ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ 49" Black 2020
The 49-inch 3840x1080 VA panel with 144Hz refresh, 4ms response, and FreeSync delivers a seamless dual-27-inch experience with a 3000:1 contrast ratio for deep blacks. It also offers 90% DCI-P3 coverage, DisplayHDR 400, and a built-in USB 3.0 hub, making it a versatile productivity powerhouse with picture-by-picture support. Best for financial analysts and data-driven multitaskers who need sprawling screen space without bezel breaks, though it’s less suited for portable use.
Snapshot
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Based on 21 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 49" |
| Resolution | 3840x1080 (4K UHD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 32:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1800 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 4 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 450 nits |
| Color Gamut | 90% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | 0 |
| Speakers | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | Yes |
| Power | 47 |
| Weight | 13.3 kg / 29.3 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ 49" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 49 | 44.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 |
| Resolution | 3840 x 1080 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 | 165 | 240 | 360 | 240 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 4 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync |
| Hdr | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 600 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ 49" | 96.6 | 50 | 78.4 | 97.4 | 76.6 | 66.1 | 92.9 | 85.6 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.5 | 79.6 | 99.8 | 97.4 | 91.9 | 97 | 97.6 | 95.6 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.2 | 63.6 | 79.3 | 87.4 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 99.4 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 92.4 | 46.7 | 79.3 | 74.1 | 91.9 | 99.7 | 89.9 | 95.6 |
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA Compare | 87.3 | 63.6 | 97.9 | 87.4 | 91.9 | 98.4 | 84.9 | 71.7 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 98.2 | 79.6 | 98.7 | 97.4 | 91.9 | 58.6 | 99.4 | 95.6 |