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ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ review

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ. Display diagonal: 124.5 cm (49"), Display resolution: 3840 x 1080 pixels, HD type: UltraWide Full HD, Display technology: LED, Response time: 4 ms, Native aspect ratio: 32:9, 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

ROG Strix XG49VQ is a super ultra-wide 49-inch gaming monitor with a smooth 144Hz refresh rate that offers the ultimate immersive gaming experience. It features Radeonâ„¢ FreeSync 2 HDR, and High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology with DCI-P3 90% professional color gamut coverage and DisplayHDRâ„¢ 400 certification.

THE SUPER ULTRA-WIDE

The 49-inch ROG Strix XG49VQ gaming monitor with 1800R curvature delivers the ultimate immersive gaming experience and extra flexibility for multitasking. With a 32:9 aspect ratio, the super ultra-wide display provides the same viewing area as two side-by-side 27-inch monitors without a gap and bezel getting in the way of your view.

FAST 144HZ REFRESH RATE

ROG Strix XG49VQ offers an ultrafast 144Hz refresh rate, ensuring that even the fastest-paced games played at the highest visual settings remain buttery-smooth and completely lag-free.

RADEON FREESYNCâ„¢ 2 HDR FOR SMOOTH GAMEPLAY

ROG Strix XG49VQ features FreeSyncâ„¢ 2 HDR technology that delivers buttery-smooth visuals with low latency and better brightness and contrast. FreeSync 2 stipulates low-latency processing for both standard and HDR content, eliminating the input lag typically associated with HDR content.

HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR) WITH DCI-P3 90% AND DISPLAYHDRâ„¢ 400

To deliver the best HDR experience, ROG tests every monitor before it ships to ensure it passes DisplayHDRâ„¢ 400 certification. To meet this standard, the peak luminance of ROG Strix XG49VQ is 450 cd/m2 which is 50% higher than typical standard dynamic range displays. XG49VQ also delivers DCI-P3 90% color gamut and contrast performance.

PICTURE-BY-PICTURE

With its super-ultra-wide screen, multiple inputs and picture-by-picture support, ROG Strix XG49VQ lets you watch up to three content sources at the same time, so you can enjoy better gaming experiences, such as playing Xbox One or PS4 Pro games, while watching Twitch streams on your PC.

PICTURE BY PICTURE HOTKEYS

With convenient hot keys, ROG Strix XG49VQ lets you quickly and easily display different video sources side by side, and manually adjusts the layout for the best onscreen fit.

SHADOW BOOST TECHNOLOGY

ASUS 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.

GAMEPLUS TECHNOLOGY

A crosshair overlay provides four different crosshair options, so you can select the one that best suits the shooter you're currently playing.
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.

ROBUST CONNECTIVITY

ROG Strix XG49VQ offers a wide selection of connectivity options, including DisplayPort 1.2,Two HDMI and two USB 3.0 ports.

ULTRA-LOW BLUE LIGHT TECHNOLOGY

ROG Strix XG49VQ 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 Strix XG49VQ reduces on-screen flicker to minimize eye strain, providing a more comfortable gaming experience.

ERGONOMIC DESIGN

ROG Strix XG49VQ features a stand that's designed to be ergonomic. It offers extensive swivel, tilt and height adjustments to ensure that your ideal viewing angle is easy to achieve.

  • 49-inch 32:9 (3840 x 1080) super ultra-wide HDR gaming monitor HDR with 144Hz refresh rate for super-smooth gaming visuals
  • High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology with DCI-P3 90% professional color gamut delivers contrast and color performance that meets DisplayHDRâ„¢ 400 certification
  • Radeonâ„¢ FreeSync 2 HDR technology provides buttery-smooth gameplay, low latency, and better brightness and contrast
  • Shadow Boost enhances image details in dark areas, brightening scenes without over-exposing bright areas
  • Multiple HDR modes allows users to adjust settings based on usage such as gaming, content creation or video display

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ specs

Other Features

Picture-by-Picture (PbP): True
TV tuner integrated: no
On/off switch: yes
AC adapter included: yes

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 13.3 kg
Height (without stand): 37 cm
Depth (without stand): 34.5 cm
Width (without stand): 119.3 cm
Height (with stand): 529.1 mm
Depth (with stand): 344.7 mm
Width (with stand): 1193.3 mm

Packaging Data

Package weight: 20.9 kg
Package height: 484 mm
Package depth: 370 mm
Package width: 1308 mm
Quick start guide: yes
Cables included: AC, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB

Power

Energy efficiency scale: A to G
AC input frequency: 50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
Power consumption (off): 0.3 W
Power consumption (standby): 0.3 W
Power consumption (typical): 56 W
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hours: 109 kWh
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours: 56 kWh
Energy efficiency class (HDR): G
Energy efficiency class (SDR): G

Ergonomics

On Screen Display (OSD): True
Tilt angle range: -5 - 20°
Tiltable: True
Swivelling: True
Height adjustment: 12 cm
Height adjustment: yes
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
VESA Adaptive Sync support: yes
AMD FreeSync type: FreeSync Premium Pro
AMD FreeSync: True
NVIDIA G-SYNC: yes

Sustainability

Sustainability certificates: RoHS

Design

Certification: BSMI, CB, CCC, CE, CEL level , CU, ErP, FCC, J-MOSS, KCC, PSE, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL (Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7), MEPS, RCM, KC, eStandby, TUV
Feet colour: Black
Product colour: Black
Market positioning: Gaming

Multimedia

RMS rated power: 10 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
DisplayPort version: 1.2
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI version: 2.0
HDMI ports quantity: 2
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: 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Built-in USB hub: yes

Display

sRGB coverage (typical): 125%
RGB colour space: sRGB
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 - 167 kHz
Viewable size, vertical: 33.6 cm
Viewable size, horizontal: 119.6 cm
Pixel pitch: 0.311 x 0.311 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): 3000:1
Supported graphics resolutions: 3840 x 1080
Screen curvature: 180 cm
Screen curvature rating: 1800R
Screen shape: Curved
Display technology: LED
HD type: UltraWide Full HD
Response time: 4 ms
Display brightness (typical): 450 cd/m²
Panel type: VA
Native aspect ratio: 32:9
Display resolution: 3840 x 1080 pixels
Display diagonal: 124.5 cm (49")
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