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ASUS has added a new monitor to its lineup, the ROG Strix OLED XG32UQDS. It's a 31.5-inch QD-OLED with 4K resolution, a 180 Hz refresh rate, and a 0.03 ms response time. However, the most interesting part isn't the specs themselves but the BlackShield layer, which is designed to improve the appearance of blacks in a bright room and increase the durability of the panel's surface.
BlackShield to improve blacks in bright light
One of the characteristic flaws of QD-OLEDs is that in strong external light blacks can take on a purplish or reddish tint. ASUS wants to limit this effect using 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 notes, however, that the presence of BlackShield may point to solutions associated with newer designs.
4K, 180 Hz and OLED Anti-Flicker 2.0
The XG32UQDS operates at a resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels at 180 Hz. The manufacturer specifies 0.03 ms GtG, 99% DCI-P3 coverage and 10-bit color 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 lessen image flicker when the refresh rate changes. ASUS also bundles an OLED Care Pro package with a presence sensor. If the user steps away from the desk, the monitor can automatically turn off the screen, reducing the risk of burn-in. The manufacturer offers a 3-year warranty that also covers OLED burn-in.
Release 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 don't yet have any information about the Polish release.
Sources: ASUS, Prad
