
23.8″ Asus VA249QGS – Specs & Features
Small flats and dorm desks call for something like the Asus VA249QGS, a 23.8-inch IPS monitor that doubles as a USB hub.
Overview
Small flats and dorm desks call for something like the Asus VA249QGS, a 23.8-inch IPS monitor that doubles as a USB hub. A four-port USB-A hub sits on the back for keyboards, drives and webcams, while the Full HD panel runs at 120 Hz, reaches 350 nits and holds 1500:1 contrast. One HDMI 1.4 and one DisplayPort 1.2 cover video, and two 2 W speakers are built in. The stand lifts 130 mm, and the whole monitor weighs 4.8 kg.
- 120 Hz, 1920 × 1080, 23.8-inch IPS
- 1500:1 contrast ratio, 350 nits brightness
- DisplayPort 1.2 inputs, HDMI 1.4
- Four-port USB-A hub, 2 W speakers
- 130 mm stand, 4.8 kg weight
Pros & Cons
- Hub gives four ready USB-A sockets
- Height adjustment reaches 130 mm easily
- Compact 23.8 inches fits tight desks
- Bright enough at 350 nits for daylight
- Speakers cover calls and light video
- Ordinary Full HD sharpness at this modest size
- Just one HDMI input to share
- Laptops cannot charge through this monitor
- Older HDMI 1.4 caps console features
Score & Ratings
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | ASUS |
| Model | VA249QGS |
| Model Alias | VA249QGS-W |
| Full Product Name | ASUS VA249QGS |
| Model Year | 2025 |
| Monitor Type | Business / General-Purpose Monitor |
| Market Position | Mainstream / Home & Office (ASUS VA / VP / VZ / VU / BE series - general-purpose display line) |
| Primary Use | Office, Productivity & Everyday Use |
| Launch Status | 2025 |
| Available Colors | Black |
| Warranty | 3 years (36 months) standard limited warranty from date of purchase |
| Burn-In Warranty | Not applicable (non-OLED panel) |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 23.8 in |
| Exact Diagonal | 604 mm (23.78 in) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 527.04 mm (20.75 in) |
| Active Display Height | 296.46 mm (11.67 in) |
| Display Area | 89.58 % (percent) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Backlight Type | W-LED |
| 3D Support | No |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte (3H) |
23.8" Display Size (60.5 cm) 16:9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels / Full HD / 1080p |
| Pixel Density | 92 ppi / 36 ppcm |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.275 mm (millimeters) |
Resolution at a Glance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Panel Bit Depth | 8 bits (6 bits + FRC) |
| FRC | Yes |
| Display Colors | 16777216 colors / 24 bits |
| Typical Brightness | 350 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 1500 : 1 |
| Dynamic Contrast Ratio | 100000000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° |
| sRGB Coverage | 99% |
Fills central vision comfortably at a typical desk distance — no head movement needed.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Native Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 120 Hz |
| MPRT Response Time | 1 ms (MPRT) |
| Adaptive-Sync | VESA AdaptiveSync |
| Motion Blur Reduction | Yes |
| GameVisual | Yes |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Ports |
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| HDMI Version | 1.4 |
| HDMI Bandwidth | 30 kHz - 140 kHz |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.2 |
| USB-A Ports |
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| Audio Output | 3.5 mm |
| Headphone Output | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
| Microphone Input | 3.5 mm Audio In |
Ports & Connections
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Built-In Speakers | 2 x 2 W |
| Built-In Camera | No |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm |
| VESA Size | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | 130 mm |
| Height Adjustment Range | 130 mm (5.12 in) |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° |
| Backward Tilt | 35 ° |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes |
| Left Swivel | 180 ° |
| Right Swivel | 180 ° |
| Left Pivot | 90 ° |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° |
| Portrait Mode | Yes |
| Security Lock | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Lock | Kensington Lock |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions With Stand | 540 mm x 457 mm x 211 mm (W x H x D) |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 540 mm x 323 mm x 48 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight With Stand | 4.8 kg (10.58 lbs) |
| Weight Without Stand | 3.05 kg (6.72 lbs) |
| Stand Depth | 211 mm (8.31 in) |
Power & Operating Conditions 9
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Input | 100–240V |
| 110V Input Range | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V Input Range | 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Average Power Consumption | 14 W |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.5 W |
| Off Consumption | 0.3 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C - 40 °C / 32 °F - 104 °F |
| Operating Humidity | 20 % - 85 % |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Flicker-Free | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes |
| Eye Comfort Mode | Yes |
| Desktop Control Software | Yes |
| Monitor Management Software | Yes |
| Anti-Theft Slot | Yes (Kensington lock slot) |
| Additional Monitor Features |
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Certifications, Standards & Licenses 5
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy Star | Yes |
| EPEAT | Yes |
| TCO Certified | Yes |
| TÜV Flicker-Free | Yes |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | Yes |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| HDMI Cable | HDMI cable |
| USB Upstream Cable | USB Type-B to Type-A cable |
Packaging Information 2
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Package Dimensions | 600 mm x 412 mm x 141 mm (W x H x D) |
| Package Weight | 6.3 kg (13.89 lbs) |
Estimated Running Cost
Based on this product's rated power draw, not an independent lab measurement — actual usage varies with settings and content.
Draws more power than 100% of the 701 comparable displays we track.
