This Asus TUF 28-inch 4K IPS gaming monitor is now only $229 at Walmart

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Today at Walmart, you can find the Asus TUF VG289Q1A gaming monitor for one of its lowest prices to date. It usually goes for around $289 but right now it is available for just $229. If you've been holding out for a 4K display for gaming, now is a great time to check out this offer.

The monitor is AMD FreeSync certified and capable of delivering a crisp resolution - as long as your graphics card is up to the task. As far as 4K gaming monitors go, this one seems suitable for both casual gamers and general users. 

Asus TUF VG289Q1A Gaming Monitor: now $229 at Amazon

Asus TUF VG289Q1A Gaming Monitor: now $229 at Amazon (was $289)
This Asus TUF gaming monitor is currently available for one of its best prices to date. It sports a 28-inch IPS panel with a 4K resolution. It has a pair of built-in speakers for audio output as well as a few ports for video input including one Display Port and a couple of HDMI ports.

The Asus TUF VG289Q1A features an IPS panel with a 4K resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels. While it's notable for having such a high resolution, other areas are a little bit lacking. Notably, the refresh rate can only get up to 60 Hz. The response time of 5ms isn't going to win over eSports pros, either.

Moving on to more positive aspects of this TUF screen, it is claimed to cover 90% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, while delivering a maximum possible brightness of 350 nits. There are two 2W internal speakers for audio output, which is convenient, but a 3.5mm audio jack is also provided for external speakers or your headset. As far as video input goes, you've got one DisplayPort 1.2 input and two HDMI 2.0 ports to make use of.

Visit this Asus TUF VG289Q1A gaming monitor product page at Amazon for more details and purchase options. At that link, you will find some other Asus TUF gaming monitors with higher refresh rates, but they cost significantly more. 

Ash Hill
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Ash Hill is a contributing writer for Tom's Hardware with a wealth of experience in the hobby electronics, 3D printing and PCs. She manages the Pi projects of the month and much of our daily Raspberry Pi reporting while also finding the best coupons and deals on all tech.

  • cyrusfox
    Biggest regret ever was buying a pair of 4k 27" monitors back in 2018 ($400 each). Too pixel dense, 1440p much better at that size, for 4k resolution, need a bigger screen.
    They were great LG monitors, but using windows monitor scaling messes up so many applications. So I always ran them at 1440p until I gifted them on.
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  • ThomasKinsley
    I love my 4k monitor, but I wouldn't have considered it without the built-in hub and PD USB-C. It can power laptops, desktops, and even phone desktops (aka Dex, ReadyFor, etc) all without needing to reconnect the mouse and keyboard. It feels like the future, and yet very few manufacturers even consider offering it.
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  • brandonjclark
    ThomasKinsley said:
    I love my 4k monitor, but I wouldn't have considered it without the built-in hub and PD USB-C. It can power laptops, desktops, and even phone desktops (aka Dex, ReadyFor, etc) all without needing to reconnect the mouse and keyboard. It feels like the future, and yet very few manufacturers even consider offering it.
    The HP G5 docking station is a workhorse of an appliance on my desk and IMO is a great buy for PD concerns.

    https://www.amazon.com/HP-USB-C-Dock-Thunderbolt-Enabled-Networking/dp/B08TQPTPCK/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3IZ6TSBNUGL4C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YKYGUFqUtPpJMFp5W7BPHYn9A6nHiFnFtIh6ooDQxaOSlxTBQ6sWe9J2cZ9AxXHC8EWjQmkVexDVFY4HAsTJtHgBKenhK5gasuDgrZqzEWPIz2bauZyukEQleHsCf5VRoOiOdJGUOKy08es4rubytLgMugK7BL8ENP55S0HMcP1Xd39crSVNbd3Hc06cOMrOcpe5qOuWNekqIaKYCviWA1YOJ2hYnxPedMh1-emkeIU.-TBWn28HjeN-SwXnwuQdxHeWPOZ5nmAuds6Jr_2HaK4&dib_tag=se&keywords=HP+USB-C+Dock+G5&qid=1713752675&sprefix=hp+usb-c+dock+g5%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-3
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  • cyrusfox
    brandonjclark said:
    The HP G5 docking station is a workhorse of an appliance on my desk and IMO is a great buy for PD concerns.

    https://www.amazon.com/HP-USB-C-Dock-Thunderbolt-Enabled-Networking/dp/B08TQPTPCK/ref=sr_1_3?crid=3IZ6TSBNUGL4C&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YKYGUFqUtPpJMFp5W7BPHYn9A6nHiFnFtIh6ooDQxaOSlxTBQ6sWe9J2cZ9AxXHC8EWjQmkVexDVFY4HAsTJtHgBKenhK5gasuDgrZqzEWPIz2bauZyukEQleHsCf5VRoOiOdJGUOKy08es4rubytLgMugK7BL8ENP55S0HMcP1Xd39crSVNbd3Hc06cOMrOcpe5qOuWNekqIaKYCviWA1YOJ2hYnxPedMh1-emkeIU.-TBWn28HjeN-SwXnwuQdxHeWPOZ5nmAuds6Jr_2HaK4&dib_tag=se&keywords=HP+USB-C+Dock+G5&qid=1713752675&sprefix=hp+usb-c+dock+g5,aps,95&sr=8-3
    At $150, pretty steep, great device though(and arguably worth it in the long haul). I run an old TB3 G2 HP dock myself, and it even works with most USB-c DP out only laptops and some phones. For integrated Docks I have found the Dells to be the best supported and most bullet proof (e.g. Dell C2722DE)
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