Is a 43-inch monitor too big? Asus XG43UQ Review

[@peterwild8862]

You can go into the registry editor to change clear type from a RGB subpixel default to the actual BGR from the graphics clear type software in Ms Windows 10/11 by changing it in the clear type registry value for sub pixel type from its default to a value of 2. This will help with text clarity.

[@kalestarler]

Ohhhh, I did not know this. Thanks for the tip! Unfortunately Asus needed the display back, so I've since returned it. Can't try this out now. :(

[@GoriguiMonke]

I've been using a 43 inch TV as my main monitor for a while now, due to spacing reasons, I need my main setup to double as the living room media center, so I don't really have a choice. It's a very versatile setup, usually acting as two different screens for browsing/working. Having it on a desk and being able to play controller games both on the chair closer or on the sofa is great too, but yeah, playing kb+m games is a bit cumbersome. My desk is 80cm deep so it sits around 70cm from my eyes, which helps, but it's still not ideal. It's a good experience, but you need to be aware of your use before committing. I've been looking into replacing my TV with an actual 43 inch monitor for a higher refresh rate and ease of access (thanks Samsung, forgetting HDMI inputs when disconnecting cables is such a great feature) and this one seems like a good option at £650.

[@dario3765]

Thank you for making such a useful review

[@brandon_wallace]

Great video. After watching the video I ordered two of these to use side by side. I cannot wait until they arrive.

[@kalestarler]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy them!

[@brandon_wallace]

@@kalestarler I love them!!

[@VynZography]

Hi, great review. Do you think the need to sit further back from the monitor negates the advantages of buying a bigger monitor?

[@kalestarler]

I think there's probably a sweet spot! If you're too far back, it's probably only good for videos and movies (and some games). For work, you can't be too far back to read text. I guess it's more about what the primary usage is for this workspace

[@VynZography]

@@kalestarler hi I’ve since got a 43inch S90C and it’s perfect on my desk 👍👍👍

[@VynZography]

@@kalestarler hi I’ve since got a 43inch S90C and it’s perfect on my desk 👍👍👍

[@StandaloneVR]

Hi did you kept the monitor or it were too huge? Are you satisfied by colour rendition for some photo editing? Thx

[@WWIIKittyhawk]

I’ve already saved half the money for this in the last month. One month to go and my PS5 and series X can’t wait.

[@kalestarler]

Looking forward to it

[@Samuel-wf6kk]

Love your led mascot 🥺

[@kalestarler]

Lol, thanks!

[@PremonitionGamingVid]

I've been debating buying two for a dual setup to replace my current dual setup.

[@jameselliot5238]

It depends what you're doing, but I think for work that is an ergonomic downgrade going from the ultrawide to that. My neck got strained after some months. Too much up and down, the ultrawide feels like two monitors in one.

[@kalestarler]

I think if you're sitting far back enough it might work. But I also do love my ultrawides (my current daily driver is still an ultrawide)

[@TheNikolinho]

Hey my friend. I can buy this new monitor for 400$ (no warranty though bc it's through a third party). I plan to use it for literally everything - movies, PC games, reading PDFs and ebooks, video editing, and everyday internet browsing. I got scared because I just read some really bad reviews of ghosting and smearing and there text isn't RGB but something else so it's supposedly not so pleasant. I need help deciding, please. If it helps, my GPU is 7900XT.

[@knightofwind2929]

Nice video, please tell me what you put behind the monitor, the lights look really cool, and look pretty good for vision.

[@kalestarler]

I'm using smart LED strips at the back. From one of my previous videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpCogKeurtuVgsk

[@Greatbigdog69]

How does this compare to the Neo G7 43"?

[@debbeebrooks7852]

Great review. You made it more understandable than the other two I watched. Cute plushies?

[@kalestarler]

Thank you!

[@irvingmarmolejo9713]

Would you still recommend this in 2024 for 680$ usd?

[@bugged1212]

I love working on my 43 inch with my macbook pro. The problem is the pixel density for a 43 inch at 4k is kind of low and it's not exactly retina. What would be nice is 8k at 43 inch. That way it would be very close to retina display.

[@kalestarler]

8k display would also require more GPU power too lol. Or alternatively, 32" 4k but sit closer lol

[@bugged1212]

@@kalestarler I have the M1 max, I think that’s capable of driving 8k’s. But yeah once you get used to 43 inch, there’s no going back to 32 or 27. I tried going back to 32 inch 4k LG, switched back in 30 mins, LOL. Oh well, waiting until the 8k becomes cheaper. I feel after 8k it will start getting into diminishing returns territory.

