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Our take on the ASUS ROG Strix XG32UCG 32 pouces 4K UHD IPS

The ASUS ROG Strix XG32UCG is a 32-inch 4K gaming monitor built on a matte Fast IPS panel. Its Dual Mode switches between 4K at 160 Hz and Full HD at 320 Hz, so one screen covers detailed single-player games and fast competitive play. It covers 95% DCI-P3 with HDR10 and HDR400, and adds FreeSync Premium, G-Sync compatibility, ELMB Sync and Variable Overdrive 2.0. Rivals at this size often pick one lane, either 4K at 144 Hz or 1080p at high refresh; the XG32UCG tries to do both, at the cost of HDR impact and true 10-bit color.

Best forGamers who want 4K detail and a high-refresh mode on one screenMixed PC and console setupsPlayers of both cinematic and competitive titles

Pros

Dual Mode: 4K at 160 Hz or Full HD at 320 Hz
Fast IPS panel with 0.3 ms MPRTS response
Wide color: 95% DCI-P3 and 130% sRGB
FreeSync Premium and G-Sync compatible, plus ELMB Sync
USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode and HDMI 2.1
Height, tilt and swivel adjustment with VESA 100 x 100 mounting

Cons

About the ASUS ROG Strix XG32UCG 32 pouces 4K UHD IPS

The ASUS ROG Strix XG32UCG is a 32-inch (81.3 cm) gaming monitor with a 4K UHD resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels in a 16:9 format. It uses a matte Fast IPS panel with thin bezels. The stand adjusts for tilt, swivel and height, with 110 mm of height travel.

Dual Mode switches by keyboard shortcut between 4K at 160 Hz and Full HD at 320 Hz. Response time is 0.3 ms (MPRTS), or 1 ms in Full HD mode. ELMB Sync, Variable Overdrive 2.0, AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility keep motion free of tearing and ghosting.

The monitor supports HDR 10 and HDR 400 and has a viewing angle of 178° both horizontally and vertically. It has built-in RGB lighting on the back, controllable through ASUS Aura Sync. DisplayWidget Center lets you adjust settings with a mouse.

Screen size

32 inches (81.3 cm)

Resolution

3840 x 2160 (4K UHD), 16:9

Panel

Fast IPS, matte

Refresh rate

160 Hz in 4K; 320 Hz in Full HD (Dual Mode)

Response time

0.3 ms (MPRTS); 1 ms in Full HD mode

Adaptive sync

AMD FreeSync Premium, NVIDIA G-Sync compatible, ELMB Sync

Color gamut

95% DCI-P3, 130% sRGB

Color depth

8-bit + 2-bit FRC

HDR

HDR 10, HDR 400

Brightness

400 nits

Contrast

1000:1 (static)

Viewing angle

Questions and answers

What is Dual Mode on the XG32UCG?

A shortcut switches the panel between 4K at 160 Hz and Full HD at 320 Hz. The 4K mode suits detailed games; the Full HD mode suits fast competitive titles.

Does it work with both AMD and NVIDIA cards?

Yes. It supports AMD FreeSync Premium and is NVIDIA G-Sync compatible, and ELMB Sync and Variable Overdrive 2.0 help reduce tearing and ghosting.

Is the HDR good enough for movies?

It meets HDR10 and HDR400 with 400 nits and a 1000:1 static contrast ratio. That is entry-level HDR: highlights brighten, but there is no local dimming for deep blacks.

What can I connect to it?

One DisplayPort, one HDMI 2.1 and one USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode, plus a headphone output. The USB-C lets a laptop carry video over a single cable.

Can I mount it on an arm?

Yes. It has a 100 x 100 mm VESA mount, and the included stand adjusts for height over 110 mm, tilt and swivel.

Does it have speakers?

No. There is a headphone jack but no built-in speakers, so you need headphones or external speakers.

ASUS ROG Strix XG32UCG 32 pouces 4K UHD IPS