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Asus ProArt PA248CRV: the downsides first

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#4 of 8
$$1080p/1440pScore 3.7/5
21%
of Amazon ratings are 1–2 stars
(checked 2026-10-11)Very small sample: 52 ratings. The listing has style options, so it may pool related variants.

Wirecutter's best 24-inch monitor: a taller 16:10 1920x1200 screen with excellent color accuracy, a sturdy fully adjustable stand, 96W USB-C charging, a USB hub and a three-year zero-bright-dot warranty. But at this size and resolution text isn't as crisp as on 1440p or 4K screens, and its small Amazon listing has a high share of 1-2 star ratings.

Top complaints

  • Text not as crisp as higher-resolution screens

    Wirecutter says that if it's your main work display you may want a higher-resolution 27-inch monitor, where text is sharper and multitasking less cramped. Amazon owners are mixed on image quality, with some saying the resolution isn't very crisp.

    Source: Wirecutter (NYT) best 24-inch monitor, Amazon.com product page (Customers say)
  • Many low ratings on a small listing

    16% of Amazon ratings are 1 star and 5% are 2 stars, from only 52 ratings. Amazon's summary rates compatibility negatively, citing one owner whose serial number didn't work.

    Source: Amazon.com product page (Customers say)
  • Can be hard to find in stock

    Wirecutter marks its Amazon link as 'may be out of stock' and lists Walmart and Best Buy at different prices.

    Source: Wirecutter (NYT) best 24-inch monitor

What owners love

Good for
  • A second screen next to a laptop
  • Small desks that still need a full-featured monitor
  • Multi-monitor setups (daisy-chain up to four)

Scores (tap for why)

What experts say

  • Wirecutter (NYT): Top pick for 24-inch monitors (updated 2026-07-14) and its 24-inch pick in its main monitor guide. Its only flaw is that a 1080p-class 24-inch screen can feel cramped as a main display.
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