ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ computer monitor 124.5 cm (49") 3840 x 1080 pixels UltraWide Full HD LED Black XG49VQ Reviews
Reviewer - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on expertreviews.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 31 October 2019
The Asus, like the AOC, includes VESA DisplayHDR 400. That’s an entry-level HDR protocol, and its minimal demands with regards to brightness, black point and gamut coverage mean the Asus only delivers a fractional improvement over panels that don’t includ...
+Striking design, Impressive screen width and aspect ratio, Excellent contrast-Backlight uniformity is so-soSo, whether you should buy the XG49VQ or not depends on what you want it for. Mainstream computing and occasional gaming? This isn't the right choice. But if you're in search of a huge screen to complete your gaming rig, its striking design and impactful...
Reviewer - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on expertreviews.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 31 October 2019
The Asus, like the AOC, includes VESA DisplayHDR 400. That’s an entry-level HDR protocol, and its minimal demands with regards to brightness, black point and gamut coverage mean the Asus only delivers a fractional improvement over panels that don’t includ...
+Striking design, Impressive screen width and aspect ratio, Excellent contrast-Backlight uniformity is so-soSo, whether you should buy the XG49VQ or not depends on what you want it for. Mainstream computing and occasional gaming? This isn't the right choice. But if you're in search of a huge screen to complete your gaming rig, its striking design and impactful...
Reviewer - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on expertreviews.co.uk in the United Kingdom on 31 October 2019
The Asus, like the AOC, includes VESA DisplayHDR 400. That’s an entry-level HDR protocol, and its minimal demands with regards to brightness, black point and gamut coverage mean the Asus only delivers a fractional improvement over panels that don’t includ...
+Striking design, Impressive screen width and aspect ratio, Excellent contrast-Backlight uniformity is so-soSo, whether you should buy the XG49VQ or not depends on what you want it for. Mainstream computing and occasional gaming? This isn't the right choice. But if you're in search of a huge screen to complete your gaming rig, its striking design and impactful...
Mike - 3.5 out of 5 Reviewed on trustedreviews.com in the United Kingdom on 21 June 2019
Good basic image quality, solid design and decent features, but a high price and some inconsistent performance are issues The Asus ROG Strix XG49VQ is the latest Republic of Gamers monitor, and it's one of the most outlandish panels the firm has ever rel...
+Excellent colour quality, Fantastic contrast, Huge, curved, wide panel, Decent physical design, Good OSD-Uniformity isn't great, HDR has little impact, Huge price, Limited usefulness in some genresThe Asus makes a huge first impression thanks to its 49-inch design, and it offers good gaming features, stonking contrast and solid colour accuracy – for racing games and certain other situations, it will work a treat. However, it will prove restrictive...
Mike - 3.5 out of 5 Reviewed on trustedreviews.com in the United Kingdom on 21 June 2019
Good basic image quality, solid design and decent features, but a high price and some inconsistent performance are issues The Asus ROG Strix XG49VQ is the latest Republic of Gamers monitor, and it's one of the most outlandish panels the firm has ever rel...
+Excellent colour quality, Fantastic contrast, Huge, curved, wide panel, Decent physical design, Good OSD-Uniformity isn't great, HDR has little impact, Huge price, Limited usefulness in some genresThe Asus makes a huge first impression thanks to its 49-inch design, and it offers good gaming features, stonking contrast and solid colour accuracy – for racing games and certain other situations, it will work a treat. However, it will prove restrictive...
Mike - 3.5 out of 5 Reviewed on trustedreviews.com in the United Kingdom on 21 June 2019
Good basic image quality, solid design and decent features, but a high price and some inconsistent performance are issues The Asus ROG Strix XG49VQ is the latest Republic of Gamers monitor, and it's one of the most outlandish panels the firm has ever rel...
+Excellent colour quality, Fantastic contrast, Huge, curved, wide panel, Decent physical design, Good OSD-Uniformity isn't great, HDR has little impact, Huge price, Limited usefulness in some genresThe Asus makes a huge first impression thanks to its 49-inch design, and it offers good gaming features, stonking contrast and solid colour accuracy – for racing games and certain other situations, it will work a treat. However, it will prove restrictive...
