ASUS PG42UQ
- Monitors
- 42″
- 4K
- OLED
Uses about as much energy as the average for 42-inch monitors on Wattabill (8 models).
Running cost at a glance
- €33.30 per year
- €333 over 10 years
- 115 kWh per year
- 24 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
Same size and resolution, cheaper to run
Models on the market with the same screen size and resolution as the ASUS PG42UQ that use at least 5% less energy.
About this model
Text from the manufacturer, via Icecat.
- 41.5-inch 4K (3840 x 2160) OLED gaming monitor with 138Hz (overclocked) refresh rate, designed for immersive gaming
- Features extreme blacks, high perceptual brightness and ultrafast 0.1 ms response time, with 98% DCI-P3 color gamut and Delta E <2 color difference for astonishing HDR performance
- Custom heatsink enables up to 8%-lower temperatures for better long-term OLED performance
- Gamer-friendly optional uniform-brightness setting for even brightness levels
- Anti-glare micro-texture coating reduces reflections for accurate colors and better viewing experiences
- 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
ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ
WORLD’S FIRST 42” OLED GAMING MONITOR
The ROG Swift OLED PG42UQ is a 41.5-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor that features an anti-glare Micro-texture coating to reduce reflections to ensure you see more accurate onscreen colors. Its superfast 138 Hz (overclocked) refresh rate and blazing 0.1 ms response time delivers incredibly immersive gaming on a larger scale. Plus 98% DCI-P3 gamut, true 10-bit color and Delta E < 2 ensure true-to-life colors and the darkest-possible black hues.
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DETAILED VISUALS AND CLEARLY-DEFINED TEXT
ROG Swift OLED gaming monitors feature the latest generation OLED panels designed for greater efficiency and brightness. The sub-pixel layout provides extremely detailed visuals and clearly-defined text to upgrade the viewing experience.
ULTRA-REALISTIC COLORS
The PG42UQ gaming monitor features true 10-bit color depth and a cinema-grade 98% DCI-P3 gamut to deliver unparalleled realism. Each monitor is pre-calibrated to Delta E < 2 to ensure the very best color reproduction on its brilliant OLED panel.
CUSTOM HEATSINK
INTELLIGENT COOLING DESIGN FOR 8% LOWER TEMPERATURES*
The custom heatsink found in the PG42UQ offers more surface area for heat exchange to provide more efficient cooling performance, even in long gaming stints. The lower temperature enables better OLED performance with lower likelihood of image sticking. This robust fanless system operates silently to minimize distractions.
ANTI-GLARE MICRO-TEXTURE COATING
LESS GLARE, FEWER DISTRACTIONS
A special matte Micro-texture coating on the surface of the display significantly reduces glare. This allows the PG42UQ to display more accurate colors free of distracting screen glare.
GAMING
CERTIFIED NVIDIA® G−SYNC® COMPATIBLE
The PG42UQ delivers a seamless, tear-free gaming experience by enabling variable refresh rate technology as a default on NVIDIA GeForce® graphics cards.
RICH CONNECTIVITY
The PG42UQ has an array of connectivity options that cater to any gaming or streaming setup. It includes HDMI 2.1 and 2.0, as well as DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC) at the rear to connect to various devices. One USB port and a tripod socket on top of the monitor makes it easy to mount a camera. Lastly, there’s even a headphone jack at the bottom of the display.
IN-GAME ENHANCEMENTS
Uniform brightness
When activated, the ROG-exclusive uniform brightness function setting within the OSD menu decreases peak brightness to keep levels consistent for better viewing, even when changing the size of bright white windows. It also makes marathon gaming sessions much more comfortable on the eyes.
ASPECT CONTROL
For gamers that prefer playing on smaller monitors, the PG42UQ supports a range of aspect ratios to cast a 24", 27", or 34" image that can be shifted vertically to aid the viewing experience. See it all, and set the pace with the 0.1ms response time of OLED.
*Compared to ROG monitors with no heatsink.
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Model | PG42UQ |
| Energy class | G |
| Screen size | 42″ (105.6 cm) |
| Power in on mode (SDR) | 52.5 W |
| Energy class (HDR) | G |
| Power in on mode (HDR) | 70 W |
| Standby | 0.5 W |
| Off mode | 0.3 W |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Panel | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Power supply | Internal |
| Guaranteed support | 7 years |
| Software updates | 8 years |
| Spare parts available | 7 years |
| On the market since | June 24, 2022 |
| EPREL registration number | 1276474 |
Source: EPREL, European Commission. Data updated October 13, 2026.
Product description and images: Icecat (Open Icecat), provided as is, without warranty.