ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q1R 23.8" Black 2021
An overclockable 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms ELMB response time on a 23.8-inch IPS panel deliver sharp, tear-free motion clarity for competitive gaming. Its slim 7.5mm profile and Shadow Boost feature enhance both desk aesthetics and visibility in dark scenes without overexposing bright areas. This monitor is best for esports gamers on a budget who need high frame-rate performance and low latency in a compact 1080p display.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile) 76th
- Strong portability (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average feature (20th percentile)
- Below average display (21st percentile)
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 30 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 23.8" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
| Screen Finish | matte |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 75x75 |
Features
| Power | 23 |
| Weight | 3.0 kg / 6.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q1R 23.8" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW | Samsung Odyssey G60SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 23.799999237060547 | 45 | 39.70000076293945 | 27 | 34 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | IPS | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 165 | 330 | 120 | 240 | 240 | 360 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR10+ |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q1R 23.8" | 42.2 | 71.3 | 21.3 | 19.8 | 75.6 | 47.7 | 77.1 | 62.9 | 31.8 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 76.6 | 99.7 | 95.8 | 75.6 | 90.8 | 99.4 | 96.9 | 94.7 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 98.2 | 76.6 | 98.7 | 95.8 | 85.4 | 90.8 | 56 | 99.3 | 98 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.1 | 57.8 | 77.4 | 84 | 95.6 | 90.8 | 98 | 81.4 | 99.3 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 99 | 74 | 85.8 | 89.9 | 95.6 | 90.8 | 98 | 95.4 | 98 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.4 | 40 | 77.4 | 67.8 | 95.6 | 90.8 | 99.5 | 87.7 | 94.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
We started tracking prices for this product on Jun 6, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
- Overall44.3
- Gaming44
- Office37.3
- Creative34.9
- Portable31.5
- Professional34.9
- Entertainment31.4
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