Asus Rog Strix XG32VQ

VERDICT

It’s not a true ultrawide, but this is a splendid monitor for competitive gaming

- Christopher Minasians

WE’VE LONG BEEN fond of AOC’s huge 31.5in AG322QCX gaming monitor, but a few flaws have always niggled; notably, the somewhat sluggish response time and distracting inverse ghosting with Overdrive acceleration enabled.

Now it has a competitor, in the shape of the Asus ROG Strix XG32VQ: a QHD display that’s similarly priced, and just as big, but which promises a faster response time and some flashy ornamental touches.

SIGNAL FLAIR

The ROG Strix XG32VQ is a 31.5in widescreen gaming monitor with a native resolution of 2,560x1,440. Its curved VA panel delivers vivid colours with fast response times, and supports refresh rates up to 144Hz, with Adaptive-Sync technology to keep things perfectly smooth.

The first thing you’ll notice about the XG32VQ is the distinctive stand. Its chunky rotary base is redolent of a plane’s propeller; it’s practical, though, allowing the screen to tilt (-5° to 20°) and swivel (-50° to 50°), and has a 100mm height adjustment range.

It’s also flashy, with a beaming red light that projects an ROG logo on to your desk. This can be replaced with a logo of your own; included in the box is a blank cover, essentially a piece of clear acrylic on which you can draw whatever you like. If you find it distracting, it can be disabled through the OSD.