ASUS VP228
Source model names: VP228HE, VP228QG
Display · US market · 38 owner topics
Specifications for VP228 with owner checks for this product design. Use the matching manual for control sequences and replacement parts.
Specifications & model details
ASUS VP228 lists 1920 x 1080 pixels native resolution. Use that resolution as the first image-quality reference, then verify a supported refresh rate and the selected input. A lower source resolution may be scaled; a blank image may instead come from an unsupported timing or an input selection. The recorded pixel count alone does not establish HDMI bandwidth or gaming features.
Compare resolution, refresh modes by input, panel properties, ports, USB-C power, stand, and energy data.
Category & symptom guidance
Compare the monitor’s native resolution with the refresh rate it supports at that resolution. Marketing pages may list a maximum refresh that is available only at a lower resolution or through a particular input. Check the manual’s timing table for supported combinations and note whether the cable, graphics card, and connection type can deliver them. Do not assume a higher number applies to every port.
For office work, resolution affects how much content fits at readable scaling; for gaming, refresh and variable-refresh support may matter more. A host computer can also limit output. Verify the monitor, graphics hardware, operating system, and cable as one chain before expecting a mode to appear in display settings.
A specification sheet may list panel type, contrast, brightness, color coverage, and response time. These figures describe different properties and are not directly interchangeable. Contrast and black appearance depend on panel design and room lighting; color coverage describes a range, not factory calibration accuracy. Response-time figures may use different measurement methods, so compare definitions rather than assuming the smallest number always means the clearest motion.
If color-critical work matters, look for a documented calibration report or hardware-calibration support and check what software or sensor is required. A wide-gamut display can show more colors only when the application and color workflow are managed correctly. A specification alone does not guarantee uniformity or match with another screen.
List each port and its supported function: HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C video, USB hub data, audio, and power delivery. USB-C is a connector shape, not a promise of video or charging. Dell’s USB-C support material distinguishes a monitor’s video-capable USB-C path from ports that may not provide the expected display function. Check the exact monitor manual and host specifications.
For USB-C charging, compare the monitor’s stated output with the laptop’s required power. A display can carry video while supplying too little power to keep a demanding laptop charged. If it has a built-in hub or Ethernet, verify whether a separate upstream cable is required.
Choose the specs that map to your desk and tasks. Check diagonal size and resolution together, then estimate scaling and viewing distance. Confirm the stand adjusts for height, tilt, swivel, or pivot if those movements matter. For a multi-monitor setup, compare bezel width, VESA pattern, port placement, and available desk width.
For gaming, identify the exact refresh and variable-refresh mode supported by the input you will use. For color work, check gamut and calibration support. For a docked laptop, check USB-C video, data, and charging separately. Save the manufacturer’s spec page and manual for each exact model; retailer summaries often omit important port restrictions.
For a 10-bit workflow or HDR output, verify what the monitor accepts at the resolution and refresh you plan to use, and whether the host graphics path supports it. Some timing modes reduce color depth or require compression. Check the manual’s input timing table and operating-system setting rather than assuming a headline resolution and refresh can run simultaneously. Document the mode that is active when comparing displays.
These sources support the shared guide. Exact model specifications and matched family procedures have their own sources above.
Owner guidance by Specs & Parts, drafted with GPT-6 Luna. Sources and scope.
