{"id":134208,"date":"2021-07-20T18:50:38","date_gmt":"2021-07-20T17:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=134208"},"modified":"2023-10-18T07:19:05","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T06:19:05","slug":"asus-rog-strix-xg43uq-review-4k-gaming-monitor-with-rich-vibrant-colors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/gaming\/asus-rog-strix-xg43uq-review-4k-gaming-monitor-with-rich-vibrant-colors\/","title":{"rendered":"Asus ROG Strix XG43UQ : 4K gaming monitor with rich, vibrant colors"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Asus ROG Strix XG43UQ gaming monitor features rich, vibrant colors, fantastic contrast, a large screen and great speakers.\u00a0An important advantage is that the XG43UQ is equipped with the latest HDMI 2.1 connectivity.\u00a0This means you can take full advantage of the new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 or AMD Radeon RX 6000 GPUs.<\/p>\n

This huge 43-inch display looks more like a TV than a PC display.\u00a0It is designed for those who just want to enjoy watching the big screen while switching to PC or console from time to time.\u00a0The Strix XG43UQ monitor impresses with a specification that includes AMD FreeSync 144Hz, 4K resolution and DisplayHDR 1000. Is this one of the best gaming monitors you can buy today?\u00a0We will try to answer this question in the proposed review of the Asus ROG Strix XG43UQ.<\/p>\n

ASUS XG43UQ review<\/h2>\n

Design<\/h3>\n

The XG43UQ really looks like its own among TV models, potential monitors.\u00a0For example,\u00a0LG CX\u00a0, Samsung QN95, etc.\u00a0But the look is pure aesthetics, not a hardware highlight.\u00a0There are few features here.\u00a0The stand, for example, only adjusts the tilt of the screen, although a little height movement would be helpful.<\/p>\n

The metal legs of the stand are technologically advanced in fact, and the frames around the screen are quite thin, although they cannot be compared with the frames of similar TVs.\u00a0The rear panel of white plastic attracts the greatest interest for its futuristic look.\u00a0The monitor can project the ASUS logo onto the surface on which it is installed.\u00a0Since the Rog Strix XG43UQ looks more like a TV than a gaming display, it has a pair of 10W speakers.<\/p>\n

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The speakers are loud, powerful and punchy, with reliable bass and decent quality throughout the range.\u00a0They can’t compare to good TV speakers or soundbar.\u00a0But they are not far from that level of quality and sound much better in games than any other monitor speaker.<\/p>\n

ASUS XG43UQ also has a remote control that adjusts volume and settings.\u00a0The XG43UQ monitor can also be controlled using the DisplayWidget, which displays the Windows OSD menu.\u00a0Both options are good because the buttons on the back of this huge panel are hard to reach.<\/p>\n

Functional features<\/h3>\n

The Asus ROG Strix XG43UQ has a wide 43-inch diagonal, 4K resolution and a VA panel with 10-bit color.\u00a0The 4K panel only delivers 102 ppi.\u00a0But that’s okay, if you sit further away – you get the same clear image as on a TV.\u00a0The 144Hz refresh rate is high enough to ensure smooth motion in any top-end game.<\/p>\n

ASUS Strix 43 Xbox Edition XG43UQ uses AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, which provides sync along with HDR and also works with Nvidia graphics cards.\u00a0The panel also uses Asus’ proprietary Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) technology.\u00a0It is supposed to eliminate ghosting and ghosting in the background of active synchronization.\u00a0It’s better than Nvidia’s own Ultra-Low Motion Blur (ULMB), which can’t work in conjunction with sync.<\/p>\n

Asus has a DisplayHDR 1000 rating, one of the highest certifications available for gaming displays.\u00a0And it’s better than the DisplayHDR 600 on the Alienware AW3821DWs.\u00a0The declared response time is 1 ms.\u00a0True, it was measured using MPRT.\u00a0This standard shows better values \u200b\u200bcompared to GTG.\u00a0So in reality, the response is noticeably worse.\u00a0To run the best games at 4K resolution and a decent refresh rate, you’ll need a powerful graphics card.<\/p>\n

