24.1″ Asus ProArt PA249CGV – Full Specifications
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At a glance
The Asus ProArt PA249CGV is a 24.1-inch Full HD Monitor designed for gaming and multimedia. It features a IPS panel for accurate colours and wide viewing angles. The Monitor is suitable for gaming and creative work and includes 48 Hz - 144 Hz refresh rate and DisplayPort/USB-C connectivity. However, it may not be ideal for less sharp than modern 1440p and 4K creator monitors. It scores Great — 8.6/10 across our display performance benchmarks.
- IPS panel delivers consistent colour accuracy across a 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle.
Model Year
2026
Size Class
24"
Panel Type
IPS
Scores and analysis are based on DisplayInput – Monitor & TV Specs Comparison's display benchmark methodology across 6 verified specifications. Data sourced from Asus's official specifications and independent lab measurements.
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Display Performance
Overall Score
Combined display quality score
86
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Refresh Rate
Higher is smoother — 144Hz+ ideal for gaming
60
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Response Time
Lower is better — 1ms GtG excellent
40
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Colour Coverage
% of DCI-P3 colour gamut — 90%+ for professional work
100
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Brightness
Panel brightness in nits — 1000+ for strong HDR
35
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The Asus ProArt PA249CGV achieves an overall display score of 8.6/10. With a 144Hz refresh rate and 5ms response time, it delivers excellent motion clarity for gaming and fast-paced content. Colour coverage reaches 100% DCI-P3, making it suitable for professional colour work. Typical brightness of 350 nits is adequate for indoor use.
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Who Should Buy the Asus ProArt PA249CGV
Perfect For
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PC Gamers 144Hz
Fluid motion 60Hz cannot match
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Photo Editors & Colour Graders 95% P3
Screen colours match print and web export
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Multi-Device Professionals KVM
Control two PCs, one keyboard, one click
Not Ideal For
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HDR Enthusiasts No HDR
No certified HDR. Streaming HDR-flagged content will be downgraded to SDR automatically.
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Dark-Room Cinema Fans IPS Panel
IPS produces a subtle grey glow in completely dark rooms. VA or OLED produces genuinely black dark scenes.
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Extreme Multitaskers 16:9 Only
Standard 16:9 cannot fit two full-width apps without overlap. An ultrawide replaces a dual-monitor setup cleanly.
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Quick Advice: Buy this for
144Hz 1080p gaming and daily use.
At 144Hz, 1080p and pixel density, this is a strong all-rounder. If your workflow is purely creative rather than gaming, a 60Hz wide-gamut panel offers better colour at lower cost.
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Real-World Use Cases
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Motion stays sharp through fast camera pans
144Hz keeps enemies mid-sprint clear, not blurred.
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What you grade is what the client receives
95% DCI-P3 keeps profiles consistent from Lightroom to print export.
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Colour accurate at every angle, all day
IPS stays consistent at 178° — shared-screen reviews and standing desks included.
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Switch machines without touching a cable
KVM moves keyboard and mouse between PCs in one press. PBP shows both live, side by side.
Each scenario is derived from confirmed Asus ProArt PA249CGV specs. Real-world results vary with system configuration and content source.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- 16:10 aspect ratio taller workspace ideal for productivity and content creation
- 144Hz refresh rate smoother motion than standard 60Hz professional monitors
- IPS panel wide 178° viewing angles with accurate color consistency
- 95% DCI-P3 color gamut vibrant wide-color reproduction for creative workflows
- 100% sRGB coverage highly accurate colors for web and design work
- CalMAN Verified certification factory-calibrated color accuracy with △E<2 performance
- USB-C with 96W power delivery single-cable laptop charging and display connectivity
- Auto KVM support seamless switching between multiple connected devices
- Full ergonomic stand height adjustment, swivel, pivot, and tilt support
- DisplayPort MST daisy chaining simplifies multi-monitor workstation setups
Cons
- 1920 x 1200 resolution less sharp than modern 1440p and 4K creator monitors
- HDR10 support lacks advanced HDR brightness and local dimming capabilities
- 350 cd/m² brightness average brightness for HDR content creation workflows
- IPS black levels weaker contrast compared to OLED and Mini LED panels
- No Thunderbolt connectivity limited compared to premium creator displays
- Built-in 2W speakers basic sound quality with limited bass response
- 24.1-inch screen size smaller workspace than modern 27-inch creator monitors
- No Mini LED backlight lower HDR precision and highlight control
- 144Hz refresh rate lower than high-end esports gaming monitors
- Plastic-heavy chassis less premium feel than flagship ProArt displays
We identified 10 advantages and 10 limitations for the Asus ProArt PA249CGV. The strengths meaningfully outweigh the trade-offs for the target use case. All 20 points are derived from verified specifications and independently confirmed benchmark data.
