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ASUS ROG Swift PG43UQ review

ASUS ROG Swift PG43UQ. Display diagonal: 109.2 cm (43"), Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels, HD type: 4K Ultra HD, Display technology: LED, Display surface: Matt, 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: 3.0. VESA mounting. Product colour: Black

World's First 43" DSC Gaming Monitor BRILLIANT COLOR. BLISTERING SPEED.

ROG Swift PG43UQ is the world's first 43-inch gaming monitor with display screen compression (DSC) technology that delivers smooth, 4K visuals at up to 144Hz. It features high dynamic range (HDR) technology with 90% DCI-P3 professional color gamut coverage and exceptional contrast for DisplayHDR 1000 certification, plus support for NVIDIA G-SYNC technology. ROG Swift PG43UQ also includes GameFast Input technology for more responsive, lag-free control that heightens the gameplay experience and gives you an edge against your opponents.

SUPERB PICTURE QUALITY WITH DSC TECHNOLOGY

ROG Swift PG43UQ's Display stream compression (DSC) technology enables 4K visuals via a single DisplayPort 1.4 connection by compressing and decompressing each frame on the fly with no visual loss of image quality.

BIG-SCREEN GAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT

Loaded with gaming features, the 43-inch ROG Swift PG43UQ offers a more immersive big-screen experience without sacrificing the high refresh rate and variable refresh tech usually only found in smaller panels.

GAMEFAST INPUT TECHNOLOGY

ROG Swift PG43UQ features GameFast Input Technology to minimize input lag. This technology provides much faster motion delivery so you'll always be up to speed with in-game action at the precise timing you need to respond as quickly as is needed.

FAST 144HZ REFRESH RATE AND IMS RESPONSE TIME (MPRT)

ROG Strix PG43UQ offers an ultrafast 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms reponse time (MPRT), ensuring that even the fastest-paced games played at the highest visual settings remain buttery-smooth and completely lag-free.

NVIDIA G-SYNC COMPATIBLE

Certified as G-SYNC compatible, ROG Swift PG43UQ delivers a seamless, tear-free gaming experience by enabling VRR by default on NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10-Series and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20-Series graphics cards.

HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR) WITH DCI-P3 90% AND DISPLAYHDR 1000

ROG Swift PG43UQ supports HDR technology across a range of luminance (up to 400cd/m2). The brightest whites and the darkest blacks bring out details like never before. ROG Swift PG43UQ also delivers DCI-P3 90% color gamut and contrast performance that passes DisplayHDR 1000 certification. To ensure color Accuracy, each ROG Swift PG43UQ is factory pre-calibrated and comes with a factory calibration report.

MULTIPLE HDR MODES

Now you can choose from multiple HDR modes in order to adjust monitor HDR performance based on the current scenario.

IN-GAME ENHANCEMENTS


SHADOW BOOST TECHNOLOGY

Shadow Boost technology clarifies dark areas of the game world without overexposing brighter areas — improving overall viewing while also making it easier to spot enemies hidden in dark areas of the map.

ASUS-EXCLUSIVE EXTREME LOW MOTION BLUR TECHNOLOGY

ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur technology achieves 1ms MPRT to eliminate smearing and motion blur, and makes objects in motion look sharper, so gameplay is more fluid and responsive.

GAMEVISUAL

ASUS GameVisual gives you seven preset display modes and one user mode tailored to suit different types of content.

GAMEPLUS HOTKEYS

The ASUS-exclusive, integrated GamePlus hotkey offers in-game enhancements that help you get more out of your game.This function is co-developed with input from pro gamers, allowing them to practice and improve their gaming skills.

EFFORTLESS TWEAK TOOL


ASUS DISPLAY WIDGET SOFTWARE

DisplayWidget is an intuitive software utility that lets users tweak the settings of the monitor. Adjustments to these utilities can be made via the On Screen Display (OSD) menu or the navigational joystick, but ASUS DisplayWidget makes accessing and using these various settings much faster and easier.

APP SYNC

App Sync lets you assign specific ASUS GameVisual modes to individual applications and game titles to make sure the program you are using is in your preferred mode. You also have the option of changing these assigned settings quickly.

SHARABLE DISPLAY SETTING PARAMETER

All customized GameVisual settings can be saved to an AXML file format that can be shared with other same monitor users.

MULTIFRAME

MultiFrame allows users to organize multiple windows on desktop and to arrange them in an orderly way so that they don't overlap on a big screen.

