Latest display lineup for gaming, professional content creation, hybrid working, and entertainment.
Latest display lineup for gaming, professional content creation, hybrid working, and entertainment.
Ratingen, Germany, January 4, 2022 — ASUS and Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced an exciting lineup of displays for gaming, professional content creation, hybrid work, and entertainment. ROG continues to drive display innovation with the introduction of Swift OLED PG27AQDM, the first ROG 1440p OLED gaming monitor, and Swift Pro PG248QP, the world’s fastest esports gaming monitor that delivers supersmooth visuals at an astounding 540 Hz. Also on show were the new ultra-wide curved 49-inch Strix XG49WCR, the Swift PG32UQXR DisplayPort 2.1 gaming monitor, and TUF offerings for mainstream gamers.
Content creators will appreciate the latest ProArt Display OLED PA32DCM and ProArt Display PA279CRV. The former is an advanced 4K UHD DCI-P3 professional monitor that features an RGB Stripe OLED panel with 700 nits maximum brightness[i] and targeting VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 500. ProArt Display PA279CRV is a 4K IPS monitor that features 99% DCI-P3/Adobe RGB, and includes USB-C® with 96 W power delivery, so it’s perfect for MacBook and Windows laptop users. Plus, it meets EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR®, and TCO global environmental standards.
ASUS also unveiled several CES Innovation Award-winning portable monitors. The 16-inch, 120 Hz ZenScreen MB16QHG and 17-inch, 144 Hz MB17AHD are designed for comfortable viewing on the go, while the up-sized 24-inch ZenScreen MB249C allows for comfortable hybrid work and entertainment experiences, anywhere.
ASUS BE24ECSBT is a 23.8-inch FHD IPS monitor with a 10-point multitouch panel, extensive connectivity USB-C (with DP Alt mode), DisplayPort™ with daisy-chain support, HDMI® and a USB hub, making it perfect for remote work or learning. Lastly, the CES Innovation Award-winning ASUS ZenBeam L2 projector features the new ASUS Light Wall function that allows users to play 26 different cinemographs for mood lighting to change the ambience of any room.
[i] 700 nits peak brightness on sustained 10% window in HDR mode
ROG GAMING MONITORS
ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM – The endgame 1440p OLED gaming monitor
This 27-inch WQHD (2560 x 1440) OLED gaming monitor features an anti-glare micro-texture coating, 0.03 ms response time, and 240 Hz refresh rate to deliver superfast frame rates for truly immersive gaming. To ensure OLED longevity, the Swift OLED PG27AQDM includes a custom heatsink for heat-generating components and a new internal layout to improve cooling. Internal airflow has been optimized, and the top air vents are larger for better heat dissipation. With heat being dissipated more evenly across the rear of the monitor, the average temperature is 5% lower compared to other 27-inch gaming monitors.
Intelligent voltage optimization ensures consistent luminance for each pixel by controlling the amount of voltage applied to it. ROG worked closely with the panel maker to determine the correlation between OLED brightness, voltage level, and operational temperature. A smart algorithm coded for the panel optimizes voltage based on temperature changes to ensure consistent brightness across the panel.
A uniform brightness feature keeps the brightness level consistent even when changing the size of bright white windows. Additionally, the new DisplayWidget Center software lets users tinker with OLED-related functions and system settings via an intuitive interface, without having to fiddle with the OSD.
This monitor delivers astonishing HDR performance and a peak brightness of 1000 nits[i]. 99% DCI-P3 gamut and Delta E < 2 color accuracy ensures exceptional, lifelike colors, with the Swift OLED PG27AQDM able to showcase the darkest black hues along with high perceptual brightness. The Swift OLED PG27AQDM will be available in Q1 2023.
ROG Swift Pro PG248QP – The world’s first 540 Hz gaming monitor
The Swift Pro PG248QP is a 24.1-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) gaming monitor designed for pro gamers, and breaks speed records with an ultrafast 540 Hz (OC) refresh rate. It sports a unique look and features an ergonomic stand with retractable ‘claws’ for a smaller base, to free up desktop space for players who prefer their keyboard and mouse closer to the monitor. A built-in NVIDIA® G-SYNC® processor includes NVIDIA Reflex Analyzer to capture end-to-end system latency so gamers will know how their system is performing. A built-in ESS USB codec provides near-zero audio latency, and includes surround sound as well as in-game gunshot and footstep enhancements.
