Asus ROG Strix XG49VQ 49″

Asus ROG Strix XG49VQ 49″ HDR FreeSync 2 144Hz Curved Gaming Monitor XG49VQ

The ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ is a super ultra-wide 49-inch gaming monitor with a smooth 144Hz refresh rate that offers the ultimate immersive gaming experience. It features the brand new Radeon™ FreeSync 2, and High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology with DCI-P3 90% professional colour gamut coverage and DisplayHDR™ 400 certification, helping to provide you with the ultimate in true to life images and visuals. Take your game to the next level and become master of your story.

Key Features

• 49-inch 32:9 (3840 x 1080) super ultra-wide HDR gaming monitor HDR with 144Hz refresh rate for super-smooth gaming visuals
• High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology with DCI-P3 90% professional colour gamut delivers contrast and colour performance that meets DisplayHDR™ 400 certification
• Radeon™ FreeSync 2 HDR technology provides buttery-smooth gameplay, low latency, and better brightness and contrast
• Shadow Boost enhances image details in dark areas, brightening scenes without over-exposing bright areas
• Multiple HDR modes allows users to adjust settings based on usage such as gaming, content creation or video display

 

 

EXPERIENCE THE SUPER ULTRA-WIDE

The 49-inch ROG Strix XG49VQ gaming monitor with 1800R curvature delivers the ultimate immersive gaming experience and extra flexibility for multitasking. With a 32:9 aspect ratio, the super ultra-wide display provides the same viewing area as two side-by-side 27-inch monitors without a gap and bezel getting in the way of your view.

FAST 144HZ REFRESH RATE

ROG Strix XG49VQ offers an ultrafast 144Hz refresh rate, ensuring that even the fastest-paced games played at the highest visual settings remain buttery-smooth and completely lag-free. Enabling you to keep up with the action and stay in the game for longer until you achieve victory.

RADEON FREESYNC™ 2 HDR FOR SMOOTH GAMEPLAY

ROG Strix XG49VQ features FreeSync™ 2 HDR technology that delivers buttery-smooth visuals with low latency and better brightness and contrast. FreeSync 2 stipulates low-latency processing for both standard and HDR content, eliminating the input lag typically associated with HDR content. Giving you the best visuals possible in the highest quality without worrying about side effects like screen tear and stutter. Meaning less distractions and more wins!

 

HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR) WITH DCI-P3 90% AND DISPLAYHDR™ 400

To deliver the best HDR experience, ROG tests every monitor before it ships to ensure it passes DisplayHDR™ 400 certification. To meet this standard, the peak luminance of ROG Strix XG49VQ is 450 cd/m² which is 50% higher than typical standard dynamic range displays. XG49VQ also delivers DCI-P3 90% colour gamut and contrast performance. Giving you to true to life colours so that landscapes as you hunt look beautiful and a battle in space looks stunning!

 

PICTURE-BY-PICTURE

With its super-ultra-wide screen, multiple inputs and picture-by-picture support, ROG Strix XG49VQ lets you watch up to three content sources at the same time, so you can enjoy better gaming experiences, such as playing Xbox One or PS4 Pro games, while watching Twitch streams on your PC. Making the ROG Strix XG49VQ the ultimate addition to your setup that lets you play and chill at the same time.

PICTURE BY PICTURE HOTKEYS

With convenient hot keys, ROG Strix XG49VQ lets you quickly and easily display different video sources side by side, and manually adjusts the layout for the best onscreen fit. No need to come out of your game to change settings and then go back, change and adapt your settings as you need to effortlessly with the hotkey options.

SHADOW BOOST TECHNOLOGY

Equipped with ASUS Shadow Boost technology the ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ clarifies dark areas of the game world without overexposing brighter areas. Ensuring you can see every part of the battlefield with ease. The result; dramatic improvement to overall viewing while also making it easier to spot enemies hidden in dark areas of the map.

MULTIPLE HDR MODES

Now you can choose from multiple HDR modes in order to adjust monitor HDR performance based on the current scenario. So whether you are watching a movie, playing a game or maybe even doing a bit of both on your ROG Strix XG49VQ, there is a HDR mode that suits each to get you the most out of your monitor.

• ASUS Cinema HDR
• ASUS Gaming HDR
• FreeSync 2 HDR

 

ROBUST CONNECTIVITY

ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ offers a wide selection of connectivity options to suit however you like to play. These include DisplayPort 1.2, Two HDMI and two USB 3.0 ports. These can also be organised to keep your gaming area tidy with the XG49VQs smart cable management system to hide your cables away.

 

GAMEPLUS TECHNOLOGY

The ROG Strix XG49VQ features the ASUS-exclusive integrated GamePlus hotkey that offers in-game enhancements that help you get more out of your game. This function is co-developed with input from pro gamers, allowing them to practice and improve their gaming skills.

A Crosshair Overlay provides four different crosshair options, so you can select the one that best suits the shooter you’re currently playing.

Onscreen Timer that can be positioned on the left of the display to keep track of elapsed game time.

The FPS counter lets you know how smoothly the game is running.
*This can be activated while FreeSync™ is on.

Activating the Display Alignment Function gives users three alignment lines on all four corners of the monitor to take the guesswork out of multi-display set-ups, so each monitor lines up perfectly.

ASUS-EXCLUSIVE DISPLAYWIDGET SOFTWARE

ASUS-Exclusive GameVisual
Choose from seven preset display modes to optimize visuals for different types of games.

App Sync™
Lets you assign specific ASUS GameVisual modes to individual applications and game titles to make sure the program you are using is in your preferred mode. You also have the option of changing these assigned settings quickly.

Ultra-Low Blue Light technology
DisplayWidget also lets users access different blue light filter settings. ASUS Ultra-Low Blue Light technology reduces the amount of blue light emitted by the display and features four different filter settings onscreen to suit the task at hand. These settings can also be easily accessed via the OSD menu.

Sharable display setting parameter
All customized GameVisual settings can be saved to an AXML file format that can be shared with other same monitor users.

Shadow Boost
ASUS Shadow Boost technology clarifies dark areas of the game world without overexposing brighter areas — improving overall viewing while also making it easier to spot enemies hidden in dark areas of the map.

FLICKER-FREE TECHNOLOGY

During a long gaming session probably the last thing on your mind is the thought of strain or eye fatigue caused by the invisible Screen Flicker. Luckily the ROG Strix XG49VQ has special technology designed to help reduce on-screen flicker to minimize eye strain, providing a more comfortable gaming experience. Letting you gamer for even longer!

 

ULTRA-LOW BLUE LIGHT TECHNOLOGY

Another useful feature to help you to game or use your ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ for longer. Blue light emissions from your monitor can be one of the causes of eye strain, discomfort and in some cases be partly the cause of sleeping disorders. Luckily the XG49VQ comes with a TÜV Rheinland-certified ASUS Ultra-low Blue Light filters to protect eyes and prevent strain from harmful blue light. Select from four different filter settings via the OSD menu or by using the five-way joystick.

ERGONOMIC DESIGN

ROG Strix XG49VQ features a stand that’s designed to be ergonomic. It offers extensive swivel, tilt and height adjustments to ensure that your ideal viewing angle is easy to achieve. Not only to keep you comfortable but also enable you to share content with others, creating an immersive experience for yourself and the other players.

What’s in the box?

• Monitor
• Power cord
• Power adapter
• DisplayPort cable
• USB cable
• Quick start guide
• HDMI cable
• Warranty Card