ASUS24” (23.8-inch viewable) 1080P VA249HG Eye Care Monitor – IPS, Full HD, 99% sRGB, Frameless, 120Hz, Adaptive-Sync, 1ms, HDMI, VGA, Low Blue Light, Flicker Free, Wall Mountable, 3 yr Warranty

This is the upgraded model of the VA24DQ, which was released about 18 months ago and can still be found on Amazon, though as of this writing it is no longer in stock. This model features everything its older sibling does - the 23.8-inch IPS screen is still great, it still refreshes at up to 75MHz, still does FreeSync/AdaptiveSync, still has a DisplayPort connection, and still has a pair of (admittedly weak) speakers.In addition, it also features a sturdy stand which not only allows you to tilt the screen and adjust its height, but also allows you to rotate it 90 degrees into a vertical position - useful if you need to do something like look at a long length of text all at once. There's also a swivel mechanism but it's kind of a half-baked lazy susan built directly into the underside of the base of the stand - for practical purposes here you're really just rotating the entire stand and not the screen.There's also an onboard USB hub that connects from your computer and allows you to attach two USB devices. This is useful in the ways you'd expect a USB hub to be - it reduces the number of wires I need to connect directly to my computer. It powers a mid-range Logitech webcam and a numpad just fine.The arm of the stand comes already attached to the monitor's VESA mount. The base attaches to that via a screw you can tighten by hand. Package ships with power and HDMI cables only. You'll need to acquire a DisplayPort cable separately.We can probably thank tariffs, the prolonged pandemic and the resulting demand/shortages and supply chain issues for the only real cons I can think of:Prices for computer parts have gone up across the board, some sectors more than others. While an IPS panel is certainly no RTX 30, monitors have not escaped this. When it was in stock the Amazon listing for VA24DQ went up a full $40-plus - over 30% - from where it was when I purchased it last year. In light of that, this model's listing price of $179 also seems a bit pricier than it ought to be.And then there's the stock issue. If I had a choice I would have just gone with the lower-spec VA24DQ, since I was completely happy with that, but it simply isn't available anymore at a reasonable price. As I write this, the current model is also out of stock - it seems it's been in stock only intermittently - so I consider myself fortunate to have been able to even get this one at all.Make no mistake though, I'm completely happy with this purchase. I'd needed a USB hub anyway, and it's nice not having my screen wobble when I bump my table as would happen with one of those cheap one-piece stands that commonly ship with budget offerings. I just wish the circumstances surrounding this were a little different.

