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Release date: 22 Jul 2017
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ASUS PG348Q review

ASUS PG348Q. Display diagonal: 86.4 cm (34"), Display resolution: 3840 x 1440 pixels, HD type: 4K Ultra HD, Display technology: LED. Display: LED. Display surface: Matt, Response time: 5 ms, Native aspect ratio: 21:9, 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. Product colour: Black

Expand Your Gaming Horizons

The new flagship of the ROG monitor fleet, the Swift PG348Q expands your scope, allowing faster target acquisition while increasing immersive visuals with a 34-inch 3440x1440 curved ultra-wide IPS panel. Bristling with advanced display tech, the newest Swift PG348Q also features NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ technology for smooth and seamless gameplay, while simultaneously sporting a 100Hz refresh rate, eliminating roadblocks between your skill and victory. Add the armored design and unique ASUS features and you're looking at a monitor that is truly unrivaled.

ROG Swift

showcases the evolution of ROG ROG Swift PG348Q has already received critical acclaim – winning the 2016 CES Innovation Award.It has a revolutionary design finished in ROG's new Armor Titanium and Plasma Copper color scheme, and has built-in ROG light effects on its stand to add ambience to your gaming set-up.

Immersive Gaming Worlds

The ROG Swift PG348Q gaming monitor features a 34-inch 3440 x 1440 ultra-wide QHD panel with pixel density of 109 pixels per inch (PPI) so you enjoy greater detail when playing games or watching movies. Its ultra-wide 21:9 aspect panel gives you 35% more onscreen desktop space than a WQHD display, so there's even more room for your various application windows when it's time to get work done. ROG Swift PG348Q takes realism up a notch, giving you visuals with great textures, so even your in-game terrain maps boast impressive levels of detail.

Panoramic Gaming Arena

The panel curvature of ROG Swift PG348Q ensures every point on the curved display is equidistant to your eyes, so you get a comfortable viewing experience even during marathon gaming sessions. On top of that, the curved display makes movies and games more immersive than ever! You're treated to vibrant lifelike images thanks to a 100% sRGB color gamut, a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, and 10-bit color for 1.07 billion distinct hues. The IPS panel gives you wide viewing angles for minimal distortion and color shift, even when you're viewing it from extreme positions.
Fast 100Hz Refresh Rate
ROG Swift PG348Q has a 100Hz refresh rate to decimate lag and motion blur so that you have the upper hand in first person shooters, racer, real-time strategy, and sports titles. This fast refresh rate lets you play games at the highest visual settings and lets you react instantly to what's onscreen – so you'll always get that first strike in. Note: for smooth gameplay, G-SYNC requires a GeForce GTX 980Ti and above to overclock the refresh rate up to 100Hz

Exclusive Turbo Key

ROG Swift PG348Q has a Turbo Key that lets you toggle refresh rates on the fly without having to access the graphics control panel. You can seamlessly switch from 60Hz to 100Hz in the middle of the game, allowing you to overclock the display's refresh rate for the smoothest gameplay ever.

NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ TECHNOLOGY

NVIDIA® G-SYNC™ display technology delivers the smoothest, fastest, and most breathtaking gaming imaginable by eliminating screen tearing, and minimizing display stutter and input lag. ROG Swift PG348Q gives you smooth and seamless lag-free visuals when playing the latest fast-paced first-person shooters, sports, and action-adventure titles.

GAMER-CENTRIC ENHANCEMENTS

GamePlus Technology ASUS exclusive GamePlus technology is ready to help you attain victory. Simply press the hotkey and select from the following enhancements.You can choose between four persistent crosshairs and fine tune their position, ensuring pinpoint accuracy in first-person shooters. Enjoy perfect aim even when the game doesn't provide its own crosshair or sights.

GameVisual Technology

ASUS GameVisual Technology gives you six display mode presets to optimize visuals for different types of content. This unique feature can be easily accessed through a 5-way joystick or the On Screen Display (OSD) settings menu.

Frameless Edge-to-Edge Design

Designed for those who want the ultimate battlestation, the PG348Q features frameless design, nearly seamless for multi-display setups, for an even greater degree of immersion.

Robust Connectivity

ROG Swift PG348Q has a wide selection of connectivity options including DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI. There are also four USB 3.0 ports for your mouse and keyboard, they can even charge your mobile devices while gaming.

Ergonomic Design

ROG Swift PG348Q is specially designed for marathon gaming sessions. It has an ergonomically-designed stand with swivel, tilt, and height adjustment so you can always find the ideal viewing position.

Smart Air Vent Design

ROG Swift PG348Q features a custom heatsink that's twice the size of those found in other monitors to ensure it stays cool during marathon gaming sessions. Cooling is also aided by a Smart Air Vent design that uses convection currents to generate airflow within the monitor. This fanless cooling system ensures that ROG Swift PG348Q operates silently and stays maintenance-free.

ASUS PG348Q specs

Other Features

TV tuner integrated: no
On/off switch: yes
Display: LED
AC adapter included: yes

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 11.2 kg
Height (without stand): 32.3 cm
Depth (without stand): 10.9 cm
Width (without stand): 82.9 cm
Height (with stand): 558 mm
Depth (with stand): 297 mm
Width (with stand): 829 mm

Packaging Data

Package type: Box
Package weight: 15.5 kg
Package height: 508 mm
Package depth: 942 mm
Package width: 320 mm
User Guide on CD-ROM: yes
Quick start guide: yes
Cables included: AC

Power

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

Ergonomics

Gaming UX on-screen display (OSD): yes
On Screen Display (OSD): True
Tilt angle range: -5 - 20°
Tiltable: True
Swivel angle range: -50 - 50°
Swivelling: True
Height adjustment: 11.5 cm
Height adjustment: yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Cable lock slot: yes
Panel mounting interface: 100 x 100 mm
VESA mounting: yes

Performance

AMD FreeSync: False
NVIDIA G-SYNC: yes

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates: ENERGY STAR

Design

Certification: BSMI, CB, CCC, CE, CEL level 2, ErP, FCC, J-MOSS, KCC, PSE, RoHS, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, RCM, TUV Flicker-free , eStandby, TUV Low Blue Light, CU(EAC)
Product colour: Black
Market positioning: Gaming

Thin Client

Thin client installed: no

Multimedia

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

Ports & Interfaces

AC (power) in: yes
HDCP: True
Headphone connectivity: 3.5 mm
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI ports quantity: 1
USB Type-C downstream ports quantity: 4
Number of upstream ports: 1
USB hub version: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Built-in USB hub: yes

Display

sRGB coverage (typical): 100%
RGB colour space: sRGB
Digital vertical frequency: 30 - 100 Hz
Digital horizontal frequency: 73 - 88 kHz
Pixel pitch: 0.2325 x 0.2325 mm
3D: False
Display number of colours: 1.073 billion colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Maximum refresh rate: 100 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
Supported graphics resolutions: 3840 x 1200
Screen shape: Curved
Display surface: Matt
Display technology: LED
HD type: 4K Ultra HD
Response time: 5 ms
Display brightness (typical): 300 cd/m²
Panel type: IPS
Native aspect ratio: 21:9
Display resolution: 3840 x 1440 pixels
Display diagonal: 86.4 cm (34")