This is for the ASUS ROG Swift PG258Q 24.5" Gaming Monitor written on 11/25/2019
Pros:
- High Refresh Rate (240hz)
- 1080p resolution
- G-sync (no tearing baby!)
- Plenty of settings for image customization
- Built in "game plus" features (crosshair that you can reposition, timer, fps counter, and display alignment)
- VESA mount compatible (monitor/wall stands)
- Includes all cables
Cons:
- None yet
Thoughts:
First, I want to talk about why I personally opt for this type of monitor over others. You can skip to the next paragraph for my in depth thoughts on this particular one. I am primarily a PC gamer who plays first person shooters, and I want a solid image at high speeds. I opt for 1080p 240hz on a 24.5" monitor because at 24.5" the pixel density allows for a very clean image, 1080p lets games run at much higher frame rates at peak performance, and 240hz keeps the image from tearing at those high frame rates. Why don't I like gaming in 4k? Simply because of how heavily it impacts performance, and honestly doesn't look much better than 1440p on these sized monitors. In addition to FPS's, I also play a lot of 3rd person action adventure games, RPGs, and Racing games. This monitor archetype is great for my preferences, though some may have other needs, like the increased fidelity of an IPS panel for editing in addition to gaming. For those, I would look elsewhere, but if you are looking for an extremely good monitor primarily for fast paced gaming, this is a top contender right now.
This is an extremely good GAMING monitor. I emphasize gaming because these TN panel high refresh rate monitors are built for one thing, speed in fast paced games. That said, the image quality is still very good. I highly recommend that if you're looking into getting a 1080p monitor, you opt for a 24.5" instead of a 27" because the difference in pixel density is quite noticeable, more so certain games. After a few tweaks in the monitor settings, the image is exactly how I want it. I greatly appreciate that mine arrived in an Amazon shipping box as opposed to slapping a shipping label directly onto the monitor box for the whole world to know what was sitting on my doorstep, as was done with my last one. I've been gaming and watching videos on it with no issues so far. No dead pixels or any other defects (thank goodness). Overall, I am extremely happy with this purchase and would recommend this monitor to anyone looking for a 1080p 240hz monitor. As usual, if issues begin to arise, I will add dated edits to give you an idea of when things start to go bad.
| Standing screen display size | 24.5 Inches |
|---|---|
| Screen Resolution | 1920x1080 |
| Max Screen Resolution | 1920x1080 Pixels |
