Asus TUF Gaming VG258QM 25" FHD Gaming Monitor (2020)
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Asus TUF Gaming VG258QM is a mainstream 25-inch FHD gaming monitor in Asus's 2020 lineup. It is powered by a basic 8-bit TN panel that delivers up to 280Hz refresh rate.
Notably, this monitor supports HDR up to DisplayHDR 400. The included stand comes with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments that make for a more ergonomic viewing experience. With a fast 0.5 ms response time, this display is a good gaming option. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty. It also comes with build-in speakers that make media consumption in a pinch an effortless experience.
Further, the 8-bit panel is rather limiting in terms of color reproduction.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 77% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- DisplayHDR 400
- Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
- Fast 0.5 ms response time
- High 1000:1 contrast ratio
- Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC
- Build-in speakers included
- Up to 280Hz refresh rate
Cons
- 8-bit display panel
What external reviewers found***
External score 40% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb ergonomics
- Excellent response time at its max refresh rate
- Great reflection handling
- Incredibly smooth motion
- Very bright
- Extremely fast response time
Cons
- Poor viewing angles
- Low contrast ratio
- Mediocre response time and input lag
- 1080p resolution may not be high enough for some users
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.2
Construction
Adjustment | Height
130 mm / 5.1181 in
Adjustment | Pivot
-90° ~ 90°
Adjustment | Swivel
-90° ~ 90°
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 33°
Camera
No
Colors
Black
Speakers
2x 2W
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
Dimensions
Bezels
88.83% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
2.05 in / 52 mm w/o stand, 8.35 in / 212 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
12.95 in / 329 mm w/o stand, 14.02 in / 356 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
22.17 in / 563 mm
Weight
2.8 kg / 6 lbs w/o stand , 5.1 kg / 11 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
400 nits
Contrast Ratio
1000:1 (static), 100000000:1 (dynamic)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
8 bits, 16777216 colors
Display Diagonal
25" (24.5 in / 622.3 mm)
Display Type
TN, Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
Gamut
72% NTSC
Pixel Density
89 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.283 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 280 Hz
Resolution
FHD (1920x1080)
Response Time
0.5 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
170° H / 160° V
Function
HDR
DisplayHDR 400
Licenses
TUV Flicker-free, TUV Low Blue Light
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync
Video
Color Temperature Selection (4 modes), Dynamic shadow boost, Flicker-free technology, GamePlus (Crosshair/Timer/FPS Counter/Display Alignment), Trace Free Technology, GameFast Input technology, ELMB (Extreme Low Motion Blur) Sync, Adaptive-Sync Technol...
Performance
Power Consumption
20 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.5 W (off)
Production
Accessory
DisplayPort cable (optional), HDMI cable (optional)
Debut
2020
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rtings[1]
Reviewer score 40%ASUS VG258QM is a good monitor for mixed usage. It performs best in bright lighting conditions thanks to its high peak brightness and great reflection handling. It's not as well-suited to watching movies or gaming in the dark because of its low contrast ratio. The high refresh rate, fast response time, and low input lag are excellent for gaming.
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Pros
- High peak brightness
- Great reflection handling
- Very bright
- Superb ergonomics
- Excellent response time at its max refresh rate
- Incredibly smooth motion
- Extremely fast response time
Cons
- Low contrast ratio
- Poor viewing angles
- 1080p resolution may not be high enough for some users
- Mediocre response time and input lag
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References
- ^ ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM Monitor Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/asus/tuf-gaming-vg258qm. 2021-03-29. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
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