ASUS MX259H 25-Inch, Full HD 1920x1080 IPS, Audio by Bang & Olufsen ICEpower HDMI VGA Frameless Monitor

Im writing my observations for ASUS Designo MX27UC which I got a couple of days back. I purchased LG 27UD88 earlier which theoretically should be better than the Asus one. But the panel went bad in a day and I had to return it. Good thing that happened!!! I ordered the Asus MX27UC and I cannot be happier about it. The panel is brilliant. It can be considered as good as or even better than the 27UD88 one. Pros: + I can also get 3840x2160 @60hz over its HDMI 2.0 port!! This is a huge deal since the LG 27UD88 has only HDMI 1.4 that can do the same resolution at 30hz which is a deal breaker (LG can only do that over the Display Port) + Moreover, You can directly connect the Asus MX27UC USB-C to your Mac Pro USB-C port (Mine is 15-inch 2017 version with USB-C) using the included cable and get the full 3840x2160 @60hz without any change in the setting what so ever and simultaneously charge your MacBook Pro!!!!. You could at most get half of this resolution and strange resolution issues using the LG one with similar connection type. Cons: - No VESA mount I absolutely love this monitor. I would update this review if anything changes.

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This review is for the Asus monitor model # mx259h. I purchased this monitor to replace my old AOC by envision series 22 inch TV which I was using as a monitor as well as a TV for my Verizon FIOS TV service. This monitor is an upgrade as it has two HDMI inputs which are in use by my desktop computer and FIOS STB. I was surprised that an HDMI cable was included with this monitor as according to my understanding a DVI to HDMI cable was going to be included instead along with a VGA cable and the audio cable. What came in the box was an HDMI cable, a VGA cable and oddly a DVI to VGA cable along with the audio cable. Computer picture/video quality is much better on this monitor especially since I am using HDMI as opposed to using VGA with the AOC TV as the STB took up the only available HDMI input. This monitor is very pleasing to look at and since it is nearly frameless, It weighs just about the same or is slightly lighter than the smaller AOC 22 inch TV. The buttons on this monitor are not sensitive as some claim but they do take some getting used to as one must learn and understand how they work. As far as the built in speakers go, surprisingly they are much better than the speakers that are built into the 22 inch AOC TV considering the fact that the speakers on both this monitor and the AOC 22 inch TV are both 3 watts per speaker. They certainly cannot compete with a 2.1 sound system with subwoofer which I just got rid of because of space constraints and to cut down on cable clutter but they go pretty loud and sound clear despite having little bass to them. If you want a monitor that is pleasing to look at, has decent speakers, and does not cost very much, I recommend this monitor though if you are looking for subwoofer type audio quality, you will not be happy with the built in speakers.

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This beautiful display is connected to my Mac Mini via HDMI cable. The image is sharp. For Mac users trying to get a sharp image via HDMI, the trick is to open System Preferences > Displays and set "Underscan" to OFF. The attached screen shot shows Mac OS display settings for the ASUS MX259H. The frame is minimal and sleek. The silver base matches the silver Mac Mini. The 25-inch size that I bought, replaced an older 27-inch Samsung LCD display. I wasnt sure about down-sizing, but had noticed I dont really need the full 27-inch size and wanted a more minimalist work space. 25-inch size is perfect. There are multiple settings for various lighting conditions, which can be selected using a button on the lower right. I like that. The built-in speakers are good enough for watching YouTube. Although the computer volume control will not raise and lower sound volume of built-in speakers. This could be due to HDMI delivering constant volume. Speaker volume must be adjusted using a button on the bottom right. I was hesitant about buying a display from Amazon, because I didnt want to risk damage, even a little, since I will be looking at it for a few years. I was pleasantly surprised to find it double-boxed. The outer box was not damaged. The inner ASUS box had packaging around it for padding. The monitor was packed securely inside the ASUS box.

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I bought this monitor after another cheap 34" UW monitor from a different manufacturer had failed on me. This is a wonderful monitor. For me, this is now my only way I will game. I have a Benq XL2730z monitor which has done quite well for me for the past two years or so, but I wanted to try the hyped 34" UW gaming. There is really no way I can go back to a non Ultra-wide monitor now. I really enjoy the wide FOV. The detail is very good too. I have a gaming PC hooked up to the monitor through DP and I also have an Xbox One S and a PS4 hooked up to the monitor through HDMI. They all work really well. I mainly game on this monitor and I also watch Netflix and web surf. Watching videos on Netflix does have black bars on the sides of the screen, but that doesnt bother me as I already knew that before I made the purchase. I prioritize the fun experience of gaming on the UW over the slight inconvenience of black bars on the sides of the screen when watching netflix videos. I have tested this monitor on Blur busters and it works as advertised. I also used the Dead Pixel Buddy website to check for dead pixels and there are non. The only con for me is that there is minor flickering when the FPS drops between 48-51 on games. I was also aware of this screen flickering before getting the monitor so it is not a surprise to me. Apparently it happens as AMD Freesync transitions to the Low Framerate Compensation at the lower FPS. I play a lot of BF1 and that only flickers during the load screens. The screen flickering is also not the whole screen either, it does it in random spots on the loading screens. I have tried Battlefield 1, Quantum Break, Project Cars, and Sniper 3 Ghost Warrior. When I turn off AMD Freesync, I do not get any screen flickering in my games at all. I have not noticed and screen tearing with Freesync turned off, but I am certain there is...I just havent noticed it yet. I do have an aging R9 Fury X GPU so the new games with settings dialed up does make my card struggle. I hope the AMD Vega card when it releases, will be strong enough to push all new games up to 100hz on this monitor with ultra settings. My system specs: I7-6700k OCd 4.6ghz. Asus Maximus Hero 9 R9 Fury X (Driver 17.4.4) Corsair DDR4 32gb (4x8) 3.0 XMP Samsung 1tb 850 EVO for Games Windows 10 Home 64

