Asus launches own secondary touchscreen display to rival Elgato
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– Asus announced the ROG Strix XG129C, a 12.3-inch touchscreen IPS monitor designed as a secondary sidekick display for a main monitor.
– The XG129C has a 720p resolution, covers 125% sRGB and 90% DCI-P3 color gamuts, and includes a one-year AIDA64 Extreme subscription.
– Sidekick displays like the XG129C can serve as performance monitors or extensions for streaming and editing setups.
– Asus also announced the ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDMS, a 34-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor with a 280Hz refresh rate and 3440 x 1440p resolution.
– Pricing for both the XG129C and the XG34WCDMS has not yet been officially announced.
Asus is stepping into the secondary display market with a compact new offering designed to compete directly with Corsair’s Xeneon Edge and Elgato’s Stream Deck. The company unveiled the ROG Strix XG129C, a 12.3-inch touchscreen IPS monitor that serves as a dedicated sidekick for a primary monitor. Announced on Friday, this smaller panel draws clear inspiration from the 14.1-inch secondary screen found in the 2020 Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 laptop.
While the XG129C is slightly smaller than the 14.5-inch Corsair Xeneon Edge, both displays share the same 720p resolution. Asus claims the new monitor covers 125 percent of the sRGB color gamut and 90 percent of the DCI-P3 color gamut, making it a viable option for color-critical tasks. To sweeten the deal, the purchase includes a one-year subscription to AIDA64 Extreme, a hardware monitoring tool that normally retails for $65. Beyond tracking PC performance, this sidekick display can function as an efficient extension for streaming or video editing workflows, mimicking the utility of an Elgato Stream Deck.
Alongside the smaller XG129C, Asus also introduced the ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDMS, a larger 34-inch curved gaming monitor. This model features RGB Tandem QD-OLED technology, a 280Hz refresh rate, and a 3440 x 1440p resolution. Asus reports that it covers 99 percent of the DCI-P3 color gamut, positioning it as a high-end option for gamers and creatives alike. Official pricing for both displays has yet to be announced.
(Source: The Verge)
