ASUS TUF Gaming VG247Q1A: problems, parts and running costs
Checked: 2026-10-30
Summary
A 23.8-inch Full HD VA gaming monitor with a 165 Hz refresh rate (over DisplayPort only), FreeSync Premium and ELMB at a budget price. The recurring trouble is motion handling: visible black smearing in fast-paced and dark scenes that overdrive and ELMB do not fully fix, plus a tilt-only stand, weak 2 W speakers and poor default color accuracy. Running cost is just electricity (under 14.52 W typical) with no consumables, so value hinges on price: strong near $99, fair around $120-130, weak near the $159 list price.
Common problems and fixes
- Tilt-only stand — no height, swivel or pivot adjustment and slight wobble; the fix is a 100x100 mm VESA arm if height matters. [3]
- Weak built-in speakers — 2 W each, not suitable for gaming or movies; use external audio. [3]
- Poor default color accuracy — deltaE average 4.12 out of the box, improving to 1.44 after calibration; needs manual adjustment or a colorimeter. [3]
- No USB ports or extra connectivity — only DisplayPort 1.2, two HDMI 1.4 and a 3.5 mm jack. [3]
Parts and consumables
No replaceable parts or consumables reported.
Yearly running cost
Not enough data to compute a yearly figure: there are no filters, pods or subscriptions, and power draw is under 14.52 W typical, so electricity cost depends on local rate and hours used, which are not in the sources.
When it is a good buy
At about $99 (Tom’s Hardware deal roundup) the VG247Q1A is a reasonable budget 1080p high-refresh VA monitor: 165 Hz over DisplayPort, FreeSync Premium plus G-Sync compatibility, ELMB, a wide gamut, high contrast, VESA mounting and included cables. Around $120-130 it is fair; compare against other 1080p 144-165 Hz VA or IPS panels and weigh the response-time weakness. Near $159 the motion-handling flaw and lack of height adjustment are harder to justify. The sources do not name specific competing models, so compare against other 1080p 144-165 Hz panels on response time and stand adjustability. ASUS states 3-year product security update support (until 31/12/2026) but does not state a monitor warranty period, so confirm warranty terms on the purchase page. [1][2][3]