ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q3A

ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q3A
Security Grade A- Calculator v1	ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q3A Brand: ASUS (Parent: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.) Category: Monitor • Model / Gen: VG249Q3A Release Date: 2023-07-01 • Status: In sale Classification Date: 2025-10-15 • Official Website

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	Rare	https://www.asus.com/Static_WebPage/ASUS-Product-Security/ 🔗 Proof	As a mainstream brand with controlled manufacturing, widespread hardware tampering is considered rare.
Known vulnerabilities	Rare	https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog 🔗 Proof	No known, widespread device-specific critical vulnerabilities have been reported for this monitor model.
Prior attacks	Rare	https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories 🔗 Proof	No widely documented, specific cyber attacks targeting this model. The attack surface is minimal.
Updatability	Very common	https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1013009/ 🔗 Proof	Standalone monitors typically do not receive firmware updates in the same way other smart devices do.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Full	https://www.displayport.org/privacy-policy/ 🔗 Proof	The monitor authenticates and communicates with source devices via standard video interfaces (HDMI, DisplayPort).
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	https://www.displayport.org/privacy-policy/ 🔗 Proof	The video signal transmitted via HDMI/DisplayPort is typically not encrypted for consumer monitors.
Storage	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	https://www.asus.com/support/ 🔗 Proof	The monitor features do not include user-accessible data storage.
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Basic	https://www.asus.com/support/ 🔗 Proof	The monitor does not have user accounts.
Authentication	Secure	https://www.asus.com/support/ 🔗 Proof	Physical access to the buttons or OSD menu is the primary means of interaction; no user authentication is required.
Brute-force protection	Exist	🔗 Proof	Not applicable, as there is no authentication mechanism to protect.
Event logging	Access event logged	https://www.asus.com/support/ 🔗 Proof	The device does not maintain user access event logs.
Passwords	Require change after setup with complexity requirements	https://www.asus.com/support/ 🔗 Proof	The monitor itself does not utilize a password system.
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property	Details
Operating System & App	(Companion App: DisplayWidget Center software)
Hardware (CPU / GPU)	CPU: Not applicable (monitor contains a scaler/processor for OSD and image processing, but details are not part of consumer specifications) • GPU: Not applicable (monitor is a display device, not a graphics processor)
Memory & Storage	Memory: Not specified (internal memory for storing settings/profiles) • Storage:
Power, Battery & Charging	Battery: • Power: Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz Consumption: <18W (Typical) • Charging:
Display & Camera	Display: Panel Size: 23.8-inch Panel Type: Fast IPS Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) Refresh Rate: 180Hz Response Time: 1ms (GTG) Brightness: 250 cd/m² (Typical) Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 (Static) Color Gamut: 99% sRGB Adaptive-Sync: AMD FreeSync Premium • Camera:
Sound & Connectivity	Sound: Speakers: 2W x 2 Stereo Audio Jack: 1 x Headphone-out • Connectivity: Video Inputs: 1 x DisplayPort 1.2, 2 x HDMI (v2.0) Other: Kensington Lock slot
Physical (Dimensions & Mass)	Dimensions: 541 x 394 x 174 mm (W x H x D） • Mass: 3.5 kg

The ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q3A is a 23.8-inch Full HD gaming monitor designed for fast-paced gameplay. Its key features include a high 180Hz refresh rate and a rapid 1ms Gray-to-Gray (GTG) response time, which are crucial for reducing motion blur and input lag in competitive games. The monitor incorporates ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) technology to further minimize ghosting and tearing. It also supports AMD FreeSync Premium technology, which synchronizes the monitor's refresh rate with the graphics card's frame rate to deliver a seamless, tear-free gaming experience. The Fast IPS panel ensures wide viewing angles and good color reproduction, covering 99% of the sRGB color space. Additional gamer-centric features include Shadow Boost to clarify details in dark scenes, GamePlus overlay functions, and eye-care technologies like Flicker-Free backlighting and Low Blue Light modes