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With the ROG Strix XG438QR, Asus released an interesting ultra wide gaming monitor this year, which we would like to see more closely because of its falling price in the UK. The 43 inch monitor has a VA panel with 4K resolution (3840 x 2160 pixels), a maximum 120 Hz refresh rate, and is DisplayHDR-600-certified.
The Asus gaming monitor is also equipped with two internal 10-watt speakers, Aura Sync lighting, and FreeSync Premium Pro. The contrast ratio is 4000: 1, the color depth is 10 bits, the response time is 4ms (gray to gray), and the typical brightness is 450cd/m².
On the interface side, three HDMI 2.0 inputs, a DisplayPort 1.4 (presumably with DSC), a USB 3.0 hub, and a headphone output can be used. 4K at 120 Hz is only possible via DisplayPort. At the HDMI connections, you have to get by with 60 Hz. The ergonomic features mentioned are inclination, VESA recording (100 x 100 mm), blue light filter, and flicker-free background lighting.
The Asus ROG Strix XG438QR, which weighs 14.2 kg without a stand, has 68 watts in SDR and 110 watts in HDR mode.
Price and availability
Asus ROG Strix XG438QR ultra wide gaming monitor has been priced at £1,099, but it is now available for £719.99 via Amazon.co.uk with a total saving of £379.01. The manufacturer grants a three-year guarantee and includes a remote control with the device.
Asus ROG Strix XG438QR specifications
- Display: 43-inch Non-Glare VA panel
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Color Space (DCI-P3): 90%
- Resolution: 3840×2160
- Display Viewing Area (HxV): 941.184 x 529.416 mm
- Display Surface :
- Pixel Pitch: 0.248mm
- Brightness (Typ.): 450cd/㎡
- Brightness (HDR, Peak): 600 cd/㎡
- Contrast Ratio: 4000:1
- Contrast Ratio (HDR, Max): 50,000:1
- Viewing Angle (CR≧10): 178°/ 178°
- Response Time: 4ms(GTG)
- Display Colors: 1073.7M (10 bit)
- Refresh Rate (max): 120Hz
- Features: Flicker-free, HDR10, Trace Free Technology, GamePlus, Low Blue Light, HDCP, Game Visual, FreeSync Premium Pro, HDR Mode, Shadow Boost, Display Widget, Aura Sync, Kensington Lock
- Ports: DisplayPort 1.4 x 1, HDMI (v2.0) x 3, Earphone jack, USB 3.0 x 3,
- Audio: 10W x2 Speakers
- Stand: Tilt (+10° ~ -5°)
- VESA Mounting: 100x100mm
- Dimensions: 974.6 x 631.3 x 301.5 mm (with stand)
- Weight: 15.6 Kg
Recently, Asus has also made available the ROG Swift PG32UQ 4K 144Hz monitor with an IPS Panel, DisplayHDR-600, mini-LED backlight, a refresh rate of 144 Hz, two built-in HDMI 2.1, a DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, and is priced at $999.
