Asus has shared its plans for next year, starting with monitors set to debut at CES 2025. On the menu, we have products aimed at content creation, entertainment, and most notably gaming monitors with dual refresh modes.
The brand plans to release at least seven products spread among its Strix, ZenScreen, and ProArt series. These go as follows, covering categories from gaming and entertainment to hybrid work and content creation.
- ROG Strix XG32UCG: 31.5in 4K IPS gaming monitor with dual-mode.
- ZenScreen Smart MS32UC: 31.5in UHD IPS with Google TV, Harman Kardon speakers, wireless display support, and multi-platform live streaming.
- ZenScreen MB27ACF: 27in 100Hz QHD IPS with ergonomic C-clamp hook kit, embedded stand, and 70W USB power delivery.
- ZenScreen MB169CK: 15.6in FHD IPS portable monitor with detachable 360° stand, tripod socket, and dual USB Type-C ports.
- ProArt Display 6K PA32QCV: High density 216ppi panel with 98% DCI-P3 colour gamut.
- ProArt Display PA32UCE and PA27UCGE: 4K HDR monitors with built-in colourimeters.
Strix XG32UCG
Strix XG32UCG is the most exciting one out of the bunch. It features the new dual refresh feature that first debuted on expensive OLEDs from LG. This allows it to switch between 4K 160Hz and 1080p 320Hz operation, giving you the choice of speed depending on your needs. Fancy some path-traced Indiana Jones? Then select 4K 160Hz for the best quality, and when time comes to score some headshots in Counter-Strike switch to 1080p 320Hz for that juicy frame rate.
Aside from its 31.5in, which many prefer at this resolution, XG32UCG also supports FreeSync Premium and G-Sync to ensure a tear-free experience. As you can expect, the usual gaming features – from dynamic crosshairs to shadow boosts – are present, in addition to the possibility of adjusting the monitor’s settings, keyboard shortcuts, and custom settings using a mouse. Lastly, you get access to DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, and USB Type-C inputs so you can choose how and what to connect.
That said, the most important aspect of XG32UCG with its IPS panel against its OLED competitors will likely be pricing. Since it can’t win in the contrast, pixel response, and max refresh departments, the main way it’ll attract players is cost. While Asus didn’t share any pricing, looking at its smaller XG27UCG sibling, we can expect around $500. If so, it would offer great value compared to OLED’s $1,000+ tags.
A promising monitor no doubt that should bring IPS back as a great choice. Hopefully, costs will drop further so more users could afford this technology.