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Asus ROG Swift PG348Q 34″ 3440×1440 IPS G-Sync Curved 100Hz Review

Asus has done well with its first 21:9 display. The Asus ROG Swift PG348Q is fantastic – great for gaming and great for general desktop use.

The picture quality is as good as any general purpose IPS display, G-Sync works very well at 100Hz, and even the sound isn’t bad … for a PC monitor. The slightly odd design works well too, although we suspect, like the Acer Predator Z35, which has a similarly bold design it will appeal more to gamers, and look more in place in a gaming den than it would in a study or the living room.

We’re also convinced that the 3,440 x 1,440 resolution is absolutely right for a display of this size.

 Add it all together and this is one seriously good piece of kit.

There’s only one area of complaint. Asus was wise to use the same joystick control method for the OSD as on its other gaming displays, but the other physical buttons seem to have been neglected a bit. They feel a bit sticky in use, and they aren’t terribly helpful. There’s no way to customise them in the menus.

It’s a small point, but when you’re paying a considerable sum for a gaming display, you should expect the very best in every respect.

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Two other points worth mentioning are the lack of Nvidia ULMB support and a PIP mode to use both HDMI and DisplayPort simultaneously.

And there's another sticking point. Ultra-wide 21:9 displays aren’t cheap, and the extra hardware needed for G-Sync and higher refresh rates bumps that price into the stratosphere. This is one of the most expensive ultra-wide displays on the market.

It’s only worth it if you want these gaming features, and can make use of G-Sync and higher refresh rates. If you’re content with 60Hz operation, the Philips BDM3490UC (review HERE) offers the same excellent picture quality, at a price that’s about a third less.

And of course, if you’re looking for a new high-end monitor you now have to choose between an ultra-wide display such as this or one with a more traditional 16:9 aspect ratio that support 4K resolution. 4K gives you a much greater pixel density and improved clarity but you can get faster refresh rates and a more cinematic view with an ultra-wide display.

Notably if you opt for 4K and still want G-Sync support, the Asus ROG Swift PG27AQ is £200 cheaper, and the Acer Predator XB280HK (review HERE) is similarly more affordable.

The ROG Swift PG348Q is going right up against Acer’s Predator X34, a 34-inch curved IPS display with a near-identical specification, but Acer's display is just slightly more affordable.

Until recently, buying a display was a relatively simple affair, but there are multiple form factors, panel technologies and refresh rates to choose from, so you have to really consider priorities before purchasing.

Having said all this, for gaming on an ultra-wide display, the Asus ROG Swift PG348Q is just as about as good as it gets.

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Pros:

  • Very funky, futuristic design and appearance.
  • 100 Hz operation, with G-Sync support
  • Great picture quality

Cons:

  • Menu system could be more complete.
  • Expensive.

Kitguru Says: IPS? Check. Ultra-wide display? Check. G-Sync up to 100Hz? Check! All the ingredients are here for a great ultra-wide 21:9 gaming display. The Asus ROG Swift PG348Q is a stunning panel, but it is a pricey prospect.

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Rating: 9.0.

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38 comments

  1. Orestis you lucky man, you get all the nice displays to play with! 🙂

  2. Far too expensive for what it is, as are most of the so called top monitors at the moment.

  3. Get the LG34UC98-W never buy a monitor from anyone but LG or Samsung again. Two many of the second tier makers that use LG or Samsung panels always seems to skimp on quality.

  4. So expensive and a bit late. I was hoping they were delaying it to add DP 1.3 to raise that possible refresh rate to 144hz.

  5. But the question is, where and when can I buy it? In the US of course

  6. I talked to an ASUS representative, they havn’t launched in the US yet and don’t have a public ETA as to when they will.

  7. I had the LG version of this monitor (UC97) and moved to the Predator X34, literally no difference in quality apart from the higher refresh rate and G-Sync which are HUGE benefits for gaming.

    Hopefully, I’ll never have to use it, but the Acer also comes with a 3 year warranty while the LG only had 1 year.

  8. well that suks

  9. Well shit…

  10. Everyday the Acer Predator 34″ is looking better…

  11. Well the 34uc98w has thunderbolt, freesync, hdmi connection but you prefer gsync which is cool if you prefer. Never had good luck with 2ND tier monitor manufactures myself.

