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ASUS has added a new ROG Strix OLED monitor to its range, the XG32UQDS. It's a 31.5-inch QD-OLED with 4K resolution, a 180 Hz refresh rate and a 0.03 ms response time. What's most interesting, though, isn't the specs themselves but the BlackShield layer, which is meant to improve black levels in bright rooms and enhance the durability of the panel surface.
BlackShield to improve blacks in bright light
One of the characteristic drawbacks of QD-OLEDs is that in strong external light blacks can take on a purplish or reddish tint. ASUS aims to reduce this effect with the BlackShield layer. The manufacturer even claims a 40% improvement in perceived black level in bright environments compared with earlier QD-OLED panels. The coating is also said to provide 2.5 times greater scratch resistance. ASUS describes the panel used as a third-generation QD-OLED. PRAD, however, notes that the presence of BlackShield may indicate solutions associated with newer designs.
4K, 180 Hz and OLED Anti-Flicker 2.0
XG32UQDS runs at a resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels at 180 Hz. The manufacturer lists 0.03 ms GtG, 99% DCI-P3 coverage and 10-bit colour depth. Maximum claimed brightness is around 450 nits. The monitor supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and G-SYNC Compatible. It also includes ELMB to reduce motion blur and the OLED Anti-Flicker 2.0 feature, which is designed to reduce image flicker during refresh-rate changes. ASUS also bundles OLED Care Pro with a presence sensor. If the user steps away from the desk, the monitor can automatically switch off the screen, lowering the risk of burn-in. The manufacturer offers a 3-year warranty that also covers OLED burn-in.
Launch later this year
PRAD reports that, according to ASUS, the monitor should reach the German market by the end of 2026. The price in euros has not yet been announced. We still don't know anything about a Polish launch.
Sources: ASUS, Prad
