Gamer's ASUS TUF monitor blocks bullet fired through wall during Call of Duty session — says 280Hz monitor is 'the best $280 I ever spent'

A Redditor who goes by the username /u/antisocialnae shared a remarkable story on Reddit about their ASUS TUF VG258QM 280Hz gaming monitor. According to the post, this budget-friendly monitor saved their life during a late-night Call of Duty session when a bullet fired through the wall of their home passed directly by the monitor, grazing them.

The monitor, priced at $280, was praised by the Redditor as "the best $280 I ever spent." The incident was captured in three photos displaying the bullet hole on the exterior and interior walls of the home, as well as the damage to the monitor. While the monitor's plastic casing absorbed the bullet's impact, it's crucial to note that monitors are generally not designed to provide shelter from gunfire. Additionally, ASUS does not test for bullet ingress, a feature that would be quite unusual for a display.

Although the event is rare, similar stories have surfaced before. These include a user's gaming PC deflecting a bullet through a wall earlier this year, and another user's Razer headset blocking a bullet, potentially saving their life. /u/antisocialnae mentioned that they were due for a new display anyway, making this incident an opportune excuse.

Despite the monitor's protective role in this incident, it still operates flawlessly, with the exception of the damaged LCD portion. This situation provides a strong endorsement for ASUS TUF monitors, which generally receive high marks for quality. However, it's important to note that the brand does not test for bullet ingress, making such incidents uncommon, but not impossible.