ASUS VA249HE Eye Care Monitor with Full HD VA panel
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The monitor uses a 23.8” 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) VA (Vertical Alignment) panel, more than likely the AU Optronics M238HVN01.0 AMVA+ (Advanced Multi-Domain Vertical Alignment ‘Plus’). This is accompanied by a 60Hz refresh rate, 3000:1 static contrast and 178°/178° viewing angles. As explored in our panel types article, you can expect colour consistency and viewing angle performance to be somewhat weaker than models with IPS-type panels that may specify similar viewing angles. A light matte screen surface is employed, keeping the screen free from obvious ‘smeary’ graininess, and true 8-bit colour is supported without FRC dithering. A flicker-free WLED backlight is used (~sRGB colour gamut) to enhance viewing comfort, with an adjustable ‘Blue Light Filter’ LBL control featuring to further aid this. A 5ms grey to grey response time is specified (as usual, approach with caution), whilst adjustable Trace Free pixel overdrive is included for some flexibility in terms of the pixel responsiveness. The ‘GamePlus’ on-screen crosshair and timer also features on this model.
The rear of the monitor includes 100 x 100mm VESA holes, allowing you to mount the monitor to a more flexible stand or mount that is compatible with that mounting standard. The included stand offers tilt as the only ergonomic flexibility. The ports are down-firing and include; a few basics; AC power input (internal power converter), HDMI and VGA. There is also the VA249NA which offers DVI-D instead of HDMI. Given the specifications and the straightforward passive conversion between HDMI and DVI, this isn’t a particularly critical difference. There is also a K-Slot outside the port area.
Further information can be found on the manufacturer’s website. The monitor is now available.
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