Big Boy OLED Gets Better? - Asus ROG Swift PG42UQ Review

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00:00 - Intro, Specs, Design
07:13 - Response Times and Overdrive Settings
08:00 - Response Time Performance Comparisons
10:03 - Color Performance
12:00 - Brightness, Contrast, Uniformity
13:48 - Risk of Burn In
15:11 - HDR Performance
19:08 - HUB Essentials Checklist
20:16 - Final Thoughts
Big Boy OLED Gets Better? - Asus ROG Swift PG42UQ Review
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[@monitorsunboxed]

Asus has updated the warranty for their OLED gaming monitors to now include 2 years of panel burn-in coverage. This applies to the PG34WCDM, PG49WCD, PG27AQDM, PG48UQ, PG42UQ and upcoming models like the PG32UCDM. You'll see the change in the specification tab on Asus product page, so you can refer to that for warranty claims in the future

[@MultiDXmen]

I'd like to see a review of ASUS ROG Swift PG38UQ. There is little information about it in the tests, thanks

[@snowman7234]

Tim, your monitor reviews are quickly becoming the English-speaking world's go-to for reliable information. That is no small feat. You should be proud of the immense respect you're cultivating in this space. I will not purchase a monitor without checking here first and that is a 100% guarantee. Well done! Bravo sir, bravo.

[@youtubesuresuckscock]

Actually this review was completely worthless because it tells you NOTHING about the actual problems with this display. It's just another advertisement. He doesn't mention the random black frames/flickering this monitor does FOR EVERYONE with two eyebrows who can actually SEE PHOTONS in reality. WORTHLESS. Imagine praising a junk review of a monitor that doesn't even mention that it RANDOMLY DISPLAYS BLACK FRAMES. geezus

[@snowman7234]

@@youtubesuresuckscock My dude, you're one angry fellow. Tim & Steve's integrity aren't in question. They come to defence of consumers time and time again. I'm sure that if Tim was made aware of this issue, it would have surfaced. Hell, it could still surface. I seriously doubt he's a shill.

[@Nilser007]

His video is very good I admit that but he is not a world's go-to for reliable information. That would be Linus Tech Tips or JayzTwoCents. His Views or subscribers are basicly not big enough to call him a information source for the whole world.

[@KellyWu04]

HUB and rtings are what I usually go to for monitors

[@i77ogical52]

Pull back the praise by about half and, realistically, yes, HU does a great job. Did he mention the heat sink in this monitor that aims to reduce burn-in risk? Did he address RTINGS report of unacceptable input lag at 60fps? These monitor reviews sometimes run on an auto pilot of charts, graphs, and tech speak that we hear in every HU review. I’ve watched nearly every one and feel they could improve the context at times, especially if their review isn’t first to market. The RTINGS finding about input lag would be a deal breaker for many, especially as OLED doesn’t inherently have this issue. RTINGS believes it’s a processing issue it’s this monitor. Getting HU’s take on this claim is why I watched this video.

[@liberteus]

I never have enough of these videos, because let's face it, primary interface is the monitor. It's the one most important piece of the whole setup. Pick whatever GPU you want, if screen is bad it's wasted money. Pick a great screen, and on your next update you'll benefit more from it.

[@xph1lthyx698]

Facts, the monitor is the most important part of the build

[@tbrowniscool]

@@xph1lthyx698 Yep people just think about PC specs and forget that the monitor is literally the thing you look at.

[@frozenskeptic345]

based

[@BonJoviBeatlesLedZep]

Couldn't agree more. Went from a Hanns-G 1440x900 office monitor to an Asus VG248H 1080p75Hz monitor to a TUF Gaming VQ27AQ 1440p144Hz monitor and the improvement each time was truly massive. A good monitor is essential. Hell, often a cheap TV can be better than some of the terrible budget monitors out there.

[@niteshkumarpatel]

Same thoughts here

[@AlexanderMichael87]

I'm glad you're going to be using this channel again, I love your reviews and content on this channel and was getting worried that it was being forgotten!