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I searched for a monitor with a USB type C display port. I started with a LG, and although it was ok, there was a red line on the left and the sound was terrible (did not mimic the sound of my laptop). So, I purchased the MX27UC. So far this one is working fine. I used the type C cable they provided for my laptop, and it worked fine. Im trying my special certified type C cable (as I had bought one because I wasnt sure if they supplied a usb C to usb C). So far, its working fine. The only thing I with they had provided was a way to raise and lower the screen so that I could adjust the height. So far, so good though. Ill update this review if I see anything funky or if there is anything I see that Im even more impressed about.

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I just love this monitor and use it as a poor mans graphic editing screen coming from a 22 inch non IPS non LED illuminated Acer. I began with a Spyder pro calibration and am very pleased. Of course the before and after calibration is dramatic when compared as it came with brightness levels too high and the usual Kool-Aid dazzling blue cast. Using photoshop CS5/lightroom etc. and editing down to pixel by pixel levels it is sharp and makes editing so much more pleasant for preparing work to print. Realizing that this is not a true graphic monitor ( price can tell you that) I was so impressed. No dead pixels, no noticeable light bleeding, little heat and energy use and really nice to look at with a very thin bezel. The stand will not allow for portrait orientation but tilt is fine for most applications. No high gloss reflections a plus. I found the 25" was great for my work being fearful that 27" was too big for my working editing-viewing distance of 2-3 feet.

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ASUS Designo MX259H 25" Full HD 1920x1080 IPS HDMI VGA Frameless Monitor, works just fine, my desk is small this monitor dominates the space and appears to work just fine. •Right out of box 5 min and perfect or near perfect display monitor • Everyone that cares to look says its a really attractive monitor thin, brushed aluminum at bottom, no clunky buttons. •The monitor operates very cool. • I have owned the MX259H for 6 months. •My usage is general purpose light gaming, photoshop, internet browsing, and MS office. I love the widescreen, I can open images and work and compare side by side in PS, in games the type I play there is a lot of screen info and various huds, the MX259H screen size really helps. • Yes, it has speakers, I typically do not use them, but if I need to they are there and for quick audio (instead of my 2.1 speakers), they are no match for separate speakers. This is not a new release monitor reviews here go back to 2013, paying $190 for a 4 year old product meant I had to be convinced that the quality was exceptional and the monitor still worth the current price, balancing my typical usage with desire for latest & greatest vs cost. Thus I am very happy with my purchase.

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This is a fantastic display. Its bright with vibrant accurate colors and decent black levels. This is my first IPS and 4K resolution is amazing. Ive been gaming at 1080p for a very long time. This is an upgrade from the Asus VG248QE 144Hz. I think this 4K IPS 5ms 60Hz is much nicer compared to 1080p TN 1ms 144Hz. The resolution and IPS image quality makes a much bigger difference. I can still play games like Call of Duty on this 4K 60Hz perfectly fine. The MX27UC has low input lag and great pixel response time. Theres no ghosting from what I can tell. I think 144Hz is more of a gimmick. Higher refresh does help reduce screen tearing though. I dont really mind that. Its not that noticeable most of the time. What is always noticeable is 4K IPS. Its so good. The only downside is most websites arent designed to scale with such a large res. I use the GTX 980 Ti and can max just about every game fine. The image is flawless. There isnt a single thing to complain about. Theres no dead pixels or backlight bleeding etc. Its just perfect! My one complaint is I went through two of them to get one that wasnt messed up. The first one also had a flawless image, but it kept flickering about every five to ten seconds and the DisplayPort didnt work. This replacement works great!!! I couldnt be happier.

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The most vibrant colors and lest amount of IPS glow I have seen yet. This was my second 4k replacement, though I bought it used, it was described in new condition. I was worried when I saw the box, but when I opened it up it barely even looked like it was touched. If your looking to replace a TN panel as I was, this is the monitor for you. I rated the sound quality low because I have a 7.1 surround system on my PC so the sound I really cant judge the quality after being spoiled. Thank you Amazon for this deal and patience with me. I can honestly say Amazon Customer Service isnt happy unless their customers are happy.

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This is a beautiful display. Not a single dead pixel, the colors are beautiful, and it renders type crisply on my Mac Minis native settings. That said, it is not adjustable, which is a pain in the rear (or neck) so youll need to get a riser for it, It doesnt have a VESA mount (WTF?), and the adjustment buttons were clearly designed by someone who has never, ever used a monitor in his or her life (WTF? times ten). Given these are not insignificant annoyances, the fact that Ive not taken off any stars would be an indication of how nice the display looks. I compared it side-by-side to a BenQ PD3200U 32" 4K , and sent the Ben Q packing. This was SO much better.

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