The Asus Rogue Strix XG 35 VQ: A High-End Ultra Wide Gaming Monitor Review

As we take a closer look at this impressive gaming monitor, it's clear that Asus has outdone itself with the Rogue Strix XG 35 VQ. With an 800-pound price tag, it may seem like a significant investment, but considering the specs and features, it's hard not to be impressed.

One of the key benefits of this monitor is its syncing capabilities with other Asus products. The ability to sync lighting across multiple devices makes for a truly immersive gaming experience. However, when compared to last year's top-end PG 34 Q8, which also boasts impressive specs at a similar price point, it becomes clear that the Rogue Strix XG 35 VQ is still a bit of an expensive option.

However, if we consider the upcoming Sis' ultra-wide gaming monitor with a 200 Hz refresh rate and HDR capabilities, priced at the better part of two grand, it's not hard to see why this monitor might be seen as a more affordable option. To get the most out of this monitor, users will likely want to pair it with an AMD Vega 64 graphics card, but even with an Nvidia card, such as the 1080 Ti, users can still enjoy a high refresh rate and reduced screen tearing.

One significant change in the design of this monitor is the switch from IPS panels to VA panels. While IPS traditionally provides better color accuracy, VA offers several benefits over its IPS counterpart. The main advantage of VA panels is their ability to produce much higher contrast ratios, with a staggering 2500:1 on the Rogue Strix XG 35 VQ compared to around 1000:1 on typical IPS monitors. This results in more vibrant colors and deeper blacks, creating a slightly more vivid picture.

The formula II greater gray response time is also noteworthy, providing a more seamless viewing experience for gamers. However, it's worth noting that this monitor does not feature the quantum dot process often associated with Samsung TVs, which would allow for higher maximum brightness levels and support for high dynamic range (HDR). This is likely due to the manufacturer choosing to focus on VA technology instead.

Despite the absence of HDR and free sync 2, users won't be disappointed by the overall performance and design of this monitor. The thin bezels surrounding three edges of the screen create a sleek and modern look, while the three-pronged metal stand provides stability and adjustability. The monitor itself is also surprisingly flexible, allowing for tilt, swivel, height adjustment, and even visa mounting if desired.

The port selection on the Rogue Strix XG 35 VQ is also worth mentioning, with one DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI, and a USB 3 upstream port. However, only one of these ports supports version 2, which may be a limitation for some users. The headphone jack and power port round out the available connectivity options.

In conclusion, the Asus Rogue Strix XG 35 VQ is an exceptional ultra-wide gaming monitor that offers a range of impressive features and benefits. While it may be expensive, considering the specs and performance, it's hard to argue with its value. The 21:9 aspect ratio and 1800 R curve provide an immersive viewing experience for both gamers and editors, making this monitor a highly recommended choice for those in the market for a high-end gaming display.

One minor issue that has been noted by users is the slight translucency of the screen's edges, which can be noticeable when looking at bright backgrounds. However, this is not a major concern and does not detract from the overall experience.

