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Asus ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ Monitor Review

The Asus ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ is an OLED gaming monitor that’s part of Asus’ ROG Swift gaming lineup. It’s a 42-inch model that sits alongside the Asus PG48UQ, essentially a larger 48-inch model. Unlike smaller TVs that are popular to use as monitors, like the LG 42 C2 OLED, this has features that are more typical of monitors, like a DisplayPort input, an overclockable refresh rate, a USB hub, and a stand that offers tilt adjustments. It also has features to take full advantage of the PS5 and Xbox Series X, like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and variable refresh rate (VRR) support to reduce screen tearing.

Note: The review is with firmware version V032, which was released a few days before testing, but has since been pulled from Asus’ website. There are a few severe issues that users are reporting, like image retention, power issues, and in some cases, the monitor becomes unusable, but we haven’t experienced that. Also, HDR is severely washed out, which you can read about in the Color Gamut section. We’ve since updated it to firmware V033, but it doesn’t change anything significantly in HDR.

Our Verdict

The Asus PG42UQ is great for mixed usage. It’s mainly designed as a gaming monitor, and it’s fantastic for that, as it has a 138Hz max refresh rate, FreeSync and G-SYNC VRR support, and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth for console gaming. It also has low input lag with high-frame-rate signals and quick response time for smooth motion. Its picture quality is incredible if you want to use it for watching movies or shows, as it displays deep blacks, and the black uniformity is perfect. It’s also great for content creators and decent for office use thanks to its large screen, wide viewing angles, and amazing reflection handling, but the text clarity is just okay.

The Asus PG42UQ is decent for office use. With a large screen, there’s plenty of space to open multiple Windows at once, but it also decreases the pixel density, and the text clarity is just okay. Although it doesn’t get bright enough to fight intense glare, the reflection handling is amazing, and it’s still a good choice for rooms with a few lights around. It also has wide viewing angles, meaning the edges of the screen don’t look washed out if you sit too close.

The Asus PG42UQ is fantastic for gaming. It has a near-instantaneous response time that makes motion look extremely smooth. It also has low input lag with high-frame-rate signals, but it increases with 60 fps signals, so it isn’t ideal for some console games. Speaking of which, it takes full advantage of the PS5 and Xbox Series X thanks to its HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, and it also has VRR support to reduce screen tearing. Lastly, it’s fantastic for dark room gaming as it displays deep blacks without any blooming.

The Asus PG42UQ is incredible for consuming multimedia content. With a 4k, 42-inch display, it’s essentially a small TV, making it a great choice for small spaces and dorm rooms. The picture quality is fantastic, especially in dark rooms, thanks to its near-infinite contrast ratio and perfect black uniformity. It also has wide viewing angles that make the image remain consistent from the sides, which is great if you want to watch content with a few friends around.

The Asus PG42UQ is great for content creators. The 42-inch screen is big enough to view your entire workspace at once with multiple Windows open, but the text clarity is just okay, and not all programs support its RWBG subpixel layout, so text looks blurry with those. It also has great accuracy before calibration in SDR, but some colors look oversaturated. It has wide viewing angles if you need to share your screen with someone else, but it has limited ergonomics as you can’t swivel it.

The Asus PG42UQ should be incredible for HDR, depending on the source you use, but there are issues with it. It displays perfect blacks without any blooming, making it a great choice for use in dark rooms. While it displays a wide range of colors, those colors are severely washed out in HDR, making the image look worse than in SDR, which you can read more about in Color Gamut. Asus has said there should be an eventual firmware update to fix this.

8.4 Mixed Usage
7.1 Office
9.0 Gaming
9.0 Media Consumption
8.3 Media Creation
9.1 HDR
Updated May 12, 2023: Added that the LG 42 OLED Flex has a glossy screen coating, resulting in better Reflection handling.
Updated Feb 23, 2023: Retested the HDR Color Gamut performance with external sources like Apple TV and NVIDIA Shield, and HDR still looks undersaturated and washed out.
Updated Dec 09, 2022: Asus released firmware V033 and we retested the issues described in the HDR Color Gamut and macOS Compatibility boxes, but the update doesn’t change anything.
Updated Nov 03, 2022: We looked into the reported HDR issues with firmware V032, which you can read about in the Color Gamut section. Text in macOS Compatibility has also been updated for clarity.
Updated Oct 27, 2022: Review published.
Updated Oct 21, 2022: Early access published.

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

We tested the 42-inch Asus PG42UQ, which is part of Asus’ ROG Swift lineup alongside the 48-inch Asus ROG Swift OLED PG48UQ. Both monitors are nearly identical, except the 48-inch model has an extra USB port, but other than that, both sizes will perform the same.

Model Code	Size	Resolution	Max Refresh Rate	USB-A Ports
PG42UQ	42″	4k	138Hz	4
PG48UQ	48″	4K	138Hz	5

Note 11/03/2022: The entire review is done using firmware version V032. It was released a few days before testing started, but since then, Asus has pulled the firmware from their website, and they’ve said a fix is coming in mid-November (see here). There are various issues users have experienced using V032, but even other versions like V028 and V031 have their own problems, so there’s no perfect solution. If you have a monitor on V032 that performs differently than ours or has other problems, let us know.

