Asus ROG Strix XG438QR 43" 4K Gaming Monitor (2021)
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Asus ROG Strix XG438QR is a premium 43-inch 4K gaming monitor in Asus's 2021 lineup. It is powered by a 10-bit AMVA panel with 90% DCI-P3 coverage and 120Hz max refresh rate.
Notably, this monitor supports HDR up to HDR10, DisplayHDR 600. In terms of color reproduction, one can expect above average performance. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty. It also comes with build-in speakers that make media consumption in a pinch an effortless experience.
In terms of drawbacks, this monitor comes with limited adjustments.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 80% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- HDR10, DisplayHDR 600
- Rich color reproduction
- High 4000:1 contrast ratio
- 10-bit display panel
- Build-in speakers included
Cons
- Only tilt adjustment
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
3x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x 3.5 mm Audio In, 2x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream), 1x USB 3.0 (Type-B; upstream)
Construction
Adjustment | Height
N/A
Adjustment | Pivot
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
N/A
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 10°
Camera
No
Colors
Black
Speakers
2x 10W
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
Dimensions
Bezels
89.6% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
2.94 in / 74.6 mm w/o stand, 11.87 in / 301.5 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
22.47 in / 570.62 mm w/o stand, 24.85 in / 631.31 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
38.37 in / 974.58 mm
Weight
14.2 kg / 31 lbs w/o stand , 15.6 kg / 34 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
450 nits / 600 nits (peak)
Contrast Ratio
4000:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
Display Diagonal
43" (43 in / 1092.2 mm)
Display Type
AMVA, Anti-glare/Matte (3H), AU Optronics
Gamut
90% DCI-P3, 125% sRGB, 66% Rec.2020
Pixel Density
103 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.245 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 120 Hz
Resolution
4K (3840x2160)
Response Time
4 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
Function
HDR
HDR10, DisplayHDR 600
Licenses
BSMI, C-Tick, CB, CCC, CE, CU, ENERGY STAR, ErP, FCC, J-MOSS, RoHS, TÜV Flicker-free, TÜV Low Blue Light, UL/cUL, VCCI, WEEE, WHQL (Windows 10; Windows 8.1; Windows 8; Windows 7)
Operating Humidity
20 % ~ 90 %
Operating Temperature
5 °C ~ 40 °C , 41 °F ~ 104 °F
Variable Framerate
AMD FreeSync Premium
Video
Asus Display Widget, Aura Sync, Shadow Boost, GameFast Input Technology, GameVisual, Trace Free Technology, GamePlus (Crosshair/Timer/FPS Counter/Display Alignment), Flicker-free technology, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR Mode, Low Blue Light
Performance
Power Consumption
48 W (average) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.5 W (off)
Production
Accessory
Audio cable, HDMI cable, Remote control, ROG projection, USB 3.0 cable
Debut
2021
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