Asus TUF Gaming VG259QM 25" FHD Gaming Monitor (2019)

72% Neofiliac45% External
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Product Overview

Asus TUF Gaming VG259QM is an affordable 25-inch FHD gaming monitor in Asus's 2019 lineup. It is powered by a basic 8-bit IPS panel.
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. 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 72% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • DisplayHDR 400
  • Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
  • High 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC
  • Build-in speakers included
Cons
  • 8-bit display panel

What external reviewers found***

External score 45% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Outstanding ergonomics
  • Low input lag
  • Wide viewing angles
  • High refresh rate
Cons
  • Low contrast ratio
  • Can't display a wide color gamut
  • No local dimming
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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
2.01 in / 51 mm w/o stand, 8.7 in / 221 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
12.95 in / 329 mm w/o stand, 14.06 in / 357 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
22.17 in / 563 mm
Weight
2.7 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)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
8 bits (6 bits + FRC), 16777216 colors
Display Diagonal
25" (24.5 in / 622.3 mm)
Display Type
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
Gamut
99% sRGB
Pixel Density
89 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.283 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 240 Hz
Resolution
FHD (1920x1080)
Response Time
4 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° 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
Asus FastIPS, Shadow Boost, Trace Free Technology, Aura Sync, GameVisual, Dynamic shadow boost, Flicker-free technology, Multi HDR Mode, HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), ELMB (Extreme Low Motion Blur) Sync, Color Temperature Selection ...

Performance

Power Consumption
0.5 W (sleep) / 0.5 W (off)

Production

Accessory
DisplayPort cable (optional), HDMI cable (optional)
Debut
2019

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External Reviews

rtings[1]

Reviewer score 45%
Reviewers from rtings have found the following***:
ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM provides a responsive and smooth gaming experience with its low input lag and high refresh rate. Its wide viewing angles and outstanding ergonomics make it easier to share work or content. Sadly, while it does support HDR, it can't display a wide color gamut and lacks local dimming. The screen may be too small for some, especially for multitasking.
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Pros
  • Outstanding ergonomics
  • Wide viewing angles
  • High refresh rate
  • Low input lag
Cons
  • Low contrast ratio
  • Can't display a wide color gamut
  • No local dimming

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References

  1. ^ ASUS TUF Gaming VG259QM Monitor Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/asus/tuf-gaming-vg259qm. 2020-08-25. Retrieved 2022-01-04.

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