KEYBOARD HOT KEYS

Hot Keys allow users to quickly change the settings by typing a certain key combination.

EYE-CARE SOLUTIONS


ULTRA-LOW BLUE LIGHT TECHNOLOGY

ROG Strix PG43UQ comes with TÃœV Rheinland-certified ASUS Ultra-low Blue Light filters to protect eyes and prevent strain from harmful blue light. Select from four different filter settings via the OSD menu or by using the five-way joystick.

FLICKER-FREE TECHNOLOGY

ROG Swift PG43UQ reduces onscreen flicker to give you a more comfortable gaming experience. This minimizes eye strain during marathon gaming sessions.

PICTURE-BY-PICTURE HOTKEYS


ROG Swift PG43UQ supports picture-by-picture mode that divides the monitor into segments, giving you the option to view multiple sources simultaneously.

ROBUST CONNECTIVITY


ROG Strix PG43UQ offers a wide selection of connectivity options, including two HDMI 2.0 inputs, two USB 3.0 inputs, and two DisplayPort 1.4 interfaces.

ASUS AURA SYNC LIGHTING

With exclusive ASUS Aura Sync lighting technology, ROG Swift PG43UQ provides ambient lighting that can be synchronized with other Aura-enabled components and peripherals.

  • 43-inch 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) IPS gaming monitor with 144Hz refresh rate for super-smooth gaming visuals
  • Supports Display Stream Compression Technology for transporting ultra-high definition video streams across a single interface at high speed with no perceptible loss of visual quality
  • ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur technology, which achieves 1ms MPRT to eliminate smearing and motion blur, and makes objects in motion look sharper, so gameplay is more fluid and responsive
  • High dynamic range (HDR) technology with DisplayHDR 1000 certification and 90% DCI-P3 professional color gamut ensures exceptional contrast and color performance
  • Certified as G-SYNC Compatible, delivering a seamless, tear-free gaming experience by enabling VRR (variable refresh rate) by default

ASUS ROG Swift PG43UQ specs

Other Features

TV tuner integrated: no
DCI-P3 coverage: 90%
Display brightness (peak): 1000 cd/m²

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 15.3 kg
Height (without stand): 57.1 cm
Depth (without stand): 7.46 cm
Width (without stand): 97.5 cm
Height (with stand): 631.3 mm
Depth (with stand): 242.2 mm
Width (with stand): 974.6 mm

Packaging Data

Package weight: 22.8 kg
Package height: 722 mm
Package depth: 295 mm
Package width: 1069 mm
Cables included: AC, Audio (3.5mm), DisplayPort, HDMI, USB

Power

AC input frequency: 50/60 Hz
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
Power consumption (PowerSave): 0.5 W
Power consumption (off): 0.5 W
Power consumption (typical): 48 W

Ergonomics

Number of OSD languages: 21
On Screen Display (OSD) languages: Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Thai, Turkish
On Screen Display (OSD): True
Tilt angle range: -5 - 10°
Tiltable: True
Height adjustment: no
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Cable lock slot: yes
Panel mounting interface: 100 x 100 mm
VESA mounting: yes

Performance

Low Blue Light technology: yes
Flicker-free technology: yes
AMD FreeSync: False
NVIDIA G-SYNC: yes

Design

Product colour: Black
Market positioning: Gaming

Multimedia

RMS rated power: 20 W
Number of speakers: 2
Built-in camera: no
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Ports & Interfaces

HDCP: True
Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm
Headphone outputs: 1
Headphone out: yes
Audio input: yes
DisplayPort version: 1.4
DisplayPorts quantity: 2
HDMI version: 2.0
HDMI ports quantity: 2
HDMI: True
DVI port: no
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity: 2
Number of upstream ports: 1
USB upstream port type: USB Type-B
USB hub version: 3.0
Built-in USB hub: yes

Display

sRGB coverage (typical): 125%
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: yes
Digital vertical frequency: 30 - 144 Hz
Digital horizontal frequency: 30 - 330 kHz
Viewable size, vertical: 52.9 cm
Viewable size, horizontal: 94.1 cm
Pixel pitch: 0.2451 x 0.2451 mm
3D: False
Display number of colours: 1.073 billion colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Maximum refresh rate: 144 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical): 4000:1
Screen shape: Flat
Display surface: Matt
Backlight type: LED
Display technology: LED
HD type: 4K Ultra HD
Response time: 1 ms
Display brightness (typical): 750 cd/m²
Panel type: VA
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels
Display diagonal: 109.2 cm (43")