[ad_1]
With specifications out the way, let’s take a closer look at the build quality, design, and mechanical features this monitor comes equipped with.
Aesthetics
Like every display that resides within the ROG Swift family, the PG32UQ comes to shelves boasting an incredibly attractive design. ASUS seem to be the masters of creating the perfect balance between ‘hardcore gamer’ and premium aesthetics – expertly displayed in the PG32UQ.
The large 32″ screen size offers up incredibly thin bezels that work effortlessly with the rest of the monitors sharp angles. The bottom bezel of this display is fairly slim when compared to other 32″ panels, giving it a much more immersive feel when gaming or viewing TV/film. The signature ROG branding can be seen in the centre of the bottom bezel, finish in chrome for a premium feel.
While the large ‘V’ shaped stand does take up a fair chunk of desk real-estate, it’s not nearly as intrusive as the AOC AGON AG324UX we recently reviewed. It also doesn’t protrude as much either, allowing you to maintain an acceptable level of organization on your desk. That said, the stand definitely offers a premium feel and look that is very characteristic of ASUS products.
Moving to the rear and the high-end feel of this monitor continues to impress. Like always, we are greeted by ASUS’s favoured Sci-Fi-esque etchings alongside a large ROG RGB logo. While the RGB is fully customizable within the OSD, it doesn’t really get bright enough to warrant it’s worth on this panel.
The rear of the stand is tarnished with more ROG branding, finishing off the aesthetics of this panel nicely.
Build Quality
As you’d expect from a panel of this price point, the build quality of the ASUS ROG Swift PG32UQ is absolutely superb. ASUS always do a fantastic job when it comes to the manufacturing process and this monitor is no different.
The stand is almost entirely metal – aside from a plastic cover that features the ROG branding – giving the display a really solid feel. All stand adjustments also feel purposeful and absolutely zero wobble was experienced during usage. The front of the panel features an anti-glare matte coating that adds an additional layer of protection to the face of the panel.
The only area that let me down when referencing build quality was the rear of the panel. The plastic used near the top of the shell definitely featured a good amount of flex when pressed lightly.
Apart from this though, you simply can’t knock the PG32UQ for build quality.
Panel Coating
As we just said, the PG32UQ comes with an anti-glare matte coating that is excellent for mitigating both natural and manmade light sources. It features a 3H hardness coating which does add an additional layer of protection to the panel. That being said, it does reduce image quality very slightly when compared to glossy alternatives.
One issue with this particular panel coating is the frequency in which fingerprints build up. Luckily, a decent cleaning solution and microfibre cloth will see to that easily.
Bezels
The bezels on the PG32UQ measure in at 9mm (top and sides) by 20mm bottom – giving this panel an immersive feel during usage.
While the bottom bezel is larger than the rest, it is actually quite slender when compared to some of the market’s leading 32 inch monitors.
Stand
As far as stand adjustments go, users can expect height, tilt, and swivel functionality. Unfortunately, the stand doesn’t feature a pivot option – meaning insertion of cables can be a little annoying at times (especially when you start to fill up the available options).
Fortunately, users do have the option of removing the stand altogether and mounting the monitor on a VESA stand – via 100mm x 100mm VESA.
Below are the exact specifications of the stand:
- Forward Tilt – 5 degrees
- Backward Tilt – 20 degrees
- Left Swivel – 25 degrees
- Right Swivel – 25 degrees
- Pivot – 0
- Height – 100mm
Inputs
All inputs can be found at the rear of the monitor with vertical insertion required. Annoyingly, ASUS hasn’t left a great deal of room for inserting cables, with some individuals struggling to gain access to certain inputs when adding a variety of cables.
That said, this monitor does support HDMI 2.1 devices, meaning console users can enjoy 4K @120Hz gameplay with VRR.
For a more in-depth look at the inputs, see below:
[ad_2]
