ASUS ROG Strix 24.5” USB-C HDR400 Gaming Monitor (XG259CMS)–Full HD 1080p, 310Hz, 1ms, Fast IPS, 110% SRGB, Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync, G-SYNC Compatible, DisplayWidget, Tripod Socket, 3yr Warranty

Bought one of these for each of my kids. I have the bigger, higher resolution version of these monitors. The 25" 1080p version is great! Clear images, fast refresh rate - great for casual and competitive gamimg, and vivid color. I just wish they'd include a speaker - even a cheap one! These are the perfect size for compact spaces, or having multiple on the same desk.I got them on sale so the value was really good.

Excellent quality, perfect monitor for competitive game play, amazing refresh rate and incomparable to basic monitors. Easy set up just plug-in play after setting your settings. PRICEY BUT WORTH IT!

I've had this ASUS XG259QN monitor for well over a year now and it is great.The 380Hz refresh rate and the 0.3ms response time feel nice, and there is not much ghosting especially with ELMB on.The colors and quality of this IPS panel are also good. The monitor brightness is good enough for me, I usually keep my monitor around 35 brightness or so. Although with this one I am using ELMB which controls the brightness depending on the level.Before this, I used monitors that performed well at high FPS but felt less smooth at lower FPS, sometimes experienced screen tearing, reset back to a lower refresh rate, or occasionally wouldn’t display output and needed a power reset. This 380Hz monitor seems to handle both high and low FPS better and has not reset like that or anything.The stand that this monitor comes with I thought I might not like as much as the other ASUS ones I have used, but I found a way to rotate it and it actually works well for my setup.The ports this monitor has are:2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A1x Display Port 1.42x HDMI 2.0This monitor also supports Display Scaling.The settings I have been using are:Refresh Rate: 380HzVariable OD: 10Variable Refresh Rate: OffELMB: On, Clarity Level 3, Clarity Position MiddleFPS ModeShadow Boost: Level 3Contrast: 80VividPixel: 50Gamma 2.2Saturation: 50

As an avid ASUS fan, it really pains me to have to write this review, but the ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ is a mediocre product (at best) in a sea of otherwise stellar top-performance gaming monitors, peripherals, and devices from the ASUS Republic of Gamers brand. While my monitor did not have the noticeable physical defects that other reviewers reported having, I did notice a few big problems that are worthy of calling out:1. This monitor is technically an HDR display, but it's on the lower end of the clinical definition of HDR, and you will notice some challenges in achieving your targeted brightness because the range just isn't there. This is an HDR4 display that masquerades as something more sophisticated, but most games today that really take advantage of HDR will benefit from HDR8 or HDR10. Given how dull the lows are and how blinding the brights are in HDR4, you're going to be better off playing without HDR on in this model. Finally, if you have HDR on, you can't adjust your GameDisplay settings - it has to be off to make those changes.2. Low Resolution - This is a FHD vertical display (and think of it as two large 1080p monitors joined horizontally), which means that if you are used to gaming on 1440p or better, you're going to notice the downgrade. But given the size of this monitor at 49", you can actually see all of the pixels. This wouldn't be a huge deal, generally, but the monitor's rendering engine engages in some weird sharpening effects (that do not seem removable) that make the text look aliased, regardless of your AA settings. The SDR calibration of this device looks like an actual firmware or hardware implementation rather than something you can adjust.3. Physical Imperfections. While my device did not have strict "defects," there was definitely LED backlight bleed that exacerbates some of the HDR dysfunction previously mentioned, and probably contributes to some of the SDR over-aliasing that renders games at 1080p really jagged. And other posters are correct that the plastic on this monitor feels cheap, rushed, and likely to break or chip with any typical wear-and-tear.4. Non-Premium. ASUS is known for building gamer-centric devices, but there is a very spartan implementation for this monitor, with no AURA or LED lightning, and not even casing elements that are stylish or luxurious. Instead, just a plain, black monitor implementation. Also, there is an eye-sore of a promotion on the right side of the monitor's bezel "Designed and Made by ASUS in Taiwan" in silver lettering that is visible half-way across the room. Who wants to see that?By and large, this monitor is not a "bad" monitor - especially for people who have never experienced variable refreshrates (FreeSync 2 does work, but with NVIDIA cards expect a lot of flickering and incompatibility - so as of the writing of this review, it generally only applies to AMD cards), or for non-gamers looking for a productivity workspace - but the price-point at ~$900 really justified something better thought out and put together. I returned my monitor after just four days of use, when the physical imperfections, LED backlight bleed, HDR dysfunction, and SDR over-aliasing rendered the limitations of this glorified 1080p panel too much to bear. Best to save your money and go deeper for a 4K solution, or use one of ASUS' excellent 1440p 34" Curved Panels instead.

ASUS ROG Strix XG259CS – Great Performance for the Price!Picked up the ASUS ROG Strix XG259CS for gaming, and I’m really impressed! The 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time make everything super smooth, especially for fast-paced shooters. The Fast IPS panel looks great with solid colors and wide viewing angles—way better than regular TN panels.It’s also G-SYNC Compatible, so no tearing or stuttering. The stand is really adjustable too, which is perfect for getting the right viewing angle.What I love most is that it’s pretty budget-friendly compared to other high-end gaming monitors, but still delivers top-tier performance. During a promotional period, I was able to get Monster Hunter: Wilds for free, which was a nice bonus (though that offer ended on March 31st). Definitely recommend if you're looking for a fast, responsive monitor without breaking the bank.