ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP 540Hz Full HD TN with G-SYNC
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A 24.1″ 1920 x 1080 (Full HD or 1080p) TN panel is adopted with support for a 540Hz refresh rate (achieved via factory OC). An Nvidia G-SYNC module is included, providing a seamless 1 – 540Hz effective VRR range plus support for Nvidia Reflex Latency Analyzer and variable overdrive which re-tunes over a broad range of refresh rates. In line with other recent models with G-SYNC modules, AMD GPUs and systems should be able to access the module’s VRR functionality via Adaptive-Sync. Other aspects of note include a 1000:1 static contrast ratio, 170°/160° viewing angles, 8-bit colour support and a matte anti-glare screen surface. A flicker-free WLED backlight provides a 400 cd/m² typical maximum luminance and 125% sRGB colour space coverage. The monitor is factory calibrated with specified DeltaE <2. It responds to HDR10 content in a basic way, with VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification. Lacking a high brightness by HDR standards or a generous colour gamut and not requiring effective (or any) local dimming. It still allows the reasonable colour gamut to be put to good use alongside 10-bit colour processing, for a different look to things.
A 0.2ms grey to grey response time is claimed, which should be taken with a large pinch of salt. The so-called E-TN panel used here is claimed to be “approximately 50% more responsive than traditional TN panels”. ULMB 2 is supported as a strobe backlight alternative to G-SYNC. The screen attaches centrally via a quick-release mechanism, with VESA 100 x 100mm VESA support facilitated using an included adaptor bracket. The stand allows tilt, swivel and height (110mm or 4.33 inches) adjustment. The ports face downwards beneath a detachable port cover and include; 2 HDMI 2.0 ports, DP 1.4 (with DSC), 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (1 coloured red for Nvidia Reflex usage) plus Type-B upstream and a 3.5mm headphone jack with ESS Codec for “Lag-Free Audio”. An Aura Sync RGB LED lighting element is included at the rear, towards the top right. The usual ASUS GamePlus enhancements feature, including on-screen stopwatch, crosshair, timer and FPS counter. Low Blue Light (LBL) settings are also included, promoting a potentially more relaxing viewing experience.
Further details can be found on the manufacturer’s website. The monitor is listed for ~$900 USD.
