ASUS VA329HE 32" Black 2022

A big, gentle screen that's easy on the eyes but hard on the pixels. Buy it only if you find it under $350 and never plan to look at it too closely.

The 75Hz refresh rate and FreeSync support are fine for casual use, but the 5ms response time and 1080p resolution hold it back. Our database puts the display quality right around the middle of the pack, and the color performance is about average too. What surprised us most is how little this monitor tries to be. It's not bad at anything, but it's not great at anything either. The 300 nits brightness is okay for a dim office, but it'll struggle near a sunny window.

Stacked against the competition, the VA329HE feels like it's playing a different game. The MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 and LG UltraGear 27G810A-B are in a completely different league for gaming and color, though they cost more. The Dell S2725QC is a smarter buy if you want a crisp 4K panel with USB-C connectivity for a modern desk setup. Even the Acer Nitro XV272U W2bmiiprx gives you 1440p and a higher refresh rate for similar money. The ASUS only wins if you specifically want the biggest possible screen for the absolute lowest price and don't care about sharpness.

Pricing is all over the place. In the US, we're seeing listings from $315 to $699, and in Canada it swings from CAD 155 to CAD 421. At the low end, this is a defensible budget pick for a second monitor or a basic office setup. At the high end, you're getting fleeced. The best US deal we found is on Newegg, and if you're in Canada, grab the CAD 155 listing before someone changes their mind. But honestly, even at the low price, the soft 1080p image on a 32-inch panel makes this a tough sell when sharper 1440p options exist for not much more.

The ASUS VA329HE is a 31.5-inch 1080p IPS panel that bets big on size and eye comfort while skipping almost everything else. The one thing to know? It's a big, gentle screen for spreadsheets and documents, not a sharp or fast display for anything demanding. At 1920 x 1080 stretched across 32 inches, text and images get noticeably soft, and that's the trade-off you're making for the extra desk real estate.

If you want sharp text, vibrant colors for creative work, or a high refresh rate for gaming, this isn't it. Go grab a 27-inch 1440p IPS panel like the Acer Nitro XV272U or step up to the Dell S2725QC for 4K clarity. The VA329HE is only for people who need the biggest possible screen for basic office tasks and have a strict budget.

Skip it unless you find it dirt cheap and only need a basic office display. The 32-inch size is tempting, but 1080p at this size is a compromise you'll notice every single day. If you can stretch your budget even slightly, a 27-inch 1440p monitor will look dramatically better and last you longer. The eye-care features are nice, but they don't make up for the soft image.