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Compare Asus TUF Gaming VG259Q vs Asus TUF Gaming VG289Q vs MSI Optix MAG281URV

Connectivity

Ports
1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 2x HDMI 1.4, 1x DisplayPort 1.2
1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.2
1x USB 2.0 (Type-B; upstream), 2x HDMI 2.0 (CEC), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x DisplayPort 1.2 (a), 1x USB (Type-C; upstream; 15W; DP Alt Mode), 2x USB 2.0 (Type-A; downstream)

Construction

Adjustment | Height
130 mm / 5.1181 in
150 mm / 5.9055 in
130 mm / 5.1181 in
Adjustment | Pivot
-90° ~ 90°
-90° ~ 90°
-90° ~ 90°
Adjustment | Swivel
-90° ~ 90°
-62° ~ 62°
-45° ~ 45°
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 33°
-5° ~ 20°
-5° ~ 20°
Camera
No
No
No
Colors
Black
Black
Black
Speakers
2x 2W
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
100 x 100 mm
100 x 100 mm

Dimensions

Bezels
88.83% screen-to-body ratio
89.7% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
2.01 in / 51 mm w/o stand, 8.7 in / 221 mm w/ stand
2.13 in / 54 mm w/o stand, 9.19 in / 233.4 mm w/ stand
9.2 in / 233.68 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
12.95 in / 329 mm w/o stand, 14.06 in / 357 mm w/ stand
14.54 in / 369.4 mm w/o stand, 15.95 in / 405.2 mm w/ stand
16.07 in / 408.22 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
22.17 in / 563 mm
25.18 in / 639.5 mm
25.13 in / 638.27 mm
Weight
2.7 kg / 6 lbs w/o stand , 5.1 kg / 11 lbs w/ stand
7.6 kg / 17 lbs w/ stand
4.8 kg / 11 lbs w/o stand , 7.6 kg / 17 lbs w/ stand

Display

Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
16:9
Brightness
400 nits
350 nits (peak)
300 nits / 400 nits (peak)
Contrast Ratio
1000:1 (static), 100000000:1 (dynamic)
1000:1 (static)
1000:1 (static), 1000000:1 (dynamic)
Display Backlight
W-LED
W-LED
W-LED
Display Color Depth
8 bits (6 bits + FRC), 16777216 colors
10 bits, 1073741824 colors
10 bits, 1073741824 colors
Display Diagonal
25" (24.5 in / 622.3 mm)
28" (28 in / 711.2 mm)
28" (28 in / 711.2 mm)
Display Type
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte, AU Optronics
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
Gamut
72% NTSC
90% DCI-P3
97.5% DCI-P3, 122.5% sRGB
Pixel Density
89 ppi
157 ppi
157 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.283 mm
0.162 mm
0.161 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 144 Hz
40 Hz ~ 60 Hz
40 Hz ~ 60 Hz
Resolution
FHD (1920x1080)
4K (3840x2160)
4K (3840x2160)
Response Time
1 ms (min)
5 ms (min)
4 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
178° H / 178° V
178° H / 178° V

Function

HDR
HDR10
DisplayHDR 400
Licenses
EAC logo, EnergyStar, BSMI, CB, CCC, CE, CEL level 1, FCC, PSB, PSE, RoHS, TCO7.0, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL (Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7), RCM, TUV Flicker-free, TUV Low Blue Light
EyeSafe Certified
Operating Humidity
20 % ~ 90 %
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
AMD FreeSync
AMD FreeSync
AMD FreeSync
Video
ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB), Color Temperature Selection, Skin-Tone Selection, GamePlus (Crosshair/Timer/FPS Counter/Display Alignment), GameVisual, Shadow Boost, GameFast Input technology, Flicker-free technology, HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital ...
GameFast Input technology, GamePlus (Crosshair/Timer/FPS Counter/Display Alignment), HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), Multiple HDR Mode, Low Blue Light, GameVisual, Shadow Boost, Flicker-free technology
Crosshair, Frameless design, Less Blue Light Premium, Night Vision, MSI Mystic Light, KVM 2.0, 5-way OSD navigation joystick

Performance

Power Consumption
40 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.5 W (off)
65 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.5 W (off)
32 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)

Production

Accessory
DisplayPort cable - optional, HDMI cable - optional
DisplayPort cable - optional, HDMI cable - optional
DisplayPort cable (optional), HDMI cable (optional), USB Type-B cable (optional)
Debut
2019
2019
2021

Reviews

Neofiliac score
56%
83%
72%
Pros
  • Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
  • Fast 1 ms response time
  • High 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • Build-in speakers included
  • Rich color reproduction
  • Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
  • High 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
  • DisplayHDR 400
  • Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
  • High 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
  • Great color reproduction
Cons
  • No publicized HDR support
  • 8-bit display panel
  • Very slow for a gaming monitor

Price

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