ASUS VP229Q 22" 2020 Review

A one-trick pony for tired eyes. Get it on sale if you need a comfortable, basic monitor for office work. Look elsewhere for gaming or anything visually demanding.

The ASUS VP229Q is a basic 22-inch office monitor that does one thing really well: it's easy on the eyes. Forget about gaming or creative work—this screen is built for staring at spreadsheets and documents all day without getting a headache. Its IPS panel and 75Hz refresh rate are fine, but the main story here is the TÜV-certified Eye Care tech. It's a solid, no-frills pick if your main concern is comfort during long work sessions.

The performance is exactly what you'd expect from a budget IPS panel. It lands in the 46th percentile in our database, which means it's squarely average. The 75Hz refresh rate is a nice little bump over 60Hz for smoother scrolling, and the FreeSync support works with both AMD and Nvidia cards, which is handy. But don't expect miracles; the 250-nit brightness and basic color coverage mean it's not going to wow you with HDR or deep blacks. It's a workhorse, not a show pony.

Prices are all over the place, swinging from $100 to $238. At the low end, it's a fantastic deal for a comfortable office monitor. At the high end, you're getting ripped off. Shop around. If you can snag it for around $120-$150, it's worth it for the eye comfort alone. Pay more than that, and you're better off looking at something with better adjustability or a brighter screen.

Compared to other basic office monitors, the VP229Q's edge is its certified eye protection. A similar LG or Dell model might have a slightly better stand or brighter panel, but they often skip the rigorous flicker-free certification. If you're even remotely considering gaming, skip this and look at something like the AOC 24G2, which gives you 144Hz and better response times for not much more money. For pure office comfort on a budget, this ASUS has a clear niche.

If you're looking for an entertainment or gaming monitor, this isn't it. The dim screen and basic 75Hz refresh rate won't cut it. Go get a brighter, higher-refresh-rate panel like the AOC 24G2 instead. Also, skip it if you need accurate colors for design work; the color performance here is just average.

We recommend the ASUS VP229Q for one specific person: the budget-conscious office worker who spends 8+ hours a day in front of a screen and values eye comfort above all else. It's a focused tool that excels at reducing fatigue. For anyone else—gamers, creatives, media consumers, or people in bright rooms—there are better, more versatile options for similar money. Buy this for its intended job, and you'll be happy.