ROG Swift PG42UQ Impressions - Stunning 4K OLED 138Hz for PC & Consoles!

[@Thetechchap]

Hey Chaps! What's your DREAM monitor right now??

[@vitalymichailov387]

Hello! Wow! Perfect, and not expensive!!! My "dream" monitor for now this, of course, and PG 32UQ, 155Hz, IPS, 3840x2160, 10 bit colors, very happy 👍

[@Mixiravav-MilkyIce]

ASUS ROG Swift PG25QNR

[@RD48__48]

LG Ultragear 48GQ900 or This Monitor ??? (These monitors as 20 inch would be good, my table is small 😔)

[@PaulSebastianM]

One that doesn't have OLED's burn issues, similar or close response times with no visible blur (1-2ms), low input lag (1-5ms), better than IPS 1000:1 contrast ratio (mini-LED if needed), 90-100% RGB, 100-144 Hz refresh rate, VRR, 1mm bezel on all sides, no RGB, 16:9 and 21:9 versions, >= 100 PPI, 1800R curvature for 21:9 (no aggressive curvature).

[@Ryanlexz]

ROG too expensive

[@Captain-Chats]

This is absolutely perfect and hits everything I want in a monitor apart from 1 thing. I need this in a 32 inch version. Getting sooooo close

[@Shah456ful]

exactly, 42 inch way too big for most desks, 32 inch would be perfect and I would finally upgrade my GPU to pair with it

[@DarthChewie]

My thoughts exactly. 42" is too big, but 32" would be perfect. I also really like the idea behind the implementation of a beefier heatsink to prevent burn-in, alongside how ASUS has avoided their typical (awful) super-gamer aesthetic in favour of clean, simple, ultra-slim bezels. I'd also like to see future models include the upcoming DisplayPort 2.0 (rumoured to be supported by next-gen GPUs releasing in a few months).

[@romainprovost7164]

Or 34 inch will be perfect !

[@greenbow7888]

Or even a 38".

[@Thetechchap]

True!

[@WillWebby]

Holy smokes my dream Monitor- that thing looks incredible

[@exsinner]

I'm still waiting for 32" non pentile oled. At that point it will be a must have for me.

[@bruceg22000]

I was waiting for this to be released as it's a 42" OLED pc monitor. Can't wait to see Tom's video comparing the PG42UQ to the other options, such as the LG 42" C2.

[@chiefjudge8456]

The PG32UQX is superior to both. OLED is pretty shitty for HDR due to being dim.

[@DNGR369]

This IS a C2 with a matte coating.

[@DNGR369]

@@chiefjudge8456 you don't know what you're talking about. OLED has infinite contrast so it's the BEST for HDR. The C2 55" and above all have EVO heatsinks and are bright enough.

[@chiefjudge8456]

@@DNGR369 There's no such thing as infinite contrast that's a marketing term. OLED is terrible for HDR because it isn't bright enough (800 peak nits like this new monitor is not going to cut it). In fact, if you've only used OLED displays I would go as far to say that you've never seen HDR before. It's that bad.

[@3r1kz]

@@chiefjudge8456 I have both and I would pick OLED over any normal LCD every single time. OLED can't be matched by IPS ever, no matter how bright.

[@fireraid2336]

This HAS to be reviewed against the LG C2. I was thinking of getting that but this also looks appealing.

[@luisafmo]

oled c2 is better

[@Thetechchap]

Yep - Maybe I'll do a C2 vs UltraGear 42, vs This

[@fireraid2336]

@@luisafmo we will see. the ASUS is more geared toward pc gaming and has DP 1.4.

[@greenbow7888]

@@Thetechchap The LG 48GQ900 is 48". Unless I misunderstood which UltraGear 42 you meant.

[@tyren818]

this would look garbage compared to the C2, anti glare matte coating kills colors and vibrancy from the display completely. Hell, even a GLossy LCD would look better than this.

[@rafaelvoss6639]

32 inch and 240hz would be perfect. Hopefully it comes next year.

[@Dr.WhetFarts]

QD-OLED, 240 Hz and 30-32 inch is the dream panel... However since OLED is much more smooth than LCD, 175-200 Hz might do it. LCD has smearing and slower pixel transistions = more ghosting.