[@briumphbimbles]

Its "retina" at the viewing distance you should be using it at i.e. around 93cm distance.

[@Harrysound]

Do you still think the pixel density is too low? I would be sitting a 3-4 feet from it

[@bugged1212]

@@Harrysound It could work. I don't use the 43 inch anymore. I use the 5k Studio Display and a 32 inch 4k together now.

[@hyperspace32]

I have used both 40" and 43" 4k monitors. Basically 40" is the borderline. You do get some neck pain having to look up. Unfortunatly, no manufacturer is making a 40" 4K. Based on my usage, a 37" would be the perfect size for PC work. 40" 4K monitor is liveable, but 43" 4K is harder to live with.....

[@kalestarler]

I'm currently using a 39.7" ultrawide. It's essentially a 32" 4K display but ultrawide version. I think it's the sweet spot - doesn't have that strain with too much vertical height, but also no strain horizontally with a 49" 32:9.

[@NorthSea-xb7jk]

how is it now ? still using? I think if sitting close- then its non-ergonomic- too close, if sitting further then text is too small...so.. no point in 43', its too big for multipurpose monitor. Tthey are good for console gaming.

[@kalestarler]

Not anymore, that unit was a temporary loan. Driving a 39.7" ultrawide these days!

[@LuckyMAGS]

Hello, I would like to ask you between the Aorus fo48u and Asus rog strix xg43uq which is better, I want to buy one of these two monitors to play Forbiden West and Elder ring, and I don't know which one is better, could you help me?

[@kalestarler]

Hello! Hmmm. Not sure if it is really a fair comparison. The Aorus FV43U is a more direct competitor with the 43" Asus. The FO48U is much larger, and also OLED. At 48" I think it really depends on your setup

[@albec481]

By the way I’m using 43 lg nanocell as monitor and it’s awesome. I’ll never go back to regular monitor. Using windows and Mac.

[@kalestarler]

Nice!

[@brandon_wallace]

I'll never go smaller than 43 inches again.

[@da-view]

How did you find a stand for so heavy beast ?

[@kalestarler]

The wall mount I'm using is already rated for TVs of this size, so no issues handling this beast!

[@tonezou3918]

How was the HDR on your monitor? I tried HDR on my XG43UQ in Windows 10 and it made the picture way worse (smeared details, colors were blunted and grey-ish, the whole picture was very colorless overall) with HDR content like movies and KZbin HDR clips. Do I have a faulty monitor or something?

[@kalestarler]

Hmmm. I don't recall it being particularly bad, but I think I only left it on just to try with one of the movies I was testing. Maybe check with their support team?

[@goldfishy]

Turning on HDR for my display really only gives benefits in a few scenarios. If I watch a 4K HDR video on youtube, it actually does look really good. But everything else in my operating system (the desktop, applications, image viewing, etc) all look worse. So I don't use HDR anymore.

[@akshaydhende3769]

very well explained

[@brandon_wallace]

You need a deeper desk for a 43 inch monitor.. 31 inches deep desk works well.

[@kalestarler]

Yes. My next desk is going to be much deeper lol

[@sportstronics]

BGR subpixel layout is mind boggling to me. I can notice fuzz around white objects it's just weird. HDR is nice and bright but had to return due to awful pixel response time, no good for gaming compared to fast smooth IPS panels.

[@kalestarler]

True. Although I think at this size, you are meant to play/sit at a further distance from the panel which makes some of those flaws less noticeable. I think for a less casual gamer, getting a proper fast 144/240hz 1440p might be better

[@siyandarapitso3277]

How big is your desk it will really help me alot

[@kalestarler]

My current desk is about 60cm depth. Not big enough for this 43"!

[@Sirzachalot290]

What wall mount are you using? I just got one of these monitors and bought a VESA 400x400mm wall mount but found it was completely incompatible.

[@kalestarler]

I'm using a wall mount that supports 100x100, 200x200. This monitor has 100x100

[@silver33]

How far are you sitting away from the monitor? I really want to get a 43 inch monitor, but I only sit 2.5 feet away from my desk.

[@kalestarler]

I recommend a minimum of 70cm (2.3 ft). You should be ok I think. But this is also a little of personal preference, so you might want to try sitting in front of a 43" TV up close first to try

[@mypetvortigaunt]

What was that windows palette program he was using? I couldnt hear what he said. Thanks.

[@kalestarler]

You mean for the window management and such? PowerToys. It's a Windows add-on provided directly by Microsoft, link here: geni.us/qzWXrK

[@mypetvortigaunt]

@@kalestarler Thank you so much and thanks for the video. I bought this monitor and am really enjoying it.

