Dual-mode OLED monitors dominated the high-end gaming market in 2024, but ASUS appears poised to bring this cutting-edge technology to the mainstream. Ahead of CES 2025, ASUS has pulled back the curtain slightly on its upcoming monitor lineup, featuring a 4K model capable ofswitching between 4K resolution at 160Hz and 1080p resolution at a blistering 320Hz. The new ROG Strix XG32UCG will use an IPS panel instead of OLED, which implies we might finally have an affordable dual-mode gaming monitor.
This isn’t ASUS' first foray into the burgeoning dual-mode monitor space. The company launched theROG Swift OLED PG32UCDPin July of last year, an OLED monitor that lets gamers choose between 4K at 240Hz and 1080p at 480Hz, depending on the games they want to play. The upcoming monitor, however, brings a few welcome changes. It uses a fast IPS panel and has slightly lower refresh rates, which all point towards a lower starting price than the steep $1,299 of the aforementioned PG32UCDP OLED.
The ASUS ROG Strix XG32UCG Specs and Features
The ROG Strix XG32UCG is a solid gaming monitor that will please both FPS and RPG gamers. It features a 32-inch 4K display with a 160Hz refresh rate and a Fast IPS panel. Unlike standard monitors, users can bump the resolution down to 1080p, unlocking a higher 320Hz refresh rate ideal for competitive FPS and racing games. It also supports FreeSync Premium and G-SYNC for tear-free gaming, and includes several AI-powered in-game enhancements like Dynamic Crosshair and Dynamic Shadow Boost.
For connectivity, it provides a DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, and USB-C with 15W charging. It supports 4K at 120Hz on the PS5 and Xbox Series X, and up to 160Hz on PC via the DisplayPort. New to the upcoming monitors, users will be able to navigate the OSD menu using a mouse instead of fumbling with a joystick or hidden buttons. Overall, the ROG Strix XG32UCG ticks all the boxes for a high-end gaming monitor and will likely make it ontoour best 4K gaming monitorlist.
ASUS will also unveil a range of gaming monitors designed for creative professionals. The lineup includes a 6K monitor boasting a 98% DCI-P3 color gamut, a 4K monitor with integrated Google TV, 4K monitors featuring built-in colorimeters, and a portable monitor. The ZenScreen Smart Monitor MS32UC stands out as an especially exciting offering for those looking for both a computer monitor and a smart TV, all in one. For those with limited space, this monitor seamlessly transitions into a full-featured Google TV, offering the best of both worlds.
If you can’t wait for 2025 to grab a dual-mode non-OLED display, Alienware has you covered with its AW2725QF, which debuted this year. Like the upcoming ASUS monitor, the Alienware uses an IPS panel instead of OLED and lets users choose between 4K and 1080p, with refresh rates of up to 360Hz. You canpick up the Alienware AW2725QF from Dellfor $500. ASUS hasn’t revealed any pricing details for its ROG Strix XG32UCG, but since it has a bigger 32-inch display, we expect it to cost a little more than the Alienware monitor.
