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ASUS ROG Swift PG38UQ review

ASUS ROG Swift PG38UQ. Display diagonal: 96.5 cm (38"), Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels, HD type: 4K Ultra 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. VESA mounting. Product colour: Black

WORLD’S FIRST 38-INCH HDMI 2.1 GAMING MONITOR

ROG Swift PG38UQ is the world’s first 38 inch HDMI® 2.1 gaming monitor, delivering 4K UHD visuals and a 1 ms GTG response time for superfast gaming on a big screen. Featuring Display Stream Compression (DSC) and Adaptive-Sync technology, Swift PG38UQ enables supersmooth 4K 120 Hz gaming on the latest consoles via HDMI 2.1. Plus, a 98% DCI-P3 color gamut and DisplayHDR™ 600 certification ensure true-to-life colors.

SUPERFAST GAMING WITH HDMI 2.1

HDMI 2.1 enables mind-blowing gaming experience on the latest consoles, providing gamers with native 4K UHD visuals at astounding refresh rates of up to 120 Hz without chroma subsampling.
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) Auto Low Latency Native 4K @120Hz refresh rate

GOING BIG WITH NEXT-GEN GAMEPLAY

It gets even better on PC, with up to 4K 144 Hz visuals when powered by the latest graphics cards. DSC technology supports 4K UHD visuals via a single DisplayPort 1.4 connection by compressing and decompressing each frame on the fly, with no loss in image quality. *To enable 4K resolution at 144 Hz with DSC, an NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 20 series, AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 or higher graphics card is required. For additional information about enabling DSC, contact your graphics card manufacturer.

ULTRAFAST 144HZ REFRESH RATE AND 1MS GTG

From fast-paced first-person shooters to real-time strategy, play the latest games at their highest graphics settings at a buttery-smooth 144 frames per second with 1ms GTG response time .

ADAPTIVE-SYNC TECHNOLOGY FOR SMOOTH GAMEPLAY

Certified with G-Sync compatible and FreeSync Premium technology, ensure that ROG Swift PG38UQ delivers supersmooth, low-latency visuals.
WIDE COLOR RANGE AND HIGH CONTRAST

HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR) WITH EXCEPTIONAL COLORS

A DCI-P3 98% color gamut and outstanding color contrast ensure the monitor meets DisplayHDR 600 certification standards. Experience true-to-life colors along with the brightest whites and darkest black hues.
IN-GAME ENHANCEMENTS

ASUS DYNAMIC SHADOW BOOST

This technology automatically clarifies dark areas of the image without changing other areas. It makes it easier to spot enemies hidden in dark areas of the map and improves the overall viewing experience.

EXTREME LOW MOTION BLUR (ELMB) SYNC

With ELMB Sync, low-motion-blur technology and adaptive-sync can be enabled simultaneously to eliminate ghosting and tearing for super-sharp, high-frame rate gaming.

GAMEVISUAL

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

GAMEPLUS

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.
EFFORTLESS TWEAK TOOL

DISPLAYWIDGET CENTER

New DisplayWidget Center software lets users easily change monitor settings functions via an intuitive interface, using a mouse ― so there’s no need to access the OSD menu.
EYE-CARE SOLUTIONS

ULTRA-LOW BLUE LIGHT TECHNOLOGY

With TÜV Rheinland-certified ASUS Ultra-low Blue Light filters to protect eyes and prevent strain from harmful blue light.

ASPECT RATIO

With aspect ratio control, you can switch to the desired window sizes with various aspect ratios as 21:9, 32:9 or even 4:3 format. Also, you can choose a pixel perfect 25W (2528x1512) or 27W (2884x1220) with high refresh rate. Game big or game precisely to match your different taste.

ROBUST CONNECTIVITY

  • 38-inch 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) gaming monitor with 144Hz refresh rate and Adaptive-Sync for super-smooth gaming visuals
  • ASUS Fast IPS technology enables a 1ms response time (GTG) for sharp gaming visuals with high frame rates
  • High dynamic range (HDR) technology with DisplayHDR™ 600 certification and 98% DCI-P3 professional color gamut ensures exceptional contrast and color performance
  • HDMI® 2.1 supports native 4K 120 Hz gaming without chroma subsampling (4:4:4) on PlayStation® 5 and Xbox Series X
  • Extensive connectivity options including DisplayPort™ 1.4 with Display Stream Compression (DSC), HDMI® 2.1, USB hub, and a tripod socket on top of the monitor
  • NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible and includes AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and VESA AdaptiveSync144Hz technology to ensure supersmooth, tear-free visuals with low latency

ASUS ROG Swift PG38UQ specs

Other Features

Touchscreen: False
Display brightness (peak): 600 cd/m²

Weight & Dimensions

Weight (without stand): 9.04 kg
Height (without stand): 52.2 cm
Depth (without stand): 4.78 cm
Width (without stand): 86.1 cm
Weight (with stand): 10.2 kg
Height (with stand): 583.9 mm
Depth (with stand): 255.4 mm
Width (with stand): 861 mm

Packaging Data

Package type: Box
Package weight: 15.7 kg
Package height: 757 mm
Package depth: 177 mm
Package width: 980 mm
Remote control batteries included: yes
Remote control included: yes
Quick start guide: yes
Cables included: AC, DisplayPort, HDMI, USB
Stand included: yes

Power

AC input frequency: 50/60 Hz
AC input voltage: 100 - 240 V
Power consumption (PowerSave): 0.5 W
Power consumption (off): 0.3 W
Power consumption (typical): 50 W

Ergonomics

Tilt adjustment: yes
Tilt angle range: -5 - 5°
Height adjustment: no
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Cable lock slot: yes
Wall mountable: yes
Panel mounting interface: 100 x 100 mm
VESA mounting: yes

Performance

Game mode: yes
Low Blue Light technology: yes
Flicker-free technology: yes
Motion blur reduction: yes
Shadow сontrol: yes
AMD FreeSync type: FreeSync Premium Pro
AMD FreeSync: True
NVIDIA G-SYNC type: G-SYNC Compatible
NVIDIA G-SYNC: yes

Design

Certification: TÜV Flicker-free TÜV Low Blue Light VESA AdaptiveSync Display 144Hz VESA DisplayHDR 600 AMD FreeSync Premium Pro G-SYNC Compatible
Feet colour: Black
Detachable stand: yes
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

Headphone out: yes
DisplayPort version: 1.4
DisplayPorts quantity: 1
HDMI version: 2.1
HDMI ports quantity: 2
HDMI: True
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity: 4
Built-in USB hub: yes

Display

Colour gamut: 98%
RGB colour space: DCI-P3
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported: yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology: DisplayHDR 600
Digital vertical frequency: 48 - 144 Hz
Digital horizontal frequency: 30 - 350 kHz
Viewable size, vertical: 47.3 cm
Viewable size, horizontal: 84.1 cm
Pixel pitch: 0.219 x 0.219 mm
Display number of colours: 16.7 million colours
Viewing angle, vertical: 178°
Viewing angle, horizontal: 178°
Maximum refresh rate: 144 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical): 1000:1
Screen shape: Flat
Anti-glare screen: yes
Display technology: LED
HD type: 4K Ultra HD
Response time: 1 ms
Display brightness (typical): 350 cd/m²
Panel type: IPS
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
Display resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels
Display diagonal: 96.5 cm (38")