ASUS PG38UQ
- Monitors
- 38″
- 4K
- LCD / LED
Uses 18% more energy than the average for 38-inch monitors on Wattabill (37 models).
Running cost at a glance
- €28.54 per year
- €285 over 10 years
- 98.6 kWh per year
- 21 kg CO₂e per year from electricity use
Your country and usage
- Electricity at €0.2896 per kWh (household price with taxes, Eurostat 2025-S2).
- 210 g CO₂e per kWh generated in 2023 (European Environment Agency). Counts use only, not manufacturing.
We assume prices stay the same over the years.
Electricity prices in all EU countries
About this model
Text from the manufacturer, via Icecat.
- 38-inch 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) gaming monitor with 144Hz refresh rate and Adaptive-Sync for super-smooth gaming visuals
- ASUS Fast IPS technology enables a 1ms response time (GTG) for sharp gaming visuals with high frame rates
- High dynamic range (HDR) technology with DisplayHDR™ 600 certification and 98% DCI-P3 professional color gamut ensures exceptional contrast and color performance
- HDMI® 2.1 supports native 4K 120 Hz gaming without chroma subsampling (4:4:4) on PlayStation® 5 and Xbox Series X
- Extensive connectivity options including DisplayPort™ 1.4 with Display Stream Compression (DSC), HDMI® 2.1, USB hub, and a tripod socket on top of the monitor
- NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible and includes AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and VESA AdaptiveSync144Hz technology to ensure supersmooth, tear-free visuals with low latency
WORLD’S FIRST 38-INCH HDMI 2.1 GAMING MONITOR
ROG Swift PG38UQ is the world’s first 38 inch HDMI® 2.1 gaming monitor, delivering 4K UHD visuals and a 1 ms GTG response time for superfast gaming on a big screen. Featuring Display Stream Compression (DSC) and Adaptive-Sync technology, Swift PG38UQ enables supersmooth 4K 120 Hz gaming on the latest consoles via HDMI 2.1. Plus, a 98% DCI-P3 color gamut and DisplayHDR™ 600 certification ensure true-to-life colors.
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SUPERFAST GAMING WITH HDMI 2.1
HDMI 2.1 enables mind-blowing gaming experience on the latest consoles, providing gamers with native 4K UHD visuals at astounding refresh rates of up to 120 Hz without chroma subsampling.
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Auto Low Latency
Native 4K @120Hz refresh rate
GOING BIG WITH NEXT-GEN GAMEPLAY
It gets even better on PC, with up to 4K 144 Hz visuals when powered by the latest graphics cards. DSC technology supports 4K UHD visuals via a single DisplayPort 1.4 connection by compressing and decompressing each frame on the fly, with no loss in image quality.
*To enable 4K resolution at 144 Hz with DSC, an NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 20 series, AMD Radeon™ RX 5700 or higher graphics card is required. For additional information about enabling DSC, contact your graphics card manufacturer.
ULTRAFAST 144HZ REFRESH RATE AND 1MS GTG
From fast-paced first-person shooters to real-time strategy, play the latest games at their highest graphics settings at a buttery-smooth 144 frames per second with 1ms GTG response time .
ADAPTIVE-SYNC TECHNOLOGY FOR SMOOTH GAMEPLAY
Certified with G-Sync compatible and FreeSync Premium technology, ensure that ROG Swift PG38UQ delivers supersmooth, low-latency visuals.
WIDE COLOR RANGE AND HIGH CONTRAST
HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE (HDR) WITH EXCEPTIONAL COLORS
A DCI-P3 98% color gamut and outstanding color contrast ensure the monitor meets DisplayHDR 600 certification standards. Experience true-to-life colors along with the brightest whites and darkest black hues.
IN-GAME ENHANCEMENTS
ASUS DYNAMIC SHADOW BOOST
This technology automatically clarifies dark areas of the image without changing other areas. It makes it easier to spot enemies hidden in dark areas of the map and improves the overall viewing experience.
EXTREME LOW MOTION BLUR (ELMB) SYNC
With ELMB Sync, low-motion-blur technology and adaptive-sync can be enabled simultaneously to eliminate ghosting and tearing for super-sharp, high-frame rate gaming.
GAMEVISUAL
ASUS GameVisual gives you seven preset display modes and one user mode tailored to suit different types of content.
GAMEPLUS
ASUS GameVisual Technology has seven pre-set display modes to optimize visuals for different types of content. This unique feature can be easily accessed through a hotkey or the on-screen display settings menu.
EFFORTLESS TWEAK TOOL
DISPLAYWIDGET CENTER
New DisplayWidget Center software lets users easily change monitor settings functions via an intuitive interface, using a mouse ― so there’s no need to access the OSD menu.
EYE-CARE SOLUTIONS
ULTRA-LOW BLUE LIGHT TECHNOLOGY
With TÜV Rheinland-certified ASUS Ultra-low Blue Light filters to protect eyes and prevent strain from harmful blue light.
ASPECT RATIO
With aspect ratio control, you can switch to the desired window sizes with various aspect ratios as 21:9, 32:9 or even 4:3 format. Also, you can choose a pixel perfect 25W (2528x1512) or 27W (2884x1220) with high refresh rate. Game big or game precisely to match your different taste.
ROBUST CONNECTIVITY
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Model | PG38UQ |
| Energy class | G |
| Screen size | 38″ (96.5 cm) |
| Power in on mode (SDR) | 45 W |
| Energy class (HDR) | G |
| Power in on mode (HDR) | 85 W |
| Standby | 0.5 W |
| Off mode | 0.3 W |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Panel | LED LCD |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Power supply | Internal |
| Guaranteed support | 7 years |
| Software updates | 8 years |
| Spare parts available | 7 years |
| On the market since | May 10, 2023 |
| EPREL registration number | 1544861 |
Source: EPREL, European Commission. Data updated October 13, 2026.
Product description and images: Icecat (Open Icecat), provided as is, without warranty.