Note 12/09/2022: Asus released firmware V033 to fix some of the power, overclock, and HDR issues that were previously reported by various users. Unfortunately, the firmware doesn’t change anything in terms of HDR performance, and it doesn’t fix the waking up from sleep issues we experienced with a macOS while using the overclock feature. During our original testing, we didn’t experience the same overclock and power issues on a Windows PC as others.

Our unit was manufactured in June 2022; you can see the label here.

Compared To Other Monitors

The Asus PG42UQ is a fantastic OLED gaming monitor with more monitor-oriented features than if you were to get a TV as a monitor, like the LG 42 C2 OLED. However, there are firmware issues with HDR and other problems that users are experiencing, so until Asus fixes that, it’s best to stay away from this monitor.

The LG 42 C2 OLED and the Asus ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ are both 42-inch OLED displays with a few differences. The LG is a TV, so it has more built-in features like a Smart system and image processing, but the Asus is a monitor with a USB hub and a DisplayPort input. In terms of picture quality, they’re very similar, but the Asus currently has issues with HDR where colors look washed out and dull.

The Gigabyte AORUS FO48U OLED and the Asus ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ are both OLED monitors with a few differences. While the Asus has a smaller screen with higher pixel density, the text clarity is just okay between each. They have different screen finishes, with the Gigabyte having a glossy screen and the Asus having a matte screen, which reduces direct reflections but introduces haziness to the image. The Asus also has a slightly faster 138Hz refresh rate than the Gigabyte.

The Asus ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ and the LG 48GQ900-B are both OLED monitors with different screen sizes and have many similarities. One big difference is that the Asus looks worse in HDR as colors are washed out, but that should be fixed with a firmware update.

The Dell Alienware AW3423DW and the Asus ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ are different types of OLED monitors. The Dell is an ultrawide display with a 3440×1440 resolution, while the Asus is bigger with a 4k resolution and a standard 16:9 aspect ratio. The Dell uses a QD-OLED panel that makes colors look more vivid, even if the Asus gets brighter with some highlights.

The Asus ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ and the Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 S32BG75 are gaming monitors with different panel types, each with strengths and weaknesses. The Asus has an OLED panel with perfect black levels and no blooming around bright objects, while the Samsung has an LED panel that gets brighter in SDR, and some highlights are brighter in HDR too. While the Samsung has a higher 165Hz refresh rate, motion is much better on the Asus as it has a near-instantaneous response time.

The Sony 42 A90K OLED and the Asus ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ are both 42-inch OLED displays with a few differences. The Sony is a TV, so it has more built-in features like a Smart system and image processing, but the Asus is a monitor with a USB hub and a DisplayPort input. In terms of picture quality, they’re very similar, but the looks worse in HDR as colors are washed out.

The Asus ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ and the LG 42 OLED Flex are similar 42-inch OLED displays but have different features. The LG has a bendable screen that can go from flat to a 900R curve to bring the edges within your field of vision. The LG is also a TV with extra features like processing and a built-in Smart system. It also has a glossy screen coating that better reduces light from strong light sources than the Asus. However, the Asus has some features normally found on monitors, like a DisplayPort connection and an overclock feature to increase the refresh rate to 138Hz.

Test Results

The Asus PG42UQ is a large display with a gamer-oriented tripod stand. It has metal feet, and the panel has a black back with ROG branding. It even features a slot to attach something like a tripod on top, like for a webcam.

The Asus PG42UQ has fantastic build quality. The metal stand holds the display well, and the feet are grippy, so they don’t slide around. There isn’t any wobble from side to side, but there’s a bit from front to back because the stand tilts. The bezels are uniformly attached to the screen and the plastic housing in the back feels good.

The stand offers limited ergonomics as you can only tilt it, but at least it’s better than stands on other large monitors. The back features covers for the inputs, and you can guide the cables through the stand for cable management.

The tripod stand is metal, and it holds the display well. It takes up a lot of space on the desk, which is normal for such a large display, and at least there’s space between the feet to put your mouse and keyboard.

You can control the monitor’s settings with the included remote, which is rather basic but has the necessary buttons. We received the remote with a typo on the side that says ‘For Those Eho Dare’, and this isn’t a problem only with our remote. There’s also a joystick underneath the center branding to navigate the on-screen menu.

Remote (with 2x AAA batteries)
DisplayPort cable
HDMI cable
USB-B to USB-A cable
Power cable
Accessory bag
User manuals, documentation, and stickers

Thanks to its OLED panel, the Asus PG42UQ has a near-infinite contrast ratio that displays perfect blacks next to bright highlights. It’s ideal for watching content in dark rooms.

The Asus PG42UQ doesn’t have a backlight, so it doesn’t require a local dimming feature. However, with a near-infinite contrast ratio, there isn’t any blooming around bright objects, and it’s the equivalent of a perfect local dimming feature. We still film these videos on the monitor so you can see how it performs and compare it with a monitor that has local dimming.

