Asus has just announced several new monitors, some of which might end up on our list of the best gaming monitors next year. A couple of the more interesting picks include the ROG Strix XG32UCG, which lets you pick between 4K and 1080p depending on the game you want to play. There’s also a new ProArt display with an impressive 6K panel, packing pixel density to the max at just 32 inches.
The ROG Strix piqued my interest. It’s not Asus’ first dual-mode monitor. We’ve already had the chance to review the ROG Swift PG32UCDP, which is also a dual-mode display, but it has brought some changes. For starters, the previous venture into adjustable refresh rate and resolution was an OLED monitor, and this one sports a Fast IPS panel.
With Asus’ new display, you can choose between playing at 4K with a 160Hz refresh rate or 1080p at 360Hz. These are lower refresh rates than in the aforementioned ROG Swift, which could imply that this monitor will be cheaper, but there’s no telling as Asus is yet to share any pricing information or precise release dates for any of the new displays.
Apart from being a good option for gamers who tend to switch between esports and AAA titles, the ROG Strix supports both FreeSync Premium and G-Sync, as well as VESA VRR. It comes with DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 connectors as well as a 15-watt USB-C port.
One thing that I like the sound of is being able to adjust the monitor settings with a mouse, as most of us dislike having to navigate wonky menus with hard-to-find buttons. Asus also promises some AI enhancements, including Dynamic Crosshair and Dynamic Shadow Boost.