The Asus Rogue Strix XG 35 VQ will begin shipping late in December, with links to purchase available in the description below. We would love to hear your thoughts on this monitor in the comments section, and as always, be sure to like and subscribe for more content.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enthis is the newest USAG Strix XG 35 vq a premium curved gaming ultrawide monitor it'll cost you about 800 pounds and for that you get a 35 inch 34 40 by 1440 curved VA screen with a 100 Hertz refresh rate and Andes freesync they've also slightly tweaked the design over last year's ultra wise with fancy new RGB lights on the back which support or a sink so you can sync the lighting with other Asus products very nice but at 800 pounds this is still a very expensive martyr but then if we consider that last year's top-end PG 34 8q is still like 950 pounds that thing never goes down in price and has basically the same specs although this has aimed ease freesync whereas that had Nvidia's G Singh and also considering a sis's upcoming top-of-the-line gaming ultra wide with a 200 Hertz refresh and HDR will cost the better part of two grand maybe it's not such a bad deal so to get the most out of this monitor with a high resolution high refresh rate and free sync you'll probably want an AMD Vegas 64 graphics card but it still great with an Nvidia card I'm using the 1080 Ti in this setup it just means you don't get free sync which helps to reduce screen tearing and can help stabilise your framerate but you do still get a hundred Hertz refresh even within a video card which I have to say makes a big difference over 60 you really do notice it but the other big change this year is asus has moved to VA panels rather than IPs traditionally VA isn't quite as color accurate as IPS although we're still getting 100% of the srgb and 81 percent of the Adobe RGB on this monitor but the main benefit of VA is much better contrast we're looking at 2500 to 1 on this which compares to about 1000 to 1 on a typical IPS and this higher contrast ratio gives you more vibrant colors deeper blacks and overall a slightly more vivid picture which I really do like it's also got a decent formula ii greater gray response time but the other benefit of VA is that it can be manufactured with the quantum dot process which you've probably heard to do with Samsung's cooler TVs and that essentially means they can get a lot brighter which then means they can support high dynamic range and that's what a lot of the big brands are offering in their upcoming flagship gaming monitors like the basis PG 35 V and ASA X 35 but back to this one and we've got plain old VA not a fancy quantum dot VA so you only get a maximum brightness of 300 CDM which is still absolutely fine but it means you didn't get HDR and also there's no free sink 2 which supports HDR but that's not really an issue considering the state of HDR PC gaming right now anyway I really do like the look of this thing though it's got super thin bezels around three of the edges with a bit of a fat chin at the bottom the three pronged metal stand looks sleek and robust and the monitor itself is pretty flexible you can tilt swivel adjust the height and even visa mount it if you prefer port selection is good too with one DisplayPort 1.2 to HDMI s although only one is 2.0 the other ISM in point 4 along with a USB 3 upstream to USB 3 downstream headphone jack and power port overall though I'm really enjoying using it I love the 21 by 9 aspect of ultra whites and the 1800 R curve gives you an immersive wraparound experience whether I'm editing videos or playing games and it's easy to change color profiles or tweak the settings through the on-screen display which you can navigate using the little joystick at the back I tend to switch between srgb modes when I'm editing video and FPS mode when I'm playing games there is one slightly will issue I've found with this though right on the edges on the sides you can actually see if you've got a bright background a bit of a shadow behind the screen like the panel is slightly translucent and I can see the back of it it's only white on the edges and it's not a deal-breaker or a major issue but it doesn't seem quite right and not something I've actually ever seen before but that is pretty much the only issue I have with what is otherwise a fantastic ultra wide gaming monitor which I highly recommend it is expensive but considering you're getting high resolution high refresh rate curved gaming ultra wide with a really good looking design I don't think it's ridiculously expensive for what you're getting personally I would prefer g-sync as I've got a Nvidia card but obviously that would then add to the price so that's kind of the trade-off that you're getting so the asus rogue Strix XG 35 vq will start shipping late in december and i put links in the description when it becomes available let me know where you make of it in the comments are you a fan of ultra wide z' and don't forget to click that like and subscribe button down there and help me get to 200000 subscribers thank you very much for watching guys I'll see you next time right here on the texturethis is the newest USAG Strix XG 35 vq a premium curved gaming ultrawide monitor it'll cost you about 800 pounds and for that you get a 35 inch 34 40 by 1440 curved VA screen with a 100 Hertz refresh rate and Andes freesync they've also slightly tweaked the design over last year's ultra wise with fancy new RGB lights on the back which support or a sink so you can sync the lighting with other Asus products very nice but at 800 pounds this is still a very expensive martyr but then if we consider that last year's top-end PG 34 8q is still like 950 pounds that thing never goes down in price and has basically the same specs although this has aimed ease freesync whereas that had Nvidia's G Singh and also considering a sis's upcoming top-of-the-line gaming ultra wide with a 200 Hertz refresh and HDR will cost the better part of two grand maybe it's not such a bad deal so to get the most out of this monitor with a high resolution high refresh rate and free sync you'll probably want an AMD Vegas 64 graphics card but it still great with an Nvidia card I'm using the 1080 Ti in this setup it just means you don't get free sync which helps to reduce screen tearing and can help stabilise your framerate but you do still get a hundred Hertz refresh even within a video card which I have to say makes a big difference over 60 you really do notice it but the other big change this year is asus has moved to VA panels rather than IPs traditionally VA isn't quite as color accurate as IPS although we're still getting 100% of the srgb and 81 percent of the Adobe RGB on this monitor but the main benefit of VA is much better contrast we're looking at 2500 to 1 on this which compares to about 1000 to 1 on a typical IPS and this higher contrast ratio gives you more vibrant colors deeper blacks and overall a slightly more vivid picture which I really do like it's also got a decent formula ii greater gray response time but the other benefit of VA is that it can be manufactured with the quantum dot process which you've probably heard to do with Samsung's cooler TVs and that essentially means they can get a lot brighter which then means they can support high dynamic range and that's what a lot of the big brands are offering in their upcoming flagship gaming monitors like the basis PG 35 V and ASA X 35 but back to this one and we've got plain old VA not a fancy quantum dot VA so you only get a maximum brightness of 300 CDM which is still absolutely fine but it means you didn't get HDR and also there's no free sink 2 which supports HDR but that's not really an issue considering the state of HDR PC gaming right now anyway I really do like the look of this thing though it's got super thin bezels around three of the edges with a bit of a fat chin at the bottom the three pronged metal stand looks sleek and robust and the monitor itself is pretty flexible you can tilt swivel adjust the height and even visa mount it if you prefer port selection is good too with one DisplayPort 1.2 to HDMI s although only one is 2.0 the other ISM in point 4 along with a USB 3 upstream to USB 3 downstream headphone jack and power port overall though I'm really enjoying using it I love the 21 by 9 aspect of ultra whites and the 1800 R curve gives you an immersive wraparound experience whether I'm editing videos or playing games and it's easy to change color profiles or tweak the settings through the on-screen display which you can navigate using the little joystick at the back I tend to switch between srgb modes when I'm editing video and FPS mode when I'm playing games there is one slightly will issue I've found with this though right on the edges on the sides you can actually see if you've got a bright background a bit of a shadow behind the screen like the panel is slightly translucent and I can see the back of it it's only white on the edges and it's not a deal-breaker or a major issue but it doesn't seem quite right and not something I've actually ever seen before but that is pretty much the only issue I have with what is otherwise a fantastic ultra wide gaming monitor which I highly recommend it is expensive but considering you're getting high resolution high refresh rate curved gaming ultra wide with a really good looking design I don't think it's ridiculously expensive for what you're getting personally I would prefer g-sync as I've got a Nvidia card but obviously that would then add to the price so that's kind of the trade-off that you're getting so the asus rogue Strix XG 35 vq will start shipping late in december and i put links in the description when it becomes available let me know where you make of it in the comments are you a fan of ultra wide z' and don't forget to click that like and subscribe button down there and help me get to 200000 subscribers thank you very much for watching guys I'll see you next time right here on the texture\n"