The Asus ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ has okay SDR peak brightness, which is typical of OLED monitors as they don’t get bright enough to combat glare. However, there isn’t much variation in brightness between different scenes when you enable Uniform Brightness, which is meant to reduce the Automatic Brightness Limiter, similar to the Peak Brightness setting on LG TVs. It’s important when maximizing and minimizing Windows as you don’t want any distracting changes in brightness.

These results are from after calibration in the ‘User Mode’ Game Visual with the Uniform Brightness enabled, Brightness at its max and all Screen Protection settings disabled. If you want the brightest image possible and don’t care about the ABL, you can disable Uniform Brightness, and the screen gets much brighter:

Real Scene: 235 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window: 365 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window: 371 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window: 372 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window: 202 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window: 114 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window: 360 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window: 362 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window: 364 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window: 202 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window: 113 cd/m²

The HDR brightness is very good, and it’s much brighter than other similarly-sized OLEDs like the LG 42 C2 OLED and the LG 48GQ900-B. It means that highlights pop for a satisfying HDR experience. The EOTF doesn’t follow the target PQ curve perfectly as most scenes are too dark, but with a smooth roll-off at the peak brightness, there isn’t too much of a loss in details in bright scenes.

These results are in the ‘Asus Gaming HDR’ HDR Setting, which automatically maxes out the brightness and disables Uniform Brightness.

Note: HDR looks severely washed out with some sources while using firmware V032 or V033, so highlights and colors don’t pop as they should. You can read more about it in the Color Gamut section.

The Asus PG42UQ has an excellent horizontal viewing angle. The image remains consistent if you’re viewing it from the side. However, if you sit too close to the screen, the edges of the screen start to shift colors and look inaccurate, so you need to sit far enough from the screen to see an accurate image.

The vertical viewing angle is once again fantastic. If you’re standing up and looking down at the monitor, you’ll see the same thing as if you were sitting down.

The Asus PG42UQ has amazing gray uniformity. There’s hardly any dirty screen effect or dark areas throughout, which is great when viewing full-screen webpages or documents. There’s a bit of a pink tint in the center, which is typical of OLEDs. Also, like any OLED, there are faint vertical lines in near-dark scenes. However, you’ll only notice them if you look for them.

Although some people have reported issues with severe image retention while using firmware V032, we didn’t notice any image retention on ours during testing.

The black uniformity is perfect because OLEDs can display bright highlights next to blacks without any blooming.

The Asus PG42UQ has great accuracy in SDR before calibration. It has an sRGB mode that aims to lock the colors to the sRGB color space, but it isn’t perfect, as some colors are still oversaturated. Still, most colors and the white balance are only slightly off, and the color temperature is extremely close to the 6500K target. Unfortunately, gamma doesn’t follow the sRGB target at all, as most scenes are too dark, while bright scenes are over-brightened.

The sRGB mode locks you out of a few settings including the Uniform Brightness. If you don’t like that, you can use any picture mode with a separate sRGB clamp setting that performs the same as the sRGB mode, but the settings aren’t locked out.

The accuracy after calibration to the 6500K white point is fantastic. It isn’t perfect, but any inaccuracies are nearly impossible to spot by the naked eye.

The sRGB color gamut is incredible. It has perfect coverage of the sRGB color space used in most web content and has good coverage of the Adobe RGB color space used in some print publishing. However, like most monitors, reds and greens are off in this color space.

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The Asus PG42UQ has an outstanding SDR color gamut. It displays nearly all colors in bright and dark shades really well.

Update 12/09/2022: Asus released a firmware update, V033, that’s advertised to fix the ‘ConsoleHDR’ mode, power, and overclock issues. We didn’t experience the power and overclock issues in our original testing with a Windows PC (read more about the overclock with macOS here), so we looked at the HDR performance with this new firmware. Unfortunately, it doesn’t do anything to significantly improve the HDR performance as colors still look washed out. While playing Destiny 2 and Borderlands on the PC, colors are washed out with HDR enabled in Windows and in the game. The same thing happens even when disabling Windows HDR but keeping the HDR enabled in-game. It looks the same with the Xbox Series X while playing Destiny 2 as well, and external sources still look washed out in HDR. Enabling the overclock or VRR in HDR doesn’t change anything either, so the HDR performance is still disappointing.

The Asus PG42UQ has an excellent color gamut, but there are some issues depending on the source you’re using. Our testing is done with an HDFury Vertex linker via HDMI, and with that, the monitor displays a wide color gamut with good tone mapping, which is what you see in the test results. However, when sent an HDR signal from other sources Windows HDR, the performance is significantly different as colors are more washed out. External sources like Apple TV also result in an undersaturated and washed out image, similar to Windows HDR, meaning it’s the monitor that can’t display proper HDR from most sources. It’s because the tone mapping is terrible, which you can see here, and the monitor severely limits the color gamut. This was done with firmware version V032, which has since been pulled from Asus’ website.

We also compared images from Murideo in SDR vs. HDR to see if this source has any issues. Like with the Vertex, HDR looks as it should, but when you play games from the PC, HDR looks washed out. You can see examples of it below of SDR vs. HDR using the Murideo and also Destiny 2 on the PC:

Source	SDR	HDR
Murideo 1	Photo	Photo
Murideo 2	Photo	Photo
Destiny 1	Photo	Photo
Destiny 2	Photo	Photo

As you can see from the photos above, HDR looks fine with the Murideo, but with a PC, as HDR looks under-saturated and colors are washed out compared to SDR. However, these pictures don’t tell the whole story, and the difference is more noticeable in person.

