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, projectors and headphones.

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 110,000 user and expert reviews and over 2,900 awards from hundreds of different review sites on over 4,500 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 VB178T which has a display diagonal of 17" and is a PC monitor that has a resolution of 1280 x 1024 and go up to $3,900 for the PQ22UC which has a display diagonal of 21.6" and is a PC monitor that has a resolution of 3840 x 2160 (4K). The average price of a new Asus PC monitor is $420.

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 100 Asus PC monitors currently on the market in the US. Asus also 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 slim design which sets them apart from the competition.

However Asus PC monitors tend to be more expensive than most other PC monitor brands making them a less popular choice with consumers. 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		432
4 stars		336
3 stars		49
2 stars		11
1 star		0

User Reviews

5 stars		9,402
4 stars		2,795
3 stars		963
2 stars		593
1 star		844

Over 93% of expert reviews and 84% 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 an environmentally responsible design, good connectivity and was nicely designed. Their PC monitors have also won 590+ awards.

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	Philips	DELL
	71% 42 reviews	64% 11 reviews	73% 25 reviews	69% 17 reviews	84% 18 reviews
	89% 24 reviews	90% 20 reviews	91% 29 reviews	92% 11 reviews	88% 18 reviews
	84% 27 reviews	79% 19 reviews	87% 11 reviews	81% 17 reviews	79% 15 reviews
	77% 18 reviews	73% 15 reviews	74% 25 reviews	74% 7 reviews	79% 22 reviews
	78% 17 reviews	77% 14 reviews	78% 26 reviews	77% 20 reviews	80% 7 reviews
	77% 13 reviews	80% 21 reviews	79% 17 reviews	77% 15 reviews	75% 8 reviews
	85% 23 reviews	82% 21 reviews	80% 6 reviews	81% 17 reviews	85% 2 reviews
	81% 17 reviews	77% 15 reviews	83% 9 reviews	76% 16 reviews	86% 8 reviews
	79% 13 reviews	80% 7 reviews	82% 32 reviews	78% 8 reviews	86% 2 reviews
	84% 1 review	81% 21 reviews	80% 16 reviews	80% 19 reviews	80% 2 reviews
	87% 6 reviews	85% 30 reviews		86% 20 reviews
	90% 16 reviews	76% 11 reviews	92% 10 reviews	80% 12 reviews	90% 6 reviews
	90% 10 reviews	82% 11 reviews	95% 8 reviews	91% 9 reviews	86% 16 reviews
	76% 14 reviews				79% 40 reviews
	87% 16 reviews	77% 7 reviews	85% 4 reviews	79% 5 reviews	85% 17 reviews
	76% 7 reviews	78% 12 reviews	74% 13 reviews	80% 4 reviews	81% 10 reviews
	80% 9 reviews	81% 11 reviews	79% 10 reviews	78% 5 reviews	80% 10 reviews
	80% 8 reviews	80% 12 reviews	78% 8 reviews	78% 5 reviews	60% 1 review
	88% 9 reviews	80% 6 reviews	89% 7 reviews	84% 8 reviews	77% 3 reviews
	86% 6 reviews	85% 14 reviews	87% 4 reviews	86% 3 reviews	87% 5 reviews
Other Expert Sites	59% 504 reviews	61% 415 reviews	69% 380 reviews	63% 274 reviews	66% 254 reviews
Average	81% 800 reviews	78% 693 reviews	82% 640 reviews	80% 492 reviews	81% 464 reviews

How Many Industry Awards Have Asus PC Monitors Received?

After checking thousands of expert review websites we found 596 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 received by 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	Philips	DELL
	20	15	17	12	8
	23	18	5	16	2
	14	17	12	8	5
	17	5	10	4	4
	9	8	14	2	6
	10	8	11	2	8
	12	7	10	4	3
	8	9	6	6	6
	16	4	1	5	5
	8	7	5	6	3
	5	12	7	4	1
	14	9		5
	6	5	5		11
	9	6	5	3	3
	9	2	7	2	5
	14	4		6
	14		7	1	1
	5	8	3	2	4
	14	1	3		1
	4	6	4	5
Other Expert Sites	365	239	178	121	143
Total	596	390	310	214	219

How Reliable Are Asus PC Monitors?

