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ASUS ROG STRIX XG49VQ

Ranked #3 of 28 in Best ultrawide monitors, ranked by official specs. Here is every spec we scored, where it came from, and how it compares.

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#3

ASUS ROG STRIX XG49VQ

Best for: 49-inch, 32:9, Full HD, 144 Hz official refresh, 450 nits official typical brightness, VA

5.6/10

What we like

  • Official table lists a 144 Hz refresh rate
  • Official typical brightness is 450 nits
  • Official table lists a 49-inch 32:9 panel

Watch out for

    Score breakdown

    Official panel size 30%
    Official resolution (megapixels, computed) 25%
    Official refresh rate 25%
    Official typical brightness 20%
    Official panel size49 inches
    Official resolution (megapixels, computed)4.15 MP
    Official refresh rate144 Hz
    Official typical brightness450 nits
    Official resolution3840×1080
    Megapixels (computed from official resolution)4.15 MP
    Official refresh rate144 Hz
    Official typical brightness450 nits (Brightness (Typ.))
    Official panel size49 inches
    Official aspect ratio32:9
    Official panel typeVA
    Official sRGB coverage125%
    Official DCI-P3 coverage90%
    Official typical contrast (not scored)3000:1
    Official response time (not scored; methods vary)4ms(GTG)
    Official VESA mount100x100mm
    Official height adjustment0 ~ 120 mm</p>
    Official swivelYes (+16° ~ -16°)
    Official variable refreshYes (Adaptive-Sync)
    Official flicker-freeYes
    Official I/O portsUSB Hub: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    Source noteMegapixels are computed from the official resolution 3840×1080.
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    ASUS ROG STRIX XG49VQ head-to-head

    Head-to-headASUS ROG STRIX XG49VQ vs ASUS VA34VCPSRHead-to-headLG UltraGear 52G930B-B vs ASUS ROG STRIX XG49VQHead-to-headLG UltraGear 45GR65DC-B vs ASUS ROG STRIX XG49VQ Featured inBest official 49-inch-class ultrawide monitorsFeatured inBest official 144 Hz or faster ultrawide monitors

    How it compares

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    LG UltraGear 52G930B-B
    7.4/10
    #1 · 51.6-inch, 21:9, 4K UHD, 240 Hz official refresh, 320 nits official typical brightness, VA
    LG UltraGear 45GR65DC-B
    6.0/10
    #2 · 44.5-inch, 32:9, UWQHD, 200 Hz official refresh, 400 nits official typical brightness, VA
    LG UltraGear 45GX900A-B
    5.4/10
    #4 · 44.5-inch, 21:9, UWQHD, 240 Hz official refresh, 275 nits official typical brightness, OLED
    LG UltraGear 45GX90SB-B
    5.4/10
    #5 · 44.5-inch, 21:9, UWQHD, 240 Hz official refresh, 275 nits official typical brightness, OLED
    LG UltraGear 45GX950B-B
    5.4/10
    #6 · 44.5-inch, 21:9, 4K UHD, 165 Hz official refresh, 275 nits official typical brightness, OLED
    LG UltraFine 40U990A-W
    5.1/10
    #7 · 39.7-inch, 21:9, 4K UHD, 120 Hz official refresh, 450 nits official typical brightness, IPS
    ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD
    5.0/10
    #8 · 49-inch, 32:9, UWQHD, 144 Hz official refresh, 250 nits official typical brightness
    LG UltraGear 39GX950B-B
    4.9/10
    #9 · 39-inch, 21:9, 4K UHD, 165 Hz official refresh, 335 nits official typical brightness, OLED
    TUF Gaming VG34WQML5A
    4.5/10
    #10 · 34-inch, 21:9, UWQHD, 250 Hz official refresh, 400 nits official typical brightness, VA
    TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B
    4.3/10
    #11 · 34-inch, 21:9, UWQHD, 165 Hz official refresh, 550 nits official typical brightness, VA
    TUF Gaming VG34WQML5F
    4.2/10
    #12 · 34-inch, 21:9, UWQHD, 260 Hz official refresh, 350 nits official typical brightness, VA
    TUF Gaming VG34WQ5A
    3.9/10
    #13 · 34-inch, 21:9, UWQHD, 200 Hz official refresh, 400 nits official typical brightness, VA
    TUF Gaming VG34WQ5F
    3.9/10
    #14 · 34-inch, 21:9, UWQHD, 200 Hz official refresh, 400 nits official typical brightness, VA
    TUF Gaming VG34WQL5A
    3.9/10
    #15 · 34-inch, 21:9, UWQHD, 200 Hz official refresh, 400 nits official typical brightness, VA
    LG UltraGear 34GX90SB-W
    3.8/10
    #16 · 34-inch, 21:9, UWQHD, 240 Hz official refresh, 275 nits official typical brightness, OLED
    TUF Gaming VG34VQ3B
    3.7/10
    #17 · 34-inch, 21:9, UWQHD, 180 Hz official refresh, 400 nits official typical brightness, VA
    TUF Gaming VG34VQL3A
    3.7/10
    #18 · 34-inch, 21:9, UWQHD, 180 Hz official refresh, 400 nits official typical brightness, VA
    BenQ EX3410R
    2.9/10
    #19 · 34-inch, 21:9, UWQHD, 144 Hz official refresh, 350 nits official typical brightness, VA
    BenQ EX3415R
    2.3/10
    #20 · 34-inch, 21:9, UWQHD, 144 Hz official refresh, 200 nits official typical brightness, IPS
    ASUS VA34VCPSR
    2.0/10
    #21 · 34-inch, 21:9, UWQHD, 100 Hz official refresh, 300 nits official typical brightness, VA
    ASUS VU34WCIP-W
    2.0/10
    #22 · 34-inch, 21:9, UWQHD, 100 Hz official refresh, 300 nits official typical brightness, VA
    LG 34SR65QC-B
    2.0/10
    #23 · 34-inch, 21:9, UWQHD, 100 Hz official refresh, 300 nits official typical brightness, VA
    LG 34U60ZB-B
    2.0/10
    #24 · 34-inch, 21:9, UWQHD, 120 Hz official refresh, 250 nits official typical brightness, VA
    LG 34WR55QK-B
    2.0/10
    #25 · 34-inch, 21:9, UWQHD, 100 Hz official refresh, 300 nits official typical brightness, VA
    BenQ EW3880R
    1.9/10
    #26 · 37.5-inch, 21:9, UWQHD, 60 Hz official refresh, 230 nits official typical brightness, IPS
    BenQ PD3420Q
    1.7/10
    #27 · 34-inch, 21:9, UWQHD, 60 Hz official refresh, 350 nits official typical brightness, IPS
    ProArt Display PA34VCNV
    1.4/10
    #28 · 34.1-inch, 21:9, UWQHD, 60 Hz official refresh, 300 nits official typical brightness, IPS