Asus TUF Gaming VG32UQA1A ELMB Sync Monitor with 4K and 160 Hz

Numerous new products from Asus had been presented at the CES 2023, and one of those is the Asus TUF Gaming VG32UQA1A 144Hz 4K HDMI 2.1 monitor, which is now getting an official page listing.

Asus VG32UQA1A comes with a 31.5-inch VA panel and offers 4K resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels) at a maximum refresh rate of 160 Hz. The 144Hz 4K HDMI 2.1 monitor is DisplayHDR-400-certified and supports HDR 10, promises 99 percent sRGB, and has 8-bit color depth.

The typical brightness is estimated at 400 cd/m² and 120 percent sRGB color space. Thanks to ELMB-Sync, it is possible to combine FreeSync Premium with a mode against motion blur.

In terms of interfaces, you will be able to fall back on two HDMI 2.1 inputs, a DisplayPort 1.4 (probably with DSC), a USB hub, and a headphone output.

Price and availability

Asus TUF Gaming VG32UQA1A 144Hz 4K HDMI 2.1 monitor is finally listed on Bhphotovideo.com and Adorama.com for $629.

Updated on April 25, 2023: Asus TUF Gaming VG32UQA1A 32-inch 4K UHD gaming monitor is now available on Amazon.com for $655.42.

Asus TUF Gaming VG32UQA1A specifications

• Display: 31.5-inch VA panel, Non-Glare
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Display Viewing Area (H x V): 697.306(H) x 392.234(V)
• Viewing Angle (CR≧10, H/V): 178°/ 178°
• Pixel Pitch: 0.182mm
• Resolution: 3840×2160 (4K UHD)
• Color Space (sRGB): 120%
• Brightness: 450 cd/㎡ (HDR, Peak); 400 cd/㎡ (Typ.)
• Contrast Ratio (Typ.): 2500:1
• Display Colors: 1073.7M (10-bit)
• Response Time: 1ms (MPRT)
• Refresh Rate: 144Hz; 160Hz (Max)
• Features: DisplayHDR 400, HDR10, Flicker-free, Trace Free Technology, GameVisual, Color Temp. Selection (4 modes), GamePlus, HDCP 2.2, ELMB Sync, Adaptive-Sync, GameFast Input technology, Shadow Boost, DisplayWidget Lite, Low Blue Light, Kensington Lock
• Audio: 2W 2x Speakers
• Ports: DisplayPort 1.4 DSC x 1, HDMI(v2.1) x 2, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, Earphone Jack
• Stand: Tilt (+15° ~ -5°)
• VESA Mount: 100x100mm
• Dimensions: 716 x 496 x 214 mm (with stand)
• Weight: 7.5 Kg (with stand)

Asus is also set to launch its new 27-inch ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 240Hz OLED gaming monitor. The company has finally revealed pricing around $999. It features a 26.5-inch OLED panel with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels (2.5K/1440p) in a 16:9 aspect ratio.