9.11.2017

ASUS VP28UQG 28" 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 1ms Display Port HDMI Adaptive Sync FreeSync Eye Care Gaming Monitor[This is quite a technical review, but those who need to know WILL know]I have bought this monitor mainly for gaming to go with the new Xbox One X, while having the option of using it as a TV using the Xbox One X as the video streaming device for DVs, Blu-Rays and broadcasts using a normal set-top box, and using my existing speaker system for the audio [this monitor has no built-in speakers though it has a 3.5mm headphones socket]. I need a relatively small screen as I game in the study, which has about a 3-foot viewing distance, and you can't get 4K TVs smaller than 42in or so,which would be massively too big for the space available...For general use:(1) The ASUS is highly recommended by those who have already used it.(2) it has HDCP 2.2, which is needed to be certain of showing 4k Blu-Ray disks ["normal" Blu-Ray disks only require HDCP 2.1, which is what 4K TVs have generally had until very recently]. I haven't tried this yet...In gaming terms:(1) it displays in 4K [obviously], which the Xbox One X can deliver natively for games and media that support it, as opposed to by upscaling from HD as per the Xbox One S or the PS4 Pro.(2) it allows AMD Freesync through the HDMI 2.0 input, which is the method that the Xbox One X will be using: freesync in my layman's terms is a method of handshaking which means that the monitor and the Xbox One X work out between them when to refresh the display - i.e. only when the Xbox One X is ready and not by force every 30th or 60th of a second, whether the next image is ready or not. This minimises stuttering [the same image is displayed for several refreshes, stopping the action, before jumping to the next available image having omitted several intervening images] and screen tearing [the screen is showing parts of two separate refreshes at once] by slowing down or speeding up each refresh as required. NOTE I say "will be using", as at the time of writing freesync is not yet enabled on the Xbox One X - expected Dec 2017.There are very other few monitors around with this combination of features and none that I am aware of at this price level, so I wanted to be sure that going for the cheap end hadn't compromised image quality [I say "cheap end" advisedly, as this 28in monitor is of course considerably more expensive than the equivalent-sized HD TV].My first impressions I am pleased to say are excellent - there are no stuck or defective pixels that I can see, and colour is vibrant without being "in your face". The monitor shows off both enhanced games [i.e. designed to display in 4k or enhanced to do so] and non-enhanced [i.e. designed for HD] very well, as well as Blu-Rays.I have two gripes: firstly the OSD is initially confusing, though easy to use once you understand it, and secondly this is exacerbated by the complete lack of a user manual - and at the time of writing there isn't one on the ASUS website.You also need to be aware - it is not a grip of mine as I was aware of the issue when I bought it but it doesn't affect me as I am the only user] - that as a TN panel the viewing angles are limited.

14.7.2016

Name: Asus VS248HRSize: 24"Refresh Rate: 60HzResolution: 1920 x 1080Response Time: 1msHD: FULL HD (1080p)Price: £110FILMS: Really nice quality crisp images for watching films in 1080p Full HD. I have watch blueray films on this screen and they look stunning.GAMING: Brilliant response time for gaming. Its great for League of Legends or Overwatch. It's not a 144Hz monitor, but you dont need more than 60Hz unless your a serious fps gamer and you would not expect to buy a 144Hz monitor at this price.COLOURS: If you are a proffessional photographer or graphic designer that requires uber accurate colours in their monitor this probably is not for you. However the range and depth of colours are really nice for the average user.

12.12.2018

First of all I didn't buy this monitor from Amazon as I found it on special offer elsewhere at a lower price.Second... people have left bad reviews stating no UK power lead was in the box, only a European two pin cable.Well... when I opened the box I thought I'd got the same problem as an EU lead was right there in a side compartment in the packaging. I took everything out of the box except the main large polystyrene section at the very bottom of the box. No UK cable!But!!! A gut feeling told me to take the bottom polystyrene section out, just in case. And on doing that I had a pleasant surprise... a UK three pin power lead!!!This is a very odd practice by Asus.

12.12.2016

ASUS VS248HR 24 inch Gaming Monitor (1 ms, 1920 x 1080, HDMI, DVI, VGA, 250 cd/m2) - BlackHi,This is my review of the ASUS VS248HR 24-Inch Monitor.This monitor has mostly pros from me, and not much cons.They are:Pros:-Quick Response Time (1ms)-Standard Full HD Resolution (1920x1080)-50,000,000:1 ASUS smart contrast ratio-Easy to use/setup.-HDMI and VGA support as well as a headphone jack.-Comes with a EU and UK plug.-Very nice matte screen and nice slick frame.-Circular stand.-Low Power Usage.Cons:-Doesn't arrive with a HDMI cable (They aren't too expensive though.)-Sometimes colours and brightness are hard to setup at first launch.-Stand might be a bit big for some people.-The colour/brightness presets aren't too useful as you'll find yourself making your own.Okay,

8.6.2016

I wasn't expecting much from this monitor, at just over £100 I was just hoping for something that worked.I got so much more.The monitor is mounted on a dual arm and it looks nice however the bezel attracts fingerprints but then so does most shiny things, the speakers are horrible and the mount seems like a piece of plastic crap.Out of the box the colours are crazy and the monitor is too bright but after playing with the settings for a bit I got it down to a really nice setting and threw on a few games.Everything looks great and on par with my slightly more expensive 24inch monitor in fact it might even be better.This is perfect for gaming at 1080p and the 1ms response doesnt seem to be a lie (but then I don't know how to test that),

4.9.2017

I have had many monitors in the past, some cheap and some more on the expensive side. To be completely honest I purchased this in a rush as I needed one for my new PC build and this looked nice and cheap. I am completely taken back by the way this thing looks and performs, for a monitor under £200 it is fantastic. I've had various monitors in the past that cost me upwards of £400 that did not perform or look as good as this one does. Just as a little pro tip to the guys out there who will want to wall mount this monitor... And do not take this as a bad point because most monitors have this issue when being mounted on a slimline mount, you will need to buy cables with a 90 degree bend in them.

