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ASUS VG258QR computer monitor review

ASUS VG258QR. Display diagonal: 62.2 cm (24.5"), Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels, HD type: Full HD, Display technology: LCD, Response time: 0.5 ms, Native aspect ratio: 16:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 170°, Viewing angle, vertical: 160°. Built-in speaker(s). VESA mounting, Height adjustment. Product colour: Black

Designed for intense, fast-paced games, ASUS VG258QR is a 24.5” Full HD gaming display with an ultra-fast 0.5ms* response time and blazing 165Hz refresh rate to give you super-smooth gameplay. VG258QR features Adaptive-Sync (FreeSync™) technology to eliminate screen tearing and choppy frame rate.

Gamer-centric features like ASUS GamePlus enhances your

in-game experience, while GameVisual provides various pre-set display modes to optimize visuals for different types of games.
ASUS VG258QR is the fastest in its class, boasting a 0.5ms* response time to eliminate smearing and motion blur. This lets you react instantly to what you see onscreen, especially in fast paced games – allowing you to take corners like a pro race car driver, or get that headshot like a seasoned pro. There's also the ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) Technology to make objects in motion look even sharper, so gameplay is more fluid and responsive. *0.5ms response time is the minimum based on internal tests. Response time may vary depending on test conditions.

Incredible 165Hz refresh rate

With an astonishing 165Hz refresh rate, fast-moving visuals pose no problem for VG258QR. There's no frustrating lag, so you get the upper hand in first person shooters, racers, real-time strategy and sports titles.

Adaptive-Sync technology for smooth gameplay

VG258QR features Adaptive-Sync (FreeSync™) technology – it eliminates screen tearing and choppy frame rates to give you seamless visuals and smooth gameplay.

GameFast Input Technology – because milliseconds count

Input lag on an LCD monitor is typically much lower than a TV, and ASUS VG258QR features GameFast Input Technology to further minimize input lag. This technology provides much faster motion delivery so you'll always be up to speed with in-game action at the precise timing you need to respond as quickly as is needed.

HDTV

Your command delay appears on the screen and you miss the target.

VG258QR Gaming Monitor

Your command appears on the screen instantly and you can hit that target just in time.

Gamer-centric features

ASUS-exclusive GamePlus technology ASUS VG258QR features the ASUS-exclusive GamePlus hotkey to give you in-game enhancements that help you get more out of your game. This function is co-developed with pro-gamer input, allowing them to practice and improve their gaming skills.
A crosshair overlay provides four different crosshair options, so you can select the one that best suits the shooter you're currently playing.

ASUS-exclusive GameVisual technology

ASUS GameVisual Technology has seven pre-set display modes to optimize visuals for different types of content. This unique feature can be easily accessed through a hotkey or the On Screen Display (OSD) settings menu.

Rich connectivity options, a narrow bezel design

ASUS VG258QR has extensive connectivity options, including dual-link DVI-D, DisplayPort 1.2, and HDMI(v1.4) port, so you can hook it up to a wide array of multimedia devices. It has a super-narrow 1cm bezel ideal for an immersive and panoramic gaming setup. A smart cable management design feature found on the stand of VG258QR helps you organize and hide cables to keep your gaming area tidy.

Designed for gaming marathon

Flicker-Free technology Flicker-Free technology reduces flicker to give you a comfortable gaming experience. This minimizes instances of eyestrain and other potentially damaging eye ailments when you're embroiled in long, drawn-out gaming sessions.

Ultra-Low Blue Light technology

ASUS Ultra-Low Blue Light technology reduces the amount of blue light. You can access and select four different filter settings onscreen easily through the OSD menu or DisplayWidget UI to find the best one that suits the task at hand.

Low Blue Light Level

The VG258QR gaming monitor has undergone stringent performance tests and is certified by TÜV Rheinland laboratories, a global provider of technical, safety, and certification services, to be flicker-free and to emit low blue light levels.