UPDATE 3/26/13:I played: Crysis 3, Dead Space 3, Skyrim, Doom 3: BFG Edition, Far Cry 3, GOW: Ascension, Mass Effect 3, and they all looked great on this monitor. I love this monitor and I definitely recommend it.----*So far I have tested 6 PS3 games with this monitor. (Note: the PS3 and Xbox 360 have graphics less good than high-end gaming PCs).*I received my monitor two days ahead of schedule (was shipped by Amazon).*This monitor is HUGE! and lightweight.*The quality of this monitor for the price is impossible to beat. What a deal!*I experienced no GHOSTING.*I'm using a HDMI cable I got from amazong for like a $1 and I compared the cable with the monster HDMI cable that came with my 60'' hdtv and I saw no difference in graphics (you may check out my review on that cable).*Some of the PS3 games I played looked outstanding while others did not but this is due to the games themselves and not the monitor.*If you own a gaming PC you'll enjoy higher graphics than us PS3/XBOX 360 owners.*My desktop screen looks true 1080p HD on this monitor; 1080p HD videos look great too.*The STAND that came with it is excellent; it allows to adjust the angle all the way down facing the floor or facing very up. Also, I put the monitor on my bed and I can freely move on my bed and this stand is so good the monitor barely even moves. Now I can play while on my bed and don't have to be careful at all about moving around! Love the stand!*This product was packed excellently; very secure and professional. I received a brand new product.*The default display settings were horrible but after messing with it for a couple minutes I got a great display. The preset display called "scenary" was the only and best looking one (the others looked terrible). I did try the settings offered by the top reviewer here but his settings were almost exactly as the preset "scenary."*The very first time I turned on the monitor, it was set to only work with VGA so I was forced to connect it to a laptop with VGA before I could actually access the monitor's menu and change to HDMI and edit all the other settings.*The speakers are terrible but this was expected; very low maximum volume too (as expected).:::GAMES TESTED/PLAYED:::*Uncharted 1 & 2: this game is extremely famous for its outstanding graphics. I finished the entire game on this monitor. The game looked absolutely outstanding from start to finish! Incredible/perfect graphics. I am now playing Uncharted 2 and the graphics are outstanding.*Infamous 1: excellent graphics; both cutscenes and gameplay looked true HD. Uncharted takes first place hands down but Infamous is right there with beautiful excellent graphics.*Sniper Ghost Warrior: this game is known for its no-good graphics. This game did not look good but we know it is the game and not the monitor!*GTA IV: shockingly this game looked terrible on this monitor. The cutscenes looked outstanding in true HD but strangely while driving vehicles the graphics looked atrocious. I was not happy at all. I don't know what is wrong.*Crysis 2: this game is very well known for its high-end graphics. The game looked excellent but not as outstanding as Uncharted. But let's not forget that I played the PS3 version - the PS3 console's graphics are limited and are not as high as high-end gaming PCs. Again, Uncharted wins first place hands down but Crysis 2 is right there at the top too.*Prototype 2: this game was criticized for its not-so-good graphics (e.g. IGN review) and it's true. I played this game on this monitor and although the cutscenes looked true HD the gameplay looked sort-of HD. Again, this is the game's fault and the PS3 console's fault and NOT the monitor's fault. Still I enjoyed and loved the game and it still looked great.*Modern Warfare 3: I only played a couple minutes of the game on the monitor but the game did not look as Uncharted and Crysis 2 and Infamous. This is probably because I am comparing in my mind every single game with Uncharted. I mean, Uncharted was absolutely incredible, and MW3's graphics could not compare. But I only played a few minutes of MW3 on this monitor so perhaps it is too soon to give a final verdict.-I need to try Skyrim, Bioshock, God of War III, Dead Space 2, AC: Revelations, and Batman Arkham City, and I'll report how the games look on this monitor, with the PS3 console.VERDICT: +5 stars. Love this monitor. I highly recommend it. The price + quality combination is unbeatable!UPDATE 9/17/12School started for me here in NYC (college senior) and I have NOT been able to play at all! I know I need to test especially Skyrim and Bioshock but I'm busy with school, schoolwork, and the gym (lifting weights 5 days a week). But when I can I'll test the games!UPDATE 11/3/13:I have been busy and had not much time to play. I do have all the "top/best" games with me though, but I just have to find the time to play my PS3 games...I'm still happy with the monitor though. I was able to connect my iPad 4th Generation to this monitor with a cable (blacks ops zombies) and the game looked great. So I am still happy about this.

I am thrilled with this monitor. I plugged it in and it was instantly working perfectly. The picture is bright and crisp. The colors are vivid, without being too contrasty. The type on Word documents and web sites is razor sharp. Resolution and size are perfect for gaming too. The games I have tested it with all look amazing.It comes with the brightness on 100%, which is very bright. I adjusted this down to 50% and it is perfect for me. It is still brighter and sharper than my laptop. That is the only adjustment I needed to make.I chose this monitor because I have a very small work space and the wires on the back of the monitor face downward, allowing you to mount it directly to a wall. I mounted this to the wall with a 4 dollar picture hanging kit from Lowes. It’s a great option if want to save space on your desk. I could not be more pleased with this purchase. I highly recommend this monitor, and I would buy it again without a second thought.For the sake of this review, I tested the integrated speakers. At full blast, they are audible and would probably be okay for basic web usage (youtube videos, etc.), but I would consider them a bare bones, space saver only, and not a real alternative to speakers. If you want to listen to music, or you need quality audio, you will still need speakers.But as a monitor only (which is how I use it) this ASUS is excellent.FYI, this monitor comes with 3 cables: VGA, DVI and 1/8" audio patch cable. (even if you don't need the speakers, it's nice to have an extra 1/8" audio cable)I Chose Amazon’s free shipping method and received it in 3 days.Awesome!