ASUS has launched its “one for all” ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDMTG curved gaming monitor, including many premium features for gaming and TV entertainment. The gap between a gaming monitor and a smart TV has been getting blurred for some time, ever since LG and Samsung began offering monitors with features found in televisions, while many a PC enthusiast has simply purchased a smart television only to hook it up to their PC. ASUS has now gone one step further with the ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDMTG, which could be a perfect fit for those wanting a little bit of everything from their display. Technically speaking, one doesn’t even need a PC or console to game with this display, as it includes GeForce Now, so you can use NVIDIA’s game streaming service right out of the box. Here’s a quick breakdown of what this unusual beast has to offer, per the official site.
“ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDMTG Curved Gaming Monitor – 34-inch 3440×1440, 240Hz, 0.03ms (GTG), FreeSync & G-Sync Compatible, Android 14 Google TV, WiFi 6, NVIDIA GeForce NOW Pre-Installed, Dolby Vision & Dolby Atmos”
– ASUS
Connectivity includes 1x DP 1.4 (supporting DSC), 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x USB Type C (DP Alt Mode) while audio is provided via 2x 5W speakers (supporting Dolby Atmos) and a headphone jack. Something that sets the ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDMTG apart from other gaming monitors is its ability to stream to other devices, such as a phone or tablet, via its WiFi 6 hardware. Per Notebookcheck, ASUS has used a Samsung Gen2 QD-OLED panel with an 1800R curvature.
Features:
- Ultra-Wide 34″ WQHD QD-OLED Curved Screen (3440×1440) with 240Hz Refresh Rate – Delivers immersive gaming with tear-free, ultra-responsive performance
- Smart Google TV with Android 14 – Stream apps, movies, and shows seamlessly
- High-Speed WiFi 6 with NVIDIA GeForce NOW Pre-Installed – Low latency for online gaming, fast downloads, streaming, and instant cloud gaming
- Dolby Vision & Dolby Atmos (5W x 2 Embedded Speakers) – Stunning HDR visuals and immersive cinematic sound without extra speakers
- Immersive Gaming Visuals – VESA DisplayHDR™ 400 True Black, 99% DCI-P3 bring vibrant, lifelike colors and deep contrast
- Extensive Connectivity Options – DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1 x2, USB Hub, and USB-C with 90W Power Delivery for laptops and peripherals
Those in the U.S. can purchase directly from the ASUS store for $1,199, while folks in Europe can get it for £949 via Amazon UK.
Discussion (14 replies)
Join Discussion →Not a fan of having 'smart' TV features on monitors (or TVs period, but that can't be helped), but if they have to have them, Google TV or Apple TV are definitely the better choices!
D4mn straight.
I could see it being useful in a dorm room or kids bedroom where it can do double duty.
I actually tried to order one of these today. I'd probably never use the smart features but I liked all the other specs. Sad part is when I checked the status a couple of hours later, it was cancelled. Checked the US site and the buy button is now disabled. Even sent them an email asking why the order got canceled and haven't heard anything yet. Oh well.
I wouldn't buy one of these for desktop use - it looks like it uses the older QD-OLED panel, and that means pretty terribad text clarity. Really good for motion content only.
Looks an awful lot like that older Alienware that has almost the same panel... just no smart tv crap... for half the price
One significant upgrade with this one over similar panels is true 10-bit support w/ Dolby Vision and increased DCI coverage. Now, while DV is useless for gaming, the true 10bit support makes a difference for colors. Probably for the best anyway, since I should be saving more money for retirement at this point but it is a goal of mine to get something like this down the road since I've wanted a similar spec'd display for almost 10 years now. Meanwhile, the old C2 42" will remain king for day-to-day tasks and gaming. I'll just take it as a sign from the universe to wait for something better.
The new 39" 5k2k OLED panel LG has out is what I'm waiting for, hopefully in an Alienware with hardware G-Sync
Yep, I was eyeing that one too but my strategy is for something a bit less than 4K res so I don't have to worry about upgrading my 5090 for that rig until it dies and even then the next card won't have to be as powerful while still being able to play games at max settings. My days of buying flagship GPUs are most likely done so resolution compromise is my new plan.
There are RGB OLEDs coming... eventually. But the newer odd-layout panels do cut down on the text fringing quite a bit too.
I've found the text issues, at least with my 3 different LG OLED TVs, can be mitigated to some degree by adjusting the sharpness level both via the display and PC settings, so I haven't really been bothered by them. I'm more concerned with nits/HDR and color depth etc., but I've been doing 4K for long enough, and then experimenting with 3440x1440/1600 that I know that I could be happy with a really nice 21:9 panel. Just waiting for the right one to come along. :)
So, related to the above, Monitor's Unboxed did a video going over all the OLED panels that's worth a look:
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I'll check this out tonight for sure. Thanks!
Thanks @LazyGamer for posting that vid. Highly informative and I liked the way they went through presenting the pros and ocns. I've read a lot on these technologies, but it really helps to understand with the way they framed it. I'll definitely pass on this display now, and if I pull a trigger on something, it'll likely be a tandem 3rd gen WOLED even though I do better understand some of the advantages of QDOLED now.