During CES 2022, ASUS and ROG revealed their latest lineup of innovative displays for gamers, creative professionals, mobile users and work-from-home employees, and remote students.
These monitors include ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ and PG48UQ which are the world’s first 42” and 48” OLED gaming monitor that has anti-glare micro-texture coating.
Meanwhile, monitors for the creative professionals, the ASUS ProArt line, include the PA169CDV the world’s first portable PANTONE Validated and Calman Verified display. This monitor also includes Wacom EMR technology. Additional monitors in this lineup are the PA16DC which is a 15.6-inch 4K HDR OLED monitor, and the PA348CGV a 34-inch21:9 UWQHD flat display that has a 120Hz refresh rate.
Moreover, for those who are looking for a much more mobile display, the Zenscreen Go MB16AWP wireless portable monitor with a high-capacity battery is right for you. There is also the ZenScreen Ink MB14AHD that sports a 14-inch IPS panel with dual touch functionality, 10 point touch sensitivity, and an active stylus for writing.
Work from home employees and remote students are offered the ASUS BE24ECSNK which is a 23.8-inch FHD IPS monitor that also includes an FHD webcam and mic array.
ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ and PG48UQ
The ROG Swift line of monitors keeps the gamers in mind and provides features that improve their gaming experience. The 42-inch and 48-inch monitors are the first OLED displays to feature anti-glare Micro-texture coating. Both monitors are able to provide 4K visuals at a 120Hz refresh rate.
In addition, the OLED technology features a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 0.1 ms response time, plus true 10-bit color, and 98% DCI-P3 that is pre-calibrated to Delta E<2 color accuracy.
The Swift OLED boasts a unique thermal solution with a custom heatsink and internal heat sink that promotes great heat exchange that keeps the operating temperatures below 50 degrees Celsius (about 19% better than competitors) while reaching a peak of 900 nits brightness.
Furthermore, the Swift comes with HDMI 2.1 FRL that offers gamers full 48Gbps bandwidth that can support 4K 120Hz visuals without the chroma subsampling. By having variable-refresh-rate technology and auto-low latency mode, console gamers can visually enjoy a super-smooth and lag-free gaming session.
Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.1 ports, two HDMI 2.0 ports, DisplayPort 1.4, and a USB hub.
ASUS ProArt Display PA169CDV
The ASUS ProArt PA169CDV sports a 15.6-inch 4K UHD IPS screen that includes Wacom EMR technology for compatibility with the bundles ProArt Pen. The monitor offers stunning 4K resolution and has DisplayHDR 400 standard.
Additionally, as part of its innovative design, it includes two kickstands an upper kickstand that tilts the monitor to make a drawing or sketching easy while the lower kickstand props up to an ideal angle that allows it to be a secondary display.
The ProArt monitor is also PANTONE Validated and Calman Verified which makes the first portable monitor that is dual certified. The display has also been pre-calibrated to Delta E<2 color difference that features 10-bit color, 100% sRGB, and 100% Rec.709 color gamut that offers users great color accuracy and a high-quality drawing experience.
To top it all off, the ProArt Pen that comes with the bundle uses Wacom EMR technology that provides a natural handwriting feel. The pen is battery-free and is compatible with ASUS Dial, giving you shortcuts when working with supported adobe software.
ASUS ProArt Display OLED PA16DC
The PA15Dc monitor is designed for on-set use that features a 15.6-inch 4K HDR OLED panel. It offers 10-bit color, exceptional Delta E < 1 color accuracy, covers the 100% DCI-P3 color space, and has a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio that provides the deepest black and brightest white.
Additionally, the monitor targets the DisplayHDR 400 True Black specification and includes ASUS smart HDR technology that can support multiple HDR formats and PQ curves. It is also accompanied by a built-in colorimeter that provides effortless calibration experiences that can ensure long-term color accuracy.
The display also features a hood design that helps in reducing reflections and includes two different stands to fit different scenarios.
ASUS ProArt Display PA348CGV
The PA348CGV is a 34-inch 21:9 UWQHD monitor that is pre-calibrated for Delate E < 2 color accuracy. It is Calman verified and it features a 120Hz variable frame rate that offers smooth 2D or 3D renders.
The monitor has an ergonomic design to allow you to adjust the screen for a better viewing angle. It comes with a traditional monitor stand as well as a C-clamp desk mount that can help maximize desk space.
Furthermore, connectivity options include two HDMI ports, and a full-function USB-C that offers signal, data transfer with a 90W power delivery. The monitor also doubles as a USB hub.
ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
The wireless portable monitor ZenScreen Go MB16AWP has a 15.6 FHD IPS screen along with an anti-glare surface. It is equipped with WiFi to eliminate cables and allows you to stream videos from your phone or other devices.
It is powered by a 7800 mAh battery the can give you 3.5 hours of use. It also has an integrated G sensor that can enable the Auto-rotation function by sensing the display’s orientation to switch between landscape and portrait modes.
Lastly, the portable display comes with a fold-out kickstand that can easily be adjusted, two USB Type-C ports, mini HDMI, an earphone jack, a ¼ -inch thread socket that is compatible with a standard tripod stand.
ASUS ZenScreen Ink MB14AHD
The ZenScreen Ink MB14AHD comes with a 14-inch IPS panel out of the box along with an active stylus for writing.
It features an integrated kickstand that enables you to use it in any scenario, be it in the office, home, or outdoor. The stylus supports Microsoft Pen Protocol (MPP) 2.0 and offers highly precise, 4096-level pressure sensitivity that has low latency for a great writing experience.
ASUS BE24ECSNK
ASUS offers the BE24CSNK to work-from-home employees or remote students. It is equipped with a 23.8-inch FHD IPS panel that has an integrated 2MP FHD webcam and mic array perfect for videos conferences and remote learning.
The built-in webcam features tilt (-10 degrees, +10 degrees) and swivel (-135 degrees, + 180 degrees) adjustments that can allow you to stay in the frame no matter what your position is.
In addition, the monitor features dual mics with exclusive AI-powered noise cancellation technology to remove background noise. The webcam includes a Face Auto exposure technology that detects faces and optimizes images for better video conferencing.
Connectivity includes a DisplayPort-over-USB-C with 80W power delivery, for daisy chain support it has DisplayPort in and out, an HDMI port, RJ45 for wired Ethernet connection, 4-port USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub, and two 2W stereo speakers. Meanwhile, the USB-C port enables a simple one-cable docking along with a 150mm height-adjustable ergonomic stand with swivel (+/- 180 degrees), pivot(+/- 90 degrees), and tilt (-5 degrees, + 35 degrees).
Free Adobe Creative Cloud Subscription
In addition, the company has partnered with Adobe to help you with your creative workflow by offering you the Creative Cloud suite of apps and services.
Free three-month subscriptions (worth up to USD 238.47) to Adobe Creative Cloud are given for every purchase of the following ProArt devices in select regions:
- PA169CDV
- PA348CGV
- OLED PA16DC
Free one-month subscriptions to Adobe Creative Cloud are given for every purchase of the following devices in select regions:
- ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ or PG48UQ
- ZenScreen Ink MB14AHD
- ZenScreen Go MB16AWP
- ASUS BE24ECSNK
This gives creators access to over 20 apps that include Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects, along with 100GB of cloud storage.
The Creative Cloud Subscription can be applied to new and existing accounts and can be redeemed via the registration site.
Take note that these ASUS and ROG monitors will be available soon this year and the redemption period will end on November 15, 2022. For more details on the subscription, click here.
The ASUS and ROG monitors will be available in the Philippines later this year.
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