Gamers know that the best way to experience entertaining and thrilling video games is to get the necessary equipment that can support high graphics as well as fast response times. This is why there are laptops and desktops specially designed for gaming. However, it is not enough to have the best computer as there is also a need to have high-quality screens or monitor so that one can enjoy the visuals of any game. There are many gaming monitors out on the market including the ASUS VG245HE 24" Full HD. But how does this product fare?
The Many Virtues of the ASUS VG245HE 24" Full HD
The ASUS VG245HE 24" Full HD promises to be the perfect gaming monitor with its many virtues. This full HD monitor boasts of having an ultra-fast 1ms response time and a refresh rate of 75HZ plus the Game Fast Input technology for a seamless gaming experience. These features allow gamers to experience a lag-free play with the help of two low-input lag HDMI ports.
The Dual HDMI flexible connectivity feature allows users to connect up to two devices such as a game console and another HDMI-connected device.
This full HD display has 1920x1080 pixels with an aspect ratio of 16:9. It weighs 10.4 pounds.
The product also boasts of the ASUS AMD FreeSync technology that is designed to eliminate any choppy frame rates as well as screen tearing. This technology works best with refresh rates of 75HZ.
It also has the ASUS Eye Care technology that supports blue-light filter and flicker-free features to reduce eye fatigue. There is also a stereo 2W speaker to enhance the gaming experience as well as eliminate the need for another set of speakers. The GamePlus Function and Game Visuals also enhance the screen's control and color performance.
It has a glossy frame and a matte screen.
Pros
- Ultra-fast 1ms response time
- A refresh rate of 75HZ
- Gamefast Input technology for a lag-free gaming experience
- Dual HDMI flexible connectivity
- Full HD with 1920 by 1080 pixels
- ASUS AMD FreeSync technology to eliminate choppy frame rates and screen tearing
- ASUS Eye Care technology to reduce eye fatigue
- Stereo 2W speakers
- GamePlus Function and Game Visuals to enhance color performance
Cons
- Inconsistent back-lighting
- Long startup time
- Poor color contrast at bright and dark displays
- Some dead pixels appear
Summary
The ASUS VG245HE 24" Full HD claims to be a full definition monitor for those who do not want to experience lag times in their gaming. This product boasts of many virtues such as Ultrafast 1ms response time and refresh rate of 75HZ. It also has a dual HDMI flexible connectivity that lets the user connect two devices at the same time. This monitor also has the ASUS technologies such as the ASUS AMD FreeSync technology to eliminate choppy frame rates and screen tearing and
ASUS Eye Care technology to reduce eye fatigue. This monitor also has Stereo 2W speakers as well as the GamePlus Function and Game Visuals to enhance its color performance.
This product, however, is not without any flaws. For one it takes a bit of time to start the monitor. There are also some dead pixels that appear now and then. Plus, the screen has a poor color contrast for visuals that are extraordinarily bright or dark.
Comparison
The ASUS VG245HE 24" Full HD has many competitors on the market offering almost the same features. One of them is the Acer Gaming Monitor 24".
- Acer Gaming Monitor 24"
The Acer Gaming Monitor 24" is a full HD gaming monitor with a resolution of 1920x1080. It boasts of the AMD FreeSync technology, which determines the frame rate by the graphics card instead of having a fixed refresh rate. The monitor also boasts of low dimming, flicker-less and ComfyView display for the better viewing experience. It has a maximum of 144 Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time.
The monitor can be connected using the DisplayPort. It also has HDMI, MHL and DVI connectivity. The product also boasts of the Acer EyeProtect technology to minimize eye-strain.
This gaming monitor by Acer also has an ergonomic design that lets the player find their most comfortable view as it can be tilted from -5 to 35 degrees and can be adjusted up to five inches as well. One can also rotate the monitor up to 90 degrees.
The Acer Gaming Monitor 24", however, seems to have durability issues as many users have complained of its short lifespan as the product tends to stop working after a year.
- AOC G2460PF 24” Gaming Monitor
The AOC G2460PF 24" Gaming Monitor is another competitor, which highly resembles the features of the product under review. This monitor from AOC is also a full HD screen with 1920x1080 resolution, 144hz response rate and AMD Freesync technology that promises a great gaming experience. This product also has a dual-link DVI, HDMI-MHL, DisplayPort, VGA, and four USB 2.0 connectivity. There is another USB port on the side that is designed for fast charging.
Unfortunately, the AOC gaming monitor has poor color quality as the colors tend to be washed out or even look cloudy.
Verdict
The ASUS VG245HE 24" Full HD promises to end the long lag times in gaming with its ultra-fast response time as well as the refresh rate of 75HZ. It boasts of the many ASUS-developed technologies such as the ASUS Eye Care and ASUS AMD FreeSync to make viewing and gaming a great experience.
This product under review, however, is not unique as many product makers are offering almost the same features. For example, both the Acer Gaming Monitor 24" is full HD gaming monitor and AOC G2460PF 24” Gaming Monitor promise excellent gaming experience with their products. The former, however, has a durability issue as it tends to stop working within less than a year from purchase while the latter has lousy colors despite being a full definition monitor.
So, is the ASUS VG245HE 24" Full HD a great buy? The answer would be a yes as its disadvantages can be considered negligible when compared to the failings of its competitors. The product also does not have a significant durability issue unlike other products on the market.