Asus ROG Swift PG32UQ 81.3 cm (32″) 3840 x 2160 pixels 4K Ultra HD Black

Asus ROG Swift PG32UQ. Display diagonal: 81.3 cm (32″), Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels, HD type: 4K Ultra HD, Response time: 1 ms, Native aspect ratio: 16:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°, Viewing angle, vertical: 178°. Built-in speaker(s). Built-in USB hub, USB hub version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1). VESA mounting, Height adjustment. Product colour: Black

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ROG Swift PG32UQ HDMI 2.1 Gaming Monitor — 32”, 4K UHD (3840 x 2160), IPS, 144 Hz, 1 ms MPRT, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, DSC, ELMB Sync, Variable Overdrive, DisplayHDR 600, 98% DCI-P3, Quantum-Dot technology, DisplayPort 1.4

BATTLE READY FORNEXT-GEN GAMINGThe ROG Swift PG32UQ is a 32 inch 4K UHD IPS professional gaming monitor designed for 144 Hz gaming. It features the latest HDMI 2.1 standard to support up to native 4K 120 Hz visuals on the latest consoles without subsampling, and Display Stream Compression (DSC) technology and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility enable supersmooth experiences on PCs. A 98% DCI P3 color gamut and DisplayHDR 600 certification complete the package, ensuring exceptional colors for incredibly immersive, lifelike gaming.

NEXT-GEN GAMING WITH HDMI 2.1– Native 4K @120Hz refresh rate on the latest consoles– Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)– Auto Low Latency

SUPERFAST 4K GAMING ON PC– 4K @ 144 Hz on PCs with the latest graphics cards– DSC technology supports 4K visuals via a single DisplayPort 1.4 connection

ULTRAFAST REFRESH RATE AND RESPONSE TIMEComplementing the lightning-fast 144 Hz refresh rate, the Swift PG32UQ offers near instantaneous 1 ms moving picture response time (MPRT) for buttery smooth visuals without smearing and motion blur.

CERTIFIED NVIDIA G-SYNC COMPATIBLEThe Swift PG32UQ delivers a seamless, tear-free gaming experience by enabling variable refresh rate technology as a default on NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards.

HDRAMAZING CINEMA-GRADE COLORSHDR and quantum dot technologies enable the Swift PG32UQ to deliver a wider color range and higher contrast levels than traditional monitors, offering the brightest whites and darkest blacks.

EXTREME LOW MOTION BLUR SYNC TECHNOLOGYMeanwhile, Asus Extreme Low Motion Blur technology provides a 1 ms response time (MPRT) to eliminate smearing and motion blur. It also makes moving objects appear even sharper, so gameplay is more fluid.

Asus VARIABLE OVERDRIVEThe Swift PG32UQ includes six pre-set Variable Overdrive modes that dynamically adjust overdrive settings as frame rates fluctuate, eliminating ghosting for exceptionally smooth visuals.

GAMEPLUSThe Asus-exclusive, integrated GamePlus hotkey offers in-game enhancements that help you get more out of the game. Co-developed with input from pro gamers, GamePlus functionality allows you to practice and improve gaming skills.

GAMEVISUALAsus GameVisual technology has seven pre-set display modes to optimize visuals for different types of content. This unique feature can be easily accessed through a hotkey or the on-screen display settings menu.

FLICKER-FREE TECHNOLOGYFlicker-Free technology reduces flicker to minimize eyestrain for improved comfort when you’re embroiled in long gaming sessions.

ULTRA-LOW BLUELIGHT TECHNOLOGYAsus Ultra-Low Blue Light technology reduces the amount of potentially harmful blue light emitted by the display. Four different filter settings are available to control the amount of blue light reduction.

EXTENSIVE CONNECTIVITYA multitude of connectivity options, including HDMI 2.1, USB 3.0, and DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC), ensures wide compatibility with a variety of input sources.

ERGONOMIC DESIGNDesigned for your comfort, the stand offers tilt, swivel, and height adjustments to allow you to find the ideal viewing position. In addition, Swift PG32UQ is also VESA wall mount-compatible for more flexible placement options.

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Asus ROG Swift PG32UQ. Display diagonal: 81.3 cm (32″), Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels, HD type: 4K Ultra HD, Response time: 1 ms, Native aspect ratio: 16:9, Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°, Viewing angle, vertical: 178°. Built-in speaker(s). Built-in USB hub, USB hub version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1). VESA mounting, Height adjustment. Product colour: Black

NEXT-GEN GAMING WITH HDMI 2.1- Native 4K @120Hz refresh rate on the latest consoles- Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)- Auto Low Latency

SUPERFAST 4K GAMING ON PC- 4K @ 144 Hz on PCs with the latest graphics cards- DSC technology supports 4K visuals via a single DisplayPort 1.4 connection

CERTIFIED NVIDIA G-SYNC COMPATIBLEThe Swift PG32UQ delivers a seamless, tear-free gaming experience by enabling variable refresh rate technology as a default on NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards.

