directly in front in a bright room. It also has a 24 inch screen with a 1080p resolution, which is good enough for most gamers, but some people may find it too small for productivity.
Our Verdict
The ASUS VG248QG is decent for most uses. It's impressive for gaming thanks to its quick response time, low input lag, and 165Hz native refresh rate. It also has native FreeSync VRR support with G-SYNC compatibility. It's decent for office use or content creators and okay for watching multimedia content because it has incredible ergonomics and performs well in bright rooms. The picture quality isn't the best on the TN panel as the image looks washed out from the sides, and it has a low contrast ratio. Unfortunately, it doesn't support any HDR signal.
- Incredible ergonomics with wide swivel range.
- Good peak brightness and impressive reflection handling.
- Quick response time for smooth motion.
- TN panel has narrow viewing angles.
- 24 inch screen and 1080p resolution may not be enough for some people.
- Low contrast ratio and poor black uniformity.
The ASUS VG248QG is decent for office use. Its 24 inch screen, 1080p screen may be too small for some to use as a main monitor, but it's a good size for a secondary monitor. It performs well in bright rooms because it has impressive reflection handling and good peak brightness. It also has incredible ergonomics, making it easy to place the screen in an ideal viewing position. However, it has narrow viewing angles, meaning the image looks inaccurate from the sides.
- Incredible ergonomics with wide swivel range.
- Good peak brightness and impressive reflection handling.
- TN panel has narrow viewing angles.
- 24 inch screen and 1080p resolution may not be enough for some people.
The ASUS VG248QG is impressive for gaming. It has a high 165Hz refresh rate with native FreeSync support and G-SYNC compatibility to reduce screen tearing. Motion looks smooth thanks to the quick response time, and it has low input lag for a responsive gaming experience. It has a stand with fantastic ergonomics that make it easy to adjust the screen, but it has narrow viewing angles. It also has a low contrast ratio that makes blacks look gray in the dark.
- Incredible ergonomics with wide swivel range.
- 165Hz refresh rate and VRR support.
- Quick response time for smooth motion.
- Low contrast ratio and poor black uniformity.
The ASUS VG248QG is okay for consuming multimedia content. Its 24 inch screen isn't the biggest, so it's not ideal for watching content with a few people, and it also has narrow viewing angles. Its TN panel doesn't provide the best picture quality because it has uniformity issues, and it has a low contrast that makes blacks appear gray when viewing in dark rooms. However, in bright rooms, it gets bright enough to fight glare and has impressive reflection handling.
- Incredible ergonomics with wide swivel range.
- Good peak brightness and impressive reflection handling.
- TN panel has narrow viewing angles.
- 24 inch screen and 1080p resolution may not be enough for some people.
- Low contrast ratio and poor black uniformity.
The ASUS VG248QG is decent for content creators. It has incredible ergonomics that make it easy to swivel the screen to show a client or coworker, but it has narrow viewing angles. It also performs well in bright environments thanks to the impressive reflection handling, but blacks look gray in dark rooms. Sadly, the 24 inch screen and 1080p resolution aren't ideal for viewing high-resolution videos and photos with multiple windows opened. Sadly, it doesn't support HDR at all.
- Incredible ergonomics with wide swivel range.
- Good peak brightness and impressive reflection handling.
- TN panel has narrow viewing angles.
- 24 inch screen and 1080p resolution may not be enough for some people.
- No HDR support.
The ASUS VG248QG doesn't support HDR.
Changelog
- Updated May 15, 2024: Added that the BenQ ZOWIE XL2546X has a higher Refresh Rate.
- Updated Dec 01, 2021: Review published.
- Updated Nov 26, 2021: Early access published.
- Updated Nov 23, 2021: Our testers have started testing this product.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the ASUS VG248QG, which is only available in a 24 inch size. It's an updated version of the ASUS VG248QE, with a higher 165Hz native refresh rate and VRR support.
If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their VG248QG doesn't correspond to our review, let us know, and we'll update the review. Note that some tests, like gray uniformity, may vary between units.
Our unit was manufactured in June 2021, and you can see the label here.
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The ASUS VG248QG is an impressive gaming monitor that offers good value for gamers, considering it's an entry-level monitor. It has incredible motion handling, thanks to the TN panel. It also has some downsides to its picture quality, like the narrow viewing angles, low contrast, and uniformity issues. It does its job if you need something cheap, but there are monitors with IPS panels that are more versatile, like the AOC 24G2.
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The ASUS VG248QG is an updated version of the ASUS VG248QE with a few extra features. The VG248QG has a higher 165Hz refresh rate compared to 144Hz on the VG248QE, and it has VRR support, which the VG248QE doesn't have. The VG248QG also has much better ergonomics with a wider swivel range, and you can rotate the screen into portrait mode in either direction. They each have fantastic motion handling, but the VG248QG has a flicker-free backlight at all brightness levels. Picture quality is about the same between each, and while the VG248QE has better out-of-the-box accuracy, this may vary between units.
The ASUS VG279QM is better for gaming than the ASUS VG248QG, mainly because it has a different panel type and a higher refresh rate. The VG279QM has a native 240Hz refresh rate that you can overclock to 280Hz, while the VG248QG has a 165Hz native refresh rate. The VG279QM also has a quicker response time of 60Hz for better motion handling, and its IPS panel has wider viewing angles. The VG279QM also supports HDR, which the VG248QG doesn't, but it doesn't add much because it has a low contrast ratio. While the VG279QM gets a bit brighter, the VG248QG has much better reflection handling, so it's a better choice for well-lit rooms.
The ASUS VG248QG is better for gaming than the BenQ ZOWIE XL2411P. The ASUS has a few extra features for gamers, like a higher 165Hz refresh rate and VRR support, which the BenQ doesn't have. The ASUS also has much better motion handling thanks to the quicker response time, especially at 60Hz, and it has better ergonomics thanks to the wider swivel range. The BenQ gets brighter, but the ASUS has better reflection handling, so they both perform well in bright rooms.
The ASUS VG248QG and the AOC 24G2 are impressive for gaming, but the AOC is more versatile due to the different panel types. The AOC has an IPS panel with wider viewing angles than the TN panel on the ASUS, and while it gets brighter, the ASUS has better reflection handling. Motion handling is incredible on both, but the ASUS has a higher 165Hz refresh rate compared to 144Hz on the AOC. Colors look better on the AOC because it displays a wider color gamut and has better out-of-the-box accuracy, but the latter may vary between units.
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