  12. Didn’t the press release say Feb?

  13. So? I am guessing ASUS sent you this special prepared sample? Or did you randomly buy in a shop?
    Kind of important due to the fact that Internet are full of complaints regarding production quality of ASUS ROG Displays.

  14. Pretty sure the panel will not go 144hz, DP 1.3. 100hz is already pushing it. We will have to wait fir next gen IPS for that.

  15. To expensive in what relation, ur wallet ? We dont even know if they are making money on this product at all. Its current tech pushed to edge here, ofc its expensive, its premium products.

  16. Dont forger 100hz overclock, thats the primary here.

  17. Yes . On their website it’s written ” ASUS ROG Swift PG348Q will be available worldwide from February. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information…” It’s worldwide except North and South America 🙂

  18. I just chatted with Asus support and they told me it was schedules for a first quarter release in March for the US I took a pic of the chat

  19. I chatted with Asus support today, they told me th monitor was scheduled for a first quarter US release in March… I took a screenshot, not sure of the attachment will work though.

  20. See pic

  21. A lot of assumptions there.

    Considering you could buy a 60″ 4k tv for that price yes it is far too expensive. Okay you wouldn’t have G-sync or 100hz but well not that important to me as I have tried them both already. You are paying a lot of money for G-sync and 100hz. Especially considering you could pick up the excellent Dell U3415W for almost half the price.

  22. Thanks for passing along the information! Did she give you information on preordering?

  23. This panel won’t cause it only has DP 1.2, DP 1.3 would give it the bandwidth it would need to reach 144hz.

  24. yea ,it is epic 🙂

  25. Just to say there wasn’t one now…

  26. In case you didn’t notice amazon has it on “pre-sale” http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C83BE6U?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

  27. No, the this LG panel cannot run 144hz no matter what DP standard. The panel is a native 60hz, some of them can run 100hz overclocked.

  28. You are comparring a monitor with a TV ? A 4k tv is terrible for gaming for many reasons, input lag, 50/60hz refresh rate, dpi etc etc…100hz or more is standard for a propper gaming monitor, frame sync is becomming the norm to. As i said, we dont even know if they are making money on theese displays, they have a large fail rate to, many displays get RMA. Sure you can get the Dell cheaper, but it is a lower spec product.

  29. Ordered mine from scan was delivered last tuesday, my previous monitor the Dell 29 panoramic was beautiful this is a nice step up with g sync both epic monitor’s but it’s good to have more screen area now. Word of warning you’ll need closer to 800mm of desk depth to keep the monitor’s screen at finger tips and arms stretched out as I have been told by medical pro’s. You can use a 600mm deep desk like I have and push the monitor rear leg off the edge against the wall (very safe) and then tilt the screen down! Perfect monitor out of the box and totally recommend it guys.

  30. FINALLY got one expected delivery around 3/22. If you guys been waiting like I have searching every corner of the world for one of these monitors, this is the place to get one IN THE US THANK GOD!! http://www.velocitymicro.com/buy-asus-swift-pg348Q.php Cross your figues no X34 problems.

  31. http://www.velocitymicro.com/buy-asus-swift-pg348Q.php

  32. I don’t know dude, that site looks shady AF

  33. REALLY MY DUDE!?! Then use PayPal you will be covered like I am. HEY I’ll shot you a pic next week HAPPY AS F*CK

  34. Oh I didn’t realize they took PayPal, u all good then. I may have to go ahead and order also. I’m really looking forward to this monitor.. What GPU u running? I’ve got a 970 and I’m thinking I may as well upgrade that as well. Anyway, thanks for the heads up bro

  35. I have two Evga Titan X superclocked cards, still not enough power for 4k max 60fps games smh. That’s why I chose this monitor close to 4k resolution plus g sync

  36. Does anyone recommend a good vesa mount for the Pg348q monitor? Also where are the vesa holes for the screws.

  37. Does anyone recommend a good vesa mount for the Pg348q monitor? Also where are the vesa holes for the screws.

  38. Anyone in this forum? Does anyone recommend a good vesa mount for the Pg348q monitor? Also where are the vesa holes for the screws? I suspect it’s the 4 screws inside where the stand gets attached. Just don’t want to make a mistake and loosen something I shouldn’t have.