Overview
ASUS Ace is not a complete monitor model name. For this comparison, it means the ASUS ROG Strix Ace XG248QSG, a 24.1-inch Full HD gaming monitor built around a Super TN panel and an overclocked refresh rate of up to 610Hz. Confirm that exact model on retailer listings: ASUS sells other esports monitors with different panels, refresh rates, and prices. This is a specialist competitive-gaming display rather than a general recommendation for everyone shopping for a gaming monitor.
Its priorities are fast visual updates, motion visibility, and a relatively compact screen that can be viewed without much eye movement. ASUS also includes ELMB 2, its backlight-strobing technology intended to reduce perceived motion blur. Those features matter most in fast multiplayer games. They do not make a 1080p TN screen equivalent to a higher-resolution IPS or OLED monitor for image detail, viewing angles, or cinematic presentation. Treat refresh rate and panel quality as separate buying decisions.
Who it's for
This monitor makes the most sense for dedicated players of competitive shooters who already own a system capable of producing very high frame rates. Players who deliberately use low graphics settings and prioritize responsiveness over visual richness are its natural audience. A compact 1080p screen can also suit familiar tournament-style setups, particularly when the monitor sits close to the player. Its appeal is narrower if gaming shares equal time with spreadsheets, photo editing, or watching films.
For most mixed-use buyers, a less expensive high-refresh monitor or a higher-resolution alternative deserves consideration first. The difference between an ordinary display and a fast esports screen is substantial, but each additional refresh-rate increase delivers a smaller reduction in time between frames. Your game engine, processor, graphics card, and frame-time consistency all influence whether this premium buys a noticeable improvement. Console-only buyers should not pay extra expecting to use its headline refresh rate.
Things to know before buying
Check the refresh-rate requirements in the ASUS manual before ordering. The advertised maximum is an overclocked mode, so verify the supported connection, operating-system settings, and graphics-card compatibility instead of assuming every input behaves identically. Backlight strobing also brings practical trade-offs: perceived flicker, brightness changes, and compatibility with other gaming modes can matter. Manufacturer response-time claims are not substitutes for independent measurements of overshoot and motion performance across different settings.
Compare new-unit prices only after checking the exact model, included stand, seller authorization, shipping charges, and return policy. A good return window is valuable for evaluating TN viewing angles and your comfort with strobing. Do not confuse this model with the ROG Swift Pro PG248QP, another ASUS esports display. Finally, compare the total cost against a PC upgrade: improving unstable frame rates may provide more benefit than replacing an already-fast monitor.