[@denisruskin348]

Good timing. My subs were exploding with that 55" abomination Samsung calls a monitor. 42" is the absolute maximum I would consider as an actual monitor and this looks incredible. Though the 42" should cost even lower than the 48" one, 200 less would be better.

[@Thetechchap]

Agreed - 42" is max I'd ever want to buy

[@gavinderulo12]

It's actually more expensive to produce smaller oled tvs. Hdtvtest has a video on this.

[@MattHealey.]

Thing is why would you buy this over a 42 c2

[@kencult]

@@MattHealey. anti reflective coating, 138hz over 120hz, DP 1.4. If you're just using it for consoles then the LG is the way to go for sure. This is more targeted for PC users

[@FG-td4vs]

@@kencult I'd rather have a glossy coating tbh

[@PhilipChou]

Looking forward to the full review. This could be my next monitor purchase

[@cyclonus01]

Looking forward to your review. Wondering how watching TV and movies would be on this display.

[@protato911]

This is great, 42inch 4k is perfect for me, my hope is that they have burn in prevention cause I want to use it for atleast 5 years.

[@jediwheels1781]

The burn-in prevention is the giant ass heatsinks in the back. Things are huuuuuge. But should help alleviate burn-in risk generated by not having automatic brightness limiters dimming the screen.

[@shitstorm222]

I wish they would make a 32" version.

[@alb.1911]

Very interesting for the text quality improvement, but for me 42 is too big, I need a 32" with the same technology.

[@DNGR369]

The pixels are too tight hence the low brightness of a smaller OLED. This is a work of art to get it done in 42"

[@Jalily]

OMG. I was planning on getting the 42" LG C2 this month when I saw this video. I also have my sights set on the 42" ASUS PG42UQ. I've already placed an order for a custom desk with a depth of 70cm to fit a 42" monitor. I really cannot wait for the full review of this monitor. I'm curious to see if the custom heatsink that comes with the ASUS monitor really helps in alleviating the problems of OLED. Thanks for the video!

[@st3yn]

My homemade desk is 90cm and just fits my 42C2, anything smaller is uncomfortable for me. 70cm is, at least in my country, not even allowed for work as 80 by 120 is the minimum. The ASUS PG42UQ is also way too expensive as the 42C2 is only 950. The Asus is gonna cost 50% more.

[@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?

[@Whizbang]

Probably in 2025

[@Steve31000]

I just ordered the LG C1 48 inch. It's by far the best TV/Monitor you can get at the moment for the price. Nothing else comes close unless you are willing to pay thousands of dollars. I watched your reviews and dozens of others and even though it's a 2021 TV, nothing else comes close for below 800 dollars or even double that.

[@JurassicF4rt]

Too fucking big. No thanks.

[@make.one.studio]

You are a busy man Tom! Great video!

[@ouki4925]

PG42UQ looks like the best one of them all. Alienware QD-OLED was close but the color fringing galore is a deal breaker.

[@Yuriy.Winnig]

What is that color fringing are you talking about?

[@jakinthebox1]

​@@Yuriy.Winnig you can see it in text especially. It will have red and blue hues around the text making it blurry and almost unusable for productivity users. I have the lg c2 42 and so far it is close to the best desk monitor for productivity and gaming imo. Glossy panels are objectively better at color reproduction, clarity and overall viewing which is why I didn't consider the ROG in the first place.

[@Yuriy.Winnig]

@@jakinthebox1 well yeah bad text on OLED TV is a well known fact. I was asking about Alienware QD-OLED

[@jakinthebox1]

@@Yuriy.Winnig I am telling you about Qd oled. It’s a result of alienwares odd subpixel arrangement that gives more fringing than regular oled panels. Coupled with the fact that it’s less than 4K weak resolution makes things blurry and text fringe very noticeable.

[@Dr.WhetFarts]

@@Yuriy.Winnig No it's not, stop being clueless. WOLED is more sharper in text than any LCD. QD-OLED is not when viewed very close, for TV usage and console gaming it is no issue at all. For PC usage it might be, for some.

