ASUS XG32UQ 160Hz 4K UHD IPS with HDMI 2.1
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A 32″ IPS-type panel with 3840 x 2160 (‘4K’ UHD) resolution is used, which we believe could be the AUO M320QAN02.C AHVA (Advanced Hyper-Viewing Angle) panel more specifically. A 160Hz refresh rate is supported alongside Adaptive-Sync and HDMI 2.1 VRR, including Nvidia ‘G-SYNC Compatible’ and AMD FreeSync Pro with a 48 – 160Hz VRR range plus LFC. A matte anti-glare screen surface, 1000:1 static contrast ratio and 178°/178° viewing angles are specified. 10-bit colour is supported (8-bit + FRC), whilst the monitor is factory calibrated with specified DeltaE <2. A flicker-free WLED backlight provides a 450 cd/m² (600 cd/m² HDR peak) typical maximum luminance and 96% DCI-P3 (130% sRGB) colour gamut. The monitor responds to HDR10 content at the VESA DisplayHDR 600 level, allowing it to put its 10-bit colour reproduction and fairly generous gamut to good use. Alongside some reasonable brightness pulses and local dimming to provide a situational edge in contrast. We assume 8-16 dimming zones are included in an edge-lit arrangement, as vertical bands running from the left to right side of the screen.
A 1ms grey to grey response time is specified, a figure you should pay little attention to. ASUS claims to include variable overdrive, re-tuning the overdrive to minimise overshoot at lower refresh rates. Though this has been implemented on previous Adaptive-Sync models from the manufacturer with limited success. ELMB also features, a strobe backlight setting which can be used instead of VRR if you wish. Low Blue Light (LBL) settings are included to promote a more relaxing viewing experience, with an on-screen crosshair, timer, stopwatch and ‘FPS counter’ (refresh rate display) also featuring. The included stand provides tilt, swivel and height adjustment (80mm or 3.15 inches) and attaches centrally via a quick-release mechanism. Removing this reveals 100 x 100mm VESA holes for alternative mounting. The ports face downwards beneath a removable plastic cover and include; 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (plus upstream), 2 HDMI 2.1 ports (48 Gbps), DP 1.4 (DSC) and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Further information can be found on the manufacturer’s website. The monitor is listed for ~$870 USD.