Ergonomically designed and wall-mountable

ASUS VG258QR is specially designed for long marathon gaming sessions. Its ergonomically-designed stand lets you adjust the tilt, swivel, pivot, and height of the monitor so you always find your ideal viewing position. It can also be VESA wall-mounted to fit in any limited space.

  • 24.5” Full HD gaming monitor with an ultra-fast 165Hz refresh rate and Adaptive-Sync(FreeSync™) technology to eliminate screen tearing and choppy frame rates
  • 0.5ms* response time for smooth gameplay, and ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) Technology to further reduce ghosting and motion blur
  • GameFast Input Technology minimizes input lag and provides much faster motion delivery from end devices to monitor
  • ASUS-exclusive GamePlus hotkey for in-game enhancements while GameVisual for optiGamer-centric features like ASUS GamePlus enhances yourmized visuals
  • TUV Rheinland Certification for Flicker-free and Low Blue Light technology to ensure a comfortable viewing experience

ASUS VG258QR computer monitor specs

Other Features

On/off switch: yes
AC adapter included: yes

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 2.7 kg
Height (without stand): 32.9 cm
Depth (without stand): 5.11 cm
Width (without stand): 56.2 cm
Weight (with stand): 5.1 kg
Height (with stand): 356.6 mm
Depth (with stand): 221.4 mm
Width (with stand): 562.5 mm

Operational Conditions

Storage temperature (T-T): -20 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T): 0 - 40 °C

Packaging Data

Package weight: 7.3 kg
Package height: 415 mm
Package depth: 221 mm
Package width: 664 mm
Quick start guide: yes
Cables included: AC, Audio (3.5mm)

Power

Energy efficiency scale: A to G
Input current: 2.1 A
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
Power consumption (PowerSave): 0.5 W
Power consumption (off): 0.5 W
Power consumption (max): 40 W
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours: 23 kWh
Energy efficiency class (SDR): F

Ergonomics

Number of OSD languages: 21
On Screen Display (OSD) languages: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Thai, Turkish
On Screen Display (OSD): True
Tilt angle range: -5 - 33°
Tiltable: True
Swivel angle range: -90 - 90°
Pivot: True
Pivot angle: -90 - 90°
Swivelling: True
Height adjustment: 13 cm
Height adjustment: yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Cable lock slot: yes
Panel mounting interface: 100 x 100 mm
VESA mounting: yes

Performance

Low Blue Light technology: yes
Flicker-free technology: yes
VESA Adaptive Sync support: yes
AMD FreeSync: True
NVIDIA G-SYNC: no

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates: RoHS

Design

Certification: BSMI, CB, CCC, CE, CEL , CU, ErP, FCC, J-MOSS, KCC, PSE, RoHS, UkrSEPRO, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL (Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7), MEPS, RCM, eStandby, TUV, ICES-3
Feet colour: Black
Product colour: Black
Market positioning: Gaming

Multimedia

RMS rated power: 4 W
Number of speakers: 2
Built-in camera: no
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Ports & Interfaces

DC-in jack: yes
HDCP: True
Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm
Headphone outputs: 1
Headphone out: yes
Audio input: yes
DisplayPort version: 1.2
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI version: 1.4
HDMI ports quantity: 1
DVI-D ports quantity: 1
DVI port: yes
Built-in USB hub: no

Display

NTSC coverage (typical): 72%
Pixel pitch: 0.2832 x 0.2832 mm
3D: False
Display number of colours: 16.78 million colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 160°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 170°
Maximum refresh rate: 165 Hz
Contrast ratio (dynamic): 100000000:1
Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
Supported video modes: 480p,576p,720p,1080p
Supported graphics resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Screen shape: Flat
Display technology: LCD
HD type: Full HD
Response time: 0.5 ms
Display brightness (typical): 400 cd/m²
Panel type: TN
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display diagonal: 62.2 cm (24.5")