CONCLUSION

   The ASUS ROG Strix XG32VQ Curved Gaming Monitor was released in late 2018 and so it’s far from the newest model of the bunch. Still although not perfect as you can all easily tell from our charts it still represents great value for consumers (especially gamers) looking for a high-performance 32-inch model not of the ultra-wide class. Build quality is near-excellent, Image quality is very good (yes not the best around but still very good), the FreeSync feature (144Hz) combined with the 4ms response time all but ensure smooth gaming and the WQHD resolution of 2560x1440 means you don’t need a monster card to pair this monitor with. On top of the above add the design, available inputs and all the available menu settings ASUS has given the XG32VQ (Aura Sync/RGB included) and the end result is a very good 1440p monitor. I was a bit surprised to see that ASUS has made it so hard for people to find the latest version of their DisplayWidget software (and v1.0.* doesn’t even work properly) but as I’ve said before they really need to step up their game in that regard (never had an issue with their GPU software however).

   After just less than 2 years in the market the ROG Strix XG32VQ 32-inch Curved Gaming Monitor by ASUS retails for USD557.49 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 506.68Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de) a price tag which honestly is quite balanced (yet perhaps a tad higher than expected). The most important question however is whether or not you’d want a wide (16:9/16:10) or an ultra-wide (21:9) model and that’s far from easy to answer since both types have their pros and cons. Personally i still have a hard time accepting ultra-wide screens (mainly because I’ve used 16:9/16:10 models since 2005) but i can’t deny that they offer more horizontal screen space and (most) movies do look great. On the other hand, not all games truly support ultra-wide screens, higher resolutions found in 32+ inch models require stronger cards (sure you can always use a smaller resolution but the end result wouldn’t make much sense) and like i said some people may feel strange at first. Once again at the end of the day it all comes down to personal preference and needs but since the ROG Strix XG32VQ delivers on pretty much all it should it gets our Golden Award.

PROS

- Build Quality
- Design (Curved / RGB LEDs)
- 2560x1440p WQHD Resolution
- WLED Backlit SVA Panel (16:9 / 144Hz / 4ms GTG Response Time)
- Very Good Image Quality
- FreeSync / GamePlus / Aura Sync Features
- Stand (Height / Swivel / Tilt Adjustable)
- Available Ports (2xUSB 3.0 / HDMI v2.0 / DP v1.2 / MiniDP)
- 3 Year Limited Collect Warranty

CONS

- Price (For Some)
- Power Consumption (Class C)