ASUS Pressroom:
TAIPEI, Taiwan, March 10, 2025 — ASUS today announced a VU Air Ionizer series of monitors designed to enhance users’ well-being with a host of innovative features. The 23.8-inch VU249HFI-W and the 27-inch VU279HFI-W models feature FHD IPS panels with 178° viewing angles, 100Hz refresh rates, and 1ms Moving Picture Response Time (MPRT). Meanwhile, the top-of-the-range VU34WCIP-W boasts a 34-inch 1500R curved panel featuring USB Type-C® connectivity, a 100Hz refresh rate, and 1ms MPRT. Each model has a built-in air ionizer that’s able to remove up to 90% of airborne dust within three hours for improved air quality. The monitors also feature TÜV Rheinland-certified Low Blue Light and Flicker-Free technologies to reduce eye strain. In addition, eco-friendly packaging can be repurposed into multiple organizers and a phone stand.
VU279HFI Front View With Ikon
Fresh, clean air
Powered by nano-ion technology, the air ionizer in each of these monitors is positioned to purify the air directly in front of the user, effectively removing pollen, allergen, and other pollutants, and reducing 90%i of airborne dust in just three hours. The ionizer has an effective coverage area of 1m³, purifying air throughout a workspace for comfortable productivity. With no filters required, ASUS VU Air Ionizer series monitors seamlessly combine air purification and cutting-edge display technologies in one streamlined design.
Introduction
SmoothMotion technology
For all monitors in the series, SmoothMotion technology offers up to 100Hz refresh rates and 1ms MPRT to eliminate tracing, delivering crisp and clear visuals. The 23.8-inch and 27-inch models feature an IPS panel with 178° viewing angles for consistent colors. The 34-inch model uses a 21:9 ultrawide-screen VP panel with 178° viewing angles, providing 35% more onscreen space than a similar-sized FHD panel for more immersive viewing.Eye Care Plus technology
The Eye Care Plus features in this monitor series enhance viewing experiences with TÜV Rheinland-certified Low Blue Light and Flicker-Free technologies for enhanced comfort, even after long hours of viewing. Plus, a Color Augmentation feature supports users with color-vision deficiencies, enabling them to more easily distinguish on-screen colors. There’s also a Rest Reminder feature to help users manage eye fatigue via gentle onscreen reminders.Sustainable packaging
The packaging of each monitor can be repurposed into practical, eco-friendly desk essentials to create neat and organized workspaces. The packaging for the VU249HFI-W and VU279HFI-W models can be folded into a phone holder, desk organizer, and a small laptop stand. Similarly, the box for VU34WCIP-W can be reused as a phone holder, desk organizer, a laptop stand, and a file holder. The laptop stands and phone holders have been designed to promote proper posture and reduce neck and back strain.
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ASUS Announces Availability of VU Air Ionizer Monitors
ASUS unveils VU Air Ionizer monitors with built-in air ionizers removing 90% of airborne dust, SmoothMotion technology, and TÜV Rheinland-certified Eye Care Plus features for enhanced well-being. Subscribe to ASUS Pressroom for the latest tech updates!
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Then again, never used one - so can't say for sure if they actually work (do what they claim). I'm only aware of HEPA Air purifiers functioning as marketed - after all - it's a simple design: a fan pulling air in +some filters to collect the dust. Do own a Ozone Sterilizer - which was suppose to kill bacteria and smells -and yet, using it - ads its own specific smell (which stands out more). Anyway, at least it's not that expensive:
