Asus ROG Strix XG43UQ review

The 90% DCI-P3 color gamut and DisplayHDR 1000 certification make sure that the colors look like they do in real life. Here, the ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ Monitor’s GameFast Input Technology cuts down on input lag and makes it much faster for connected devices to send motion data to the monitor. The smooth controls make the game more fun and give you an advantage over your opponents.

The ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ Monitor has a refresh rate of 144 Hz, which makes games look very smooth. It has 4K UHD graphics and a moving picture response time (MPRT) of 1 ms, so you can play games quickly on a big screen. With Display Stream Compression (DSC) and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro technologies, the Strix XG43UQ lets you play 4K games at 120 Hz on the newest consoles through HDMI 2.1. Plus.

The ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ Monitor gives you a more immersive big-screen experience without giving up the high refresh rate and variable refresh tech that are usually only found in smaller panels. Its anti-glare screen makes it easier to see what’s on the screen even when the lighting inside changes. This makes it easier to play video games and watch movies.

This ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ Monitor has a lot of different ways to connect, such as three HDMI 2.0 inputs and a DisplayPort interface. This ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ Monitor also has Freesync Premium Pro technology, which makes images look smoother and brighter and has lower latency. Freesync Premium Pro requires low-latency processing for both standard and HDR content, eliminating the input lag usually associated with HDR content.

It also has an ultrafast 144Hz refresh rate, which makes sure that even the fastest-paced games played at the highest visual settings are smooth and lag-free. This ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ Monitor has TÜV Rheinland-certified ASUS Ultra-low Blue Light filters to protect your eyes from harmful blue light and prevent eye strain. You can choose from four different filter settings by using the OSD menu or the five-way joystick.

Asus ROG Strix XG43UQ review: Design

The Asus ROG Strix XG43UQ looks like a big monitor, which is exactly what it is. It doesn’t have big bezels, but unlike most TVs, they extend past the front of the display, which has a matte finish instead of a glossy one. Home theater fans will notice these things about the XG43UQ, but most people won’t like them.

With hundreds less money, you can get a 43-inch TV like the Sony X85J that looks and feels more expensive. Turning the monitor around doesn’t make things better. The busy design of the back panel isn’t ugly, but it seems out of place on a monitor that is meant to compete with TVs. You won’t see it often, so it’s not a big deal.

The monitor stays in place on a desk or media cabinet with the help of a tripod stand. It’s wide and deep, typical for monitors and TVs this size. The stand feels very sturdy and keeps pets from getting into things they shouldn’t. The stand can only be changed in how it tilts. This is different from smaller monitors, but it’s not out of the ordinary for a screen this size. You can buy this gaming monitor from its official website.

Asus ROG Strix XG43UQ review: Ports

From the side, you can see the control keys, joystick, and one of the input panels on the XG43UQ. It has one upstream and two down USB 3.0 ports, two HDMI 2.0 ports, and 3.5mm audio jacks (one in and one out). The panel isn’t too thick and would look nice on a wall. Underneath are the power jack and the last three inputs: two HDMI 2.1 and one DisplayPort 1.4. Everything is set back, so you can hide the wires behind a snap-on cover that only leaves a small hole for the cables to come out.

The light comes from a projector about the size of a lipstick that is attached to the back of the panel. It can be changed with the on-screen display (OSD) or the Display Widget app from Asus. It can show the ROG logo on your desk or on a wall or ceiling if you turn it in that direction. You can also use the Aura Sync feature in the OSD and an Armory Crate app to sync the light show with other ROG parts like motherboards and power supplies.

Asus ROG Strix XG43UQ review: Image Quality

The Asus ROG Strix XG43UQ has great contrast and bright colors, so it has a lot of power, depth, and life. This screen makes games stand out. The Asus uses its racing mode right out of the box, and this mode is pretty good.

We used a colorimeter to keep track of how well the Asus ROG Strix XG43UQ worked. Brightness is 479 nits, which is bright, and the black point is 0.12 nits, which means the contrast is 3991:1. That’s much better than any IPS display, including the one in the Alienware, and it makes images that are bright, punchy, and have a lot of depth, but not as realistic as an IPS would.

It has a good Delta E of 2.12 and a good color temperature of 6110K. Neither figure is perfect, and the second one gets a little hot, but neither one changes how the game is played. With these results and a sRGB coverage level of 98.9% and a volume of 129.3%, this panel can show every shade needed for popular games with gusto.

Asus ROG Strix XG43UQ review: Gaming Performance

This thing is really bright. So bright that it hurts, is silly, and is glorious. You could never use it every day as a desktop monitor at anything close to full heat. On the other hand, HDR is a pretty sweet experience. As expected, the VA panel’s contrast makes up for the lack of real local dimming pretty well.

So the highs are very loud and the black levels are pretty deep. Cyberpunk 2077’s outdoor city views are a good example of this. The sunlit parts of the scene really pop, but the shadows under the overpasses don’t wash out. When you combine the huge 43-inch size with the incredible detail of full 4K visuals, Nvidia’s ray-tracing and DLSS technologies, and one of the best graphics cards.

You get a stunning show that works well with one of the best gaming laptops or PCs. Even though this is not a perfect situation. The main issue is how fast the pixels respond. The use of a VA panel isn’t necessarily a bad thing in terms of response, as Samsung has made a number of really fast VA monitors in the last year, but the ASUS ROG Strix XG43UQ can’t keep up. Not even close.

Asus ROG Strix XG43UQ review: Connectivity

The Pop lets you connect it to three different devices and switch between them with a set of hotkeys. It works with standard Windows and macOS layouts, and it’s easy to switch between operating systems. It is portable and can connect wirelessly. Even though it’s not very useful in many ways, it’s fun and interesting to look at. This writer bought it for one reason: I needed a good travel keyboard that was better than the one that came with my laptop, and it was.

Asus ROG Strix XG43UQ review: Price

HDMI 2.1 made a lot of noise as the must-have display standard for the PS5 and Xbox Series X, but until now, the new display standard was mostly only found on high-end gaming TVs. The technology has finally made it to gaming monitors, like the Asus ROG Strix XG43UQ, which is the best of the new 4K, 120hz gaming monitors for consoles.

But there is a big catch. This monitor is 43 inches, so it’s more likely to replace your TV than anything else on your desk. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) is $1,299. That’s where OLED TVs come in. How well can this Asus compete?

Asus ROG Strix XG43UQ review: Final Words

Putting a big screen on your desktop can make a big difference in how you feel when you use your computer. There is a lot of space for multiple windows, documents, videos, and graphics for work tasks. The user’s peripheral vision is also filled vertically and horizontally, making gaming a different experience.

Even though an ultra-wide screen can do this to some extent, it won’t be as tall as a 43-inch screen. The XG43UQ has everything you need for a good gaming experience and can also be used instead of a TV. Even though we think 144 Hz is a good starting point for gaming monitors, that’s still the limit for Ultra HD. Our tests showed that it had the same response time and input lag as other UHD 144 Hz screens.