ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM

The ASUS VG258QM is an excellent gaming monitor. It has an extremely quick response time at its max refresh rate, which is very high at 280Hz, resulting in exceptionally smooth motion. It also has a low input lag and supports VRR to reduce screen tearing. Unfortunately, the response time and input lag are much worse at 60Hz. Also, the 1080p resolution may not be high enough for some people.

-- As reviewed by Rtings
ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM 1

Product details

  • 24.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) gaming monitor with ultrafast 280*Hz refresh rate designed for professional gamers and immersive gameplay
  • Enables a 0.5ms response time (GTG) for sharp gaming visuals with high frame rates
  • G-SYNC Compatible ready, delivering a seamless, tear-free gaming experience by enabling VRR (variable refresh rate) by default
  • ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB SYNC) technology enables ELMB together with G-SYNC Compatible, eliminating ghosting and tearing for sharp gaming visuals with high frame rates
  • High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology with professional color gamut delivers contrast and color performance that meets the DisplayHDR 400 certification

PROS

+ Fast response time at max refresh rate.
+ Low input lag.
+ Compatible with FreeSync and G-SYNC.

CONS

- Mediocre contrast ratio.
- Response time and input lag are significantly worse at 60Hz.

Expert reviews and ratings

By Rtings on March 29, 2021
The ASUS VG258QM is an excellent gaming monitor. It has an extremely quick response time at its max refresh rate, which is very high at 280Hz, resulting in exceptionally smooth motion. It also has a low input lag and supports VRR to reduce screen tearing. Unfortunately, the response time and input lag are much worse at 60Hz. Also, the 1080p resolution may not be high enough for some people.
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