Vivid, lifelike visuals 178 Degree Wide-view anglesA249HE feature with a 178 Degree wide-view angle that minimizes color shift on both horizontal and vertical planes to ensure quality visuals from almost any direction.3,000:1 Ultra-High Contrast RatioWith 3,000:1 and 250cd/m 2 brightness, VA249HE augments display contrast and sharpness by adjusting backlighting luminance to achieve the deepest blacks and brightest whites for truly lifelike visuals.ASUS-exclusive SplendidPlus TechnologiesWe've raised the bar by incorporating some of our proprietary technologies into the ASUS VA249HE series to give you a truly vivid visual experience. The VA249HE features the new SplendidPlus Video Intelligence Technology that optimizes videos and images by enhancing color brightness, contrast, and sharpness. SplendidPlus features two new modes - Reading and Darkroom - in addition to the Scenery, Standard, Theater, sRGB, and Night View modes. Low-blue Light and Flicker-free technologies also reduce the strain on your eyes after long periods of use.ReadingCreating comfortable experience as if reading actual books by adjusting the monitor's color temperature and brightness levels, simulating paperback books.DarkroomBest choice for soft ambient light environment for visual pleasure.SceneryIncreases the brightness range, introducing more contrast gradations and selectively tweaking color saturation for more lush landscapes.TheaterEnhances the contrast and color saturation of the image-delivering livelier and more vivid visuals for greater immersion.SRGBProvides the best performance for viewing graphics.GameBrings out dark, hard-to-see areas while leaving well-lit portions untouched - allowing you to see opponents lurking in obscure comers.Night ViewIntelligently raises Y-luminance to highlight poorly-lit details, capturing each scene's beauty in a crisp and vibrant fashion.StandardDelivers clear document viewing and web browsing experiences with optimized color and contrast.VividPixel Technology for Best Picture QualityASUS Vivid Pixel Technology helps enhance image outlines and reduce noise bars for crystal-clear and detail-oriented viewing.Protect your eyes with ASUS Eye Care TechnologyASUS Blue Light FilterThe TUV Rheinland-certified ASUS Blue Light Filter protects you from harmful blue light, and you can easily access its four different filter settings via a hotkey. VP228QG has undergone stringent performance tests and has been certified by TUV Rheinland laboratories, a global provider of technical, safety, and certification services, to be flicker-free and to emit low blue light levels.Level 1 is ideal for normal web browsing, and gives you excellent color reproduction for lifelike visuals, minimal color shift.Level 2 is ideal when you're viewing photos and videos, giving you a perfect balance of high image quality.Level 3 gives you the look of real paper, making it ideal for long hours of reading or word processing.Level 4 id ideal for environments with dim ambient light.Flicker-free TechnologyIt's time to say goodbye to those tired, strained eyes. VP228QG features TUV Rheinland-certified ASUS Flicker-Free technology to reduce flicker for a comfortable viewing experience. This technology helps minimize instances of eyestrain and other damaging ailments, especially when you spend long, countless hours in front of a display watching favorite videos.Exclusive GamePlus functionExclusive GamePlus function hotkey to enable OSD crosshair and timer functions. Select from four different crosshair to suit your gaming environment, and keep track of spawn and build times with the on-screen timer.This function is co-developed with input from pro gamers, allowing them to practice and improve their gaming skills.