[@Jousten16]

Just a few days ago I've stumbled upon this monitor and was surprised to see that you guys didn't have a review done for it yet. Very cool to see that one is up now!

[@arty8478]

Thanks I've been waiting for a while for your review of this!

[@greggmacdonald9644]

An excellent review as always, Tim! ... I do plan on upgrading to a 4K OLED, but no monitor yet has the specifications I'm looking for. Hopefully there will be a no-compromises model by the time the next generation of graphics cards comes out in a couple years, to drive games at high fps on it.

[@morganbertram9024]

I've been waiting for reviews of this monitor thank you!

[@RageQuittersUKOfficial]

Had this bad boy since mid-September. It's great! Went from a 1440p IPS panel and the upgrade is amazing. I'm still in awe of all the lovely, rich details of games and movies. Deep blacks still surprise me. Definitely a worthy purchase for a first time 4K/OLED PC gamer. :)

[@spacemonkey1983style]

Same! But I upgraded / maybe not an upgrade from the PG35VQ. 200 HZ, HDR10, GSYNC ULTIMATE, 3440X1440 ULTRA WIDE, but I am still loving this monitor! Higher resolution, but less HZ, but an OLED. I honestly can say the OLED has better brightness and blacks but NOT by much! This monitor is great with my RTX4090! I don't plan on getting rid of the PG35VQ though as both have a time and place! Both amazing monitors

[@tbrowniscool]

12 months in and I love my PG42UQ. Firmware issues are sorted and I replaced my HDMI 2.1 cable that was making it flicker during hard gaming.

[@rvfharrier]

Since this comment is a year old, I'm curious. Have you used this as a desktop monitor as well as gaming and have you had any issues with burn in at all?

[@dav1dparker]

Thank you. I've been waiting for this review.

[@beargillesgaming]

Looking towards upgrading my current main monitor and this video has motivated me to purchase. Thank you!

[@Gooch8181]

I've been waiting months for this screen, finally got one. I've been using a 40" Samsung 4K TV for years, I like the form factor. TV was only 60hz, so having 120hz now is great. For me, when I turned down brightness the text got significantly better for regular PC use. Basically anywhere over 60 in the brightness setting is very usable for me, over 90 is too bright. For working at home, I can fit everything I want on the screen at once, and for gaming it's excellent for strategy/4X games that I play. Shooters are good, buy I know some people like smaller screens. RPGs and MMOs are immersive at this size. And it you want widescreen this panel can force it, with unlit black bars since it's OLED.

[@Zetraxes]

i was really missing the content on here nice one

[@disco4553]

Such fantastic, informative videos. Bravo!

[@Jay-xq1dc]

Great review. I do although wish that there was a separate video talking about using the PG42 and C2 as desktop monitor, some of the practical issues. I.e., when PC go to sleep the TV won't turn off right away and other things similar that could potentially be frustrating or things to think about.

[@grimzadi2480]

I bought one of these day one. It is a beautiful monitor. I use it in my office. I also have a living room gaming PC that is hooked to my 65" LG C1 panel. Both are stunning. I really love the PG42UQ's array of inputs and also the heatsink on the back. I waited very impatiently for this monitor hoping it would live up to the hype. It delivers in spades. The only thing I don't like is the pixel-cleaning pop-up you get after 8 hours of use. I'm hoping someone figures out a way to disable that. Otherwise, this is easily the best monitor I've ever owned.

[@rneth744]

Amazing review, I appreciate this channel

[@anton.p]

Good review! Thanks! :)

[@Wh1terider]

Thanks Tim for the hard work. It is appreciated. Glad to hear this channel is being resurrected. I'm currently in the market for a large Oled for PC gaming.

[@JeremiahSpoon]

Love the monitor reviews! Keep it coming! What about reviewing the Viewsonic Elite XG321UG?

[@StefandeJong1]

First of all, massive props to Tim for pouring so much time in scripting these videos. Best monitor reviews on KZbin! The PG42UQ is €1750 in my country (The Netherlands), while the 42" C2 is €899, literally almost half the price.