EXTREME LOW MOTION BLUR SYNC TECHNOLOGYMeanwhile, Asus Extreme Low Motion Blur technology provides a 1 ms response time (MPRT) to eliminate smearing and motion blur. It also makes moving objects appear even sharper, so gameplay is more fluid.

FLICKER-FREE TECHNOLOGYFlicker-Free technology reduces flicker to minimize eyestrain for improved comfort when you’re embroiled in long gaming sessions.

EXTENSIVE CONNECTIVITYA multitude of connectivity options, including HDMI 2.1, USB 3.0, and DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC), ensures wide compatibility with a variety of input sources.

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Asus’ ROG Swift PG32UQ is next-gen ready with HDMI 2.1 and 4K 144Hz support

Asus has officially revealed their ROG Swift PG32UQ monitor, a screen which the company claims is “next-gen ready” thanks to the screen’s integration of HDMI 2.1 support DisplayPort 1.4 support (with DSC) and support for the company’s ” Variable Overdrive technology”.

The ROG Swift PC32UQ is G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro certified and supports variable refresh rates on next-generation consoles through the use of HDMI 2.1’s VRR feature. Using DisplayPort 1.4, 4K 144Hz framerates are supported using DisplayPort 1.4 with VESA Display Stream Compression (DSC) which ensures full pixel colour reproduction at this high refresh rate/resolution.

Using HDMI 2.1, Asus’ ROG Swift PG32UQ supports 4K resolutions with variable refresh rates as high as 120Hz. Asus has created this monitor using a 32-inch 4K IPS screen which offers users 98% coverage of the DCI-P3 colour space, a delta-E value of less than two and HDR support that exceeds VESA’s DisplayHDR600 specifications. With the ROG Swift PG32UQ, Asus has created a monitor that can act as a jack-of-all-trades for all next-generation gaming systems.

The current watershed moment in graphics performance has everyone joining the Ultra HD party. The latest PC graphics cards make higher-refresh-rate 4K gaming easier than ever, and the Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles finally support 4K graphics with high dynamic range (HDR) imagery and high refresh rates over the HDMI 2.1 interface. To match this new wealth of pixel-pushing power, we’ve created the ROG Swift PG32UQ, which we’re unveiling at CES 2021.

The PG32UQ’s 4K pixel array measures 32″ across its diagonal, for a density of 138 PPI. That size strikes a great balance between a sharp picture and keeping text and UI elements readable without scaling. The gorgeous IPS panel has a gray-to-gray response time of just 1ms. Those speedy pixels make for blur- and ghosting-free motion that’s as clear as that of fast TN panels, but with the enhanced color reproduction and viewing angles of IPS.

The bright hues displayed by the ROG Swift PG32UQ cover 98% of the cinematic DCI-P3 color space. To ensure you get the most natural and accurate picture right out of the box, we calibrate each and every PG32UQ at the factory to an average Delta E of less than two. The wide gamut, top-notch color accuracy, and a high peak brightness earn it VESA DisplayHDR 600 compliance, guaranteeing HDR games and content are always presented as their creators intended.

With Asus’ ELMB technology, Asus can offer its users Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support in conjunction with Motion Blur Reduction technologies to deliver clearer images while also offering the benefits of variable refresh rates. The merger of these two technologies makes this screen ideal for gaming applications, as it delivers smooth, tear-free gameplay with sharp, clear images.

Currently, Asus has not revealed the pricing or release date of its ROG Swift PG32UQ monitor. We expect to hear more about this monitor soon.

For full compatibility with next-generation consoles, the PG32UQ offers two HDMI 2.1 connections with plug-and-play support for gaming-friendly features like automatic low latency mode, variable refresh rates, and a high 120Hz refresh rate. PC gamers can also use the high-bandwidth DisplayPort 1.4 inputs to unlock the display’s maximum refresh rate, and these ports use VESA Display Stream Compression (DSC) to ensure full per-pixel color reproduction even at 4K and 144Hz.

Even if your system can’t push 144Hz refresh rates all the time, the PG32UQ will deliver a smooth and responsive gaming experience. It supports HDMI 2.1 Variable Refresh Rate and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro technologies now, and NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible certification is in progress. Whether you have a gaming PC with a contemporary NVIDIA or AMD graphics card, or one of the newer Playstation or Xbox consoles, you’ll always reap the benefits of variable refresh rate technology: no tearing, no judder, and silky-smooth, responsive gameplay. Our exclusive ELMB Sync technology can also be enabled on the PG32UQ for clearest possible motion even as frame rates vary over time.

The PG32UQ also boasts Asus Variable Overdrive technology. Overdrive is a common technique used to reduce the amount of time it takes for a pixel to change from one color to another on an LCD panel. A fast game running at very high FPS will look better with a higher overdrive setting, while a graphically-intensive title running at 60 FPS might exhibit overdrive artifacts at that same setting. Constantly altering this setting manually is a chore, but the ROG Swift PG32UQ automatically applies the right amount of overdrive even as frame rates change over time. Five levels of Variable Overdrive control let you further tune the aggressiveness of the feature across the refresh rate range for an ideal view of on-screen content.

