ASUS has expanded its display lineup with the introduction of two new ROG gaming monitors: the ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDMS gaming monitor is an ultrawide 34-inch curved display with Tandem QD-OLED panels, while the ROG Strix XG129C is a 12-inch secondary display for those who wants a dedicated panel for system monitoring. Availability and pricing details for both products will be announced at a later date, the company noted.
ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDMS
The ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDMS features a 34-inch WQHD (3440 x 1440) 280Hz RGB Tandem QD-OLED panel with a 1800R curvature. Notably, the QD-OLED panel adopts RGB stripe sub-pixel layout for improved text clarity, while a layer of BlackShield Film helps lower the black levels to achieve better contrast (it’s also 2.5x more scratch-resistant so regular maintenance should be less likely to leave an unsightly mark on the panel).
The display is VESA DisplayHDR 500 True Black certified with 99% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut, along with 10-bit color depth support. Its I/O consists of DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC (Display Stream Compression), HDMI 2.1, and USB-C with 15W Power Delivery. ASUS has also introduced a more compact stand design for this monitor to free up additional desk space.
ROG Strix XG129C
Alongside the ultrawide monitor is the ASUS ROG Strix XG129C, which sports a 12.3-inch IPS touchscreen panel with a 24:9 aspect ratio and 1920 x 720 resolution (a slightly cropped Full HD resolution, essentially). The company said it specifically settled at this aspect ratio as it “minimizes black bars along the top and bottom of the display” when compared to 32:9 portable screens, offering “more generous vertical viewing area.” The display also features a built-in adjustable kickstand and tripod socket.
While it’s unlikely that this kind of display serves color-critical work, ASUS says this secondary display covers 125% of the sRGB and 90% of the DCI-P3 color space; as a bonus, the display comes bundled with a one-year subscription to AIDA64 Extreme with the display, allowing users to monitor system performance through dedicated ROG SensorPanel interfaces. Connectivity includes a USB-C port responsible for power, video, and data over a single cable, plus an additional USB-C port with 20W Power Delivery, and HDMI 1.2 support.
Pokdepinion: Surprised to see there’s a market for secondary displays like this.