[@Karmil_Orlando]

Need a 27"/32" 4K OLED 165/240hz monitor. Its nice that these have to option to change the aspect to 27" but not many people have space on their desk for a 42 inch monitor. At that size they should just call it a TV, not a monitor lol

[@BCBe4tS]

Not a TV if it doesn't have a TV tuner🤦🏻‍♂️ it's a monitor, BIG monitor and it's really awesome

[@kaiichinose9590]

For me. I like the gloss panel. I know for some the reflections are annoying but it's doesn't bother me as my room has no windows and it's designed to be a media room. I've always felt that anti glare/matte finished dont allow for blacks to truly be black. I would have to see in person how these anti glare oled screens look. As of now I'm using the aorus fv43U qled monitor and it's been a blast for my consoles and pc. But I still want oled so I might give this a try or the lg c2 42 and have a secondary 27 inch 1440p monitor for other pc use if the dimming on the lg.

[@The1Music2MyEars]

I'm of the same mindset. My monitor is in a darker environment. I've been waiting for a glossy 32" anything and all I see is matte finished gaming monitors that pretend they are in bright office environments, where matte actually makes sense. Nope, the only advancement I've seen in monitors is OLED HDTV's used as monitors and g-sync v-sync d-sync p-sync b-sync at 1000hz, all while GPU's were being massively price gouged. Weird world.

[@MuffinMan0521]

I agree. My ASUS laptop with gloss OLED display looks incredible compared to regular monitor coatings.

[@wallacesousuke1433]

Ultimate basement dweller lul no windows?

[@kaiichinose9590]

@@wallacesousuke1433 lol no basements in texas haha. I have a media room in which I also have my pc set up so it's perfect for oleds. I has controlled lighting as well. In my living room I have mini led because it handles reflections better with I have huge bright windows so that tv fits that room perfect. 👌

[@MuffinMan0521]

I wonder if you could just put a gloss film over it that would cancel the matte out

[@GamerLCD]

These screen sizes are insane. I can’t imagine using a 42” gaming monitor. I tried going up to 32” after using 27” for song long and it really just made me appreciate the 27” size even more.

[@jediwheels1781]

As with everything, you get used to what you use. I've been using 40-43" TVs as monitors for a decade and recently had to use a 27" to play games for a week. I was shocked and thought "how can anyone see on this thing, everything's so small". But towards the end of me using it, I adapted and became used to it. In the end, I'll continue using large format screens because I think the added immersion is worth it, but it truly is a game of "you like what you know".

[@bruceg22000]

Tom, the reviews are already starting to come out. It looks like the PG42UQ's heatsink allows for a 100 nits brightness increase over the 42" LG C2, but only on small windows, such as 5%-10% (on a full window the LG is brighter for some reason). More importantly, the uniform brightness function disables the annoying auto-dimming. However, there are notable disadvantages. Besides lacking HLG and Dolby Vision, the PG42UQ is missing eARC -- that's a huge deal for those of us who want to use this display for both pcs AND consoles with soundbars. Apparently not many soundbars currently support 120hz 4k pass-thru, so eARC is the primary option.

[@snarkyboojum]

Looks beautiful, I’m thinking of getting two of these or just one of the 48” monsters.

[@jabedahmed8177]

I've got an LG C2 42". Honestly the only thing that bothers me with it is the 3:27 brightness adjustments. This is actually a big deal as using these size displays is really meant for gaming/media consumption where this matters a lot. I just am disappointed with the 42" price at £1400. I got my C2 a few weeks ago for £950 because LG/Retailers have already started discounting this product. Not so sure about ASUS's discount over time.

[@mario_luis_dev]

dude I have the same TV/monitor and I got rid of the annoying ABL issue by just buying a universal remote and disabling that crap. Sure, it voids the warranty, but I don't care...I've had LG OLEDs for years and they just don't break nor have I had any burn-in issues whatsoever after thousands of hours, so I don't fear a thing

[@jabedahmed8177]

@@mario_luis_dev nah I don’t mean the auto dimming, that’s not a problem for me as I don’t use it for work. I mean the full screen brightness adjustment he showed at 3:27 bright full screen content goes much dimmer than smaller bright content. This is just the specs of the TVs full screen brightness. This ASUS one looks like it has much higher full screen brightness

[@yuesu2325]

@@mario_luis_dev What you turn off in the service menu is a differrent thing, that's a feature that dim your TV after a few minutes of static screen, which helps with burn in and that is not really something people have issue with (you want your TV to dim when you get up and go to toilet for example). What can't be turn off is the instant shift(less than 1 second) from white to dull grey for big windows bright, noticable in explosions or looking at the sun in games, this is a limit of the panel that nothing can fix, this is what annoyed a lot of people.