A monitor is more than the sum of its technical specs, though. The ROG Swift PG32UQ delivers dazzling style. Its cybernetic-inspired chassis, sturdy height-adjustable stand, and Aura Sync lighting on the ROG logo at the back make for a look that’s unmistakably ROG. The extra-thin bezels around three of the edges offer a near-seamless view in multi-monitor arrays, too. A pair of USB ports and a headphone output offer convenient connections for peripherals, too. Our exclusive GamePlus and GameVisual features add OSD software conveniences like content-specific profiles, FPS counters, crosshair placements, and much more.

Review: Asus ROG Swift PG32UQ

The Asus ROG Swift PG32UQ is a 32-inch gaming monitor that offers the goodness of a 4K pixel array. The monitor offers a pixel density of 138 PPI and a refresh rate of 144Hz. The IPS panel used on the monitor has a grey-to-grey response time of just 1ms. This helps to keep the viewing experience blur-free and ghosting-free.

What’s more, the PG32UQ also supports HDR10 and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro adaptive-sync. In addition, it also accompanies G-Sync Compatible certification and a DisplayHDR 600 certification, complete with local dimming. The ROG Swift PG32UQ covers 98% of the cinematic DCI-P3 colour space.

The PG32UQ also offers both ALLM (automatic low-latency mode), VRR (variable refresh rate), and HDMI 2.1 compliance for 4K/120fps gaming. This means the monitor can be used with the latest gaming consoles such as Xbox Series X and Playstation 5, and with PCs without sacrificing the bandwidth.

On the monitor, you get two HDMI 2.1 ports on the rear, along with a DisplayPort 1.4 port, a headphone jack, two USB 3.0 ports and a USB-B 3.0 port. The monitor sits on a large, three-pronged metal stand, which can tilt 20 degrees back and forth, swivel 25 degrees left and right, and rise and sink by 100mm. Having said all of that, the monitor is well built and the stand is sturdy.

Inside the box, you also get a DP and HDMI cable, along with the power adapter, a USB-A to USB-B cable for the USB hub and a clip-on port cover to keep it all out of sight. In terms of design, the ROG Swift PG32UQ sports a cybernetic-inspired chassis and Aura Sync lighting on the ROG logo at the back of the monitor.

At the back of the monitor, you will also find the buttons and a directional toggle. This can be used to control the OSD. The menu system is easy to navigate and you can access all sorts of options such as colour, crosshairs, timers, the sniper mode, and so on. Most Asus gaming monitors out there on the market are feature-packed, and the PG32UQ is no exception.

In terms of performance, the PG32UQ surprises in many areas, one of which is the richness of colours and the contrast being on point.

Since the panel is edge-lit and, thanks to a total of 16 local dimming zones, the PG32UQ performs really well when it comes to HDR. While the gaming experience was fantastic, watching content such as videos and movies also makes for an excellent experience.

The Asus ROG Swift PG32UQ comes in at a price point of AED 4400, which is similar to the pricing of a 4K TV. However, the fact that the PG32UQ offers a superior IPS panel, packs in ports that offers versatility for both PC gamers and console gamers, and lots of features that bring in lots of customisation, the pricing seems justified.

If you are looking for a monitor for day to day office jobs, the PG32UQ isn’t a monitor for you. However, if you are a gamer or a content creator and need a top-notch monitor that offers high pixel density, wide Adobe RGB colour gamut, good response time, VRR MBR up to 155Hz, and DisplayHDR 600, this monitor is just for you!

Price: AED 4400

Asus ROG Swift PG32UQ AED 4400

The PG32UQ also offers both ALLM (automatic low-latency mode), VRR (variable refresh rate), and HDMI 2.1 compliance for 4K/120fps gaming. This means the monitor can be used with the latest gaming consoles such as Xbox Series X and Playstation 5, and with PCs without sacrificing the bandwidth.

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Video: Lenovo ThinkVision M14D Mobile Monitor Review in the UAE

This is the Lenovo ThinkVision M14D Mobile Monitor. It’s a portable monitor that can be used as a second screen for your laptop or desktop. Check out our review of the Lenovo ThinkVision M14D Mobile Monitor and don’t forget to hit the subscribe button if you like our videos:

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You get an aspect ratio of 16:10, instead of the usual 16:9. The 16:10 ratio provides a bit more vertical space, which is better for productivity and looks better if the external display matches the laptop’s display ratio.

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LG Intros 240HZ OLED Gaming Monitor in the UAE

LG Electronics (LG) unveiled its latest innovation in gaming technology with the launch of the world’s first 240Hz OLED gaming monitor in the UAE. The 45” UltraGear OLED curved monitor (45GR95QE model) pushes the boundaries of high-intensity gaming by offering a stunning picture quality of LG OLED technology coupled with an unprecedented 240Hz refresh rate and nearly instantaneous 0.03ms GTG response time that takes the gaming experience to a whole new level.

Gamers can now enjoy a fully immersive experience with the LG 45GR95QE monitor’s 45-inch WQHD (3440×1440) OLED curved display, featuring a 21:9 aspect ratio with an 800R curvature that puts them right in the heart of the action from nearly every angle. Delivering true-to-life imagery, the monitor features a 1,500,00:1 contrast ratio for deep, detailed picture quality. Additionally, it provides a DCI-P3 98.5% color gamut, HDR10, and OLED pixel dimming for vivid and accurate colour representation.

