Asus Rog Swift PG258Q Review - Is it worth to switch from 144 Hz to 240 Hz? A hardcore gaming monitor.
Introduction
In today's test the new Asus PG258Q "hardcore" gaming monitor with 24.5" Inch, native 240 Hz (without overclock or magic) and a Grey-to-Grey response time of 1 millisecond. Since this is a gaming monitor primarily for fps (fast-paced shooter) and competitive games like Counter-Strike GO, Overwatch and the new Quake, Asus (or rather AU Optronics, which is the panel manufacturer) focuses on a TN model with fastest response time abilities. Thus Asus waives better colors, viewing angles, and contrast against a VA or an IPS panel type gaming monitor. If you choose a monitor like this, you should keep this in mind. Another option is to buy a second monitor for games with beautiful landscapes and atmospheres like Dark Souls or Witcher for example. The G-Sync ranges from 30 up to 240 Hz which is pretty crazy, to be honest. This however only is worth it when your graphics card can offer enough graphic power and fps. Moreover, the PG258Q also supports Nvidia's 3D Vision with the opportunity to play games in 3D. ULMB on this monitor has very much brightness power since the Asus PG258Q reaches around 480 cd/m2 without ULMB. Everything else, as always, in the video review (with English subs) and in this review.
IMPORTANT(!) Updates and new information about the Asus PG258Q can be found at the bottom of the article or in the table of contents (if available). A forum thread on this monitor does not exist(!)
Specifications
| Panel Type | TN (AU Optronics) |
| Backlight | EDGE LED / W-LED |
| Display size and aspect ratio | 24.5 Inch / 16:9 |
| Maximum Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Pixel density | 89 ppi (Pixels per inch) |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz native |
| Native color depth and color space | 8 Bit (6 Bit + FRC) / 98% sRGB |
| Response time (GtG) | 1ms + ULMB (Ultra Low Motion Blur @ 120 Hz) |
| Brightness | 400cd/m2 |
| Integrated speakers | No |
| Video inputs | 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 1x HDMI 1.4, 2x USB 3.0 |
| Audio | 3.5mm Audio out |
| USB Hub | Yes 2x USB 3.0 |
| Power consumption | 30W max (jdepending on the USB Hub) |
| 24.5" Panel dimensions WxHxD with foot stand | - |
| 24.5" Panel dimensions WxHxD without foot stand | 302.62 x 543.74 x MESSENmm |
| Frame width | 7mm |
| Weight | 5.6 Kg |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
| Ergonomics | Tilt, Height, Pivot, Swivel |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync |
| G-Sync Range | 30-240 FPS |
| Contrast (Native) | 1000:1 |
| Vesa | Yes 100mm |
| Curved | No |
Alternatives
Alternative 240 Hz Full-HD (1920x1080) TN monitors to the Asus PG258Q:
(All other alternatives are listed in the Gaming-Monitor-List. Future releases can be found here)
Find the Asus PG258Q here: Buy on Amazon
G-Sync
Acer XB252Q Buy on Amazon
Acer XB272 Buy on Amazon
Dell Alienware AW2518H Buy on Amazon
Freesync
Dell Alienware AW2518HF Buy on Amazon
Benq Zowie XL2540 Buy on Amazon
Benq Zowie XL2546 Buy on Amazon
AOC AG251FZ Buy on Amazon
ViewSonic XG2530 Buy on Amazon
YouTube Video Review
NOTE (This was a long article in German before releasing this page in English):
1. Since the article was very long, I cut it and just put all Photos in different slideshows under each topic.
2. When I've started with reviewing monitors, I don't have measuring hardware. So this review doesn't have had that much measurement results as other monitor reviews.
Delivery
Connections
Foot Stand
Nacigation & OSD
Foot stand LED
Grayscale Test
Black level & Homogeneity
Viewing Angles
Response Time
ULMB (Brightness comparison with the Asus VG278HE)
Input Lag (CRT Test - not valid since this method is not accurate)
Input Lag Test Human Benchmark
Comparison Charts Tournament
Pros & Cons
Pro:
- G-Sync with a range of 30-240 Hz)
- Low input lag
- Very bright even in combination with ULMB
- Less motion blur and a smoother gameplay experience at 240 Hz, while the difference is not huge
- Good TN contrast ratio
- USB 3.0 Hub
- Full HD for E-Sports probably still best (while WQHD on 240 Hz with current graphics cards is not really the way to go)
- Very good foot stand and processing (The design, of course, is personal taste)
- OSD and Navigation
- Good TN blacks
- Very nice thin bezels and a clean design at the front
Neutral:
- Homogeneity (brightness distribution) could be a bit better
- LED in the foot stand
- Very aggressive gaming design (foot stand and the back of the monitor)
- Matte panel coating
Contra:
- TN typical viewing angles and colors
- A bit color banding in darker grey steps
- A tiny bit backlight bleed on the lower, at least on my unit
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