[@jabedahmed8177]

@Matthew Walsh true it’s the best panel quality I’ve seen, only annoying full screen brightness.

[@jabedahmed8177]

@Matthew Walsh How so? Without HDR disabled

[@CrespoFTW]

Thank god this isn't another Samsung ARK video

[@christianbaez329]

L mans

[@DayWalker_83]

Do you remember when you were younger and your parents always told you not to sit too close to the TV or we'd go blind and now we're putting them on our desks and sitting a foot away. How times have changed. If I had a console and PC this might be an option but I think I'd prefer a 38 - 49 inch ultra wide screen over this as I also use my PC and laptop for work "productivity" and I think looking left and right and using windows side by side would work much better on an ultrawide. Use by use case though I suppose but I don't see these TV style monitors becoming the norm for PC gaming. VERY cool tech though :)

[@CymBan]

I felt that way too, until I saw how someone else was using it. check out David Zhang on youtube. He has some practical tips and experience with using a 48" and now 42" OLED as a monitor. I definately see the benefits and intend to get one. I specifically like the OLED's because I won't feel compelled to have to use the entire screen if I don't have to since with OLED you only consume electricity for the pixels you're actually using vs an LCD which backlights the entire screen regardless. Kinda feels like a 'cloud monitor' pay-as-you-go :). For me it'd be more versatile since if I need extra space I can use it and not be constrained by the UW aspect ratio, but I'm not paying for it all the time even when I don't.

[@judahclark3100]

this looks great, one thing though, for me personally, I shy away from committing to large screens like this, just for desk space mainly. I really feel like 27" or 32"s are the largest I will ever buy, wish this was optioned in 32

[@Bdot888]

Yeah definitely. 43 inch is approaching tv size honestly

[@FireBlade57]

When I bought my first 32" 3 years ago, I though is was massive. 2 years later it felt small. Now bought a 40" and it still feels a bit too small.

[@timmcgarry7714]

This monitor looks amazing! Do you know if you can vesa mount this beast?

[@vulcan4d]

I used to get excited with all this and then I got the deck and don't need this no more :p

[@caioselleri99]

it costs 10600,00 on Brazil where i live, still cheap for me, just bought it, ty asus! amazing piece!

[@Whizbang]

Nice

[@aunhashmi6013]

Im wondering if this would be more soothed for gaming AND productivity. Since it is a monitor, I assume it has PIP and PBP? Did you get the chance to test it out in a pc environment ? Splitting the screen into two desktops essentially?

[@even_steven777]

Can you do a comparison of this vs the lg ultragear oled? I’m curious to see how it compares

[@ceejay1984]

yes same thing

[@vinrave]

Beautiful! Although it’s still too big. I wish they make 32” UHD OLED 165hz curved display.

[@ZeJuank]

me seeing how amazing and vivid the colors are on that monitor in my 2009 monitor

[@Wakeen510]

So no one isn’t gonna talk about this tracking and flick on 4:06 it was on point

[@geldlarve978]

Tom is the type of guy to go to the british gp to look at monitors

[@Tyler-qf4eu]

Hey love the content and review im buying my first gaming monitor and im looking to get 48 inches because im blind lol i heard you say that this was in competition with the lg ultra gear and i love both of them which would you prefer since im spending such a large amount im also running xbox series x btw

[@winnb4968]

Hey bro, I been following your channel for quite a few years now. I know your fav monitor was the 24:10 3440x1600 even after tested out that huge 48 inch as gaming monitor. But the question here is do you prefer this 42 inch LG C2 or this 42 inch ROG Swift PG42UQ or your fav 38 inch ultrawide??

[@alexquinton5462]

as soon as someone drops an oled gaming monitor with a thunderbolt dock im buying it! I cant believe they keep missing this mark! It seems that only the productivity screens are getting the thundebrbolt added. People Work and GAME too!!

[@apricotmadness4850]

If only it was smaller, like 27 or 32 inches. It would be perfect for me then.

[@clay.t1802]

Same that to big for a normal desk

[@drunkhusband6257]

32" is way too small for 4k, there is no reason to go that small with that high of a resolution.

[@diegoalvarez8515]

Mine is Curve 27¨ 165hz and 1 ms, hope it can last more than 10 years :D

[@NoFame250]

Cant wait to watch the full review

[@saturnotaku]

Shrink this down to 27-28 inches, use a standard RGB sub-pixel layout, and then they can take my money.