[@Garrett1974]

That's a 120Hz instead of 138, but indeed not worth it volgens mij ;) 240Hz all the way!

[@iseeyou1312]

Even when ASUS products are good, they consistently represent poor value.

[@alexusman]

@@Garrett1974 120hz is better than 138hz gimmick as 120 can be divided by 30/60 and 24 thus you don't have frame pacing problems when viewing videos.

[@ugur3527]

@@alexusman it doesn't matter if display supports variable refresh rate. Some monitors can go below as 24 Hz but almost all of VRR supporting monitors supports at least 48 Hz. If video is 24 FPS it would set itself to 48 Hz, if it's 30 FPS then sets itself to 60 Hz.

[@Bezzell_Rocket]

@@iseeyou1312 Yes

[@jakedill1304]

The most impressive thing on display here is Tim's ability to say monitor names in quick succession or at all... I'm pretty sure barcode scanners would be envious :-)

[@mesut7825]

I’m using LG C2 42” for two months as my monitor. I just love it. It’s perfect.

[@tomdude526]

Love seeing Virtual Japan in your video. That channel has the best HDR content on KZbin in my opinion. Truly immersive videos.

[@tyraelhermosa]

Make it 32" and I'm in. Great review, Tim, as always.

[@norbertremsei]

Great review Tim! In my country it costs €1900 (the price of the 65" G2, whereas the 42" C2 costs €800) though, so not an option for me.

[@robby7292]

Awesome and detailed video! Great work! :D I would like to see a video about the LG UltraWide 49WQ95X-W and the upcoming LG curved 45" OLED. How do these two compare? Could both be a solution for mixed office, gaming and media consumption usage? Is the Ultrawide good compared to other monitors, especially in terms of picture quality.

[@larsbaer3508]

Finally xD, was really hoping for you to give this Screen a try xD

[@meteor1522]

Thanks for the comparison,I am considering LG C3 and Asus PG42UQ as soon as I realised Asus has matt coating I wrote it off.I absolutely hate the washed out dull look of displays with matte coating. The reflection issue of glossy screens can easily be mitigated,but you can’t do anything about the inferior colours and contrast of matte displays. Now it’s time to sell my Alienware AW3423DWF! (I never liked ultrawide and it’s low resolution!)

[@Sadtiric]

I was one of the first to get one of the PG42UQ monitors, but the speakers just exploded the first time I tried to test them and had to return it. I'm now trying to decide to keep the C2 42" or the QN90B to avoid the burn-in. I wish you had put this out before I jumped on the ~$1500 (after taxes) price. Luckily, the Samsung and LG were both $1080 (after tax) and are both fantastic, just gotta pick which one I'm keeping.

[@franktank9573]

Great video! I couldn’t find one in stock so ended up with a c2 and absolutely love it. Got it for 999 on sale so it was a good bit cheaper. Like having 4 2.1 hdmi even tho I probably won’t ever use them all, sux no dp but all modern gpu seem to have hdmi 2.1 on them. Came from ASUS first 34” ultra wide with horrible light bleed and no hdr so it was a huge upgrade. I don’t miss ultra wide at all, lotta older games and some competitive don’t support it properly anyways. Love the glossy over the matte but I game in a basement with lights off usually. I do notice some of my razer chroma crap reflecting off it a bit in really black scenes. I have a really deep corner desk and this size is huge, I can’t believe I was considering the Aorus 48” oled when it was on sale for 600-700 a few weeks ago. I agree I wouldn’t go above 42”.

[@MistyKathrine]

HDMI 2.1 has 50% more bandwidth than DP 1.4 so it's going to be a better option for any GPU made over 2 years anyway.

[@janitari8704]

What I've been waiting for has finally arrived with great power

[@justanotherlikeyou]

Have the Alienware AW3423DW and absolutely love it. The best gaming PC monitor I've ever seen or used

[@SerKBer]

I like the new lighting! GZ

[@n0aimatall]

I've been looking forward to this video, thank you! Great video as always. In Germany the price difference is even higher. 1.7k€ for Asus against 1k€ for the C2...