[@AlexTeo]

i am eyeing for the upcoming 42" LG C2 or the new Samsung smart monitor!

[@kalestarler]

Hahah the LG is nice. I'm currently eyeing the 40" 5K2K ultrawide...

[@NotATechGuy]

6:07 hey that's me!

[@kalestarler]

😆

[@CSRAAW]

What model is your ultra wide monitor?

[@kalestarler]

Have since returned this XG43UQ. I'm currently using a 34" X340 Pro from Prism+

[@JdoubleM-]

Just bought this monitor brand new for my ps5 and some of the settings are greyed out on the menu. Colour, brightness, ELMB shadow boosting etc. how do I fix this?

[@kalestarler]

I'm guessing it might be because HDR is on

[@albec481]

Where did you get that desk lamp?

[@kalestarler]

You mean the potato neon flex light? Haha it was a gift from ex-colleagues. But there should be vendors you can find online that sell them, or do custom designed ones

[@p.walker3957]

Could this replace 2 27 inch monitors and a laptop?

[@kalestarler]

I would say the usage flow is different. In terms of raw screen resolution, you are still losing out a bit, since it's 2 x 2560x1440 vs 1 x 3840x2160. But it depends on what part of your workflow or entertainment use that you prioritize

[@ShashankVermaa]

Was that Eula ?

[@Nucks1000]

End user license agreement. It's like a contract that the user agrees to

[@zexalex]

and what about a proper desk?

[@kalestarler]

I think the 43" would work great with a deeper desk!

[@letsplayblackops]

is this oled or Mimi led

[@kalestarler]

This is a VA panel

[@aaal123able]

Does the webcam look normal from that height?

[@kalestarler]

It's definitely a higher angle than normal, but still totally usable for me. Had no issues with video calls

[@albec481]

You just need a 30x 60 desk

[@kalestarler]

Need a bigger room to get a bigger desk 😅

[@5357john]

What… only with 1k sub you can get review unit??? Sounds fake to me

[@kalestarler]

It was a short-term loan, I only had it for about a month. :)

[@zleipnirgoh5972]

I changed out my dual Samsung JG 32inches and tried a Samsung 43' M7 then 48' LG Oled C1 too. I finally settled for the LG as the gaming is so shiok hahaha... and I dun need to start PC when I want to watch youtube, netflix and simple browser.

[@kalestarler]

How does your workspace look like? I cannot imagine a 48" at all in my current room lol. This 43" also too huge already

[@zleipnirgoh5972]

@@kalestarler hahaa here can't post picture. My desk is around 72inch long and 30inches deep.

[@kalestarler]

Sounds like a spacious desk! That sounds about the exact depth I needed to make this monitor work better for me. Lol... Which table is this? Any chance it's from Ikea or something

[@zleipnirgoh5972]

@@kalestarler Haha I got it custom made by a carpenter who does kitchen cabinets to replace my sagging omnidesk table. But I think I'm better off with the cheaper Ikea one haha...

[@kalestarler]

How much did the custom desk cost?

[@justinferdinand8840]

Hi, what table you use to increase that distance from the monitor?

[@kalestarler]

You mean the additional table I put in front of my desk? Just a cheap folding one I bought from Shopee previously

[@justinferdinand8840]

@@kalestarler Yes the additional table. Do you mind sharing the link with me? This will be helpful since I also own a 43 inch monitor

[@kalestarler]

Struggling to find it lol... Might be this one: geni.us/jtc4Jqu

[@MrDavidRicketts]

I feel like 32 inches would be the sweet spot

[@kalestarler]

Yeah, a 32" 4k display should be promising!

[@ΣπύροςΧατζησταυράκης]

32 on a very big desk or wall mount

[@sergiom.1714]

43 is too much for me, feel like my retinas are getting fried.

[@kalestarler]

Hahah, it's all perspective! 43 isn't too large if you're sitting a little further back lol

[@HeisenbergHK]

The sound is so bad!

[@kalestarler]

As in the built-in speakers on this display? I think they are ok. Nothing fancy, but I rarely use built-in speakers on my displays anyway lol

[@HeisenbergHK]

@@kalestarler I meant the sound of your video! But the display is very nice Good choice 👍🏻

[@44willz]

FF14 - love to see it!

[@kalestarler]

Oh yes. Even though I don't play much now, and most of my friends have stopped, I'm still subbed 😆

[@prestonbroadus3978]

You sound like a chinese yoda

[@aestheticsluxury3968]

Worst monitor in the world

[@kalestarler]

Was it that bad an experience for you?

[@TechDaddyFr]

Your sound is awful. You need a proper microphone.