The LG 45GR95QE monitor’s industry-leading 240Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms GTG response time, combined with NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility and AMD FreeSync Premium, ensure blazing.fast speed and smooth gameplay with reduced input lag and screen tearing. Furthermore, the 4-side virtually borderless, ultra-thin design and the ergonomic stand that is tilt, swivel, and height-adjustable allow gamers to enjoy a comfortable and customizable gaming experience.

Built for those who live to play, the monitor comes with a range of gamer-friendly features, including a gaming remote control, HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 connections, a 4-pole Headphone Jack with DTS Headphone:X, and many more. LG UltraGear OLED Curved Gaming Monitor is available in the UAE retail market at a starting price of AED 7,299.

Lenovo Legion Launches New Slim Series Laptops for Gamers and Creators

Lenovo has announced the latest 8th generation of Lenovo Legion Slim laptops, allowing gamers to harness the freedom that the newest series has to offer. The Lenovo Legion Slim series is all about empowering players to crush their gaming goals while also pursuing their creative passions, and there are more options than ever among the new Lenovo Legion Slim 7i and 7 (16”, 8), Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and 5 (16”, 8), and—an all-new size for this year—the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (14”, 8), which elevates laptop power and portability to a whole new level.

This newest generation of the series is also the first to sport the Lenovo Artificial Intelligence (LA) family of chips. These are onboard physical AI chips that power Lenovo AI Engine, which dynamically adjusts the Lenovo Legion ColdFront 5.0 thermals to optimize cooling on the fly and maintain maximum output with minimal noise. Lenovo Legion Slim series laptops are designed to meet the multi-faceted needs of gamers, with an SD slot, Rapid charging battery technology1 Windows 11, three months of free Xbox Game Pass Ultimate2,3, as well as access to Nahimic by SteelSeries 3D immersive audio, and Lenovo Vantage helping users get the most out of their machines.

Offering peace of mind, Lenovo’s Legion Ultimate Support service is available with round-the-clock tech support, guidance4 and assistance so gamers don’t have to miss a beat, and with Legion Arena, users can create their ultimate gaming hub with all their titles accessible in one place rather than having to switch between apps. Additionally, gamers looking to expand their horizons—literally—can look forward to the new Lenovo Legion R45w-30 44.5” 32:9 ultrawide curved display and the new Lenovo Legion Y34wz-30 Gaming Monitor that delivers extreme clarity and vivid color with its 34-inch mini-LED backlit panel.

“Lenovo has always believed in empowering gamers with the flexibility to choose the right machine for their gaming performance and lifestyle,” said Jun Ouyang, Lenovo’s vice president and general manager of the Consumer Business Segment, Intelligent Devices Group. “The new Lenovo Legion Slim Series of gaming laptops, along with the Lenovo Legion Pro Series, Legion Towers, and Lenovo LOQ gaming devices, fills out our gaming portfolio with customizable options that cater to players with a wide range of gaming goals.”

The latest 8th gen Lenovo Legion Slim 7 series is designed to answer the demands of the gamer who needs a laptop that can run AAA titles with ease while still being agile enough to handle other tasks such as streaming, content creation, or work computing. Available with Windows 11 and up to a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H processor in the Lenovo Legion Slim 7i or up to an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS processor in the Lenovo Legion Slim 7, both have up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU and up to 32GB of 5600MHz DDR5 RAM that bring worlds both created and explored to crisp, vibrant life on their 16-inch 16:10 Lenovo PureSight gaming display.

With up to a WQXGA 240Hz VRR 500nit panel for those who value speedy response times in their gaming sessions, or a 3.2K 165Hz VRR 430nit with 100% DCI-P3 panel for creators who require the highest resolutions and color gamut for their workflow, the Lenovo PureSight gaming display options can meet the user’s most exacting requirements. The laptops are built to stay cool even under heavy load, thanks to Lenovo Legion’s ColdFront 5.0 advanced thermal system, featuring quad copper hybrid heat pipes, phase-change thermal compound, and a brand-new air intake and 90-blade fan system – resulting in just 48dB of fan noise in performance mode. The thermals are pushed even farther thanks to the onboard Lenovo LA AI chip, which dynamically tunes thermal performance to maximize framerates and minimize noise, allowing the Lenovo Legion Slim 7i and 7 to reach up to 140W TDP

The 99.99Whr battery — the largest allowed in the internal cabin of most airplanes — allows users to work uninterrupted when inspiration hits with up to 10 hours of battery.1 While Super Rapid Charge provides a full charge in as little as 80 minutes1,6 via a 230W Slim Adapter, both USB-C ports support 140W charging as well as DisplayPort 1.4. Wi-Fi 77 is supported thanks to the Filogic 380 Wi-Fi 7 card by MediaTek, making the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 series one of the world’s first Wi-Fi 7-enabled laptops and engineered so that slow internet speeds won’t be a bottleneck to success.

