ASUS VP299CL 29" Black

A 29-inch ultrawide that's fine for office work but overpriced and underpowered for everything else. At $699, you're paying a premium for USB-C and a stand, not performance.

The 1ms MPRT response time and 75Hz refresh rate sound decent on paper, but in practice this is not a gaming monitor. FreeSync helps with tearing, but 75Hz is the bare minimum these days. The 350 nits of brightness is solid for an IPS panel, and the 21:9 aspect ratio genuinely gives you that extra horizontal space for spreadsheets and timelines. But the color performance lands right in the middle of the pack, so don't expect to do serious color-critical work on this thing.

The LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B and Samsung Odyssey G60SD are in a completely different league for gaming, with OLED panels and much higher refresh rates. The Dell UltraSharp U4025QW is the productivity king if you have the budget and desk space. The MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 is a better pure gaming pick at a similar price. The VP299CL doesn't really compete with any of these directly, it's more of a budget ultrawide that's priced like a premium one.

At $699 USD, this is a tough sell. You're paying ultrawide money for a monitor that doesn't excel at anything. The USB-C and ergonomic stand are nice, but you can get a better 1440p ultrawide or a faster 1080p gaming monitor for less. Unless you specifically need the 29-inch size and USB-C in one package, this feels overpriced.

The ASUS VP299CL is a 29-inch ultrawide that tries to be a jack of all trades, and mostly ends up as a master of none. It's a 2560 x 1080 IPS panel with a 75Hz refresh rate, USB-C, and an ergonomic stand. The one thing to know? It's a productivity-focused ultrawide that's fine for work, but the gaming and HDR claims are a bit of a stretch.

If you're looking for a gaming monitor, this isn't it. Go get a 144Hz+ 1440p panel like the MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 instead. If you need a serious productivity ultrawide, the Dell UltraSharp U4025QW is the better investment, even if it costs more. The VP299CL is for people who specifically want a 29-inch ultrawide with USB-C and don't care about gaming or color accuracy.

Skip it. The ASUS VP299CL is a decent office monitor trapped in a gaming monitor's marketing. The USB-C and ergonomic stand are genuinely useful, but the 75Hz refresh rate, mediocre color performance, and $699 price tag make it hard to recommend. If you want an ultrawide for work, save up for something with a higher resolution. If you want to game, buy a faster 16:9 panel.