ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QE5A 21.5" Black
The overclocked 146Hz IPS panel with 1ms MPRT and ELMB Sync eliminates tearing and ghosting simultaneously for sharp, high-frame-rate gameplay. Its 125% sRGB gamut and 90% DCI-P3 coverage deliver richer-than-average color for a budget gaming display, aided by Shadow Boost for dark-scene visibility. This monitor is best for competitive esports gamers on a strict budget who prioritize motion clarity and smoothness over high resolution or portability.
Screen 23.799999237060547"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 146 Hz
response time ms 1
adaptive sync Adaptive-Sync
HDR HDR Ready
49 Overall Score
Price ₹0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong color (72nd percentile) 72nd
- Strong feature (72nd percentile) 72nd
- Strong portability (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)
- Below average display (21st percentile)
What owners think
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65/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 5 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 23.8" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 146 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 125% sRGB, 90% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
| HDR | HDR Ready |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | No |
| Power | 15 |
| Weight | 3.3 kg / 7.3 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QE5A 21.5" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 LS57CG952NNXZA | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW | MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED | Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 23.799999237060547 | 44.5 | 57 | 39.70000076293945 | 27 | 34 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2160 | 7680 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | VA | IPS | OLED | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 146 | 165 | 240 | 120 | 240 | 240 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR Ready | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QE5A 21.5" | 72.3 | 69.3 | 21.3 | 72 | 13.3 | 48.5 | 74.6 | 49.3 | 15.1 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.3 | 82.6 | 99.7 | 97.2 | 0 | 90.4 | 96 | 97 | 90.8 |
| Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 LS57CG952NNXZA Compare | 99.4 | 32.2 | 99.7 | 97.2 | 0 | 72.1 | 87.2 | 93.3 | 95.5 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.6 | 82.6 | 98.3 | 97.2 | 76.4 | 72.1 | 55.7 | 99.3 | 98.4 |
| MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED Compare | 95.7 | 64.2 | 97.3 | 85.9 | 76.4 | 90.4 | 97.9 | 81.9 | 75.8 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW3425DW Compare | 98.2 | 80.1 | 85.2 | 91.5 | 0 | 90.4 | 97.9 | 95.3 | 95.5 |
Usage Scores
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