[@SuspiciousGirafe]

Can't wait for the Mini LED display review Thank you Tim for the outstanding display reviews !

[@Saturn2888]

The HUB Essentials Checklist is incredible! It shows exactly how you can't trust marketing numbers. Wow... I had no clue they were _that_ wrong.

[@elDoochebag]

Love your work Tim! I was wondering, I have XG438Q now and was considering another monitor, either this you have reviewed or the PG32QUX. Your thoughts ? I have the space for either.

[@1Aquadon]

Thanks Tim!!

[@papagiorgio9853]

I can only agree with the other comments, your monitor tests are really great. I was about to buy the Asus PG42UQ after your review. Then the new Philips Evnia 42M2N8900 came on the market. Now I'm really curious if the Philips might be a little better. Hence my question, is a test of the Philips Evnia 42M2N8900 already planned? I would be very happy about that. Thank you and keep it up.

[@Gnomleif]

Great review, and if it weren't for the fact that I spend a lot of time with static elements on my screen, thus making the risk of burn-in feel too great, I'd grab one in a heartbeat.

[@RonnieBeck]

Tim is the gold standard for monitor reviews. Simply awesome stuff.

[@FunkMonk1111]

Cheers for the reviews, was waiting for this Well done. what about the giant heatsink on the back? is it a gimmick or is it useful with the claims at reduced burn in? I know you cant test the burn in but does the math add up in theory?

[@Faeozz]

Here in Denmark the C2 is ~910 Euros and the PG42UQ is almost twice as expensive at ~1680 Euro (both with VAT). There really is no choice at that point. C2 is just much better value. Thanks for the great review!

[@kaede15]

have the 48" model, contemplating returning it. the sleep wake up bug is just too hard to ignore. It takes from 3 to 5 min to wake up from sleep. And the firmware is 1 version behind the 42" which also suffer the same problem.

[@gregchapman5435]

I have had one since there were released. I really enjoy this monitor. I am looking forward to the next firmware update though to solve some issues. I chose this over the C2 for the matte finish - I use it as my daily driver/work monitor and I am in a well lit room so the shinier screen of the C2 would not be great for me personally. It still look fabulous. I also chose this for the Display Port input and the increased refresh rate. But Tim nails the differences pretty clearly here - and choose what fits you the best! Thanks Tim.

[@damienmason3807]

How many months have you had it and how are the pixels going? I also still want to do productivity on it but will need to implement the anti-burn in features. I agree, I love the matte finish because I don't want to look at myself all day in the reflection in any area that has light lol. As Tim said the matte finish doesn't affect the black levels at all.

[@gregchapman5435]

@@damienmason3807 Had it since Sept. I daily drive it. I mitigate burn in as much as possible - I use the built in features plus transparent task bar that hides, etc. Fine so far. It will pop the pixel refresh reminder if I have played for an extended time. All good so far.

[@damienmason3807]

@@gregchapman5435 Cool thanks good to know. I've been looking for a new PC (4090 with 13th generation) and monitor for two months trying to get the right combo. The 138hz maximum is a bit low just don't want the 4090 to be wasted on that lower refresh rate. I looked at the new LG 45" curved 240Hz monitor but with a pixel density of only 83, it would be tragically sh#t for text clarity.

[@goofball1_134]

I want to preface that im grateful for your research and effort you guys put into your videos and work, but I wish you guys uploaded a bit more on this channel, maybe not much has happened in the monitor space recently idk, edit nvm saw the end.

[@Vanikmobile]

Thank you for the review. Would you recommend overclocking to 138hz? Are there any downsides/risks to doing this?

[@nostrezz]

thaks for input lag test !!!

