ASUS VZ249HE 23.8-Inch Full HD IPS Monitor: features and who it suits

The ASUS VZ249HE is a 23.8-inch Full HD monitor with an IPS panel and an ultra-slim, frameless body. It suits a home desk, an office or a multi-monitor row, and it takes HDMI or VGA connections. This page explains what its specifications mean in everyday use.

Size and resolution

The screen is a nominal 24-inch class panel at 23.8 inches, running at 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD). At this size, Full HD offers a good balance between sharpness and screen space for documents, browsing, video calls and streaming. A larger screen at the same resolution would look less sharp, and a smaller one more crisp.

What IPS means

IPS (in-plane switching) is a panel type. ASUS lists a 178-degree viewing angle. IPS panels generally keep colour and brightness steadier when you view them from the side compared with some other panel types, such as TN or VA. That helps when you share a screen with someone beside you, or when you sit at an angle to a monitor on a multi-screen desk.

Slim, frameless design

The body is 0.27 inches thick, which ASUS calls ultra-slim, and the frameless design means narrow borders on the visible sides. The look is tidy, and it helps when two or more monitors sit side by side, because the gap between images is smaller. ASUS describes this as a panoramic multi-display experience.

Eye Care technology

ASUS lists Eye Care technology, with flicker-free backlighting and a blue light filter. In practice these are display features: a backlight that doesn't flicker, and a mode that shifts colours warmer. The listing doesn't give further detail, so check the on-screen menu and the manual for the available modes.

Connections

There are HDMI and VGA ports. HDMI carries digital video and fits most current computers, consoles and streaming devices. VGA is an older analogue connection, still found on older computers and some office hardware. If your device only has DisplayPort or USB-C video output, check for an adapter before buying.

Size, weight and set-up

The listing gives 21.3 x 8.3 x 15.4 inches with the stand and a weight of 6.4 lb (about 2.9 kg). Check the manual for tilt, height adjustment and wall mount options, because the listing doesn't state them. If you want to mount it on an arm, look for the VESA pattern.

Who it suits

This monitor suits general computing, such as email, spreadsheets, web browsing, streaming and video calls, and anyone building a two-screen workspace. The listing does not state a refresh rate above standard, so competitive gamers may want to check the refresh rate and response time on ASUS's specification page. People who work with colour-critical images should look for a model with colour accuracy information.

What to check before you buy

• Ports: confirm your computer outputs HDMI or VGA.
• Cables: check whether a cable is supplied and which type.
• Desk space: measure the width and depth, and the height with the stand.
• Adjustability: check the manual for tilt and height features.
• Mounting: if you plan to use an arm, confirm the VESA pattern.
• Refresh rate: check the specification page if smooth motion matters to you.

The short version

• A 23.8-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS monitor, model VZ249HE.
• 178-degree viewing angle and a 0.27-inch ultra-slim frameless body.
• HDMI and VGA inputs.
• Flicker-free backlighting and a blue light filter.
• About 6.4 lb with the stand.

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