Mike - 4 out of 5 Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 08 June 2019
The Asus ROG Strix XG49VQ boasts widescreen as its key feature. It's eye-catching and, at first glance, you'd think it would be great for gaming. While that's true in some situations, it's not always the case.Widescreen panels are fantastic for racing g...
The monitor in our Asus ROG Strix XG49VQ review has a lot of positives, but the nature of its design and its huge price means that it's destined to remain as a niche product.First, the good: the panel's colours and contrast are both excellent, and a wides...
Mike - 4 out of 5 Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 08 June 2019
The Asus ROG Strix XG49VQ boasts widescreen as its key feature. It's eye-catching and, at first glance, you'd think it would be great for gaming. While that's true in some situations, it's not always the case.Widescreen panels are fantastic for racing g...
The monitor in our Asus ROG Strix XG49VQ review has a lot of positives, but the nature of its design and its huge price means that it's destined to remain as a niche product.First, the good: the panel's colours and contrast are both excellent, and a wides...
Mike - 4 out of 5 Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 08 June 2019
The Asus ROG Strix XG49VQ boasts widescreen as its key feature. It's eye-catching and, at first glance, you'd think it would be great for gaming. While that's true in some situations, it's not always the case.Widescreen panels are fantastic for racing g...
The monitor in our Asus ROG Strix XG49VQ review has a lot of positives, but the nature of its design and its huge price means that it's destined to remain as a niche product.First, the good: the panel's colours and contrast are both excellent, and a wides...
Parm - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on hexus.net in the United Kingdom on 02 April 2019
Mega-wide PC monitors have officially arrived. All the big names are looking to get in on some 32:9 action, and the Philips Brilliance 499P9H has already proven that going wide can be a real boon for productivity. Such an aspect ratio is immense when edit...
+Ultra-immersive with the right game, Sleeker than multiple monitors, FreeSync support at up to 144Hz, Much lower graphics demands than 4K-Basic HDR credentials, Relatively low pixel density, Not all games suit a 32:9 aspect ratioThe Asus ROG Strix XG49VQ is a promising super-wide monitor that has almost everything needed to deliver an ultra-immersive gaming experience.Build quality is good, the subtle curve helps create a wraparound effect, the 3,840x1,080 resolution offers a...
Parm - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on hexus.net in the United Kingdom on 02 April 2019
Mega-wide PC monitors have officially arrived. All the big names are looking to get in on some 32:9 action, and the Philips Brilliance 499P9H has already proven that going wide can be a real boon for productivity. Such an aspect ratio is immense when edit...
+Ultra-immersive with the right game, Sleeker than multiple monitors, FreeSync support at up to 144Hz, Much lower graphics demands than 4K-Basic HDR credentials, Relatively low pixel density, Not all games suit a 32:9 aspect ratioThe Asus ROG Strix XG49VQ is a promising super-wide monitor that has almost everything needed to deliver an ultra-immersive gaming experience.Build quality is good, the subtle curve helps create a wraparound effect, the 3,840x1,080 resolution offers a...
Parm - 4 out of 5 Reviewed on hexus.net in the United Kingdom on 02 April 2019
Mega-wide PC monitors have officially arrived. All the big names are looking to get in on some 32:9 action, and the Philips Brilliance 499P9H has already proven that going wide can be a real boon for productivity. Such an aspect ratio is immense when edit...
+Ultra-immersive with the right game, Sleeker than multiple monitors, FreeSync support at up to 144Hz, Much lower graphics demands than 4K-Basic HDR credentials, Relatively low pixel density, Not all games suit a 32:9 aspect ratioThe Asus ROG Strix XG49VQ is a promising super-wide monitor that has almost everything needed to deliver an ultra-immersive gaming experience.Build quality is good, the subtle curve helps create a wraparound effect, the 3,840x1,080 resolution offers a...