Review: Asus ROG Swift PG42UQ 138 Hz OLED monitor

#6054093 Posted on: 09/24/2022 04:25 PM

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Interesting detail: I enlarged a photo that looks like an S/PDIF based on a Mini Toslink 3.5 mm plug male.


13333 :
How the heck are you going to plug in multiple devices with the ports blocking eachother like that...

#6054104 Posted on: 09/24/2022 05:21 PM

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i'm very curious to see if the LG 45GR95QE (800R curve) will spec out the same as the C2 (different coating plus 240Hz)
the higher refresh on the 45" curved isn't that important to me at 240 vs 144Hz as that 240 Hz @4k is still untouched by any gpu extant.

the heatsink on the ROG (and the better specs/lifetime) is more attractive to me than that.
but that 45" curve will be Da Bomb for flying/racing simulators.
hopefully HH can get his hands on one

#6054110 Posted on: 09/24/2022 05:41 PM

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just a note:

brightness is never an issue with monitors unless the room is bright.

much more important than "brightness" is the spectrum of light emitted. this was a huge problem on CRT and early LCD monitors are the light was far too high frequency for accuracy, comfort, and health. most folks know that CRTs emitted UV to X-rays (more X-rays at beginning fewer at EOL).
most folks didn't realize that all LCD screens before leds were backlit with florescent light which pumped a ton of UV and blue light and those screens were never color accurate, just some were better than others.

leds present a different problem. leds can be made to emit "natural white" light. but most sets don't bother. leds can also get far too bright for any application other than in-field recording/playback. so there is quite a big distinction between color correct led monitors and gaming led monitors. there are a few that straddle the line and of course i like those better. so costs keep most led monitors bluish instead of white.

there is no need for any monitor, including gaming monitor to have a peak brightness over 600-800 nits which allows for the full gamut HDR to be experienced.
this includes all OLED's as HDR True Black is the highest standard. having a brightness over 1,000 nits is ok if you're in an open floor plan room in the desert with floor to ceiling glass.

the problem is there is a thing as too bright. we're attracted to bright things but the fact is they can do us harm. just as one shouldn't stare at the sun, one shouldn't sit behind an overly bright display as it hurts the eyes and causes fatigue (headaches, blurry vision, lowering peripheral vision).

#6054328 Posted on: 09/25/2022 02:52 PM

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Just spotted this. I'd never have been able to remember that but now you mention it, yes, the power saving mode is utterly useless and disables about 90% of the function!

I take it you're coping ok with the one 'glitch' I mentioned?

It's noticeable but I've already gotten used to it. Loving this display. Doom Eternal in HDR/4K/RT/OLED really is something special.

#6054346 Posted on: 09/25/2022 03:40 PM

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It's a great great screen - I'm getting used to the dimming myself, slightly annoying but a functional necessity. And thank you for the recommendation, I have Eternal but I've not played it for a LONG time! Might be worth booting it up and having a look! I also didn't know they'd added RT to it!