[@jusmirtic]

A great in depth review as always, but I've been wondering about the infinite contrast thing in your OLED reviews. Reflected light should be added to the emitted light when it comes to percieved black levels and most of us don't own a large dark room covered in vantablack so the contrast can't really be infinite. Jokes aside just surpassing the dynamic ratio limits of the human eye has much more reasonable viewing environment requirements, but they still can't always be met so saying OLEDs always look perfect in all viewing conditions is a bit of a stretch. Have you considered testing black levels in a reference home viewing environment (such as 200 lux of incident light as described by the ITU recomendation for BT 2020) which would also provide a quantitative measure of how black or how reflective the display screen is on top of the qualitative description regarding gloss, matte, anti-glare finish, etc. Of course contrast is more relevant for a movie watching experience than productivity and you'd want to use a more light controlled environment for that with a lower ambient brightness so testing in a room much darker than 200 lux could be a more realistic scenario for cases where it really matters. To simplify testing you could also just measure the % of reflected diffuse light for all monitors (OLED or not) powered off, then add that to the black levels as an optional figure of the contrast ratio we can expect in realistic scenarios. I think this would be a great addition to the range of tests, and would also give a better understanding of the contrast we can expect during the day. It might also become increasingly more relevant once emissive displays become more common and they could all claim infinite contrast ratios, while the real world percieved contrast can differ greatly depending on the display. Current microLED displays still require low densities to achieve good percievable black levels (alongside easier heat managment), and this could be a point of difference one we see competition between OLED and microLED displays on the consumer market.

[@ThejusRao]

Something I haven't noticed in the comments section normally - thank you so much for highlighting the panel finish - whether it's glossy or matte! As someone who likes glossy finish a lot it's a shame to see that not being adopted by many monitor manufacturers, it's always good to know what our options are.

[@tw751]

I remember many years ago i thought "it MUST have a matte finish, how will i even live with an gloss oled TV ?!?!?!?" And now i can say for sure the glossy screen is better. It reflects a flashlight about 3 Times weaker than an anti glare panel. Just tested it this morning 😓 and thats just one aspect.

[@whiskizyo2067]

matte finish is an instant dealbreaker for me, watch this comparison video with over a million views and you'll see why: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZ63h2SKhMefmKM

[@whismerhillgaming]

ho wow I hate glossy finish with a passion nothing worse than having to be in a pitch black room to not be able to shave myself in my monitor ugh .... e.g. the secondary image of me in my monitor moving around is annoying

[@tw751]

@@whismerhillgaming true, i took my light controlled rooms for granted. You mentioned your reflection and Its also true! But i got used to the faint dark mirror image because it fades away whenever the screen is in use. 👍

[@paullyv5719]

This is the go to channel for monitor reviews

[@reltius2993]

Ive had my LG C2 for a year and have a weird type of burn in. If I pull up paint and fill the whole screen with certain colors, I definitely see shapes of different brightness. The OLED panel care where it shuts off for 10 minutes does not fix it, nor does leaving it off overnight. I have had it on 24/7 for the past year though, and have the OLED picture movement option turned on.

[@ranss]

I definitely prefer the glossy screen. I can work with controlling light sources for a noticeably better picture.

[@nguyenchien-ew6pe]

Could you evaluate the text clarity of monitors in your up-coming videos? Most people use monitors for both gaming and productivity.

[@CasepbX]

Been using the LG CX 48" for a few years now and while I love most of it, I desperately miss having an actual monitor. I also really want something with a higher refresh than just 120. Hoping 2023 has many OLED monitors for me to choose from. I don't think this one is for me.

[@ploomperera395]

I'm in the market for an oled 4K gaming display,everyday I check reviews for different models & I always look for your review of that particular model. You're doing gods work lol. Hopefully you do the review for LG Ultra Gear 48gq900-B next. Cheers!

[@h_3_x_]

i bought the 48 inch lg oled for 1000 at best buy best purchase ever made!

