Should You Buy an Asus PC Monitor?

Asus is one of the most popular PC monitor brands as well as being well known for its optical disc drives and projectors.

If you are thinking about buying an Asus PC monitor then our handy guide provides you with all the key info at a glance. Our objective, impartial comparison of PC monitor brands is compiled by analysing over 100,000 user and expert reviews and over 2,900 awards from hundreds of different review sites on over 4,400 PC monitors.

Asus are recognised for their wide selection of mid-range and award winning PC monitors. Their PC monitors start at $55 for the VE198 which has a display diagonal of 19" and is a PC monitor that has a resolution of 1440 x 900 (WXGA+) and go up to $2,630 for the PG27UQ which has a display diagonal of 27" and is a PC monitor that has a resolution of 3840 x 2160 (4K). The average price of a new Asus PC monitor is $337.

Is Asus the Best PC Monitor Brand?

So are Asus PC monitors any good? We give every PC monitor a Kagoo Score by analysing its specs, reviews and prices and comparing this to its competitors. By aggregating this data across all PC monitors we are able to impartially rank all the PC monitor brands.

Our detailed analysis taking into account all of the above factors found that Asus is the actually best PC monitor brand out there.

Let's look at how Asus PC monitors compare to the other PC monitor brands across each of the key facets that make up the Kagoo Score.

There's a wide selection of Asus PC monitors available compared to other PC monitor brands, with over 120 Asus PC monitors currently on the market in the US. At an average purchase price of $337, Asus PC monitors also tend to be more expensive than most other PC monitor brands however they are still a popular choice with consumers.

Asus have better reviews than the typical PC monitor brand, with the average rating of a Asus PC monitor being 78%. Asus have a number of great features including ASUS GamePlus Technology, ASUS Eye Care and colour temperature selection which sets them apart from the competition.

When it comes to energy efficiency the average annual running cost of Asus PC monitor is $22 (based on a person typically using a PC monitor for 8 hours per day), which makes them less efficient than most other PC monitor brands.

What Do the Asus PC Monitor Reviews Say?

We've added up all the reviews for every Asus PC monitor to work out the average distribution of reviews for Asus and then compared this to the other PC monitor brands.

Expert Reviews

5 stars		437
4 stars		333
3 stars		49
2 stars		10
1 star		0

User Reviews

5 stars		9,100
4 stars		2,690
3 stars		969
2 stars		614
1 star		837

Over 93% of expert reviews and 83% of user reviews for Asus PC monitors are 4 stars or higher. This compares to 91% and 85% respectively across all PC Monitor brands.

Purchasers of Asus PC monitors frequently mentioned that the product had good environmental credentials, was good in terms of connectivity and well designed. Their PC monitors have also won 570+ awards.

Looking at just the expert reviews, in the table below we compare the average review score given to Asus PC monitors by some of the most popular technology review sites against their reviews for other PC monitor brands. The best review score from each review source is highlighted in green.

Average Review Score	Asus	AOC	Benq	DELL	Philips
	74% 40 reviews	64% 11 reviews	74% 24 reviews	84% 17 reviews	69% 11 reviews
	90% 27 reviews	90% 21 reviews	90% 27 reviews	88% 18 reviews	91% 9 reviews
	84% 28 reviews	79% 19 reviews	87% 11 reviews	79% 15 reviews	81% 16 reviews
	77% 18 reviews	73% 14 reviews	74% 25 reviews	79% 22 reviews	74% 7 reviews
	79% 18 reviews	77% 14 reviews	78% 26 reviews	79% 6 reviews	77% 19 reviews
	75% 11 reviews	79% 21 reviews	78% 16 reviews	74% 7 reviews	79% 14 reviews
	86% 24 reviews	83% 20 reviews	80% 6 reviews	85% 2 reviews	81% 14 reviews
	81% 17 reviews	77% 15 reviews	83% 9 reviews	86% 8 reviews	73% 15 reviews
	79% 13 reviews	81% 6 reviews	82% 32 reviews	86% 2 reviews	78% 8 reviews
	90% 16 reviews	76% 11 reviews	92% 10 reviews	90% 6 reviews	80% 11 reviews
	84% 1 review	81% 19 reviews	80% 16 reviews	80% 2 reviews	80% 16 reviews
	87% 6 reviews	85% 31 reviews			86% 17 reviews
	90% 10 reviews	82% 11 reviews	95% 8 reviews	86% 16 reviews	91% 7 reviews
	76% 14 reviews			80% 37 reviews
	87% 16 reviews	77% 7 reviews	85% 4 reviews	85% 17 reviews	77% 4 reviews
	76% 7 reviews	78% 12 reviews	74% 13 reviews	81% 10 reviews	80% 4 reviews
	80% 7 reviews	81% 12 reviews	79% 10 reviews	80% 10 reviews	78% 5 reviews
	80% 8 reviews	80% 12 reviews	77% 7 reviews	60% 1 review	78% 6 reviews
	88% 9 reviews	80% 6 reviews	89% 7 reviews	77% 3 reviews	84% 7 reviews
	86% 5 reviews	85% 14 reviews	87% 4 reviews	87% 5 reviews	86% 3 reviews
Other Expert Sites	60% 505 reviews	61% 413 reviews	69% 374 reviews	65% 248 reviews	63% 253 reviews
Average	81% 800 reviews	78% 689 reviews	82% 629 reviews	81% 452 reviews	79% 446 reviews

How Many Industry Awards Have Asus PC Monitors Received?

