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Release date: 31 Mar 2022
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ASUS TUF Gaming VG32AQL1A review

ASUS TUF Gaming VG32AQL1A. Display diagonal: 80 cm (31.5"), Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels, HD type: Wide Quad HD, Display technology: LED, 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: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1). VESA mounting, Height adjustment. Product colour: Black

The 31.5-inch TUF Gaming VG32AQL1A WQHD gaming monitor featuring a Fast IPS panel and NVIDIA® G-SYNC® compatibility for blistering-fast 170 Hz gaming. ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB Sync) and AMD FreeSync™ Premium technologies enables buttery-smooth gaming. In addition, it meets DisplayHDR™ 400 compliance standards and has a 99% DCI-P3 gamut to offer exceptional colors and contrast.
GAMING KEY SPEC

170HZ REFRESH RATE(OC) AND 1MS (GTG) RESPONSE TIME

The liquid crystal elements in the ASUS Fast IPS display switches up to 4X faster than conventional IPS panels for swifter response, allowing you to enjoy the latest fast-paced games in all their glory with supersmooth lag-free visuals, even at the highest display settings.
GAMING KEY SPEC

ADAPTIVE-SYNC

NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium technology ensure supersmooth, tear-free visuals with low latency.
COLOR PERFORMANCE

HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE

TUF Gaming VG32AQL1A takes advantage of HDR technology to deliver more vivid colors and higher contrast levels compared to traditional monitors.
EXCLUSIVE GAMING FEATURE

ELMB SYNC

ELMB Sync* software that enables ELMB to work simultaneously with adaptive-sync technology to eliminate ghosting and tearing for extraordinarily sharp, high-frame-rate gaming. *Ideal for Fast-paced games , works better over 85Hz.
EXCLUSIVE GAMING FEATURE

VARIABLE OVERDRIVE

Integrated ASUS Variable Overdrive technology allows the display to dynamically alter its overdrive setting as frame rates fluctuate, ensuring optimal results for any game. You choose how strong you want the overall effect to be, then let the monitor take it from there.

INTUITIVE CONTROLS

ASUS DisplayWidget Lite is a software utility that lets you easily and quickly tweak settings or configure ASUS-exclusive features such as Shadow Boost, ASUS GameVisual, and more.

SHADOW BOOST

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

GAMEPLUS

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.

GAMEVISUAL

ASUS GameVisual Technology has seven pre-set display modes to optimize visuals for different types of content. This unique feature can be easily accessed through a hotkey or the on-screen display settings menu.

FLICKER-FREE TECHNOLOGY

Flicker-Free technology reduces flicker to minimize eyestrain for improved comfort when you're embroiled in long gaming sessions.

LOW BLUE LIGHT

The new hardware-based ASUS Low Blue Light technology reduces potentially harmful high-energy blue light emissions while offering color performance that’s better than monitors with software-only filtering solutions.

EXTENSIVE CONNECTIVITY

A multitude of connectivity options, including two HDMI 2.0, plus DisplayPortâ„¢ 1.2, ensures wide compatibility with a variety of input sources.

ERGONOMIC DESIGN

With an ergonomically-designed stand, it provides tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments so you can easily find your ideal viewing position. The display is also VESA-compatible for wall mounting.

  • 31.5-inch QHD (2560x1440) gaming monitor with ultrafast 170Hz refresh rate designed for professional gamers and immersive gameplay
  • ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB SYNC) technology enables ELMB together with G-SYNC Compatible, eliminating ghosting and tearing for sharp gaming visuals with high frame rates
  • G-SYNC Compatible ready, delivering a seamless, tear-free gaming experience by enabling VRR (variable refresh rate) by default
  • High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology with professional color gamut delivers contrast and color performance that meets the DisplayHDRâ„¢ 400 certification
  • Supports both Adaptive-Sync with NVIDIA GeForce* graphics cards and FreeSync with AMD Radeon graphics cards *Compatible with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 series, GTX 16 series, RTX 20 series and newer graphics cards

ASUS TUF Gaming VG32AQL1A specs

Other Features

Packaging content: DisplayPort cable HDMI cable Power adapter Power cord Quick start guide USB Type-B to A cable Warranty Card

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 6.2 kg
Height (without stand): 42.6 cm
Depth (without stand): 5.4 cm
Width (without stand): 71.6 cm
Weight (with stand): 8.6 kg
Height (with stand): 565 mm
Depth (with stand): 240 mm
Width (with stand): 716 mm

Packaging Data

Package type: Box
Package weight: 12.4 kg
Package height: 645 mm
Package depth: 260 mm
Package width: 818 mm
Quick start guide: yes
Cables included: AC, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB Type-A to USB Type-B
Stand included: yes

Power

Power consumption (typical): 27.1 W

Ergonomics

Tilt angle range: -5 - 20°
Tiltable: True
Swivel angle range: -10 - 10°
Swivelling: True
Height adjustment: 9 cm
Height adjustment: yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Cable lock slot: yes
Panel mounting interface: 100 x 100 mm
VESA mounting: yes

Performance

Game mode: yes
Low Blue Light technology: yes
Flicker-free technology: yes
AMD FreeSync type: FreeSync Premium
AMD FreeSync: True
NVIDIA G-SYNC type: G-SYNC Compatible
NVIDIA G-SYNC: yes

Design

Certification: TÃœV Flicker-free TÃœV Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) VESA DisplayHDR 400 AMD FreeSync Premium G-SYNC Compatible
Detachable stand: yes
Product colour: Black
Market positioning: Gaming

Multimedia

RMS rated power: 4 W
Number of speakers: 2
Built-in camera: no
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Ports & Interfaces

HDCP: True
Headphone out: yes
DisplayPort version: 1.2
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI version: 2.0
HDMI ports quantity: 2
HDMI: True
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity: 2
USB hub version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Built-in USB hub: yes

Display

Colour gamut: 99%
RGB colour space: DCI-P3
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: High Dynamic Range (HDR) 400
Digital vertical frequency: 48 - 144 Hz
Digital horizontal frequency: 30 - 223 kHz
Viewable size, vertical: 39.3 cm
Viewable size, horizontal: 69.8 cm
Pixel pitch: 0.273 x 0.273 mm
Display number of colours: 16.7 million colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Dynamic contrast ratio marketing name: SmartContrast
Maximum refresh rate: 170 Hz
Contrast ratio (dynamic): 100000000:1
Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
Screen shape: Flat
Anti-glare screen: yes
Backlight type: LED
Display technology: LED
HD type: Wide Quad HD
Response time: 1 ms
Display brightness (typical): 350 cd/m²
Panel type: IPS
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 2560 x 1440 pixels
Display diagonal: 80 cm (31.5")