[@Dr.WhetFarts]

30-32 inch might happen, 27-28 surely won't, too small for 4K/UHD anyway

[@mohamedalwy]

Please advice what is the best ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ or ASUS ROG Strix 43" 4K HDR DSC XG43UQ ?

[@TechTusiast]

But how is the burn-in problem dealt? I heard somewhere, that proper cooling should reduce or remove burn-in, but is this true? 1600 from a monitor, which might become terrible in a few years is quite risky.

[@sm7085]

looking forward to the review!

[@CFG-qv7hy]

The gamer tax on these 42" panels this year is so real. It's not that the 48" is priced weirdly close to them, it's that the 42" has climbed to nearly the 48" price point.

[@theoldpcgamer77]

The 42" is cut from a motherglass where the other size also cut is a size that is made in less numbers whereas the 48" is cut from a panel where a more popular size is also cut so the panel production makes the 42" panel more costly to produce and thus the price closer to the 48" for the monitor or tv companies to purchase.

[@Arthzul]

It's about how the glass is made

[@Dr.WhetFarts]

Both 42 and 48 are at 55 inch price point and have been all the time. Hell sometimes 55 is cheaper. Why? Because demand is low for 42-48 inch and the leftover is waste anyway.

[@theoldpcgamer77]

@@Dr.WhetFarts Because as i said if a screen is cut the same glass as a less profitable size like say 75" or whatever and less are made the smaller size cut from the same glass has to cost more. Whereas 55" is one of the mainstream sizes and made in more quantites and lets say only 55" is cut from that glass it can be sold for much less. You don't just make a screen size. The huge sheet of glass has lets say 7 75" and 3 42" off that sheet. These are made up figures just for an example. So as i said it just that the smaller sizes are from the less profitable glass. You have to cut certain sizes off a sheet to have as little wastage from the glass. It's just how it is and will cost what it cost.

[@thesos0]

I’ve been gaming on the 55 inch LG oled’s. I can’t downgrade in size. This display is 2 years too late.

[@Dr.WhetFarts]

Then get QD-OLED. Samsung S95B is the king of gaming right now. Does 144 Hz native without frameskipping. Has way more brightness and color volume/punch than WOLED tech, and it does 1080p, 1440p and 2160p perfectly fine (many TVs don't do 1440p well, or at all). I tried gaming on a 55" Samsung S95B with a RTX 3090 Ti and holy hell it looked insane. HDR and VRR also worked to perfection.

[@modoulaminceesay9211]

I got offered a security job at silverstone but turnt it down would have taken it if I had known it’s this cool

[@NS-py4ky]

I finally got the 48in. Got it off mercari brand new for $850 😅 $80 also got me a 2 year warranty 🤷 steal of a deal.

[@Dom_Mason]

Amazing for games how about text quality for normal everyday use? With 42" that would give it around a 104 ppi. Idea would be a 40" OLED with same specs that would give a 110 ppi. The sweet spot for me is around 109-111 ppi for text quality. I am hoping someone makes a 40" 4k OLED with same specs someday. I have an old Seiki pro 40" 4k 60hz monitor. I feel 40" is idea size.

[@merdt23]

Beast specs. I like the true 10 bit

[@ArjuuuN-FC]

Was the Asus pg27aqn 360hz WQHD also there to be seen? when do they get available?

[@dbennett3645]

When are you going to do a full review of the ASUS OLED 4K ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ ?

[@Misha29ify]

WHY are all these amazing OLED high refresh monitors so HUGE???? Like just make one in normal size like 27 or 32 inches!!

[@kdawwgnet7327]

They aren’t monitors. They are just tvs that have been “rebranded” to cater to pc gamers since they’ll buy anything. Small oleds would be HELLA Expensive and with burn in being an issue, oled monitors wouldn’t make much sense.

[@quentinpollard5173]

I was just thinking the same thing. Check out my comment.

[@Captain-Chats]

Yep this hits everything I want apart from it being too big. Give me a 32 inch version and I’d pull the trigger right now

[@varshoee]

Bigger is better. I'm using a 49 inch TV as a PC monitor and I will not go even one inch smaller for my next display.

