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ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q1A 24" 165Hz
The 24-inch 165 Hz starter screen.
4.6 · 3,410 reviews
$189
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A compact 1080p gaming monitor with a 165 Hz IPS panel, adaptive sync and near-zero bezels: the sensible first upgrade from a 60 Hz office display.
- 1080p IPS at 165 Hz
- 1 ms response with ELMB sync
- Extremely thin bezels
- FreeSync Premium and G-Sync compatible
The verdict
Why it scores 4.6 out of 5
Works for you
- 165 Hz transforms how competitive games feel
- IPS viewing angles rather than a washed-out TN panel
- Small enough for a shallow desk
Worth knowing
- 1080p only, so a bigger screen wants 1440p
- Stand offers tilt only
Full specifications
- Panel
- 23.8-inch IPS
- Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Refresh rate
- 165 Hz
- Response
- 1 ms MPRT
- Sync
- FreeSync Premium, G-Sync compatible
- Ports
- 2x HDMI, DisplayPort, headphone jack
- Mount
- VESA 100 x 100
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