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 $57 for the VP228 which has a display diagonal of 21.5" and is a PC monitor that has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) and go up to $2,050 for the PG35VQ which has a display diagonal of 35" and is a PC monitor that has a resolution of 3440 x 1440. The average price of a new Asus PC monitor is $286.

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 4th 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 80 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 79%.

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		440
4 stars		336
3 stars		52
2 stars		11
1 star		0

User Reviews

5 stars		9,631
4 stars		2,803
3 stars		977
2 stars		625
1 star		878

Over 92% 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 was good in terms of connectivity, had an environmentally responsible design and was well designed. Their PC monitors have also won 580+ 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	65% 12 reviews	73% 25 reviews	69% 17 reviews	84% 18 reviews
	90% 25 reviews	90% 21 reviews	91% 28 reviews	92% 11 reviews	88% 19 reviews
	85% 26 reviews	79% 19 reviews	87% 11 reviews	81% 17 reviews	78% 16 reviews
	77% 18 reviews	73% 15 reviews	74% 25 reviews	74% 7 reviews	79% 22 reviews
	79% 16 reviews	77% 14 reviews	78% 26 reviews	77% 20 reviews	79% 6 reviews
	75% 11 reviews	80% 21 reviews	79% 17 reviews	77% 15 reviews	74% 7 reviews
	85% 22 reviews	82% 21 reviews	80% 7 reviews	81% 17 reviews	85% 2 reviews
	82% 16 reviews	77% 15 reviews	83% 9 reviews	76% 16 reviews	86% 8 reviews
	79% 13 reviews	80% 7 reviews	82% 33 reviews	78% 8 reviews	86% 2 reviews
	84% 1 review	81% 21 reviews	80% 16 reviews	80% 19 reviews	80% 2 reviews
	85% 5 reviews	85% 30 reviews		86% 20 reviews
	90% 10 reviews	80% 12 reviews	95% 8 reviews	91% 9 reviews	86% 16 reviews
	91% 15 reviews	76% 11 reviews	92% 10 reviews	80% 12 reviews	90% 6 reviews
	76% 13 reviews				79% 40 reviews
	87% 16 reviews	77% 7 reviews	85% 4 reviews	79% 5 reviews	85% 17 reviews
	80% 9 reviews	81% 11 reviews	79% 10 reviews	78% 5 reviews	80% 10 reviews
	76% 7 reviews	78% 12 reviews	74% 12 reviews	80% 4 reviews	81% 10 reviews
	80% 8 reviews	80% 13 reviews	78% 8 reviews	78% 5 reviews	60% 1 review
	86% 6 reviews	85% 15 reviews	87% 4 reviews	86% 3 reviews	87% 5 reviews
	92% 10 reviews	88% 8 reviews	90% 1 review	88% 8 reviews	90% 4 reviews
Other Expert Sites	60% 497 reviews	62% 423 reviews	69% 388 reviews	63% 276 reviews	65% 252 reviews
Average	81% 786 reviews	79% 708 reviews	82% 642 reviews	80% 494 reviews	81% 463 reviews

How Many Industry Awards Have Asus PC Monitors Received?

After checking thousands of expert review websites we found 587 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.

Compare all award winning PC monitors

Number of Awards	Asus	AOC	Benq	Philips	DELL
	19	15	17	12	7
	22	18	6	16	2
	13	16	13	8	5
	17	6	10	4	4
	9	8	14	2	6
	10	8	11	2	7
	12	7	10	4	3
	8	9	6	6	6
	16	4	1	5	5
	14	10		6
	5	12	7	4	1
	8	7	5	6	3
	7	5	5		11
	9	6	5	3	3
	9	2	7	2	5
	13	4		6
	5	8	3	2	4
	13		7	1	1
	4	6	4	5
	14	1	3		1
Other Expert Sites	360	241	179	121	142
Total	587	393	313	215	216

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 87% 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's beautifully built

It can be used reliably in its fixed sRGB

a sturdy build

A well built gaming machine deserves a good monitor

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

a relatively robust construction

solid build quality for a reasonable price

robust colors

the PB287Q is refreshingly sturdy

mount make up a very sturdy base

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

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

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

is well built

Build quality is good

robust monitor that will stand the test of time

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

ASUS build quality has never let me down

I was hesitant to purchase this monitor after I had heard reviews stating that there was severe light leaking issues

I assume it is broken because I have tried every solution that I know

Build quality is below average

Poor Build Quality

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 VP278QG ($199), the Asus TUF Gaming VG259Q ($199) and the Asus VP228HE ($100).

ASUS Eye Care

Asus PC monitors that feature ASUS Eye Care include the Asus ZenScreen Go ($160), the Asus ZenScreen ($168) and the Asus VZ249HE ($85).

Asus Slim Design

Asus PC monitors that feature slim design include the Asus VS248HP ($90), the Asus PA248QV ($239) and the Asus TUF Gaming VG35VQ ($579).

Asus Portable

Portable implies the screen is small enough to be picked up and comfortably carried.

Asus PC monitors that are Portable include the Asus MB168B ($73), the Asus ZenScreen Touch ($275) and the Asus ZenScreen Go ($160).

What is the Best High End Asus PC Monitor?

Asus TUF Gaming VG35VQ

3440 X 1440 PIXELS RESOLUTION

35"

1ms RESPONSE TIME

178° VERTICAL

178° HORIZONTAL

$110 OVER 5 YEARS

If you're looking for a high end Asus PC monitor then the Asus TUF Gaming VG35VQ takes some beating. It has a Kagoo Score of 79, but is a bit more expensive at $579.

Features We Love:

Big display diagonal (35")

3440 x 1440 pixels resolution

Faster than average response time (1ms)

Built-in USB hub

Headphone out

A top-rated and fully featured 3440 x 1440 pixels resolution LCD screen, with low running costs and display diagonal. Multiple reviews mentioned that it has a superb picture quality, outstanding features and it's very well designed.

96 Reviews	4 Reviews
82 Features	Fully-Featured
72 Popularity	Quite Popular
71 Value for Money	Good
78 Running Costs	$110 Over 5 Years
79 Kagoo Score	Very Good

Owners report that Asus TUF Gaming VG35VQ has superb user reviews with an average user rating of 100%.

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The cheapest price that we could find for the TUF Gaming VG35VQ in the US is $579.00 but in total we found only 2 prices for it.

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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 $263.10 and with a Kagoo Score of 78 the Asus Designo VZ279HE makes a great budget choice.

Features We Love:

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

Big display diagonal (27")

Wide vertical viewing angle (178°)

Very wide horizontal viewing angle (178°)

Built-in speaker

An award winning and fully featured 27" PC monitor, with a reasonable price. Owners report that this PC monitor has a good screen, it has a good picture quality and it's a very good size.

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

Owners report that Asus Designo VZ279HE has exceptional expert reviews and fantastic user reviews with 96% of buyers recommending this LCD screen to others.

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