ROG Strix XG49WCR
The ROG Strix XG49WCR is a 49-inch, 32:9 (5120 x 1440) super‑ultrawide 1800R curved gaming monitor with 165 Hz refresh rate for incredibly immersive, buttery-smooth gaming visuals. It includes a Smart KVM switch that enables the user to use a keyboard and mouse to easily switch control between two devices connected to the monitor. The Strix XG49WCR features HDR technology, 125% sRGB professional color gamut, and Delta E < 2 color difference for astonishing HDR performance. It targets DisplayHDR 400 compliance. Built-in FreeSync Premium technology delivers seamless, tear-free gaming experiences by enabling VRR (variable refresh rate) by default. The Strix XG49WCR offers extensive connectivity with DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, USB-C with 65-watt power delivery, USB hub, and Ethernet port. The built-in RJ45 port also enables the XG49WCR to serve as a dock for laptops, providing them with network access via a single USB-C connection.
ROG Swift PG32UQXR – The first ROG DisplayPort 2.1 gaming monitor
Designed for professional gamers, the Swift PG32UQXR is a 32-inch 4K (3840 x 2160) mini LED gaming monitor with a 160 Hz refresh rate. DisplayPort 2.1 connectivity enables 4K 160 Hz visuals without compression. Full Array Local Dimming (FALD) backlighting delivers 576 independent LED zones and 1000 nits peak brightness while targeting DisplayHDR™ 1000 compliance. The quantum dot panel offers above 95% DCI-P3 provides realistic colors and smoother gradation. In addition, each monitor is factory pre-calibrated to Delta E < 2 color difference. The Swift PG32UQXR also offers rich connectivity options, including DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1, and USB hub.
[i] 3% of the screen with HDR on
TUF GAMING MONITORS
TUF Gaming VG32UQA1A
Designed with professional gamers in mind, TUF Gaming VG32UQA1A is a 31.5-inch 4K (3840 x 2160) gaming monitor with ultrafast 160 Hz refresh rate (OC). It boasts 1 ms Moving Picture Response Time (MPRT) for sharp gaming visuals at high frame rates, while built-in FreeSync Premium technology delivers seamless, tear-free gaming experiences by enabling VRR (variable refresh rate) by default. ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur technology eliminates ghosting and tearing, and High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology with 99% sRGB gamut delivers excellent contrast and color performance. The monitor targets DisplayHDR 400 compliance. TUF Gaming VG32UQA1A offers rich connectivity options, including DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, and USB hub.
TUF Gaming VG27AQML1A
TUF Gaming VG27AQML1A is a 27-inch QHD (2560 x 1440) Fast IPS gaming monitor with an ultrafast 240 Hz refresh rate. It uses ASUS Fast IPS technology to deliver a 1 ms response time (GTG) for sharp gaming visuals, even at the highest frame rates. Built-in FreeSync Premium technology delivers seamless, tear-free gaming experiences by enabling VRR (variable refresh rate) by default, while ASUS Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB Sync) technology eliminates ghosting and tearing. High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology with 99% sRGB gamut delivers excellent contrast and color performance, with the monitor targeting DisplayHDR 400 compliance. A ¼-inch tripod socket on top of the monitor stand allows users to mount a camera or additional display for a unique gaming or streaming setup. Lastly, TUF Gaming VG27AQML1A features DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, and USB hub.
PROART MONITORS
ProArt Display OLED PA32DCM
Designed for discerning creative professionals, ProArt Display OLED PA32DCM features a 31.5-inch 4K pure RGB Stripe OLED panel with a max brightness of 700 nits and 99% DCI-P3 gamut for incredibly lifelike, detailed visuals. This elegant monitor has a 50% smaller base[i] compared to its predecessors, freeing up precious desk space for a neater setup. Users can also do away with the base completely and mount the monitor on a desk partition or wall in either portrait or landscape orientation for more flexible placement. ProArt Display OLED PA32DCM offers exceptional color, thanks to true 10-bit color depth and 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio for the deepest black hues and extremely detailed HDR content. It also supports multiple HDR formats, including HDR10 and HLG. Class-leading Delta E < 1 color difference and ASUS ProArt Hardware Calibration technology ensure the most accurate colors, plus ProArt Display OLED PA32DCM works seamlessly with Calman and Light Illusion ColourSpace CMS professional hardware calibration software. It provides users with extensive connectivity, including a full-function Thunderbolt 4 port with 90 W power delivery, HDMI, and USB hub.
