The ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 4K UHD 138Hz OLED 41.5in Monitor features a 3840x2160 resolution, 0.1ms GTG response time, 135,000:1 Contrast, 450nits brightness, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0, 2x HDMI 2.1, USB Hub (4x USB 3.2), 10Wx2+15W Speakers, is G-SYNC Compatible, Custom Heatsink, 98% DCI-P3, Delta E <2, HDR10, Tripod Socket, Tilt, and is VESA 300x300 compatible.
Features
Overview
ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ gaming monitor – 41.5-inch 4K, OLED, 138Hz (overclocked), 0.1 ms (GTG), G-SYNC® compatible, anti-glare micro-texture coating, custom heatsink, uniform brightness, 98% DCI-P3, true 10-bit, HDMI® 2.1, DisplayPort™ 1.4
- 41.5-inch 4K (3840 x 2160) OLED gaming monitor with 138Hz (overclocked) refresh rate, designed for immersive gaming
- Features extreme blacks, high perceptual brightness and ultrafast 0.1 ms response time, with 98% DCI-P3 colour gamut and Delta E <2 colour difference for astonishing HDR performance
- Custom heatsink enables up to 8%-lower temperatures for better long-term OLED performance
- Gamer-friendly optional uniform-brightness setting for even brightness levels
- Anti-glare micro-texture coating reduces reflections for accurate colours and better viewing experiences
- Extensive connectivity options including DisplayPort™ 1.4 with Display Stream Compression (DSC), HDMI® 2.1, USB hub, and a tripod socket on top of the monitor
Rog Swift OLED PG42UQ
World’s First 42" OLED Gaming Monitor
The ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ is a 41.5-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor that features an anti-glare Micro-texture coating to reduce reflections to ensure you see more accurate onscreen colours. Its superfast 138 Hz (overclocked) refresh rate and blazing 0.1 ms response time delivers incredibly immersive gaming on a larger scale. Plus 98% DCI-P3 gamut, true 10-bit colour and Delta E < 2 ensure true-to-life colours and the darkest-possible black hues.
- Unique panel sub-pixel layout provides extremely detailed and clearly-defined text
- Built-in custom heatsink ensures 8% lower temperatures for OLED longevity
- Uniform brightness setting maintains brightness levels for comfortable viewing
- Anti-glare micro-texture coating on panel surface reduces glare for fewer distractions
Detailed Visuals and Clearly-Defined Text
ROG Swift OLED gaming monitors feature the latest generation OLED panels designed for greater efficiency and brightness. The sub-pixel layout provides extremely detailed visuals and clearly-defined text to upgrade the viewing experience.
OLED
Exceptional Colour - Ultra-Realistic Colours
The PG42UQ gaming monitor features true 10-bit colour depth and a cinema-grade 98% DCI-P3 gamut to deliver unparalleled realism. Each monitor is pre-calibrated to Delta E < 2 to ensure the very best colour reproduction on its brilliant OLED panel.
Contrast Ratio - Deepest Blacks and High Perceptual Brightness
The OLED technology in the PG42UQ produces the deepest blacks and provides vivid colours at any brightness level. In-game details are extremely crisp and can be picked out in even the darkest scenes.
0.1 ms Response Time - Blazingly Fast Response Time for Smooth Visuals
With an ultra-rapid 0.1 ms response time, the PG42UQ smoothly displays fast-paced action scenes and ensures low-latency gameplay. Viewers also enjoy subtle benefits such as blur-free text scrolling.
Custom Heatsink
Intelligent Cooling Design for 8% Lower Temperatures*
The custom heatsink found in the PG42UQ offers more surface area for heat exchange to provide more efficient cooling performance, even in long gaming stints. The lower temperature enables better OLED performance with lower likelihood of image sticking. This robust fanless system operates silently to minimize distractions.
*Compared to ROG monitors with no heatsink.
Anti-Glare Micro-Texture Coating
Less Glare, Fever Distractions
A special matte Micro-texture coating on the surface of the display significantly reduces glare. This allows the PG42UQ to display more accurate colours free of distracting screen glare.
Gaming
Next-Gen Console and PC Gaming on a Bigger Scale
Get immersed in latest gaming titles on PC and console at a supersmooth 138 Hz (overclocked) on a massive 41.5-inch 4K display. The PG42UQ takes advantage of Display Stream Compression (DSC) technology and HDMI 2.1 with full 48 Gbps bandwidth for mind-blowing visuals.
Certified Nvidia® G-Sync Compatible
The PG42UQ delivers a seamless, tear-free gaming experience by enabling variable refresh rate technology as a default on NVIDIA GeForce® graphics cards.
Outstanding Features
- Frameless and super-slim design - The frameless display allows for more immersive viewing and the super-slim profile helps save desktop space
- 5-Way Navigation Joystick - Easily access the OSD menu via a 5-way navigation joystick under the screen
- Remote control - Adjust settings without having to reach up at the display
- Three stereo speakers - Two SOUND BY Harman Kardon 10-watt front speakers and one 15-watt woofer deliver incredible audio fidelity
Rich Connectivity
The PG42UQ has an array of connectivity options that cater to any gaming or streaming setup. It includes HDMI 2.1 and 2.0, as well as DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC) at the rear to connect to various devices. One USB port and a tripod socket on top of the monitor makes it easy to mount a camera. Lastly, there’s even a headphone jack at the bottom of the display.
In-Game Enhancements
Optimal Uniform Brightness
When activated, the ROG-exclusive uniform brightness function setting within the OSD menu decreases peak brightness to keep levels consistent for better viewing, even when changing the size of bright white windows. It also makes marathon gaming sessions much more comfortable on the eyes.
Gameplus
The ASUS-exclusive, integrated GamePlus hotkey offers in-game enhancements that help you get more out of the game. Co-developed with input from pro gamers, GamePlus functionality allows you to practice and improve gaming skills.
- Stopwatch
- Crosshair
- Timer
- FPS Counter
- Sniper
Gamevisual
ASUS GameVisual technology has seven pre-set display modes to optimize visuals for different types of content. This unique feature can be easily accessed through a hotkey or the on-screen display settings menu.
- Racing - Reduces input lag, making it ideal for racing games when G-SYNC technology is on
- MOBA - Enhances the colour of your opponents' health/mana bars, so that you can simultaneously respond and be the first to destroy the opposing team's main
- Cinema - Cools and saturates colours for more immersive movies
- RTS/RPG - Enhances colour saturation and contrast sharpness to give you better, brighter colours and detailed visuals for real-time strategy (RTS) or RPG games
- FPS mode - High contrast brightens up darker areas and shadows onscreen to help gamers spot hidden enemies
- sRGB - Perfect for surfing the web or editing photos
- Scenery - Provide more contrast gradations makes grass greener and skies bluer so it's ideal for slide shows
ASUS Flicker Free Technology
TÜV Rhineland-certified ASUS Flicker Free technology eliminates flicker, ensuring comfortable viewing experiences. This technology helps minimize eyestrain and other ailments typically associated with extended hours of viewing.
ASUS Low Blue Light Technology
The new hardware-based ASUS Low Blue Light technology reduces potentially harmful high-energy blue-light emissions while offering colour performance that’s better than monitors with software-based filtering solutions.
Aspect Control
For gamers that prefer playing on smaller monitors, the PG42UQ supports a range of aspect ratios to cast a 24", 27", or 34" image that can be shifted vertically to aid the viewing experience. See it all, and set the pace with the 0.1ms response time of OLED.
Backed by a 3 year ASUS warranty.
