Pulling it out of the box, the monitor greets you with a chunky-but-stylish design that features some classic Asus ROG Strix adornments and stylistic quirks.

On top of those stats, it does pump out some extra attractive numbers: a 144Hz refresh rate for smoothness in picture; and a 4ms response time for speedy play. Which is a shame because the HDR effect is far more impressive using either of the Asus options than the FreeSync 2 HDR version. FreeSync just seems incredibly washed out, with the brightness wacked way up meaning that, while you are able to see a little more clearly in the gloomy environs of Resi 7, it in no way looks good. ROG Strix XG32VQR features a stand that's designed to be ergonomic. And the VA panel here is a pretty impressive one, offering high levels of contrast at both the top and lower ends of the spectrum.

Something, something, mantlepiece, something, something, fire. All of these are hidden kept neatly behind a removable panel which can be taken off easily to input your connections then neatly put back to cover them up but also gently guide the wires through the cable management holes in the back and then through the stand. It features a 32-inch WQHD display with 144Hz, free Sync 2 HDR, displays 400 with DCI-P3 94%.

It also includes Shadow Boost technology to enhance detail in scenes with dark regions without over-exposing brighter areas — providing that extra edge needed for victory! But thanks to some Asus-y features inside this gaming monitor it does actually deliver some pretty effective game time, and it’s actually nothing to do with the AMD FreeSync 2 HDR support that it’s also offering. This contributes to greater viewing comfort – even during marathon gaming sessions – and lets you enjoy wide viewing angles with minimal distortion or color shift. Warranty: Three years. Sitting in front of the XG32VQR with the panel wrapping around your field of vision is great, and the 32” size means it is well proportioned. Maximum Refresh: 144Hz Always a big player in the gaming monitor arena, and always having potential to appear on our best gaming monitor list, Asus has now delivered the ROG Strix XG32VQR: a 32-inch, 1800R curved screen with a VA panel that runs at 1440p.

A solid curved gaming monitor defined by its strengths and weaknesses, both of which are noticeable and at the forefront of use.

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Enhances contrast and color saturation for lively, vivid visuals — ideal for movies. The latest ROG monitor is a direct replacement for the XG32VQ, with just enough of an upgrade to make it absolutely the superior choice for the discerning gamer. Response: 4ms ROG Strix XG32VQR is a curved HDR gaming monitor that offers a perfect balance of smooth and immersive gameplay and highly detailed contrast. 32” WQHD (2560 X 1440) 1800R curved HDR gaming monitor with 144Hz refresh rate for super-smooth gaming visuals, High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology with DCI-P3 94% professional color gamut delivers contrast and color performance that meets DisplayHDR™ 400 certification, Radeon™ FreeSync 2 HDR technology provides buttery-smooth gameplay, low latency, and better brightness and contrast, Shadow Boost enhances image details in dark areas, brightening scenes without over-exposing bright areas, Multiple HDR modes allow users to adjust settings based on usage such as gaming, content creation, or video display, Supports both Adaptive-Sync with NVIDIA GeForce* graphics cards and FreeSync with AMD Radeon graphics cards *Compatible with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 series, GTX 16 series, RTX 20 series and newer graphics cards. With exclusive ASUS Aura Sync lighting technology, ROG Strix XG32VQR provides ambient lighting that can be synchronized with other Aura-enabled components and peripherals.To achieve perfect synchronization, simply connect ROG Strix XG32VQR to other peripherals by installing the Aura Sync software on your laptop or desktop. Turning on the monitor and hooking it up, the first thing that greets you is the richness and depth of all the colours. Get involved in the conversation by heading over to our Facebook and Instagram pages. The panel is never going to be able to stand toe-to-toe with the beautiful OLED TVs you can jam your PC into, or even some of the pretty standard HDR televisions your PS4 Pro or Xbox One X can blow their visual beans over. ROG Strix XG32VQR offers a wide selection of connectivity options, including DisplayPort 1.2,two HDMI and two USB 3.0 ports. It does a superb job on the whole (more on that later), and the HDR settings are interesting ones: the built-in Asus HDR settings offer further flexibility away from the FreeSync HDR default (and 'off') settings, and this provides interesting and rather mixed results when playing games on the monitor. Good image quality and speed plays unreliable HDR and color with a loss of sight and any extended viewing angles. Reduces input lag, making it ideal for racing games when the adaptive-sync technology is engaged. Turning to Apex Legend to test a contemporary and fast game, I'm treated to the 144Hz-buttery smoothness that the XG32VQR proclaims.

Activating the display alignment function gives users three alignment lines on all four corners of the monitor to take the guesswork out of multi-display set-ups, so each monitor lines up perfectly. To stay up to date with the latest PC gaming guides, news, and reviews, follow PCGamesN on Twitter and Steam News Hub.

It’s also sporting the same fetching 1800R curve that the XG32VQ used to good effect. Asus exclusive eye Care technology paired with swivel, tilt and height adjustability lets you game in … The HDR was present but less pronounced here, and upon closer scrutiny there were some sharpness issues too. This is interesting as, while it's great to see HDR becoming increasingly common in gaming monitors, it's by no means a nailed-on success every time.