Recorded model facts
| Specification | Recorded value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Backlight type | LED | ArchiveCalifornia Energy Commission — Monitors & displays archive cec-monitors.xlsx; sheet ComputerMonitors_12022025; row 505 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026 |
| Curved monitor | False | ArchiveCalifornia Energy Commission — Monitors & displays archive cec-monitors.xlsx; sheet ComputerMonitors_12022025; row 505 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026 |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | CertificationENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays monitors.csv; row 409; ENERGY STAR ID 2360910 Certification dataset declaration; check manufacturer installation documents for fit and clearances. Observed Oct 31, 2026 |
| Native resolution | 2.1 megapixels | ArchiveCalifornia Energy Commission — Monitors & displays archive cec-monitors.xlsx; sheet ComputerMonitors_12022025; row 505 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026 |
| OLED monitor | False | ArchiveCalifornia Energy Commission — Monitors & displays archive cec-monitors.xlsx; sheet ComputerMonitors_12022025; row 505 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026 |
| Panel technology | TFT LCD | CertificationENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays monitors.csv; row 409; ENERGY STAR ID 2360910 Certification dataset declaration; check manufacturer installation documents for fit and clearances. Observed Oct 31, 2026 |
| Reported color gamut | > 32.9% of CIELUV (99% or more | ArchiveCalifornia Energy Commission — Monitors & displays archive cec-monitors.xlsx; sheet ComputerMonitors_12022025; row 505 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026 |
| Screen diagonal | 21.5 in | CertificationENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays monitors.csv; row 409; ENERGY STAR ID 2360910 Certification dataset declaration; check manufacturer installation documents for fit and clearances. Observed Oct 31, 2026 |
| Supported color spaces | sRGB | CertificationENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays monitors.csv; row 409; ENERGY STAR ID 2360910 Certification dataset declaration; check manufacturer installation documents for fit and clearances. Observed Oct 31, 2026 |
| Viewable screen area | 198 sq in | ArchiveCalifornia Energy Commission — Monitors & displays archive cec-monitors.xlsx; sheet ComputerMonitors_12022025; row 505 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026 |
| Specification | Recorded value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Power source type | Ac to dc internal power supply | CertificationENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays monitors.csv; row 409; ENERGY STAR ID 2360910 Certification dataset declaration; check manufacturer installation documents for fit and clearances. Observed Oct 31, 2026 |
| Signal and data interfaces | VGA,HDMI | CertificationENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays monitors.csv; row 409; ENERGY STAR ID 2360910 Certification dataset declaration; check manufacturer installation documents for fit and clearances. Observed Oct 31, 2026 |
| USB-C power delivery supported | No | CertificationENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays monitors.csv; row 409; ENERGY STAR ID 2360910 Certification dataset declaration; check manufacturer installation documents for fit and clearances. Observed Oct 31, 2026 |
| Specification | Recorded value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Monitor energy use at 115 V | 35.01 kWh/year | CertificationENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays monitors.csv; row 409; ENERGY STAR ID 2360910 Certification dataset declaration; check manufacturer installation documents for fit and clearances. Observed Oct 31, 2026 |
| Monitor off-mode power | 0.14 W | ArchiveCalifornia Energy Commission — Monitors & displays archive cec-monitors.xlsx; sheet ComputerMonitors_12022025; row 505 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026 |
| On-mode power | 11.01 W | CertificationENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays monitors.csv; row 409; ENERGY STAR ID 2360910 Certification dataset declaration; check manufacturer installation documents for fit and clearances. Observed Oct 31, 2026Other observations retained: 10.68 W — California Energy Commission — Monitors & displays archive; cec-monitors.xlsx; sheet ComputerMonitors_12022025; row 505 |
| Sleep-mode power | 0.22 W | CertificationENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays monitors.csv; row 409; ENERGY STAR ID 2360910 Certification dataset declaration; check manufacturer installation documents for fit and clearances. Observed Oct 31, 2026Other observations retained: 0.16 W — California Energy Commission — Monitors & displays archive; cec-monitors.xlsx; sheet ComputerMonitors_12022025; row 505 |
| Specification | Recorded value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Declared display features | Built-In Speakers | CertificationENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays monitors.csv; row 409; ENERGY STAR ID 2360910 Certification dataset declaration; check manufacturer installation documents for fit and clearances. Observed Oct 31, 2026 |
| Touchscreen capability | False | ArchiveCalifornia Energy Commission — Monitors & displays archive cec-monitors.xlsx; sheet ComputerMonitors_12022025; row 505 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026 |
| Specification | Recorded value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | Monitor | CertificationENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays monitors.csv; row 409; ENERGY STAR ID 2360910 Certification dataset declaration; check manufacturer installation documents for fit and clearances. Observed Oct 31, 2026 |
| Specification | Recorded value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR partner | ASUSTeK Computer Inc. | CertificationENERGY STAR — Monitors & displays monitors.csv; row 409; ENERGY STAR ID 2360910 Certification dataset declaration; check manufacturer installation documents for fit and clearances. Observed Oct 31, 2026 |
| Manufacturer named in archive | ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. | ArchiveCalifornia Energy Commission — Monitors & displays archive cec-monitors.xlsx; sheet ComputerMonitors_12022025; row 505 Regulatory archive observation; test standard and measurement context follow the original record. Observed Oct 27, 2026 |
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