ASUS launches a barrage of new monitors for gamers and everyday use

2021 is really shaping up to be a great time for everyone, whether you’re a gamer or someone who needs more equipment for work. With new hardware launches and tantalising upgrades across the spectrum, these new offerings by ASUS have something for everyone. Let's have a look.

ROG Swift PG32UQ

The crème de la crème of Asus’s line of ROG gaming monitors, the ROG Swift PG32UQ is a 32-inch 4K screen with ultra-thin bezels. It also supports a refresh rate of up to 144Hz, with grey-to-grey response time of just 1ms.

In addition, because the PG32UQ is calibrated at the factory with Delta E numbers averaging less than two, this monitor covers 98% of the DCI-P3 colour space; all this translates to natural-looking sceneries in vibrant games with cinematic views.

And to really bring out the darkest and lightest parts of those views, this monitor is also VESA DisplayHDR 600 certified, reaching peak brightness of 600 nits.

The dual HDMI 2.1 connectors support 120Hz variable refresh rate and low latency mode as well, so it can double-up as a console gaming monitor too.  

While AMD FreeSync Premium Pro has been certified to work, NVIDIA G-Sync certification is still en-route.

ROG Swift PG279QM

FPS gamers with a laser focus on latency, this is the monitor for you. At 27 inches across with 2K (2,560 x 1,440 pixels) resolution and a whopping 240Hz on an IPS display, this monitor also refreshes at 1ms on average.

What sets the PG279QM apart is the inclusion of both NVIDIA’s G-Sync and Reflex Latency Analyser. You can read in detail about how it works over on this article, but basically, it allows you to measure the latency between a mouse click and changes that you can see on the monitor.

The panel also covers 95% of the DCI-P3 colour space and is VESA DisplayHDR 400 certified.

There is one DisplayPort, three HDMI 2.0 ports and two USB 3.0 ports at the back, which can be mounted using the ROG Desk Mount Kit to reduce space used on your desk.

TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A

This particular monitor sports a rather industrial and less RGB than usual, but it doesn’t cheapen out on the specs part. Inside, this 28-inch and 4K IPS monitor has a high refresh rate of 144Hz has a MPRT of 1ms, with DisplayHDR 400 certification.

ASUS also touts this to be compatible with all the bells and whistles of either the Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5, as it includes HDMI 2.1 ports with low latency mode, variable refresh rate, and can output at up to 120Hz.

There’s also a feature called Variable Overdrive that dynamically adjust frame rates and response times of the monitor to minimise ghosting issues. No, it’s not that one time the person you spoke to on Tinder disappeared, but rather it’s the afterimage that you see when the monitor transitions from one frame to the next.  

ROG Strix XG43UQ

We’ve got to ask ourselves this: how many inches should a monitor be before it becomes a TV? Because the ROG Strix XG43UQ is the biggest monitor slash TV-sized screen in this line-up that’s decked out on specs and designed like it’s meant for console gamers.

The usual suspects make an appearance: HDMI 2.1 with variable refresh rate, automatic low latency mode, and maxes out at 144Hz refresh rate with VESA DisplayHDR 1000. Yes, that’s 1000 nits of blistering brightness at 4K on a VA panel.

Refreshing at just 1ms, this anti-glare display also covers 90% of the DCI-P3 colour space for accurate representation of in-game scenes.

ROG Strix XG16AHP-W

And finally, in the gaming category, we have the cutest-sized gaming display ever. This 15.6-inch portable gaming monitor runs at 1080p, 144Hz refresh rate with adaptive-sync.

Instead of DisplayPort or HDMI, you connect to this mini wonder with USB-C or Micro-HDMI. There’s also a built-in 7800 mAh battery with up to three hours of use, with quick-charge that nets you two hours of gaming with just one hour of charging.

There’s also a pair of one-watt speakers embedded in the included foldable ROG Tripod and Kick Stand.

ProArt Display PA329CV

When it comes to professional graphic work, monitors need to be colour accurate and the Asus ProArt Display PA329CV delivers in that regard. Each of them is factory pre-calibrated and is certified for Delta E variance of less than two.

The 32-inch panel is equipped with a 4K IPS display with VESA DisplayHDR 400 compliance, with software features like ProArt Preset and ProArt Palette for colour adjustments.

In addition, this monitor can be connected using HDMI, DisplayPort, or USB-C over DisplayPort. If compatible, the PA329CV can deliver up to 90W of USB-C Power Delivery to laptops that support this feature.

ProArt Display PA148CTV

For photographers or graphical content creators on the go, the 14-inch Asus ProArt Display PA148CTV could be your go-to tool when you're out in the field.

This 14-inch Full HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) panel features touchscreen capabilities with up to 10 points of concurrent touch input recognition, an impressive 100% on sRGB and REC. 709 colour gamut, which is also colour calibrated with Delta E values of less than two at the factory.

At the back is a kickstand that can fold almost flat and can be tilted to display content vertically. Flanking the panel is a curious dial; dubbed the ASUS Dial, it can be configured with shortcuts and hotkeys for Adobe’s suite of software.

ZenScreen MB16ACV

And for basic multitaskers who want to take pack a portable monitor wherever you go, the Asus ZenScreen MB16ACV can slip right into your backpack at a light weight of just 0.78kg.

Connecting it is simple; all you need is a single USB Type-C cable to power the 15.6-inch IPS Full HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) panel. The surface is also coated with an antibacterial treatment that meets the ISO 22196 standard.

There’s also a kickstand at the back to put it in either landscape or portrait mode, and it’ll automatically switch between these two orientations based on how it sits on the table.

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