ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q3A

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ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q3A
Classification
Grade A-
Calculator version 1
Classification date 2025-10-15
Information
Name ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q3A
Brand by Parent ASUS by ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Generation
Model(s) VG249Q3A
Release date 2023-07-01
Type/Category Monitor
Website [1]
Status In sale
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Dimensions 541 x 394 x 174 mm (W x H x D)
Mass 3.5 kg
Operating system
Companion App DisplayWidget Center software
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 Not specified (internal memory for storing settings/profiles)
Storage
Battery
Power Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz Consumption: <18W (Typical)
Charging
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 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
Device
Criterion Value Proof(s) Comment
Known hardware tampering Rare https://www.asus.com/Static_WebPage/ASUS-Product-Security/ As a mainstream brand with controlled manufacturing, widespread hardware tampering is considered rare.
Known vulnerabilities Rare https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog 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 No widely documented, specific cyber attacks targeting this model. The attack surface is minimal.
Updatability Very common https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1013009/ Standalone monitors typically do not receive firmware updates in the same way other smart devices do.
Category score 2
System
Criterion Value Proof(s) Comment
Authentication with other systems Full https://www.displayport.org/privacy-policy/ 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/ 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/ The monitor features do not include user-accessible data storage.
Category score 1
User Authentication
Criterion Value Proof(s) Comment
Account management Basic https://www.asus.com/support/ The monitor does not have user accounts.
Authentication Secure https://www.asus.com/support/ Physical access to the buttons or OSD menu is the primary means of interaction; no user authentication is required.
Brute-force protection Exist [2] Not applicable, as there is no authentication mechanism to protect.
Event logging Access event logged https://www.asus.com/support/ The device does not maintain user access event logs.
Passwords Require change after setup with complexity requirements https://www.asus.com/support/ The monitor itself does not utilize a password system.
Category score 2
Grade A-


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