ASUS TUF Gaming VG247Q1A

ASUS TUF Gaming VG247Q1A Review & Specifications

TUF Gaming VG247Q1A by ASUS from the TUF Gaming series, is a 23.80″ VA monitor with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels and a refresh rate of up to 165 Hz. It supports a 8-bit color depth, displays up to 16777216 colors, and offers the following color space coverage: . The panel delivers 350 nits of brightness, has a static contrast ratio of 3500:1. It has a pixel density of 92 PPI, with viewing angles of 178 ° (degrees)° horizontal and 178 ° (degrees)° vertical. The screen covers 89.34% of the front surface. It uses a W-LED backlight and has a Anti-glare/Matte screen coating. Built-in 2 x 2 W (watts) speakers are included. Typical power consumption is 14.52 W.

General Work Usage

The ASUS TUF Gaming VG247Q1A scores a basic 43.5% in productivity, suggesting it may not be well-suited for demanding office work or long-duration professional use. It utilizes a VA panel. These panels offer strong contrast ratios and deep blacks, which can improve image depth and comfort in dim lighting. However, they may suffer from narrower viewing angles and slightly slower pixel response times compared to IPS, potentially leading to subtle color shifts or ghosting during fast movement or multi-monitor setups. The monitor’s resolution of 1920×1080 offers a more modest workspace, potentially limiting multitasking or spreadsheet-heavy workflows. A lower pixel density of 92 ppi can lead to visible pixelation, reducing visual comfort for reading and detailed work, especially on larger screens. The brightness level of 350 nits, is generally sufficient for standard indoor lighting, but may struggle slightly in bright daylight environments.

The ASUS TUF Gaming VG247Q1A has limited color gamut coverage, which makes it unsuitable for color-accurate work such as professional design, printing, or video editing. The screen may fail to represent colors consistently across devices or in print. The 8-bit panel combined with restricted gamut coverage makes this monitor appropriate only for non-color-sensitive tasks like document editing or web browsing.

The work performance-per-price ratio of the ASUS TUF Gaming VG247Q1A is 48.3%, placing it in the mid-value category. Although its cost-effectiveness is acceptable, the modest 43.5% suitability may limit its role to light or occasional productivity use.

Gaming and Media Usage

The ASUS TUF Gaming VG247Q1A provides a modest 66.4% entertainment score, making it a viable option for casual gaming, streaming, and everyday media consumption. It features a VA panel, which provide excellent native contrast ratios, resulting in deeper blacks and more immersive visuals in dark scenes — ideal for cinematic gaming and media playback. On the downside, they can suffer from slow pixel response times, leading to noticeable motion blur or ghosting during fast gameplay, particularly in competitive or high-FPS scenarios. With a resolution of 1920×1080, this monitor offers standard image quality. While less visually sharp than higher-res options, it allows for higher frame rates and reduced GPU load — often preferred in competitive or budget-conscious gaming setups. The monitor features an ultra-high refresh rate of 165 Hz, ideal for competitive gaming, fast-paced shooters, and high-FPS esports titles, but the slow response time may introduce noticeable ghosting or motion blur in competitive scenarios.

This monitor includes basic ergonomic features, sufficient for general use but potentially limiting in scenarios that involve prolonged screen time without additional adjustments, and features limited connectivity, which could be restrictive for users with more complex or peripheral-heavy configurations.

Specific ergonomic adjustments and connectivity details can be found in the specifications section below.

Performance per Price

The gaming performance-per-price ratio of the ASUS TUF Gaming VG247Q1A is 51.6%, placing it in the mid-value category. The monitor’s average gaming suitability score of 66.4% suggests it may be better suited for casual or mixed-use setups rather than dedicated gaming rigs.

The ASUS TUF Gaming VG247Q1A falls into the mid-value range, with a performance-per-price score of 53.8%. Its average build quality (48.4 pts) may limit its appeal compared to other similarly priced options, though the value score remains competitive.