We checked over 110,000 reviews to find comments about the reliability of Asus PC monitors. over 1,200 of these reviews mention reliability of which 88% 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

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

Build quality is good

solid build quality for a reasonable price

It's beautifully built

a sturdy build

A well built gaming machine deserves a good monitor

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

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

It can be used reliably in its fixed sRGB

superbly built

Once attached it felt very sturdy

a relatively robust construction

mount make up a very sturdy base

clearly built to survive the test of time within an active studio environment

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

is well built

NOT RELIABLE

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

my biggest complaint fell around the build quality of the stand

the monitor is fragile

The leaking is not too bad

find it funny how absolutely destroyed the box that the monitor comes in is

The stand is not as sturdy as the Elo monitors

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 slim design.

ASUS GamePlus Technology

Asus PC monitors that feature ASUS GamePlus Technology include the Asus VP278 ($144), the Asus VP228HE ($90) and the Asus VC239H ($178).

ASUS Eye Care

Asus PC monitors that feature ASUS Eye Care include the Asus VZ249HE ($80), the Asus ZenScreen ($159) and the Asus ZenScreen Go ($150).

Asus Slim Design

Asus PC monitors that feature slim design include the Asus VS248HP ($75), the Asus PA248Q ($331) and the Asus TUF Gaming VG35VQ ($0).

ASUS SplendidPlus

Asus PC monitors that feature ASUS SplendidPlus include the Asus VS247HR ($140) and the Asus VP228HE ($90).

What is the Best Mid-Range Asus PC Monitor?

Asus TUF Gaming VG249Q

23.8"

1080P RESOLUTION

1ms RESPONSE TIME

178° VERTICAL

178° HORIZONTAL

A great mid range choice, priced at $234.19 is the Asus TUF Gaming VG249Q, which has a Kagoo Score of 76.

Features We Love:

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

Faster than average response time (1ms)

Built-in speaker

Headphone out

HDMI

An excellently reviewed and fully featured 23.8" LCD screen. Owners report that has a good screen, it has a good picture quality and it's very good-looking.

97 Reviews	36 Reviews
81 Features	Fully-Featured
76 Kagoo Score	Very Good

Purchasers report that Asus TUF Gaming VG249Q has brilliant user reviews with 97% of buyers recommending this PC monitor to others.

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What is the Ultimate Asus PC Monitor?

Asus ProArt PA32UCK

32"

3840 X 2160 PIXELS RESOLUTION

5ms RESPONSE TIME

178° VERTICAL

178° HORIZONTAL

$55 OVER 5 YEARS

A

For those with an unlimited budget then the Asus ProArt PA32UCK is the best Asus PC monitor out there. At $2,958.42 it's not cheap, but is excellent quality and as such we gave it Kagoo Score of 76.

Features We Love:

Big display diagonal (32")

Built-in USB hub

Wide horizontal viewing angle (178°)

Built-in speaker

Features Picture-in-Picture support

Owners report that this PC screen has a good screen, it has good features but it's expensive. It's a very economical to run and multi award winning PC screen, with a very good spec and display diagonal. It has a built-in speaker, a built-in USB hub and a headphone out and features Picture-in-Picture support.

93 Reviews	31 Reviews + 10 Awards
80 Features	Fully-Featured
64 Value for Money	Good
94 Running Costs	$55 Over 5 Years
76 Kagoo Score	Very Good

Multiple reviews mentioned that Asus ProArt PA32UCK has exceptional expert reviews but average user reviews with an average overall rating of 87%, based on 31 reviews.

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What is the Best Budget Choice Asus PC Monitor?

Asus Designo VZ279HE

27"

1080P RESOLUTION

5ms RESPONSE TIME

178° VERTICAL

178° HORIZONTAL

A

At only $265.10 and with a Kagoo Score of 77 the Asus Designo VZ279HE makes a great budget choice.

Features We Love:

ASUS Eye Care

Slim design

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

Big display diagonal (27")

Wide vertical viewing angle (178°)

Multiple reviews mentioned that this PC display has a good screen, it has a good picture quality and it's a very good size. It's a fully featured and award winning 27" PC display.

96 Reviews	110 Reviews + 1 Award
81 Features	Fully-Featured
69 Value for Money	Good
77 Kagoo Score	Very Good

Our review analysis indicates that Asus Designo VZ279HE has brilliant expert reviews and marvellous user reviews with 96% of buyers recommending this PC screen to others.

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