ASUS has expanded its range of best ultrawide gaming monitor models with the ROG Strix XG349C featuring a 34-inch UWQHD 3440 x 1440 21: 9 widescreen curved display.
The wide monitor has a refresh rate of 144 Hz with the possibility of increasing to 180 Hz, and the response time of the matrix is 1 ms (GTG). It claims 98 percent DCI-P3 color space and 135 percent sRGB color space.
Brightness, contrast, and dynamic contrast equal to 400 cd/m2, 1000: 1, and 100 million: 1. The horizontal and vertical viewing angles reach 178 degrees.
Supports ELMB-Sync (Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync), which combines Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) technology and Adaptive-sync.
The wide screen monitor is equipped with a USB Type-C connector through which a laptop can be connected with a single cable. However, the KVM switch allows you to use one keyboard and mouse for two different PCs.
The widescreen monitor panel has stereo speakers (2x2W), DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 interfaces, a USB 3.0 hub, and a standard audio jack. The stand provides height, tilt, and swivel adjustments for the display.
Among other things, it is worth highlighting a set of branded gaming tools GamePlus, as well as TÜV Flicker-free and TÜV Low Blue Light technologies to reduce eye strain.
Price and availability
Asus ROG Strix XG349C is the best ultrawide gaming monitor when coming to its price, it cost $899 and can be purchased via various online retailers like Amazon.com, Newegg.com, and Adorama.com websites.
Asus ROG Strix XG349C Specifications
- Display: 34.14-inch Non-Glare IPS panel
- Curvature: 1900R
- Aspect Ratio: 21:9
- Color Space (DCI-P3): 98%
- True Resolution: 3440×1440
- Display Viewing Area (HxV): 799.8 x 334.8 mm
- Brightness (Typ.): 400cd/㎡
- Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
- Viewing Angle (CR≧10): 178°/ 178°
- Response Time: 1ms(GTG)
- Refresh Rate (max): 180Hz
- Display Colors: 1073.7M (10 bit)
- Features: Flicker free, HDR10, Trace Free Technology, Color Accuracy △E< 2, GamePlus, Low Blue Light, HDCP 2.2, Game Visual, G-SYNC® Compatible, ELMB Sync, Shadow Boost, Display Widget, KVM Switch, Aura Sync, ROG Light Signal, Kensington Lock
- Ports: DisplayPort 1.4 x1, HDMI (v2.0) x 1, Earphone jack, USB-C x 1,
- USB 3.0 x2
- Audio: 2Wx2 Speakers
- Stand: Tilt (+20° ~ -5°), Swivel (+25° ~ -25°), Height (0~100mm)
- VESA Wall Mounting: 100x100mm
- Dimensions: 815 x (411~511) x 279 mm (with stand)
- Weight: 9.2 Kg (with stand)
Along with this ultrawide gaming monitor, Asus has also made available the ROG Strix XG43UQ Xbox Edition HDMI 2.1 gaming monitor offers solid features, including a 43-inch VA panel with a frame rate of 144 Hz, and is priced at $1,299.