Asus just released a trio of monitors with a unique feature—a built-in Nano-ion generator that the company claims can remove up to 90% of airborne dust in three hours. This monitor line comes in three sizes; whether you prefer a regular-sized screen or an ultrawide display, Asus offers a model that will give you fresh air too.
These Displays Care for Your Health and the Environment
The VU Air Ionizer monitor series has nano-ion technology that pulls air from the front to ionize it and remove pollutants floating in the air.Asus saysit will remove pollen and allergens within a one-square-meter area, which is about the space in front of your screen. It also does this without a filter, making it far more convenient to use than traditional air purifiers.
They also come equipped with Eye Care Plus technology, with a blue-light filter and flicker-free display, reducing eye strain even after long hours of work. And if you’re one to get absorbed into your current task and forget about everything else, Asus added a Rest Reminder feature. This feature will tell you to occasionally look away to avoid eye fatigue.
Aside from that, people with some form of color blindness will appreciate the Color Augmentation feature, making it easier for those affected to appreciate what they see on the screen.
Asus is helping the environment by making the packaging for these monitors reusable. The boxes for the 24- and 27-inch models can be transformed into a phone holder, laptop stand, and desk organizer box. And if you choose the larger 34-inch model, you get all three desk accessories plus a file holder. This will help reduce packaging waste—even if you do not need these, you’re able to give them away to someone who will appreciate them instead of just throwing the box in the trash.
Monitor Specifications and Pricing
As said earlier, these monitors come in three sizes: a 24-inch model, a 27-inch model, and a 34-inch curved ultrawide model. The two smaller screens have a maximum resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, while the larger 21:9 display gives you 3440 x 1440 pixels.
They all have a 100Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time; although those numbers won’t be good enough for hardcore and competitive gaming, they should be satisfactory for most casual gamers.
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You get two HDMI 1.4 ports and an earphone jack for the 24-inch and 27-inch monitors, so you can easily swap between devices. But if you pick the curved ultrawide screen, you get a DisplayPort 1.4, an HDMI 2.0 port, and a USB-C port with DP Alt Mode, allowing you to connect three different sources.
The largest monitor also packs four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports and an earphone jack, making it much more convenient to attach your USB peripherals. Plus, its USB-C port also offers PD 65W, recharging your laptop while using it with the ultrawide monitor.
Here are the complete specifications of the three displays:
Asus VU249HFI-W
Asus VU279HFI-W
Asus VU34WCIP-W
Screen Size (inches)
Panel Type
Resolution
1920 x 1080
3440 x 1440
Brightness (cd/m2)
Contrast Ratio
Response Time (ms)
Refresh Rate (Hz)
HDR Support
2x HDMI 1.4, Earphone jack
1x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x USB-C (DP Alt Mode) PD 65W, 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, Earphone jack
Tilt and Height Adjustment
Despite their weird air purifying feature, these monitors are still relatively affordable. So, if you find yourself getting the sniffles whenever you sit in front of your computer, consider getting one of these displays. Just make sure that you avoid thesemistakes when shopping for a monitorso you get a display that will fit on your desk.