[@hypnofba]

@@h_3_x_Way too big

[@pringals]

Nice review. Been looking for a new monitor now that monitor sized, reasonable priced, OLED's are out. I've been using an old Dell Ultrasharp 3011 for years. It's been great, but long overdue for an upgrade. Problem is I can't commit. Both the Asus and LG have pros and cons and wish there was a monitor with the pro's from each. For instance, I wish the C2 had at least one display port; I'm not ready to upgrade to a new video card just for HDMI 2.1. I wish the Asus had a glossy screen. I'm use to a matte screen, so probably not an issue, but would love to try the glass. I love how Asus has a USB hub with a webcam connection on top, but I also love how the C2 has a built in OTA tuner so you can use it as a TV or use the smart apps for entertainment options. The Asus is about 300+ more expensive. If it drops to the same price as the C2, this will really become a harder decision. Sony also has a tempting option with the A90K I'm also considering, but it also lacks a display port. ... Maybe I'll wait and see if one of manufactures can add the pro's of one or the other in the next releases. Or maybe it's best to consider an QLED or even wait for MicroLED, but that could be many years away. Hard saved dollar and it's a struggle trying to commit to one of the options. Would love to figure it out before the holiday sales wipes out stock. ... I'd love to see a reviewer compare side to side the PQ42UQ, 42LGC2, and Sony 42 A90K and lock in an opinion of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.

[@nathanbraun2067]

I'm using a 55 inch lg tv as a second monitor, and would love if it had matte finish instead of glossy. I prefer the softer image matte gives

[@extectic]

The VESA mount would definitely see some use on this for me instead of the foot. And the matte surface of the screen would be a given for me, I hate reflections of any kind.

[@Techrodd]

Good review, I've had my eye on this monitor for a while. I'm used to using 3 monitors, so switching to one big monitor makes me hesitate to buy it. I wish there was a 32" version so I could replace my main monitor and still have some place for my two other monitors. As I look at the comments, there are many who desire a 32" OLED 4K 120hz+ gaming monitor as well, but there are none.

[@Techrodd]

Update: I'll be going with the LG Ultragear 48GQ900. However, for those interested since CES 2023 and Computex many companies have announced new OLED monitors in 27", 32" and 34" formats which is good for gaming, all very pricey though

[@kolysion164]

i have xg32uq, 4K 32" fast IPS 160hz, I won't change soon, and it won't burn

[@Extra_Extra_]

The channel is alive?!

[@Xabiroo]

Here are the best and most detailed monitor reviews ! can we see a review of the Samsung odyssey ark I am wondering how good is it compared with today’s oled and other monitors and I would like to know if they produce scanlines like other odyssey models like G7 . Thanks for the great job on this channel.

[@12gark]

Great review. To me, the point of contention here is price. In most European countries, this monitor is around or above 1500€, while finind the LG C2 around 1000€ is not impossible. So, the price difference is so high, that you can basically buy a new GPU to get hdmi 2.1 with the price difference, and you should have a pretty modern gpu anyway to drive a 4k 120(+) hz display. If the price was closer, like 100€ of difference, it would be pretty compelling, especially if you have annoying reflections to deal with: angle adjustment stand and matte finish will make wonders in that case. But with such a big difference, it's a no go for me.

[@jzetterman]

I would love to see a review of the LG 48GQ900-B!

[@paolo11x11]

The Asus also has a heatsink on the back of the panel which is supposed to act as additional burn-in mitigation. It's also $2299 AUD, which is $500 more than the C2 here in Australia. :P

[@philth7587]

The heat sink needed more coverage in this review, I think. Another reviewer showed that it reduces temperatures of the screen significantly, so should be a good burn in prevention measure.

[@swecreations]

You really need to revise the power consumption testing, if you can add another power consumption test on top of the current one or just straight ul replace it that would be great.

[@pOoMinator86]

You should do a comparison between these and the KTC G42P5. Great review nonetheless.