ProArt Color Center is a centralized online tool that helps users manage the color accuracy of multiple ProArt displays that support hardware calibration, to ensure consistent colors across the board. ProArt Color Center allows users to check when the monitors were last calibrated, whether the monitors need calibration, and can be used to schedule calibration time for multiple monitors, even if they’re using different color parameters, and situated in different locations. For example, monitor-calibration times can be scheduled for a design team in London that works with sRGB, and a Taipei-based video editing team that uses DCI-P3. ProArt Color Center would then calibrate these monitors.
ProArt Display PA279CRV
ProArt Display PA279CRV is a 27-inch 16:9 4K UHD IPS display with wide 178° viewing angles. It is Calman Verified and factory calibrated to Delta E < 2 color accuracy, and features 99% DCI-P3 and 99% Adobe RGB color gamut, along with USB-C with 96-watt power delivery, making it the ideal monitor for creative professionals who use MacBook and Windows laptops. The monitor is targeting VESA DisplayHDR 400 and MediaSync, including DisplayPort 1.4, DisplayPort with daisy-chain capability, HDMI 2.0, USB hub, and earphone jack. PA279CRV is 30% thinner[ii] a base that’s 33% smaller, so it takes up less desktop space for a neater workstation. In addition to the 27-inch PA279CRV model, this series also includes 24-inch PA248CRV and 32-inch PA329CRV. All three monitors are made of 85% post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR) and come with paper-based packaging. All three monitors target to meet global environmental standards.
[i] Compared to a ProArt display of the same size
[ii] Compared to a ProArt display of the same size
ASUS ZENSCREEN
ASUS ZenScreen MB16QHG
This 16-inch 2560 x 1600 (16:10) IPS display features a 120 Hz refresh rate to deliver supersmooth visuals ― a first for the portable ZenScreen series. ZenScreen MB16QHG has a narrow-bezel design with a foldable L-shaped stand that securely holds the display up at different angles for comfortable viewing positions. It can also be used in portrait mode. Users can activate an auto-rotation feature in the ASUS DisplayWidget Center so onscreen content is always oriented correctly. It also features a ¼-inch socket, allowing users to place the monitor on a tripod so it’s level with their laptop screen. ZenScreen MB16QHG has a myriad of connectivity options, including a full-function USB-C, HDMI, and earphone jack. The USB-C ports can be found on either side of the monitor, allowing for close placement on the left or right of a laptop to minimize the distance between the two for seamless viewing.
Built-in High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology with 100% DCI-P3 gamut delivers exceptional contrast and color performance, with the display targeting DisplayHDR 400 standard compliance. All future ZenScreen monitors are packed in FSC®-certified paper packaging to reduce waste and minimize use of non-eco-friendly materials.
ASUS ZenScreen MB17AHG
The ZenScreen MB17AHG is a 17.3-inch FHD IPS display featuring a 144 Hz refresh rate and FreeSync Premium technology for smoother than ever visuals for work and entertainment. It has a narrow-bezel design with a foldable L-shaped stand that securely holds up the display at different angles, including portrait mode. An auto-rotation feature can be activated in ASUS DisplayWidget Center, so onscreen content is always in the correct orientation. ZenScreen MB17AHG includes a 1/4-inch socket, allowing users to place it on a tripod so it’s level with their laptop screen. This portable monitor provides rich connectivity options, including full-function USB-C, HDMI, and earphone jack. ZenScreen MB17AHG is packed in FSC® certified paper packaging to reduce waste and minimize use of non-eco-friendly materials.
ASUS ZenScreen MB249C
The ZenScreen MB249C is a 23.8-inch FHD IPS portable display featuring a frameless design and is manufactured via an exclusive insert-molding process that gives it an ultraslim 17.7 mm profile and overall weight of just 2.8 kg. It has an integrated carrying handle, making it suitable for a shared space. The handle also doubles up as a kickstand that securely props it at different angles for comfortable viewing positions. It includes an ergonomic C-clamp stand that offers +/- 180 mm height and +/- 180 mm Z-axis adjustments. It also features a monitor quick-release mechanism. A bundled partition hook kit provides versatile placement options for those looking for a space-saving workstation setup. ZenScreen MB249C includes two 1-watt speakers with smart amplifier for rich audio. Rich connectivity options include full-function USB-C with 60 W power delivery, HDMI, and earphone jack. ZenScreen MB249C is ENERGY STAR® 8.0-certified and is packed in FSC® certified paper packaging.