19.4.2018

Having used this monitor for about a week, and used it for multiple things (gaming, watching videos etc.), this monitor has really impressed me. The quality is fantastic at 4K, and you can run games at lower resolutions and have no problems. The screen is more than bright enough, and the colours are very vibrant for a TN panel. The 28" size makes it a much more immersive experience as well.All the cables you need are provided (HDMI/DP/Power for UK and EU) so no issues there.The OSD controls are very easy to use and the settings very easy to access and modify.Unboxing and assembly is very simple, and you can be up and running within just a few minutes.The only downsides I could pull up are the viewing angles are not brilliant,

22.7.2016

I am highly impressed with this monitor and amazing service from Amazon who delivered the monitor in just 2 working days.The monitor box was protected by another box, which was very useful so then at least the chances of it getting damaged during delivery was very slim.Upon opening the monitor box was the monitor it's self, which was protected very well, then 2 power cords (one for UK and one for EU), and then a VGA and DVI cable. Setting up the monitor was very easy. The monitor stand needs to be put on manually but was very simple to put on, then plugged the power cord and DVI cable in and the monitor was in use in seconds.The monitor it's self is amazing, with it's high definition display and quick response time.

24.10.2016

I bought this monitor to use specifically for my Xbox One. It arrived on time and packaged neatly, with no damage to the box or the monitor itself. The set up was simple and very quick and easy, and it's a very good looking monitor and an ideal size for its intended use. When I connected my Xbox to it, the picture quality was excellent as well, and overall it's a brilliant monitor.The only downside I've found is that the inbuilt speakers of the monitor are not compatible with my Xbox, and have had to order some speakers that would allow for sound. But this isn't too big of a deal, as I was planning on getting some anyway. Just a heads up to anyone planning on using it for Xbox game play,

28.1.2017

This review is based on owning this monitor for over a month.What an amazing product. Put simply; The vivid colours, size, ergonomics, I could go on for a long time.If you're looking for a high quality monitor with an amazing field of view and what feels like a 4k screen then this is the monitor for you. Price point is extremely well set and i'd happily pay more for it. The main use for this monitor is PS4 and PC gameplay/video watching.The delivery time was next day under Amazon's Prime membership scheme. The box was well padded and looked neat. All the cables that were needed came included. There was no damage to the monitor also, which is also a bonus.Friends and family members have commented on the picture quality.

22.5.2020

Using this as a 2nd monitor for the laptop and also for gaming on the PS4 Pro where it really shines as a gaming monitor. Of course, being a monitor it doesn’t have built-in speakers so I just use a portable speaker and connect to the monitor via the 3.5mm jack. When I turn the PS4 off, it automatically switches to the other HDMI channel for my laptop which I find is a nice touch. You can toggle the blue light filter on and it has 4 varying levels. You can also play around with quite a few different settings to get the best picture for yourself. I would highly recommend the monitor for gaming and casual video watching. I wouldn’t get this if you want something for photo-editing - the colours are not so sharp for it.

18.11.2018

I have been using this monitor for my PS4 slim for 2 months now, its really good for this performance . The screen is really bright with colours not too saturated, but good enough for a decent gaming experience. Even in bright sunlight , the LCD shines well enough for my viewing of Netflix and Prime Videos. But that also mean that , in total darkness , the black areas [ the cut out portion of video and dark areas in the video content ] appear more as grey than pure black. But this is trade off for using LCD instead of LED, and shouldn't affect your gaming. No audio with this screen , but it provides a headphone port in the back, the placement of which is a bit of downer in case you were thinking of using it [

8.12.2017

The monitor is great! Aesthetically its stylish, minimal and the stand is great if you want to play at an angle. The original monitor I received had a steady vertical red line going down the centre of the screen. It took me a few days to speak with ASUS directly which was irritating, as you have 7 days upon order of reporting Dead on Arrival monitor screens (don't bother wasting hours trying to get through to Customer Support on the phone, just email them instead). Eventually after providing an invoice as evidence of purchase, my replacement screen was dispatched and touch-wood the new one is perfect. I bought mine with 20% off in black friday sale, so great value.

13.8.2017

ASUS VS248HR 24 inch Gaming Monitor (1 ms, 1920 x 1080, HDMI, DVI-D, VGA, 250 cd/m2) - BlackFor someone who wants a fast responding decent sized monitor at a good price, you be hard pressed to beat this. I don't have the top spec computer needed to game at 4k or over 60hz refresh rate which means I don't need to buy a £300 monitor either, what I do want is one that's responsive (1ms with this), decent size with the possibility of fitting 2 on desk and with good colour/contrast control. Combine this with a sleek look a great brand and a give or take £100 price tag and you needn't look any further for you next monitor.I have had this monitor for over a year and no complaints, no dead pixels,

2.5.2016

This purchase was primarily for use when I often work from home so it struck a good balance between low cost and high specification plus my requirements for a 24" screen. I have to say that out of the box the picture quality is very impressive being both bright and vibrant and flicker free (unlike the supposed high quality Asus screens in work, allegedly of similar specifications). Well impressed, such that I'm tempted to buy another two to replace the ones I use in work! Can't comment on how this performs for games and video as that's not the purpose of this purchase. Very sturdy base by the way with good screen tilt adjustment.

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