ASUS ROG SWIFT PG42UQ monitor: Latest updates, release date, price, & specs

Everything we currently know about the latest ASUS ROG SWIFT PG42UQ gaming monitor

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Since its official unveiling, many people have been asking us when the ASUS ROG SWIFT PG42UQ release date will be. Luckily for fans of the ROG Swift display range, it looks like the wait is nearly over, with the HDMI 2.1 monitor now available at Amazon UK and other retailers.

We were lucky enough to be invited to a press-only ASUS event where the team unveiled their latest high-performance OLED gaming displays – the ASUS PG42UQ and PG48UQ.

On the day of the event – which was held at Silverstone – we were given unlimited access to the new panels to see how they perform in gaming and general use scenarios. While no testing of the display was performed on-site, we were able to see how this OLED gaming monitor would look in a triple-monitor racing sim setup.

Ultimately, the main takeaway from the event was, the ASUS PG42UQ looks set to impress in a big way. Thanks to the implementation of all the latest technology and features, there’s nothing stopping this panel from being one of the best OLED gaming monitors on the market.

Shortly after the event, ASUS was kind enough to send us a PG42UQ for review – and boy did it impress.

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Does the ASUS ROG SWIFT PG42UQ have a release date?

The PG42UQ is now available to purchase in the UK through various retailers including Amazon and Overclockers. That said, it doesn’t look like the PG42UQ has had an official release just yet, with the panel only available for pre order.

As far as the US and EU markets are concerned, there is still no sign of a release date for the PG42UQ OLED monitor.

ASUS ROG SWIFT PG42UQ specifications

Despite the PG42UQ featuring a tonne of high-end specs, the one feature that has got many fans excited is the OLED panel found at the center of this impressive display.

If you’re new to the world of display technology, OLED panels are some of the best out there – providing impressive color reproduction, perfect blacks, infinite contrast ratios, and stunning HDR performance.

That being said, don’t get OLED panel technology mixed up with QD-OLED (seen in the recently announced Alienware AW3423DW) – a newly engineered technology that will combine the qualities of both Quantum Dot and OLED.

Don’t let that put you off though, OLED panel manufacturers have been improving the standards of OLED for some time now – with LG displays distributing Evo OLED panels in their flagship C2 and G2 TVs.

Performance

Back to the PG42UQ, users can expect fantastic color accuracy thanks to a wide 98% DCI-P3 color gamut. Additionally, a 4K screen resolution is expected alongside true 10-bit color – making for a very versatile display indeed. Whether you’re gaming, watching movies, or just browsing the web, this monitor should look absolutely fantastic.

As far as gaming performance is concerned, users should expect all the latest high-end features. ASUS will be equipping the PG42UQ with HDMI 2.1 functionality – allowing for the support of 4K @120Hz gameplay in both PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles. As you’d expect, the panel also feature VRR (variable refresh rate) and ALLM technologies for a smooth, tear-free gaming experience.

Like many OLED panels, the response time on the PG42UQ is expected to be near perfect (with estimates of 0.1ms not out of the question). Due to the nature of the OLED’s design, it isn’t unrealistic to expect near-instantaneous pixel response from this monitor – something that has already been displayed in the hugely impressive LG C1 OLED TV.

As we’ve already eluded to, the PG42UQ will feature a 120Hz refresh rate and will come in two core sizes – 42″ and 48″. For this particular panel, ASUS will be launching a Micro-texture coating (instead of a traditional glossy option) to help alleviate some of the annoying daytime reflections that plague glossy panels.

Finally, thanks to a custom cooling solution that ASUS has been working on, the company state that burn-in should be much less likely – with operating temperatures residing at around 60%.

ASUS PG42UQ price

So, how much is the ASUS PG42UQ going to cost?

Well, our initial guess was north of $1,400 – and to be honest, if the pre order price in the UK is anything to go by, that looks likely to be the case.

At the time of writing this, the PG42UQ is retailing on Amazon and Overclockers for £1,399 – with the PG48UQ expected to hit shelves for around £1,499.

Should you wait to buy the ASUS ROG SWIFT PG42UQ monitor?

If you’re the sort of person who likes to play both console and PC games (as well as enjoying other forms of content) then the ASUS ROG SWIFT PG42UQ could be right up your street.

Granted, this is a big room gaming monitor and will likely go head-to-head with top-performing TVs such as the LG C2 and Sony A75K. That being said, ASUS will likely tailor many of the internal OSD features to PC gamers, giving it a slight edge for those that prioritize PC gaming over console.