If you’re looking for an ultra-wide screen display as your next gaming monitor, then you’ll need to check out this ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ review.
To begin with, the XG49VQ is a behemoth of a display and will give you the full immersive experience due to its large size.
The aesthetically pleasing display will have you fully absorbed into your digital and gaming experiences. Thanks to its awesome curvature and its 49-inch display, you’ll be able to be fully present when using the XG49VQ monitor.
Before investing in the Asus XG49VQ, let’s dive into the monitors specifications, design, performance and its features.
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Specifications
- Display: 49-Inches
- Resolution: 3840×1080 DFHD Super Ultra-Wide
- Panel Type: VA
- Refresh Rate: 144Hz
- Response Time: 4ms
- Input Lag: 10ms
- Screen Aspect Ratio: 32:9
- Brightness: 450 cd/m²
- Static Contrast : 3000:1
- 100% sRGB
- 1800R Curvature
- Stand Height Adjustable, Swivel, Tilt: Yes
- Stand Pivot: No
- I/O Panels: 2x USB 3.0, 1x USB 3.0, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 1x 3.5mm Audio Output
- Weight: 21-lbs
Display Design
The design of the Asus XG49VQ display is very aesthetic and will have you immersed in your gaming and multimedia moments.
Immersive – Display Size and Curvature
With a screen size of 49-inches, a 1800R curvature, ultrawide screen, and a screen aspect ratio of 32:9, you’ll have a lot of room and space to have numerous windows open while working on multiple projects at the same time. And this will help you take advantage of the extra screen real estate.
With an ultra-wide display, it’ll be like having two 27-inch displays connected into one.
Flexible – Ergonomic Display Stand
The stand is ergonomic by design and you’ll be able to swivel, tilt and make the heigh adjustments when necessary. However you won’t be able to pivot the stand, but that’s about only it.
VESA Mount Compatible
However if you’re not fully in favor with the stock stand, you can always opt-in for a 100mmx100mm VESA mount and you’ll be able to be fully flexible with the mount. The mount is easy to install and you should be good to go right away.
OSD Panel
Located in the back of the monitor, you’ll be able to find the OSD joystick. You’ll be able to navigate through the menus configuration with ease compared to traditional buttons,
I/O Panel
You’ll be able to find the I/O ports in the bottom back of the display as well. They consist of two USB 3.0, one USB 3.0, two HDMI 2.0, one DisplayPort 1.2, and one 3.5mm Audio Output.
And you’ll be able to plug in your PS4, SNES, Xbox One or any console system, thanks to its HDMI port. Also, you can invest in some of the top HDMI switches as well and connect multiple devices into the display.
With the USB, you’ll be able to use the monitor as a charging station, and charge your mobile and other electronic devices.
Performance and Features
Lots of Screen Real Estate – Display Resolution
The display size is 49-inches and has a resolution of 3840×1080 with a 144Hz refresh rate and a response time of 4ms, you’ll have plenty of screen space to have lots of windows and projects open simultanously.
Responsive – Fast Refresh Rate and Response Time
With a fast refresh rate of 144Hz and a 4ms response time, you’ll have a quick responsive monitor and you’ll also have a slight edge when it boils down to gaming competitively. And you’ll have smoother gameplay with no motion blurs or tracing when viewing fast paced action scenes.
Smoother Gameplay – FreeSync Ready
The XG49VQ is FreeSync compatible and you’ll be able to fully use its features if you do have an AMD graphics card. Also you’ll be able to use G-Sync as well thanks to Nvidia’s new support for G-Sync on a FreeSync display, just download the drivers from Nvidia’s website and install.
Once FreeSync/G-Sync is on you’ll be able to have smoother and buttery-like gameplay. And you won’t have any screen tearing nor screen lag, and eleminate input lag, when viewing fast paced action scenes or when viewing sports. You’ll be able to take PC and console gaming up to the next level.
Gain the Advantage – Gameplus Technology
You’ll be able to use the displays custom pre-sets when it boils down to gaming enhancements. The pre-sets consists of Display Alignment, Crosshair, an FPS Counter, and a Timer option. As a gamer, you’ll be able to fully use these options to your advantage as well.
Prolong Use – Flicker Free Display
If your eyes get tired from prolong use, then you won’t have to worry about that with the XG49VQ monitor. Thanks to its Flicker Free technology, you’ll be able to game and watch movies for long hours without straining your eyes.
Pros
- Awesome immersive, ultra-widescreen monitor
- Fast, quick in refresh rate and in response time
- No screen tearing, nor lag and no dead pixels
- No noticable back light bleeding
- Has great gaming features
Cons
- No USB-C
- A bit expensive
Thoughts and Conclusion
The 49-Inch Asus ROG XG49VQ is a behemoth of a display with color precision, with a quick response time. The awesome ultra-widescreen does give you a true sense of immersion as well.
With the extra screen real estate, you’ll be able to work on multiple windows and have different projects open at the same time.
But if you’re looking for some of the best gaming monitors that you can invest in, then you can check out the 144Hz refresh rate displays. Or if you’re planning on going higher, then you can check out the 240Hz refresh rate monitors.
You can also check out some of the individual VA and IPS panels with crisp images and high refresh rates.
4 thoughts on “ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ Review: Immersive, Ultrawide-Screen, VA Panel with 144Hz Refresh Rate”
Getting to experience gaming on this kind of next generation monitor as this would be a blessing. How on earth could they have fitted all these features inside only one device. This is definitely top notch and the graphics display is giving me goose pimples already. I would give anything up just to play a game on this Asus dog xg49vq. But then, I’m incapacitated by the price. It is somewhat too much for my budget. Thanks
Hi RoDerrick, I couldn’t agree with you more. The Asus XG49VQ is a behemoth of a monitor, packed with the performance but the price is pretty insane.
Everyone’s praising ASUS ROG Strix for a huge panel size and high refresh rate which is not only good for gaming features but for any visual purpose as well. It’s connectivity is generally strong too. I’m not a gamer but what I like best though is the picture by picture mode that splits the screen. I think is really a great device for gamers because refresh is really important to deliver the play right. Honestly, this is the first time heard about flicker free technology to avoid eye strain and yes it would help a lot – gamer or viewer. I checked the price at Amazons and to be honest, with all the great feature it’s reasonable. Thanks for sharing all info you got on this. It’s really something for gamers of all generation.
Thanks for the feedback MissusB.