For a maximum panel frequency of 144Hz, this would be something like an Nvidia RTX 3080 or AMD RX 6900 XT.\u00a0Even if you want to run less demanding games at 4K and 144Hz, you will need an Nvidia GeForce RTX 20-series or AMD Radeon RX 5700-series or better because Asus uses Display Stream Compression (DSC) and only newer cards support this standard.<\/p>\n

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The monitor is also designed for consoles and has many possibilities in this area.\u00a0The XG43UQ has HDMI 2.1 ports, so it is theoretically capable of playing games from PS5 and Xbox X \/ S at 4K and 120Hz.\u00a0In reality, Asus is set to release an Xbox version of this display later in 2021.\u00a0However, 4K and 120Hz are the future.\u00a0Few console games are running this fast right now.<\/p>\n

Image quality<\/h3>\n

Strix XG43UQ has high contrast and vivid colors.\u00a0The measured values \u200b\u200bof brightness and contrast are 480 nits and 3990: 1, respectively (this corresponds to the brightness of the darkest point 0.12 nits).\u00a0This value in VA matrix is \u200b\u200bmuch better than that of any\u00a0IPS panel\u00a0.\u00a0The Delta E value of 2.12 is not bad, the color temperature of 6110K is also good, although slightly warmer than the target.<\/p>\n

These values \u200b\u200bare complemented by the 98.9% sRGB coverage at 129.3% volume.\u00a0This means that the panel can easily display all the shades needed for regular games.\u00a0When watching SDR content, the maximum brightness is slightly above 900 nits.\u00a0Activated HDR brings the panel brightness to a maximum of 1,070 nits and the contrast ratio to 5350: 1.\u00a0The Asus XG 43UQ rendered 91.5% of the HDR-compatible DCI-P3 gamut.<\/p>\n

Game process<\/h3>\n

When it comes to gaming, the monitor has a few quirks and limitations.\u00a0For example, ELMB (Extreme Low Motion Blur) only works on one of the three horizontal stripes on the screen, not on the entire panel.\u00a0This is not ideal, and the ELMB sharpening also dims the display.\u00a0There really isn’t much difference between ELMB and Asus’s usual Overdrive settings.\u00a0Both options sharpen the image, but both suffer from ghosting and ghosting.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, normal sync provides smooth enough images for games to look decent, and the Overdrive and ELMB settings only marginally affect the legibility of things.\u00a0If you leave these modes off, there will be blur during gameplay.\u00a0But you will hardly notice it when you play from across the room.<\/p>\n

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Enthusiasts should also consider that the XG43UQ panel uses a basic BGR sub-pixel layout.\u00a0If you look closely at the text, it means that it is not as clear as on a regular PC display.\u00a0You will find the same thing when viewing text on TV from a distance of ten centimeters.\u00a0To make everything more readable, zoom in to 150% and the text will be sharper and clearer.<\/p>\n

Connections<\/h3>\n

On the side of the Asus monitor, you’ll find two HDMI 2.0 ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and an audio jack.\u00a0There are two\u00a0HDMI 2.1\u00a0and DisplayPort 1.4\u00a0connectors on the back\u00a0.\u00a0Good connectivity, although this display lacks USB-C ports, which is a bit disappointing in 2021.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h3>\n

In conclusion of the review of the XG43UQ from ASUS, let us summarize whether to buy the ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ or not.\u00a0The LG CX 4K 120Hz 48-inch OLED TV costs less than $ 1,500.\u00a0Those.\u00a0The ROG Strix monitor is on the same level in terms of price, but LG is a better deal.\u00a0If you don’t need a larger size, the 43-inch gaming display is a great alternative.\u00a0Moreover, it contains DisplayPort 1.4 in case you want to use a gaming PC with a GPU without HDMI 2.1, as well as the Xbox Series X \/ S PlayStation 5 consoles.<\/p>\n

ASUS is positioning the new flagship ROG Strix XG43UQ for gamers who have already purchased or are buying a next-gen console or are looking to upgrade their monitor to a new GPU.\u00a0Anyway, ASUS offers one of the best HDMI 2.1 gaming monitors and one of the best large gaming monitors (under 48 inches) you can buy.<\/p>\n

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