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Score & Ratings
8.6/10
Great
The Asus ProArt PA249CGV earns a strong overall score of 8.6/10. Our editors evaluate each Monitor across display quality, colour accuracy, motion performance, and connectivity.
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Basic Information
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Brand | Asus | |
| Model | PA249CGV | |
| Series | ProArt | |
| Model Alias | PA249CGV | |
| Model Year | 2026 |
✓ Good 2026 — current generation. Latest panel technology and features.
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Display
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Size Class | 24.1-inch |
△ Average 24" — standard monitor. Efficient for focused work; compact desk footprint.
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| Panel Type | IPS |
✓ Good IPS — consistent colour accuracy across 178° viewing angle. No colour shift when viewed from the side.
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| Curvature | -- | |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
△ Average Full HD (1920×1080) — adequate up to 24–27". Pixels become visible on larger panels at close range.
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| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
✓ Good 16:10 — slightly taller than 16:9. More vertical room for documents, code and spreadsheets.
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| Pixel Density | 92 PPI |
△ Average 92 PPI — adequate sharpness for monitor use. Comfortable for text and media at 50–80cm.
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| Pixel Pitch | 0.27 mm |
△ Average 0.27 mm pitch — standard. Pixels become visible on close inspection of large panels.
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| Display Area | 68.79 % |
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Color & HDR
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Color Depth | 8 bits |
△ Average 8-bit — 16.7 million colours. Fine for SDR and everyday use; banding may appear in HDR gradients.
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| Colors | 16777216 colors |
△ Average 16.7 million colours (8-bit) — standard for SDR; gradient banding may appear in HDR.
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| sRGB | 95 % DCI-P3 |
✓ Good 95% sRGB — excellent for professional work. Reliable for photo editing and video colour grading.
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| DCI-P3 Coverage | 100 % sRGB |
✓ Good 100% DCI-P3 — virtually complete coverage. Colour output matches what clients and printers receive exactly.
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| HDR Support | HDR10 |
△ Average HDR10 — universal HDR baseline. Supported by all streaming services, games, and HDR discs.
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Brightness & Contrast
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Brightness (Typical) | 350 cd/m² |
△ Average 350 cd/m² — comfortable indoors. May wash out next to a bright window or in direct sunlight.
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| Peak Brightness | - |
OLED brightness varies per pixel and scene. Manufacturers often omit a fixed nit figure; contrast quality exceeds most LED panels anyway.
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| Contrast | 1500 : 1 |
✓ Good 1500 : 1 — above-average contrast. Good for movie watching in mixed lighting.
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Performance
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Refresh Rate | 48 Hz - 144 Hz |
✓ Good 144Hz — clear upgrade over 60Hz. Games feel noticeably more fluid in every genre.
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| Response Time | 5 ms |
△ Average 5 ms — acceptable for office and casual gaming. Some blur visible in very fast scenes.
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| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync VESA MediaSync Display |
✓ Good Variable Refresh Rate — GPU and display sync together. Eliminates screen tearing and reduces stutter in games.
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Display Technologies
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Advanced Display Technologies | Panel Technology: IPS Backlight: W-LED Viewing Angles: 178° / 178° Response Time: 5 ms Coating: Anti-glare/Matte |
Anti-glare matte coating. 178° wide viewing angles.
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Camera
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Camera | No |
⚠ Limited No built-in camera. An external webcam is needed for video calls.
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Audio
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Audio | 2 x 2W speakers 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out |
3.5mm headphone/audio output — connects wired headphones or routes audio to external speakers.
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Connectivity & Ports
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Ports | 1 x USB 3.2 Type-C (96W, DP Alt Mode) 3 x USB 3.2 Type-A 1 x HDMI 2.1 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (in) 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (out; MST) 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out |
✓ Good USB-C (single-cable display + data, charging if PD supported). HDMI 2.1 — supports 4K@144Hz or 8K@60Hz bandwidth. DisplayPort 1.4 — full bandwidth for high-refresh PC gaming.
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| Wireless | HDCP 1.4 Daisy Chaining |
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Ergonomics
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm |
✓ Good VESA-compatible — fits any standard monitor arm, desk mount, or wall bracket. No proprietary hardware needed.
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| Height Adjustment | Yes | |
| Pivot | Yes |
✓ Good Pivot — screen rotates 90° to portrait. Ideal for code, reading documents, or social feeds.
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| Swivel | Yes |
✓ Good Swivel — rotates left and right without moving the base. Easy screen sharing or multi-person viewing.
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| Tilt | 5° forward / 23° backward |
✓ Good Tilt ±5° — adjustable screen angle reduces neck strain and matches your eye level.