[@edfort5704]

4K at 40-42 inches is glorious, because the size is awesome once you try it and you do not need scaling in Windows. 100% resolution scale works beautifully. Smaller screens will likely come as well for those who want them, but these sizes also have a wanted place in the market.

[@NavyCFL]

I read that for gaming, a smaller monitor is better for quicker response time (i.e. 24.5"). I run two of the Asus 24.5", 360hz monitors and they are pretty amazing.

[@Titanium_Man]

OLED has generally great response times, true 1ms.

[@puttyputty123]

I think for competing gaming you don't want to move your head, and these monitors might be too big for that at normal PC gaming distances, but should be very immersive otherwise.

[@lethaliano1598]

@@puttyputty123 I have a 32 inch monitor and i don't need to move my head, 42 inches is not gonna be much difference, therefore, you won't be moving your head. When I had the LG C1 for gaming which was 48", i was moving my head a lot and that's why i had to return it. Anything below 43" is perfect.

[@gavrilo1389princip]

3:55 what headset is this? looks so good :O

[@Tetra84]

I’m just curious if the TB to DP1.4 cable can provide higher than 60fps on a MacBook..

[@TheMagicWordRB]

You have to get a usbc to dp cable and your Mac will do 120hz

[@questhere]

If the heat sinks really do help with the removal of auto dimming and allow higher brightness I'd say its worth the extra price

[@drunkhusband6257]

It works with the Sony A90J, it basically never dims

[@TheIrisCZ]

I don't get it. 42 inches is way to big for anyone - it's basically a TV. They all know, people would love to get the same thing in 32 or 28 inches, yet until now there is just one OLED monitor in this size, which has a ridiculous price. I know, that manufacturing is more difficult for smaller displays, but still, there are people literally throwing money on their screens in hope of getting something at least close to that. Yet, there were 0 gaming OLED displays made in the past 5 years since the technology has gone mainstream. Why?

[@drunkhusband6257]

32" is way too small for 4k

[@TheIrisCZ]

@@drunkhusband6257 Depending on your use case it's not. At work I am using the LG UltraFine 4K which is a 24 inch display. For graphics and programming it's the best display I've ever used, because everything looks so sharp. At home, I use older Acer Predator 4K at 28 inches and even though it looks nice, it's miles away from the LG (matte vs glossy coating also makes a big difference in this case, if you are in a dimly lit room). People keep telling me you cannot see the difference between 4K at 32/28/24 inches, but you really can, even from normal viewing distances. The PPI for 4K at 24 inches is just perfect for work. Regarding games, I would have to try different sizes - perhaps with this use case I would've liked bigger picture, who knows.

[@VanaVanaV]

blah blah blah, if they give it to you well you wouldn't complain

[@troudefion7069]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂​@@VanaVanaV

[@iXzenoS]

Looks like a pretty nice monitor but what irks me is how it probably won't be compatible with calibration software like Calman which is a deal-killer for enthusiasts like myself who would use it for both gaming/entertainment as well as professional work. LG C2 42inch still seems like the current best all-round option.

[@DNGR369]

How is a C2 ideal for pro work when auto-dimming when you're working on something, plus higher chance of burn-in with Taskbars etc? Text isn't sharp on an OLED TV, and brightness is low on one's without heatsinks

[@iXzenoS]

@@DNGR369 Sounds like you haven't actually used a modern LG OLED for daily desktop usage. I currently have 2960 hours logged on my C1 using it for professional desktop work 10-15 hours a day and auto-dimming hasn't been an issue since turning off ABSL (TPC) in the service menu and changing Energy Saving Step to off in the settings. You can also turn off GPC although I've personally left it on because I don't notice it affecting my screen. ABL is the only feature you cannot turn off in any LG OLED but that's only a potential annoyance in HDR mode, which most creative professionals wouldn't be working in anyway. Burn-in is also a non-factor unless you constantly have static 100% white windows open on your OLED for hours upon hours every day, but I doubt anybody does that, even on a regular LCD monitor. Personally I always prefer dark mode interfaces (when available) and set the taskbar to auto-hide on my OLED. If I leave my desk for a few hours I just set the screen to off (which is basically a black screen screensaver) or minimize all windows until I return. I also use a curation of several dark wallpapers that rotates every few hours. I also use 2 more ultrawide monitors on the side of my OLED and keep static windows (like emails, chats, etc) open there instead of on my OLED. Most OLEDs these days also come with basic functions like pixel cleaning and pixel shift which further prevents burn-in. If you just use common sense and be smart about it, both auto-dimming and burn-in essentially becomes a non-issue. Text sharpness isn't an issue either because anyone using an LG OLED as a PC monitor should be using it in PC mode which has 10-bit 4:4:4 chroma subsampling. Pair that with features like ClearType that is included in the operating system and you wouldn't recognize any difference compared to a LCD, unless you literally read text a few inches away from the screen. At normal viewing distances with the optimal settings, text clarity is again a non-issue. If you use common sense and be smart about using the OLED correctly, then all of the things you mentioned is nothing to be concerned about.