The full-sized Lenovo Legion TrueStrike keyboard has a full numpad, large arrow keys, and 1.5mm key travel designed for smooth typing over long sessions. The keyboard is customizable both with interchangeable WASD keycaps as well as via Lenovo Legion Spectrum per-key RGB lighting and is also available with a white backlight for those looking for a more understated aesthetic. All this computing power is housed in a slim (as slim as 17.99mm at its thinnest point) all-metal chassis available in Storm Grey or Glacier White, and weighs in at under 2kg, making the Lenovo Legion Slim 7i and 7 the most agile Lenovo Legion Slim laptops ever.

Lenovo Legion believes in empowering gamers with more choice and flexibility, and this is most visible in the new 8th gen additions to the Legion portfolio—the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and 5. Choices begin at laptop size: the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and 5i are available in 16-inch, and there’s even a 14-inch Lenovo Legion Slim 5 which sports an OLED panel.

The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is available with up to a 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700H processor, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is available with up to an AMD Ryzen 9 7840HS processor. Both models are available with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU. Legion ColdFront 5.0 keeps gaming sessions cool and quiet while helping to prevent throttling, with its larger hybrid copper heat pipes and fins, phase change thermal compound, increased air intakes, and exhaust, as well as a turbocharged 12V dual liquid polymer fan system.

Also onboard is the LA1 AI chip that powers Lenovo AI Engine, controlling the thermals to dynamically allocate wattage between CPU and GPU to optimize performance and help minimize fan noise. The LA chip paired with high output GPU options like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU lets the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i put out up to 160W TDP, perfect for the gamer who is unwilling to sacrifice power in the heat of battle.

Lower output GPU options are also available that thin out the laptop chassis to a sleek (as thin as 19.7mm/0.86in at its thinnest point) for gamers who want a laptop that, at as light as 2.3kg, is as portable as it is powerful. All Lenovo Legion Slim 5 series laptops can be configured with up to 32GB of 5600Mhz DDR5 RAM and are expandable up to 64GB aftermarket. Under the metal lid, the 16-inch WQXGA 16:10 500nit Lenovo PureSight gaming display panel with up to 240Hz VRR lets the full graphical power and speed of the internals bring games to life.

The up to 80Wh battery offers up to 8 hours1 of battery life and supports Super Rapid Charge6, which means less time charging and more time on the go. And with a USB-C port that supports 140W charging, feel free to leave the Slim charging brick at home for even more portability. The full-sized Legion TrueStrike keyboard is customizable with replaceable WASD keycaps as well as Legion Spectrum 4-zone RGB lighting, adding a striking splash of eye-catching flair to the Storm Grey8 or Misty Grey chassis8. An all-white backlit keyboard is available for a stealthier look.

Lenovo Legion’s newest pair of gaming displays offer two ultra-wide visuals for immersive gaming. When it’s time to switch from gaming to productivity, both the Lenovo Legion Y34wz-30 and R45w-30 Gaming Monitors offer the multi-tasking flexibility of PIP/PBP, KVM, as well as Lenovo’s True Split technology, which allows the display to be partitioned into two discrete monitors with just one input cable. An onboard high-speed 2.5G RJ45 input on both monitors provides stronger, smoother, and more stable connections during competitive gaming sessions and meetings. Both displays are compatible with Lenovo’s Artery software which offers gamers advanced functions to tweak their displays exactly, as well as gaming tools that give gamers an extra edge when gaming.

Gamers who demand accurate color, contrast, and speed, need to look no further than the new Lenovo Legion Y34wz-30 Gaming Monitor. The 34-inch ultra-wide WQHD curved mini-LED DisplayHDR 1000 panel delivers lifelike contrast between deep shadows and crisp brightness. With 125% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 10bit color depth, and Delta E

The new Lenovo Legion R45w-30 Gaming Monitor — Lenovo’s newest 44.5-inch 32:9 widescreen monitor — is a great choice for gamers and creators looking for extra screen real estate to fully immerse themselves both in their games and their workflows. The 120% sRGB, 115% DCI-P3 display peaks at 500nits brightness, and its 165Hz refresh rate are overclockable to 170Hz, translating to a smoother, more encapsulating gaming experience.

The 1ms MPRT response times ensure that fast-twitch games feel natural and effortless. Support for AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and New Adaptive Sync minimizes screen tearing while maximizing HDR, translating to a truly immersive gaming experience. The Lenovo Legion R45w-30 supports USB-C gen 2 with 75W of Smart power, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, and has a USB hub and audio out ports to support any configuration of accessories.

The Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (16”) with Intel Core processor will start at 1,769.99 and is expected to be available starting April 2023. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 (16”) with AMD Ryzen processor will start at 1,769.99 and is expected to be available starting May 2023. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i (16”, 8) with Intel Core processor will start at 1,349.99 and is expected to be available starting April 2023.

The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (16”) with AMD Ryzen processor will start at 1,199.99 and is expected to be available starting May 2023. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (14”) with AMD Ryzen processor is expected to be available starting October 2023, with local pricing to be disclosed later. The Lenovo Legion R45w-30 Monitor will start at 999.99 and is expected to be available starting August 2023. The Lenovo Legion Y34wz-30 Monitor will start at 1,199.99 and is expected to be available starting July 2023.

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