Enjoy the coolest and most stylish backdrop for any gaming setup, and have all lights pulsing to the beat of your favorite music or game sound effects. The second shortcoming is that of viewing angle problems and loss of image clarity and color. It features a 32-inch WQHD display with an astonishing 144Hz refresh rate, FreeSync™ Premium Pro technology, and High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology with DCI-P3 94% professional color gamut and contrast performance for DisplayHDR™ 400 certification. But it’s the lighting of that screen where the difference in the panels is the most obvious. ROG Strix XG32VQR supports HDR technology across a range of luminance to deliver a wider color range and higher contrast than traditional monitors.

All specifications are subject to change without notice. Please refresh the page and try again. There was a problem. The brightest whites and the darkest blacks bring out details like never before. However, there are two overriding shortfalls that persist over all my time with the XG32VQR. Well, pop as much as a 450cd/m2 backlight can anyway.

But yes, FreeSync 2 HDR is part of the package, meaning that you get super-smooth gaming thanks to its effective frame synchronisation, as well as the confidence that you’re going to get the same slick experience when you enable HDR too. ROG Strix XG32VQR is a curved HDR gaming monitor that offers a perfect balance of smooth and immersive gameplay and highly detailed contrast. First up I took a stroll around Ancient Greece in Assassin's Creed Odyssey. These settings can also be easily accessed via the OSD menu.

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The ASUS-exclusive, integrated GamePlus hotkey offers in-game enhancements that help you get more out of your game.This function is co-developed with input from pro gamers, allowing them to practice and improve their gaming skills. There's a great contrast with anything that has color on screen, like in-game text, and this pops out well. Select DisplayHDR mode for Games, ASUS HDR mode for watching video or creating multi-media content , and FreeSync 2 HDR for accurate HDR standard. None of which you’ll be remotely bothered about when you’re using the monitor because you’ll be looking directly at the screen itself. ASUS Ultra-Low Blue Light technology reduces the amount of blue light emitted by the display and features four different filter settings onscreen to suit the task at hand. ©ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All rights reserved. It really is a statement in design and is a cool looking bit of kit. © Bafflingly the monitor's FreeSync HDR was better here but then you immediately lost depth in color and contrast. ROG Strix XG32VQR features FreeSync™ 2 HDR technology that delivers buttery-smooth visuals with low latency and better brightness and contrast. Nothing vastly adventurous or stingy either, so you'll be well set for connectivity of an extra device alongside your main rig, if that's what you're into. Panel Type: VA Panel Size: 32-inch With the extra brightness Asus has also been able to grab the VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification, with the promise of a decent HDR experience should you so wish. ROG Strix XG32VQR offers an ultrafast 144Hz refresh rate, ensuring that even the fastest-paced games played at the highest visual settings remain buttery-smooth and completely lag-free. ROG Strix XG32VQR Curved HDR Gaming Monitor – 32 inch WQHD (2560x1440), 144Hz, FreeSync™ 2 HDR, DisplayHDR™ 400, DCI-P3 94%, Shadow Boost 32” WQHD (2560 X 1440) 1800R curved HDR gaming monitor with 144Hz refresh rate for super-smooth gaming visuals New York, But peak luminance is only one part of the equation, with the actual panel quality making more of a tangible difference to image quality. ASUS Shadow Boost technology clarifies dark areas of the game world without overexposing brighter areas — improving overall viewing while also making it easier to spot enemies hidden in dark areas of the map. PC Gamer is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher.

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Now you can choose from multiple HDR modes in order to adjust monitor HDR performance based on the current scenario. Dave has been personally and professionally breaking PC hardware since, oh, before you were born. Select from four different filter settings via the OSD menu or by using the five-way joystick. Thank you for signing up to PC Gamer. The ROG Light Signature kit lets you create and customize the light effects on your ROG Strix XG32VQR. That means you get the smooth gaming syncing technology from AMD based on the Adaptive-Sync standard, as well as support for HDR gaming. HDR gaming is still a colossal fustercluck on PC and I can still only think of Resident Evil 7 actually using it to good effect. This is a FreeSync2 HDR enabled monitor with the FreeSync switched on by default. Increases the range of brightness and introduces more contrast gradations while allowing color saturation adjustment across greens and blues, making it ideal for viewing landscape imagery. The curved ROG Strix XG32VQR offers delivers smooth and immersive game play and highly detailed contrast. From frantic encounters to leisurely landscape 'walks' the environments were well colored and lush, with lighter shades perhaps coming out best. Specifications and features vary by model, and all images are illustrative. Display Inputs: 2 x HDMI 2.0; 2 x DP 1.2

NY 10036. There is one place where I’m not so convinced about the newer panel, and that’s with regards to the viewing angles. The refresh rate very much comes to the fore here but is also teamed with that crisp picture quality.