[@cloggedpitot1]

@@iXzenoS Thank you for your thoughts. I recently bought the 42" C2 and have been considering returning it and waiting for the PG42 to be available. Dont get me wrong, I love the C2, but have found the auto darken a tiny bit irksome, and also would love it to behave more like a monitor when I walk away (wakes/sleeps with the computer). I recently learned about wake over lan and will look into that for changing it to behave like a monitor. Thats a small detail. It was encouraging to hear your experience with no burn-in. Ive done the same configurations as you, but havent turned off the auto darken feature. Is it worth the cost of the service remote? Thanks in advance.

[@iXzenoS]

@@cloggedpitot1 Yes definitely! Turning off auto-dimming (TPC/ABSL) was a game-changer for me. There was nothing more annoying with my OLED than having the screen dim and brighten up here and there while reading the web or doing professional creative work. The service remote isn't that expensive and you can always use it with other LG OLEDs you buy in the future...I say get the remote, try turning off TPC and if you still don't like it, then return it.

[@cloggedpitot1]

@@iXzenoS Thank you for the advice. I have ordered the service remote. $8 on Amazon.

[@justinnixon5823]

Would you recommend it for PS5 and Xbox series x user to? I need something for PC, PS5, and Xbox series x, all in monitor.

[@TheMagicWordRB]

Would this be better than lg c2? Will be using for ps5 and office work on Mac + watching KZbin videos.

[@ag7466]

hi @the Tech Chap i have a question. i have to bye a new Monitor i will use it for PS5 and PC Gaming. I cant decide witch one it`s better Asus PQ42UQ or LG C2 42 Thank a lot

[@KGG95]

42 or 48 just for the new dragonball???😍😍 ppi bit lower is it much of a different ?

[@xxgamergirlxx7917]

Now if only I could afford it lol.. Looks absolutely incredible,damn lucky whoever can buy it 😭. Guess I gotta stick to an IPS for now.

[@theecomninja3434]

oh man this is sick 🔥💪

[@rubengalan6864]

2080 ti is enought to move this monitor?Thanks.

[@extectic]

Definitely interesting. I'm on an LG 38 inch ultrawide now... maybe if i get a slightly deeper desk, the 48 inch would be an upgrade path. But even the 42 would have OLED vs the not-OLED I have now.

[@NathanVu]

Looks good, It would be better if the bezel were symmetrical like the Apple monitor though.

[@OneForAllGaming1985]

Why the matte coating though, I kills the colours.

[@drunkhusband6257]

Tell that to the Sony A90K

[@Gioxtream]

ROG Swift PG42UQ or Lg C2 for gaming??

[@thehoshgames]

The problem is what size fits on your desk, at what is a good distance, for your gaming session. To me 48" is too large and forces me to set too far away, I used a 49" TV I happen to have and a Dell 43" work monitor for reference. I use 32" monitors for gaming currently but want to fill, but not overfill, my vision area (glasses limit it some). So I have been looking at going with a 38" 1600p or a 40" 5k2k Ultra-Wide up to a 43" 4k 16:9 panel. They are about the same width, just more height with the 16:9 4k panel, which might be better. Hence why I have been watching for these reviews since the announcement, and it has the Display-port that is >120Hz and is not gloss screen, which are both requirements for me.

