ASUS VA249QG
Score: 63/100
CRUA CR340AU
Score: 69/100Rankings
The CRUA CR340AU is a 34" ultrawide IPS monitor with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 120% sRGB coverage, and built-in speakers, aimed at budget-friendly gamers and multitaskers. Its stand only tilts and it lacks USB-C and higher-resolution options.
The ASUS VA249QG is a 23.8-inch IPS monitor that offers Full HD resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and eye-care technologies at a budget-friendly price, aimed at office work, study, and casual gaming.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
23.8 inches | 34 inchesbest | |
120 Hzbest | 120 Hzbest | |
300 nits | 350 nitsbest | |
1,500 ratiobest | 1,000 ratio | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 msbest | 3 ms |
1 countbest | 1 countbest | |
1 countbest | 1 countbest | |
28 degreesbest | 20 degrees |
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| Attribute | | |
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Display(6) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 23.8 inches | 34 inches |
Resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1080 |
Brightness (nits) | 300 nits | 350 nits |
Contrast Ratio (ratio) | 1500 ratio | 1000 ratio |
Response Time (ms) | 1 ms | 3 ms |
Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 120% sRGB |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Tilt Range (degrees) | 28 degrees | 20 degrees |
Warranty & Power(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 36 months | 12 months |
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Professional reviewers consider the VA249QG a well-rounded, budget-friendly monitor that stands out for its 120 Hz IPS panel and eye-care features, making it a solid choice for office work, students, and casual gamers, though they note the lack of USB ports and limited adjustability as drawbacks for more demanding workstations.
Everyday users appreciate the reduced eye strain, smooth 120 Hz performance, accurate colors, and frameless design, while common complaints focus on weak built-in speakers, a wobbly stand, imperfect factory color calibration, and the absence of height adjustment.
Professional editors view the CR340AU as a solid entry-level ultrawide that delivers the core benefits of IPS color fidelity and a 120 Hz FreeSync panel without the premium price tag.
Everyday users appreciate the monitor's immersive 21:9 screen, vivid IPS colors and the convenience of integrated speakers, often calling it a plug-and-play solution that looks great on a white desk. Common complaints revolve around minor backlight uniformity issues, speaker distortion at higher volumes, and the inability to raise or swivel the stand.
