ASUS VA249QG computer monitor 60.5 cm (23.8") 1920 x 1080 pixels Full HD LED Black

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The ASUS VA249QG at £111.42 ex-VAT is the kind of monitor I’d recommend for straightforward office setups where you want something reliable without pretending it’s a premium display. At this size and price point it’s a sensible “bolt-on” upgrade for everyday admin work, spreadsheets, email, and dual-screen desktop productivity—basically the stuff you don’t want to babysit. If your team works mainly in apps that don’t demand colour-critical output, it’ll feel perfectly fine day to day.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it if you’re expecting strong ergonomics or wow-factor image quality. Entry-level FHD panels tend to show their limits with viewing angles and contrast, and you’ll notice that more with design work, finance dashboards with lots of gradients, or anyone sitting off-axis for long periods. If you’re buying for a room where people won’t all be sitting straight on, or you need better text clarity/colour consistency for creative or QA work, you’ll be happier spending a bit more on a better panel type and features that actually improve the working experience. For basic office use: good value. For anything more demanding: it’s a cost-effective compromise, not a “set and forget” long-term upgrade.