Asus ROG Strix XG438Q Review
What do you get when you cross-breed an Nvidia Big Format Gaming Display (BFGD) with a regular-size gaming monitor? We're not sure, exactly, but it look something like Asus' new 43-inch ROG Strix XG438Q. Not quite as big as a BFGD, this $1,099 gaming monitor impresses on size and performance, but it's missing a few key features that we'd expect to see out of displays in this premium price segment. That said, if you've been looking for an exceptionally quick 4K gaming monitor that can act both as a display for your computer and a moderate-size TV for your space-strapped media den, this monitor blurs the ultra-high-definition line between where your computer desk ends and your living-room couch begins.
Taking the "B" out of "BFGD"
I've reviewed big monitors before, but the ROG Strix XG438Q is the first that truly feels like a gaming monitor, rather than a TV that found its way onto your desk. At 43 inches, this 3,840-by-2,160-pixel (4K) HDR monitor hits a sweet spot between the...
If a TV or an Nvidia BFGD is too big for your gaming, but a regular monitor is too small, the 43-inch Asus ROG Strix XG438Q is a lustworthy alternative for serious players. It's not cheap, but its panel is nimble and eye-popping.
Gaming performance is top-notch; Larger screen size makes seeing enemies easier; Display Widget software is highly customizable; Future-proof for next-gen consoles
Display Stream Compression feature not integrated; Big enough to make some users motion-sick; Not ideal for pro content creators; BGR profile might make text a little fuzzy