It’s been 18 months since Asus’ tremendous duper Nvidia G-Sync HDR monitor, the ROG Swift PG27UQ, was first introduced to the world, however now the wait is nearly over. Nvidia hinted final week we wouldn’t have to attend too lengthy earlier than it beginning showing on store cabinets, however now Asus themselves have confirmed the PG27UQ will certainly be right here this June in all its 4K HDR glory.
You can learn extra about my first impressions of the PG27UQ (and why each it and its launch buddy, the Acer Predator X27, could be best monitor of the yr materials) by clicking the hyperlink above, however for people who simply need the straight taking pictures information, right here’s what you possibly can anticipate when it arrives subsequent month.
As talked about at above, this 27in IPS monitor comes with a 4K decision, a refresh price of as much as 144Hz when overclocked by way of the monitor’s onboard menu system and Nvidia G-Sync HDR help. The latter offers you all the good thing about Nvidia’s adaptive body price know-how whereas punching up its colors and total brightness for an Ultra HD Premium TV-level of HDR (or excessive dynamic vary) goodness.
In assembly Nvidia’s requirements for HDR, the PG27UQ can be, in keeping with Asus at the very least, the world’s first monitor to get VESA’s DisplayHDR 1000 certification – though Philips additionally mentioned that about their already-available 436M6VBPAB. Either manner, DisplayHDR requires 1000cd/m2 of peak brightness and at the very least 97% protection of the DCI-P3 color gamut – the identical {qualifications} demanded by Nvidia.
The former is managed by 384 dynamic backlight zones, permitting the PG27UQ to ship tremendous brilliant highlights with out making the remainder of the display screen look all gray and washed out. In my eyes, that is what makes HDR actually sing if you see it in particular person, and it leaves a a lot larger impression in comparison with an HDR monitor’s elevated color accuracy.
Vibrant colors are nonetheless vital, after all, and the mix of its 97% DCI-P3 protection (which is way bigger than the usual sRGB color gamut) and the panel’s Quantum Dot know-how (which, by way of numerous technique of scientific jiggery pokery, permits a display screen’s LEDs to emit extra correct colors) must be a potent pairing in the case of producing extra life-like pictures.
As you’ll be capable of see in my arms on, the PG27UQ additionally comes with a completely top adjustable stand, full with Asus’ notorious ROG projection system. This not solely initiatives a ROG brand onto your desk by way of the underside of the stand, however you additionally get one firing out the highest of it, too, permitting you to plaster your ceiling with Asus’ pleasant ROG eye factor as properly. If that wasn’t sufficient, it additionally helps Asus’ Aura Sync tech, too, permitting you to match your favorite color scheme throughout all of your suitable Asus elements.
Sadly, there’s no official pricing simply but – solely Nvidia’s imprecise assertion that it’s going to value at the very least $1000 – however I anticipate to have affirmation inside the subsequent week or so, so do maintain your eyes peeled for that as properly.
In the imply time, Asus are working a contest the place you possibly can strive your possibilities at successful a PG27UQ your self. To enter, you’ll must jot down some phrases on why you need one, after which share it on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #ROGSWIFTPG27UQ. You can even go to Asus’ website to strive your hand at different prizes, too, together with a ROG Gladius II mouse, a ROG Strix Flare keyboard, a ROG Strix Fusion 500 headset, a ROG Maximus X Formula motherboard, a ROG Strix GTX 1080Ti and the monitor itself.
