ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q1A: problems, parts and running costs
Checked: 2026-10-27
Summary
It is a good buy only when motion performance and input lag matter more than color accuracy, contrast, and ergonomics.
Common problems and fixes
- Weak factory color accuracy and yellow tint — factory average error is 2.4 to 2.97 dE, improving to about 1.23 dE after calibration, with yellows still inaccurate. Not a defect; calibration helps but does not fully fix it. [3][4]
- HDMI limitations — HDMI 1.4 caps refresh at 120 Hz and VRR does not work over HDMI. Workaround: use DisplayPort 1.2 for the full 165 Hz and FreeSync/G-Sync. [2][4]
Parts and consumables
No replaceable parts or consumables reported.
Yearly running cost
Power draw is under 21 W typical, under 0.5 W in power-saving mode, and under 0.3 W off. No electricity rate, usage hours, or replacement part prices were recorded in this research, so a yearly cost figure cannot be computed. Not enough data.
When it is a good buy
No price data was recorded in this research, so no numeric store thresholds are stated. Reviewers position it as a budget gaming monitor whose value rests on motion performance and low input lag rather than color or ergonomics. Buyers who need accurate color, deeper blacks, an adjustable stand, or HDR should compare better-equipped 1080p monitors, such as ones with height-adjustable stands or higher color coverage. [2][3][5]