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| Removable Stand | Yes |
✓ Good Stand detaches cleanly from the panel — mount on any VESA arm or wall bracket without a leftover collar.
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Gaming Features
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Gaming Features | Adaptive-Sync Auto KVM QuickFit Plus VESA MediaSync Display |
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Smart & Software Features
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Operating System | - |
No smart OS — this is a PC monitor. All input comes from connected computers or consoles.
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| Smart Features | Adaptive-Sync technology Ambient Light Sensor Asus DisplayWidget Center Asus Power Sync Asus ProArt Chroma Tune Asus ProArt Preset Asus ProArt Palette Auto KVM CalMAN Verified Color Accuracy △E<2 Flicker-free technology Gamma adjustment Light Sync Low Blue Light Multiple HDR Mode QuickFit Plus Trace Free Technology |
✓ Good Adaptive-Sync technology
Ambient Light Sensor
Asus DisplayWidget Center
Asus Power Sync
Asus ProArt Chroma Tune
Asus ProArt Preset
Asus ProArt Palette
Auto KVM
CalMAN Verified
Color Accuracy △E<2
Flicker-free technology
Gamma adjustment
Light Sync
Low Blue Light
Multiple HDR Mode
QuickFit Plus
Trace Free Technology — software features including OSD controls and display calibration tools.
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Power Consumption
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Voltage | 100V - 240V |
✓ Good Universal or wide-range power supply. Compatible with outlets in the US, UK, EU, and most countries.
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| Frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
50/60Hz AC supply — compatible with worldwide power grids including US, UK, EU, and AU.
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| Average Consumption | 11 W |
✓ Good 11 W — very energy efficient. Low electricity cost even for all-day use.
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| Maximum Consumption | - |
Peak power draw not published. Typically 2–3× the average consumption figure.
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| Standby | 0.5 W |
✓ Good 0.5 W standby — near-zero idle power. Excellent energy compliance.
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Certificates
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Certificates | Energy Star EPEAT Gold TCO Certified TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified |
✓ Good ENERGY STAR — US energy efficiency standard. EPEAT — sustainable electronics certification. CE — meets EU safety & electromagnetic standards. TCO Certified — sustainable IT product standard.
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Design, Build & Dimensions
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Without Stand Width | 540.2 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Height | 323.8 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Depth | 44.4 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Weight | 3.5 kg |
✓ Good 3.5 kg — lightweight; easy to position or wall-mount solo.
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| With Stand Width | 540.2 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Height | 385.4 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Depth | 190.4 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Weight | 5.3 kg |
△ Average 5.3 kg — standard weight for this panel size.
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| Color | Black |
Available colour finish for this unit.
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Operating Conditions
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Temperature | - |
Operating environment not specified. Standard indoor conditions (15–35°C, 20–80% humidity) apply.
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| Humidity | - |
Operating environment not specified. Standard indoor conditions (15–35°C, 20–80% humidity) apply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 What type of panel does the Asus ProArt PA249CGV use? ›
It features an IPS panel, which delivers wide 178° viewing angles and consistent colour accuracy. Colours stay accurate whether you're sitting centred or off to the side.
02 Can the Asus ProArt PA249CGV handle gaming? ›
✓ Yes — the 144Hz refresh rate makes fast-paced titles noticeably smoother than 60Hz. Fast camera pans and character movement stay sharp. 5ms response time minimises ghosting.
03 Is the Asus ProArt PA249CGV suitable for photo or video editing? ›
✓ Yes — 95% DCI-P3 coverage means the colours you grade in Lightroom or DaVinci Resolve stay consistent when exported to screen and print. Suitable for professional colour work without a dedicated calibration monitor.
04 Who is the Asus ProArt PA249CGV best for? ›
It is best suited for gamers, content creators. Check the "Who Should Buy" section above for a full profile breakdown.
05 Does the IPS panel cause issues in dark rooms? ›
IPS panels produce a slight glow in very dark rooms when displaying black content — this is normal for the technology. It is most noticeable in pitch-black rooms. For dark-room cinematic use, a VA or OLED panel would produce deeper blacks. For everyday and office use it is not an issue.
06 Is the Asus ProArt PA249CGV worth buying in 2026? ›
Asus ProArt PA249CGV remains a strong option in 2026. 144Hz refresh keeps motion smooth for gaming, which remains relevant as 144Hz+ is now the expected baseline. Wide colour gamut coverage remains relevant for photo, video, and content creation workflows. Our benchmark score of 8.6/10 puts it in the top tier of its category. Before purchasing, compare the current street price against newer models at the same price point to confirm it offers the best value for your use case.
Questions are generated from Asus ProArt PA249CGV specifications. For full technical data, see the Specifications tab above.
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