[@Dionyzos]

I honestly only notice the reflections on my CX when Tim mentions it in these videos lol

[@jonathanmillar]

Having owned this monitor for about a month now and using it 8 hours a day for my day job (software dev), I have to say it's been amazing, but Tim is right in that this is going to be very dependant on your preferences and what you value. Personally, the built in 4 port USB3 hub, uniform brightness mode, proper monitor sleep support, threaded camera mount and other features are things I value quite highly. However, again, Tim is spot on in that in many ways, this doesn't really fundamentally offer a vastly different experience to a C2, which can be had for a lot less money and is much easier to find. The firmware for this screen have also been pretty ropey so far, no single version has yet to nail everything at the same time but hopefully this will get ironed out pretty soon. I'm only using it at 60hz at the moment - waiting to upgrade my old 1080Ti, so I've only briefly tried HDR and 138hz, but I'm really looking forward to giving them a proper go...

[@tbrowniscool]

Same I have had mine for 3/4 weeks and use it 8 hours a day doing Sysadm then gaming afterward. It's incredible and all the people that think the C2 is close don't use their C2 as a monitor. It's £1400 but I spend 5000 hours a year in front of it so its nothing in the long term Edit: I pay £53 a month for this monitor 0% interest free. It costs less than my Pixel 6 (Overclockers UK)

[@sm7085]

Is the text clarity an issue compared to IPS monitors? I'm thinking of getting an oled panel for media/games but would probably spend the majority of time on work(coding).

[@gelul12]

Is it only released in The US? Can’t find this monitor anywhere else

[@tbrowniscool]

@@gelul12 Im from the UK and bought mine from overclockers uk

[@franktank9573]

I couldn’t find it in stock, picked up c2 for 999 from Best Buy on sale. Absolutely love it, using the smart tv apps more than I thought I would.

[@BriBCG]

I love the fact that the Asus has a matte screen coating. I don't care if it makes it look slightly better, the reflections from a glossy screen drive me crazy and it's not worth it to fight with light sources or only watch at certain times of day just for a slightly improved picture. Shame it costs so much more than what is practically an identical screen, though.

[@lyasu69]

I'm grateful to LG with the C2. for the price quality ratio this TV is simply fabulous for any use even gaming on PC. Bravo LG

[@ktm-kr9mm]

I returned the c2 for this Asus Rog blew it out the water

[@333toxin]

please review the Sony 42 inch OLED 🙏 nice review as always

[@coolvinay]

Even in Australia, the price of the C2 easily falls to 1700+AUD often, while the pg42uq is set solid at 2299 and always out of stock.

[@honoryhonra]

I really like this monitor back coming from a 21:9 I'd like the Oled and 4k feature in the ultrawide option. Is there any 21:9 Oled 4k gaming monitor at all?

[@venomtailOG]

Wish there were more choices in the 30" monitor range. Either 27" or 42" and above. Such as a small choice at the 32" range.

[@deepSilent0]

People underestimate how reflective the C2 is. If you have any kind of light in front of the tv, you will see reflections, almost like a mirror. Even an RGB keyboard placed in front of the screen will cause reflections. Also the TV will shine light onto the top of the desk which will reflect back into the screen (depending on the color of your desk), so no matter what you will still get distracting reflections on the C2.. The C2 is really not good as a monitor because of that.

[@incrediblePsychoheaD]

Very helpful since im trying to decide between these two. Guess ill go with the LG and add the remaining money to the GPU Pot. Thanks!

[@PeTe_FIN]

Had the monitor for a month, only complaint is waking up from sleep doesnt work on my 3090 if i have 138Hz OC enabled. Asus says theres a FW fix coming ~2 weeks. Using it as a 2nd monitor with a black background, gaming and watching vids on it with a "desktop" and "gaming" presets with different brightnesses and protection settings. All static stuff like taskbar+icons are usually on my 35" 21:9 wide monitor.

[@DrBussanich]

I would really like to see a review of best large monitors for high quality DPI/Text use, productivity. Both if you are a gamer and want a best of both worlds, and productivity alone.

[@TechTusiast]

There are always these 40+ inch behemots and curved 32" OLEDs or wharever that Samsung uses, but why isn't there what people really want: 30-32" 4K gaming monitor with straight panel, deep blacks and 144Hz or more. Why make everything else than what market wants?

[@andyh4464]

Yup I don’t want anything over 32” on my desk and i don’t want curves…not much out there for us

[@MauroTamm]

Cutting motherglass into larger panels likely has better yields right now.

