First Impressions
Priced at $179.00, the ASUS TUF Gaming VG247Q1A is ASUS's entry in the monitors category. With 8,546 buyers rating it at 4.6 stars, it currently sits at #8 of 183 in our rankings. It's in the top quartile of the category, which is where most buyers should be looking.
Display Build
In this mid-range, you typically get height adjustment, multiple inputs, and a panel that's a real upgrade over budget options - better contrast, wider color, and faster pixel response. The $179.00 price puts the ASUS TUF Gaming VG247Q1A squarely in the "main monitor" tier.
One feature owners single out about the ASUS TUF Gaming VG247Q1A: "Eye care features".
The Numbers
- Brand: ASUS
- Price: $179.00 (well below the $221.01 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.6 of 5.0
- Reviews: 8,546
- Category rank: #8 of 183 in monitors
- Cheaper in category: 107 products
- Higher-rated in category: 13 products
- More-reviewed in category: 14 products
From the Reviews
8,546 reviews and a 4.6-star average is a strong signal. At this scale, manufactured reviews would have to be unrealistically pervasive to move the score this much, which means the satisfaction is real for the typical buyer.
Common positives:
- 165Hz refresh rate
- 1ms response time
- Eye care features
Common complaints:
- No USB-C port
- Limited color accuracy
For context, the average rating across all 183 monitors options we track is 4.4 stars, so this product is meaningfully above average.
What Else to Consider
At $179.00, the ASUS TUF Gaming VG247Q1A sits well below the $221.01 category average. 107 options are cheaper and 75 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Acer SB220Q bi Monitor ($69.99, 4.6★, 42,481 reviews). It's $109.01 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- MSI MAG 255F E20 Monitor - $114.99, 5.0★ (8 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Hyangin 14" Triple Monitor - $299.00, 4.9★ (37 reviews) · Higher rated
- Hyangin 24" Portable Monitor - $159.97, 4.9★ (37 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the MSI MAG 255F E20 Monitor at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the UFYQL 15.6-inch Portable Monitor at $39.98.
Should You Buy It?
Yes - high rating, below-average price, healthy review volume. The ASUS TUF Gaming VG247Q1A is the kind of choice that's hard to regret. The only reason to skip it is if a specific feature you need is missing.
Best fit for:
- Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- 165Hz refresh rate
- 1ms response time
- Eye care features
Cons:
- No USB-C port
- Limited color accuracy
Bottom Line
8.9/10
Not a top-tier rank, but the price-to-rating combo is genuinely good. A reasonable choice if the top picks don't fit your budget.