ASUS MONITORS AND PROJECTORS
ASUS BE24ECSBT
ASUS BE24ECSBT is a 23.8-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) frameless IPS monitor that features a 10-point multitouch panel for a smooth, intuitive touchscreen experience. It offers extensive connectivity options, including HDMI, USB-C, DisplayPort with daisy-chain capability, earphone jack, and USB hub. BE24ECSBT uses a single USB-C connection with 80-watt power delivery, as well as video signal and data transmission from a laptop to the display, and the connection also charges the laptop. BE24ECSBT meets the ENERGY STAR, TCO, EPEAT Silver environmental certification standards.
ASUS ZenBeam L2
ASUS ZenBeam L2 is a portable projector suitable for indoor and outdoor entertainment. It features 600 LED lumens output and FHD native resolution (4K compatible) to provide users with bright, projected images with stunning levels of detail. Its short-throw lens is able to project a 40-inch image from a distance of 1 meter, and up to a 120-inch image from 3 meters. Three-second Auto Focus plus keystone with four-corner correction ensure perfect projected images, every time. ZenBeam L2 includes the ASUS Light Wall feature, allowing users to select 26 different cinemographs to vary the ambience of any room. ZenBeam L2 includes Google‑certified Android TV, plus extensive connectivity such as HDMI, USB-C (one with DP Alt mode, one for charging), USB Type-A (5 V/1.5 A), and earphone jack. A built-in 10 W Harman Kardon speaker with Movie, Gaming, Music, and Outdoor modes ensure exceptional audio. ZenBeam L2 has a built-in battery that provides up to 3 hours of video projection.
Availability & Prices
Prices and availability
The estimated recommended retail prices and availability for Germany, Austria and Switzerland are:
ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM: TBA
ROG Swift Pro PG248QP: TBA
ROG Strix XG49WCR: 1,199.00 EUR / CHF – Available Q2 2023
ROG Swift PG32UQXR: 1,599.00 EUR / CHF – Available Q2 2023
TUF Gaming VG32UQA1A: 699.00 EUR / CHF – Available Q2 2023
TUF Gaming VG27AQML1A: 499.00 EUR / CHF – Available from Q3 2023
ProArt Display OLED PA32DCM: TBA
ProArt Display PA279CRV: 549.00 EUR / CHF – Available as of Q1 2023
ZenScreen MB17AHG: 399.00 EUR / CHF – Available from Q2 2023
ZenScreen MB16QHG: 499.00 EUR / CHF – Available Q2 2023
ZenScreen MB249C: 399.00 EUR / CHF – Available from Q1 2023
BE24ECSBT: 349.00 EUR / CHF – Available now
ZenBeam L2: 799.00 EUR / CHF – Available Q2 2023
Specifications
Further product information can be found on the following pages:
ROG Swift Pro PG248QP article: https://rog.asus.com/articles/gaming-monitors/rog-swift-pro-pg248qp-intro/
ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM article: https://rog.asus.com/articles/gaming-monitors/rog-swift-oled-pg27aqdm-intro/
ROG Swift PG32UQXR article: https://rog.asus.com/articles/gaming-monitors/rog-swift-pg32uqxr-intro/
ROG Strix XG49WCR article: https://rog.asus.com/articles/gaming-monitors/rog-strix-xg49wcr-intro/
ASUS TUF Gaming VG32UQA1A article: https://edgeup.asus.com/2023/tuf-gaming-vg32uqa1a-and-vg27aqml1a-intro
ASUS ProArt Display OLED PA32DCM article: https://edgeup.asus.com/2023/proart-display-oled-pa32dcm-intro
ASUS ProArt Display PA248CRV, PA279CRV, PA329CRV article: https://edgeup.asus.com/2023/proart-display-pa248crv-pa279crv-pa329crv-intro
ASUS ZenScreen MB16QHG, MB17AHG, MB249C article: https://edgeup.asus.com/2023/zenscreen-mb16qhg-mb17ahg-mb249c-intro
ASUS ZenBeam L2 article: https://edgeup.asus.com/2023/asus-zenbeam-l2-intro
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