Asus launches new monitors that double as air purifiers
These three new monitors can purify the air via ionization (Image source: Asus)
Asus has released a new trio of monitors. According to the Taiwanese company, these new devices are not just displays but also air purifiers. They come in three different size variants and an innovative packaging that can be reused as a smartphone holder.
Asus has revealed three new monitors that are apparently designed for regular office users rather than gamers. More specifically, the VU249HFI-W is a 23.8-inch monitor, while VU279HFI-W measures 27 inches. Both use IPS panels with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a refresh rate of 100Hz and an MPRT response time of one millisecond. Meanwhile, the VU34WCIP-W is a 34-inch monitor with a 1500R curvature, USB Type-C connectivity and a WQHD resolution of 3440 x 1440 pixels.
These new Asus monitors also have a rather surprising feature: air purification. To be more exact, they draw air behind the screen and purify it via ionization, which can effectively remove allergens and dust. There is no built-in air filter, but Asus advertises a 90% reduction of aforementioned particles in proximity to the display. Additionally, the slightly increased refresh rate called "SmoothMotion" and low response times are advertised as well. Special display modes for users with color vision deficiencies are available as well.
Last but not least, Asus has focused on a particularly clever packaging design. Depending on the specific size variant, the monitor’s cardboard box can be transformed into a holder either for documents, smartphones or a laptop.
The ionizer supposedly reduces allergens (Image source: Asus)
Apart from that, the monitors' specs are not impressive (Image source: Asus)
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