Asus VG236H

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 14 expert reviews

Excellent:

6
Good:

4
Average:

2
Bad:

2

Pros:

Includes NVIDIA 3D Vision Home kit.
23.6Inch 1920x1080p widescreen display.
HDMI, component video, and DVI input.

Cons:

Lacks integrated stereo speakers.
Requires modern GeForce video card.

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Last revision on May 24, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Includes NVIDIA 3D Vision Home kit
23.6Inch 1920x1080p widescreen display
HDMI, component video, and DVI input
100,000:1 Contrast ratio (max)
2ms Response time (gray to gray)
120Hz Refresh rate improves definition
3 Year warranty support
Useful number of ergonomic touches and connection options
Compatible with Nvidia's active shutter glasses and associated games

Reviewers Didn't Like

Lacks integrated stereo speakers
Requires modern GeForce video card
Expensive enthusiast product
Menu buttons blend into bezel
A green tint problem
High black level loses dark detail in movies
Highly reflective screen
No DisplayPort
Relatively wide bezel
No portrait mode

Expert reviews and ratings

Too pricey, but otherwise...

By Atomic MPC on January 14, 2011

We enjoyed 3D gaming on this monitor, but it’s very expensive and not compatible with the key standard for 3D imaging – HDMI 1.4a....

By Expert Reviews on November 22, 2010

3DASUS has bought into NVIDIA's 3D Vision ecosystem with the release of two 23in monitors. Known as the VG236H for the package which includes NVIDIA's 3D Vision kit and VG236HE for the standalone 3D monitor, the fully-loaded bundle, which throws...

By HEXUS.net on November 12, 2010

Real 3D has finally come to the PC with the ASUS VG236H that supports 120Hz for flawless 3D and more particularly a refresh rate that is on par to CRT monitors. Yes my friends, a new breed of monitor is available for gamers and when it comes to...

By ImpulseGamer on October 25, 2010

Although the Asus is expensive for a 23in LCD monitor with a TN panel, the cost may be more than worth it should you have the necessary 3D kit as well. The reflective glass screen is annoying, but otherwise this is a very decent flat-panel and a...

By PC Advisor on October 20, 2010

The Asus VG236H is probably the best of the 3D screens we’ve tested, but as the previous screens were dull, cheap TN panels that’s not actually saying much. The Asus does have a brighter than usual backlight that should have punched through...

By Bit-tech.net on September 29, 2010

I think we all need a good lie down after that, so congratulations if you've made it this far.With so much said in the main portion of the review, thankfully this conclusion will be hopefully briefer. I've tried to cover all the positive aspects...

By Overclock3D on July 21, 2010

The Asus VG236H is a decent performing monitor that includes enough extras to justify its...

By cnet on July 21, 2010

Great for 3D gaming, and not bad elsewhere Before you scream, “Who in their right mind would pay $500 for a 23-inch twisted-nematic panel?!” know that this is a 120Hz monitor, and that Asus is putting Nvidia’s 3D Vision kit—a...

By Maximum PC on July 19, 2010

100

3D Glasses: How Much? The 3D glasses used with monitors and TVs work in exactly the same way, alternately covering one eye when the frame for the other is displayed on screen. But there's one big difference: the price of glasses for monitor is...

By DigitalVersus on June 21, 2010

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