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ASUS VG258QM

  • Monitors
  • 25″
  • Full HD
  • LCD / LED

Running cost

€11.48 per year

€115 over 10 years

EU average, 6 h a day

Uses about as much energy as the average for 25-inch monitors on Wattabill (280 models).

Running cost at a glance

  • €11.48 per year
  • €115 over 10 years
  • 39.6 kWh per year
  • 8.3 kg CO₂e per year from electricity use
This model
Average for 25-inch monitors (280)

Your country and usage

6 h a day
  • Electricity at €0.2896 per kWh (household price with taxes, Eurostat 2025-S2).
  • 210 g CO₂e per kWh generated in 2023 (European Environment Agency). Counts use only, not manufacturing.

We assume prices stay the same over the years.

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About this model

Text from the manufacturer, via Icecat.

  • 24.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) gaming monitor with ultrafast 280*Hz refresh rate designed for professional gamers and immersive gameplay
  • Enables a 0.5ms response time (GTG) for sharp gaming visuals with high frame rates
  • G-SYNC Compatible ready, delivering a seamless, tear-free gaming experience by enabling VRR (variable refresh rate) by default
  • ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB SYNC) technology enables ELMB together with G-SYNC Compatible, eliminating ghosting and tearing for sharp gaming visuals with high frame rates
  • High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology with professional color gamut delivers contrast and color performance that meets the DisplayHDR™ 400 certification
  • Full HD(1920 X 1080)@120Hz output on PS5 & Xbox Series X/S

Incredibly Fast 280 Hz Refresh Rate

Astonishing overclockable 280Hz refresh rate means the display is almost twice as fast as conventional 144 Hz monitors. You'll experience amazingly-fluid gaming visuals, giving you the upper hand in first-person shooters, racing, real-time strategy and sports titles.

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0.5ms (GTG) Response Time

With a 0.5 ms gray-to-gray response time, smearing and motion blur are virtually eliminated. This display also delivers superior images with outstanding colors thanks to 72% NTSC color gamut and an astounding 1,000:1 contrast ratio. Wide 178-degree viewing angles ensure minimal distortion and color shift even when you're viewing from extreme positions.

Certified NVIDIA G−SYNC Compatible

With variable-refresh-rate (VRR) technology enabled by default, you’re assured seamless, tear-free gaming experiences from your NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20-series graphics card.

EXTREME LOW MOTION BLUR SYNC

With ELMB SYNC, you can enable ELMB (low-motion-blur technology) and Adaptive-sync at the same time, eliminating ghosting and tearing for sharp visuals and high frame rates while gaming.

HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR) WITH DISPLAYHDR™ 400

HDR technology delivers a wider color range and higher contrast than traditional monitors. The brightest whites and the darkest blacks bring out details like never before. The display is also capable of 400 cd/m2, meeting the stringent requirements for DisplayHDR™ 400 certification.

Multi HDR Mode

Now you can choose from multiple HDR modes to adjust monitor HDR performance based on the current viewing scenario.

Dynamic Shadow Boost

ASUS Dynamic Shadow Boost technology automatically clarifies dark areas of the game world with optimizing other areas, improving overall viewing while also making it easier to spot enemies hidden in shaded areas of the map.

GamePlus

The ASUS-exclusive, integrated GamePlus hotkey offers in-game enhancements that help you get more out of your game. This function is co-developed with input from pro gamers, allowing them to practice and improve their gaming skills.

GameVisual

ASUS GameVisual Technology has seven pre-set display modes to optimize visuals for different types of content. This unique feature can be easily accessed through a hotkey or the on-screen display settings menu.

Flicker-Free technology

Flicker-Free technology reduces flicker to minimize eyestrain for improved comfort when you're embroiled in long gaming sessions.

Ultra-Low Blue Light technology

ASUS Ultra-Low Blue Light technology reduces the amount of potentially harmful blue light emitted by the display. Four different filter settings are available to control the amount of blue light reduction.

Rich connectivity

Extensive connectivity options, including DisplayPort1.2, HDMI 2.0x2 and Earphone Jack offer support for wide array of multimedia devices.

Ergonomic design

With an ergonomically-designed stand, it provides tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustments so you can easily find your ideal viewing position. The display is also VESA-compatible for wall mounting.

Specifications

BrandASUS
ModelVG258QM
Energy classE
Screen size25″ (62.2 cm)
Power in on mode (SDR)18.1 W
Energy class (HDR)G
Power in on mode (HDR)24.2 W
Standby0.5 W
Off mode0.3 W
Resolution1920 × 1080
Aspect ratio16:9
PanelLED LCD
Refresh rate60 Hz
Power supplyExternal
Guaranteed support7 years
Software updates8 years
Spare parts available7 years
On the market sinceDecember 11, 2020
EPREL registration number392058

Source: EPREL, European Commission. Data updated October 13, 2026.

Product description and images: Icecat (Open Icecat), provided as is, without warranty.