After checking thousands of expert review websites we found 576 industry awards for Asus PC monitors. This means that Asus has more awards for its PC monitors than any other brand. The table below compares the number of awards given to Asus to other popular PC monitor brands. The largest number of awards provided by each review source is highlighted in green.

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Number of Awards	Asus	AOC	Benq	DELL	Philips
	18	14	18	7	9
	24	18	5	2	13
	12	17	13	5	8
	9	8	14	6	2
	10	8	11	8	2
	17	5	10	4	1
	11	7	10	3	4
	8	9	6	6	5
	15	4	1	5	6
	8	7	5	3	5
	6	5	5	11
	5	11	6	1	4
	9	6	5	3	3
	12	9			5
	9	2	7	5	2
	14	3			5
	13		7	1	1
	5	8	3	3	1
	4	6	4		4
	6	2		7	2
Other Expert Sites	361	235	177	140	112
Total	576	384	307	220	194

How Reliable Are Asus PC Monitors?

We checked over 100,000 reviews to find comments about the reliability of Asus PC monitors. over 1,000 of these reviews that mention reliability of which 89% were positive. Therefore the vast majority of Asus PC monitor owners and reviewers thought the product was reliable.

So, most people think that Asus PC monitors are good quality. Now let's take a look at some of the reviews for Asus PC monitors that mention reliability:

RELIABLE

It can be used reliably in its fixed sRGB

the Asus VG248QE (See it on Amazon) is a solidly built

The ASUS MX279H is a nicely built 27-inch LED-Lit monitor that retails for just over $300 USD

the ASUS PA246Q comes across as a very bulky monitor with a very sturdy stand

It's a well-built product that can do so much

It's beautifully built

robust monitor that will stand the test of time

a sturdy build

superbly built

the Asus MG28UQ makes for a very robust piece of gaming technology with no serious flaws

a relatively robust construction

is well built

Build quality is good

mount make up a very sturdy base

A well built gaming machine deserves a good monitor

rugged construction

robust colors

NOT RELIABLE

my biggest complaint fell around the build quality of the stand

narrow “infinity-edge” bezels look great - whereas rival monitors at this price often have thick plasticky bezels

upon opening the box I discovered that the monitor screen was facing exactly where the damage was

Support pages are full of broken links

the damage is noticeable

The screen is high quality as is the fully adjustable heavy duty stand

are increasingly being built with less expensive materials

Features to Look Out For On Asus PC Monitors

There's a number of great features to look out for on the latest range of Asus PC monitors that set them apart from the competition. These include ASUS GamePlus Technology, ASUS Eye Care and colour temperature selection.

ASUS GamePlus Technology

Asus PC monitors that feature ASUS GamePlus Technology include the Asus VP278QG ($162), the Asus VP228HE ($60) and the Asus VC239H ($99).

ASUS Eye Care

Asus PC monitors that feature ASUS Eye Care include the Asus MB16AC ($240), the Asus VC239H ($99) and the Asus VZ249HE ($106).

Asus Colour Temperature Selection

Asus PC monitors that feature colour temperature selection include the Asus VS248HP ($65), the Asus VP28UQG ($280) and the Asus PG279Q ($680).

ASUS GameVisual Technology

Asus PC monitors that feature ASUS GameVisual Technology include the Asus PG278QR ($520), the Asus PG279Q ($680) and the Asus PG248Q ($462).

What is the Best Mid-Range Asus PC Monitor?

Asus MG248QR

24"

1080P RESOLUTION

1ms RESPONSE TIME

160° VERTICAL

170° HORIZONTAL

A

A great mid range choice, priced at $289.18 is the Asus MG248QR, which has a Kagoo Score of 80.

Features We Love:

1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels resolution (1920x1080 pixels)

Faster than average response time (1ms)

Built-in speaker

Headphone out

HDCP

A fully featured and multi award winning 24" PC monitor, with a reasonable price and the latest technology. Multiple reviews mentioned that this PC monitor hasa good screen, it has an outstanding refresh rate and it's very good-looking.

95 Reviews	92 Reviews + 8 Awards
82 Features	Fully-Featured
79 Popularity	Widely Available
71 Value for Money	Good
80 Kagoo Score	Excellent

Customers report that Asus MG248QR has great expert reviews and very good user reviews with 92% of buyers recommending this flatpanel monitor to others.

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What is the Best Budget Choice Asus PC Monitor?

Asus VP278QG

27"

1080P RESOLUTION

1ms RESPONSE TIME

160° VERTICAL

170° HORIZONTAL

B

At only $161.99 and with a Kagoo Score of 85 the Asus VP278QG makes a great budget choice.

Features We Love:

ASUS GamePlus Technology

1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels resolution (1920x1080 pixels)

Big display diagonal (27")

Faster than average response time (1ms)

Built-in speaker

A fully featured and critically acclaimed 27" PC screen, with a fair price. Purchasers report that has a good screen, it has an excellent picture quality and it's good-looking.

96 Reviews	53 Reviews
84 Features	Fully-Featured
88 Popularity	Widely Available
84 Value for Money	Very Good
85 Kagoo Score	Excellent

Multiple reviews mentioned that Asus VP278QG has very good expert reviews and superb user reviews with 98% of buyers recommending this LCD screen to others.

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