[@iWARxSAVAGE]

HDTechTV literally just posted same review video shot at that same facility lol I got a Sony A90K 42” yesterday and put it on my coffee table for PS5 only. Perks of being a bachelor. If I was a PC gamer I wouldn’t of got the Sony but this one looks good for PC and heatsink tech is dope. I like the Sony and premium remote with brushed aluminum and backlight also and I was tired of expensive gaming monitors with no remote control always having to change settings manually on the device buttons. The Sony since it’s a TV has an optical output for my Astro headset which was a good selling point that this Asus most likely doesn’t have was a good selling point now that every gaming monitor doesn’t have optical which annoying as well so no digital audio extractor BS needed

[@jomy7616]

This matte Layer is an absolut no-go for an OLED-Panel ... In a large Office at work - ok ! But at home where i can adjust the lighting at my choice - no way ...

[@JurassicF4rt]

Waaaaah no glossy screen it's matte waaaaah

[@tattyheid7279]

You went to a F1 circuit & played computer games? 😦 Reminds me of the people who went to Tankfest at Bovington & queued up to play World of Tanks (whilst wearing combat clothing).

[@Thetechchap]

I did get to have a driving experience in a Ferraro F430, BMW M2 competition, and Aston Martin Vantage - so I did a bit of real driving as well

[@tattyheid7279]

@@Thetechchap Well, I'll let you off then :) Particularly the Aston Martin

[@sercesco3601]

Well thats all I would do at an F1 meet these days, the sport has become a joke for those who have watched it all their life, its now just for entertainments and views..FIA partakes in fixed racing.

[@Kryptic1189]

whats up with these gigantic monitors? I want a 32"

[@orlfane1622]

So how do you wall mount this thing. I dont see any mounting holes on the back. No vesa mount. Is this a stand only monitor?

[@silver33]

How is the 43 inch look at that distance? I really want a 43 inch monitor, but I'm just afraid because my desk is not deep at all.

[@DeathPatman]

whoo. How does it look when you go down a resolution, ie 2560x1440. Does the picture look washed out, out of focus or something like that

[@GFourGadget]

What an oddly specific refresh rate 😂

[@DjLuCKyCHaRM]

Can you make a comparison video between this one and the LG C2 who everyone seems to buy? I didn't like the brightness of the LG C2 42"...

[@AlexanderEpperson]

I have the LG 48GQ900, love it! But wish it came in a 42" variant.

[@JacobGagoOfficial]

I wonder what this is going to be like versus the LG C2

[@britishagent]

Looks fantastic

[@MistyKathrine]

4:00 138 is nice though because when you think about it, it's just 2x69...

[@Mustang1984]

It's about 1350 on Amazon. I really want to get this. I have a question though. I've never seen an OLED panel in person. Is it really that much better/prettier than a regular lcd (or whatever is the common type) ?? I would imagine viewing the OLED through my screen an Alienware ultrawide wouldn't do it any justice.

[@KARL_HEISENBERG8]

Which is better the Gq950 or pg42uq?

[@How3Kiwi]

G-Sync compatible and Freesync compatible are not the same thing as G-Sync Ultimate or Freesync Premium. Could you clarify which this monitor feature? Ultimate or Premium are required for VRR in HDR from what I understand

[@xXxALeXFuTexBaLxXx]

Release date ?

[@Alex-rf4wu]

We appreciate your sweat for the videos! 🤣

[@GUY-on-Earth]

Why aren’t people using powertoys fancyzones on these 42-48 inch monitors!!!? It’s meant for mulitasking, you can game on 27inch of the screen and use the rest for other tabs/windows

[@Insidema2013]

Who made the oled panel?... LG or Samsung

[@ThereIsOnlyOneRandom]

should outperform LG trasholeds, trust me heatsink is a big thing, the ABL won't kick at all, LG screen's tends to dim noticeably in few mins of gaming lol

[@drunkhusband6257]

Which I don't get either because the Sony TVs using the same panel get brighter and the ABL is way less noticeable even without a heatsink

[@nashsanadiki3104]

Thank god, the only monitor review in my feed that isnt about the Samsung turrent 😂

[@dedsec8509]

Which motherboard best gigabyte or asus or msi

[@guy5140]

Still waiting for an oled 4k 32” gaming monitor

[@amstorm8954]

true story: i was reading during uni studies about oled monitors in 2012 back on train from school it took 11 years for PC gamers (not talking about 60fps movies and xboxps)

[@ShrineMedium]

A 32 inch of this exact monitor would be perfect

[@shindigira]

I currently have the LG C2 42. Will there be better text clarity by changing to the PG42UQ. Or is it basically the same panel?

[@rionshin3556]

Same panel