[@TechTusiast]

@@MauroTamm Yes, but considering the terrible pricing of monitors compared to televisions, it really doesn't have to be extremely cost effective to be highly profitable.

[@konga382]

Samsung uses VA panels with really bad viewing angles. The curve is absolutely necessary with those panels to preserve image quality on the edges of the screen. There are no 32" 4K OLED panels from LG because the W-OLED tech they use doesn't scale well to such a high DPI. Manufacturers know very well what the most popular monitor sizes are, and they would absolutely produce OLED panels at those sizes and resolutions if it was feasible and made financial sense to do so.

[@MaaZeus]

@@konga382 This. Curve is actually boon with VA panels as it almost eliminates the horizontal gamma shift. That and as you usually use monitors up close so the curve does not really cause picture geometry issues. Hell it may even reduce them in bigger screens when viewed up close. And we will get smaller OLEDs when LG manages to make them cost effective to produce. LG's WRGB OLED panel is the only sensible option to use as a monitor as it is more resistant to burn in compared to the normal pentile or RGB oleds which you see in smaller screens and phones.

[@stefanrenn-jones9452]

Speaking from experience, after purchasing the fo48u I am definitely going to opt for the full suite of screen processing features found in the LG series if I upgrade to 240hz. Dolby digital, 1000 nits etc.

[@Eddie276]

Would we be able to get a comparison of the currently available 32" 4k 120-165Hz monitors floating around the market? Love your work.

[@Dionyzos]

LG is reportedly releasing 27" and 32" Gaming OLEDs next year :)

[@danludvigsen1974]

i hope you will review the upcoming samsung g85sb. its the new QD-oled 3440 1440 monitor. im curious if it uses triangular sub pixels like the alienware do.

[@AlexanderBukh]

Monitors unboxed? Huh, must click that bell now.

[@Dracossaint]

Heh bringing something back to life around Halloween

[@AbhishekParsana]

when talking about monitors, especially large ones like these ..can you please include explanation about feathers like PbP/PiP

[@TartampionJacquo]

hi guys, i'm quite interested by the ASUS PG42UQ screen. I see it was released almost 2 years ago (august 2022) : is there a newer version announced (or expected) soon?

[@rn.s9]

Hey, Tim on 1080p 144hz monitor aoc 24g2u/bk is available at ~230 usd and LG 24gn650 at ~195 usd in my country. I checked your aoc review but it's quite expensive here could you give your insights on LG one mentioned above, will it give similar performance like aoc ?

[@zen1419]

Hello! Are you able to share where to get the asus monitor within australia? All stores i can found dont have it in stock. Thank you!

[@Darkstriker]

Really torn between getting this or the 48" version, since the price is almost the same and this doesn't look too big in many of the preview shots.

[@filipposmanolis369]

Can you review the 43" Samsung QN90B Neo Qled as a monitor? It's one of the best lcd tvs and the 43" is 4k 144hz.

[@donnawetter1513]

Is that Displayport perpendicular to the backside, or is it just a pictogram and the actual port is parallel like the ones on the side?

[@LordZorak11]

Are there any advantages to using Display Port on PG42UQ vs HDMI on the LG C2 ?

[@waleed5849]

best monitor reviews as always

[@JayJay-jx3zg]

When are you going to review the Samsung 43" QN90B? It's a 10 bit, 120hz mini led panel. It is worth the look.

[@JoeBlow-ub1us]

I'm so excited for the LG 27 and 32 inch oled monitors coming in q1 2023. I hate waiting for tech. A 27 inch 4k 120hz+ oled with semi-gloss or gloss coating for under $1300 is the fucking dream, I hope they deliver.

[@Volker_A4]

I don't find the matte diffused glow any less distracting than glossy sharp reflections.

[@jibrilxisreal8037]

HELP! I’m torn between this and a LG C3 42”. Any chance of a comparison video Or maybe your rec between the two.

[@canny7x]

It sure looks stunning. Just not sure about the burn in issue though...