ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ, 124.46 cm 49″, 144Hz, FreeSync 2

The ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ is a super-ultra-wide HDR gaming monitor with a 49-inch display in 32:9 format. This screen enables the most immersive gaming experience with its dual FHD resolution of 3,840 x 1,080 pixels at 144 Hertz, which is enabled by DisplayHDR 400, 90 percent coverage of the DCI-P3 color space and AMD FreeSync 2 HDR technology without streaks or tearing and with brilliant colors becomes a pleasure.

The features of the ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ at a glance:

• 49-inch (124.46 cm) display with 3,840 x 1,080 pixels (dual FHD)
• Curved VA panel with a radius of curvature of 1800 millimeters
• 144 Hertz refresh rate and Flicker-Free technology
• 16.7 million colors, DisplayHDR 400 and 90% DCI-P3 color space coverage
• Stable viewing angles of 178° horizontally and vertically
• AMD FreeSync 2 HDR / Adaptive Sync and refresh rate of 60 Hertz
• 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 3x USB 3.0 (1x uplink) and audio out

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ: SuperWide monitor with 144 Hertz and FreeSync 2 HDR

With the XG49VQ , ASUS offers a chic curved gaming monitor with the image area and resolution of two 27-inch screens. Because the ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ offers a huge screen area of ​​49 inches (124.46 cm) in 32:9 format with a resolution of 3,840 x 1,080 pixels . This enables a particularly deep immersion in the game. Thanks to the picture-by-picture function, the screen can be divided into up to three different signal inputs, for example to show your own stream, the game and the live chat at the same time.

Display properties in detail

The VA panel has a radius of curvature of 1800 millimeters . It offers excellent viewing angles of 178° horizontally and vertically, a refresh rate of 4 milliseconds and a refresh rate of 144 Hertz at full resolution. In combination with AMD graphics cards, tearing can be effectively reduced thanks to AMD FreeSync 2 HDR technology . In this way, the screen ensures great colors and a streak-free gaming experience.

A special highlight of the XG49VQ is its excellent color representation: With its 16.7 million colors and a color depth of real 8 bits per channelthe ASUS monitor covers 90 percent of the DCI-P3 color space. With a maximum brightness of 450 cd/m², the display easily achieves the DisplayHDR 400 certification. The user can choose from various HDR modes in order to optimally adapt the screen to the current scenario. The GamePlus technology also enables crosshairs, timers or FPS counters to be displayed as an overlay.

Ergonomics and connectivity

Despite the enormous size of this monitor, the user does not have to make any compromises in terms of ergonomics: the display can be tilted 5 degrees forwards and 20 degrees backwards. Pivoting in both directions is possible by 16 degrees and a height adjustment of a full 120 millimeters allows quick adjustment to your own seat height. The VESA device in the format of 100 x 100 millimeters enables mounting on dedicated monitor mounts. On the display side, the flicker-free technology and blue light filter ensure that the eyes are protected even during long periods of use.

The ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQoffers a wide range of connection options: two HDMI 2.0 ports and a DisplayPort 1.2 connection serve as signal inputs. The USB hub integrated in the screen is connected to the computer via the USB 3.0 type B connection. There are two USB 3.0 ports on the device . The user is spared the hassle of crawling under the desk and the effective cable length increases significantly. For sound output, the ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ has two integrated speakers with an output of 5 watts each. The audio signal can also be looped through to external speakers or headphones via the 3.5 millimeter jack.