ASUS ROG Swift 38” 4K HDMI 2.1 HDR DSC Gaming Monitor (PG38UQ) – UHD (3840 x 2160), 144Hz, 1ms, Fast IPS, G-SYNC Compatible, Speakers, FreeSync Premium Pro, DisplayPort, DisplayHDR600, 98% DCI-P3 Electronics

(23 customer reviews)
SKU: AG_831280

Brand ASUS
Screen Size 38 Inches
Resolution 4K DCI 2160p
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Screen Surface Description Matte

$506.80

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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

3-month Adobe Creative Cloud: Receive complimentary access with the purchase of this product (valid from 9/1/2023 to 8/31/2025)

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23 reviews for ASUS ROG Swift 38” 4K HDMI 2.1 HDR DSC Gaming Monitor (PG38UQ) – UHD (3840 x 2160), 144Hz, 1ms, Fast IPS, G-SYNC Compatible, Speakers, FreeSync Premium Pro, DisplayPort, DisplayHDR600, 98% DCI-P3 Electronics

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  1. Fourth Horseman

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful gaming monitor with all the features I wanted

    Big, bright screen with excellent color rendering and great features for gaming, such as supporting both GSync and FreeSync, HDR, 144Hz, and anti-ghosting pixel overdrive settings. It seems well built and has a sturdy metal stand.It is an IPS panel not an OLED panel. This means it cannot produce the inky blacks that OLED does, but it will never have image burn-in the way OLEDs can. If you’re ok with that and you’re in the market for a big monitor that’s not so big that it overwhelms your desk then this is an excellent option.

    3 people found this helpful

  2. Crazy Newt

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Size, Clarity, and Versatility

    When it comes to functionality and performance, this 38″ 4K Asus monitor offers a lot to love. Designed to cater to work, gaming, and creative needs, it brings an array of features to elevate your digital experience.Readability is a standout feature; the clarity of text is remarkable. If spreadsheets and articles are part of your daily grind, your eyes will be in for a treat.Color accuracy is another high point. Creative professionals and color aficionados will find this monitor meets their expectations.A word about screen size and distance: at 38 inches and best viewed from 2-3 feet away (approximately 60-90 cm), this is about the largest screen that’s comfortably usable at 4K resolution.The IPS panel does show some minor corner glow on darker scenes, but this is unlikely to interfere with your day-to-day activities.As for HDR, it’s more of a checkbox feature. While it’s there and technically functions, don’t expect it to be the star of the show. Consider it a “nice-to-have” rather than a game-changer.Where compatibility is concerned, the 16:9 aspect ratio with 4K resolution is spot-on. Need to downscale to 1080p for graphically demanding games? No problem—everything scales smoothly, sans glitches.For gamers, the Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) options are a boon. With G-Sync compatibility included, the monitor promises smoother gameplay whether you’re using high-end Nvidia and AMD cards or modern consoles like the Xbox Series X and Sony PlayStation 5.One more perk for those worried about the longevity of their screens: this monitor doesn’t suffer from the image burn-in risks that you might associate with OLED technology.While the monitor has 5W speakers and USB connections, consider these features the cup holders of this technological “sports car”—nice to have but not why you made the purchase.Now, if there’s a chink in the armor, it’s the lack of deep blacks that OLED technology offers. While the monitor excels in many areas, if you’re seeking OLED-level blacks, this isn’t the screen for you.In summary, this 38” 4K Asus monitor is a nearly perfect blend of size, clarity, and versatility. If you’re eyeing an upgrade, it comes highly recommended.

    18 people found this helpful

  3. CraigcCraigc

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Great 38″ size, great picture and performance, missing some features and terrrible volume

    UPDATE: Been using this for a while now and I do really like the quality, size and performance of this monitor. I still dont like the delay when switching video modes, but other than that, it is great and the perfect size for me. I also really like the built in USB hub with a variety of port locations. I was able to clean p some wires and remove another hub I was using. Its a nice add on feature. And the Headphone out jack to my mini amp has worked flawlessly without any pops or static. So the audio signal and connection are good.Original Review:You get quite a few cables and accessories with this monitor. The metal base is very high quality and the overall quality of the monitor is very good. When using the OSD, you can press the middle button for the main menu or button 1 or 2 for quick access to certain features. Remote control is solid and feels good. Keep pressing left on the remote in oder to exit the menus. You will need to turn off the Auto input detection if you have more than one input as it will switch to another port if you reboot or sometime even changing resolution modes as it sees the PC port disconnected for a second. It is very slow when switching modes. I ran some video benchmarks that switch between 1080 and 4k and the delay seemed like a couple seconds. This would explain why you dont see your BIOS display screen right away as the computer switches video modes. You can wok around it by pressing del key when you hear the beep, but you may not be able to see the screen for a couple seconds on boot. The 5 watt speakers are noticeable worthless. At 100% windows volume and 100% monitor volume, you can barely hear anything. Its fine if you have a soundbar or in my case I do have a mini stereo hooked up. But I dont always like to turn that on especially for my zoom meetings. It would be great if they offered bluetooth so you could connect to a BT headset or speakers. I was vey excited to get this as I have been looking for a 38″ since my original 39″ 4k@30 tv/monitor I got in 2015. I have recently been using a 32″ 4k@60 tv/monitor Q50r so the display port and refresh rate on this were an exciting upgrade for me. This monitor also has a nice USB hub built in so you wire a camera on top with plenty of other ports. The PIP was another exciting feature but it keeps disappearing complaining about HDR even though HDR is not turned on anywhere. There are a couple potential deal breakers for me which include: Inadequate sound, no bluetooth, looong delays when switching video modes, almost not being able to boot into CMOS. Theres not even an optical output. At this price point, I would have expected adequate speakers at least. On the plus side, this is the perfect size IMO, the colors look great, the refresh is great and smooth. Everything in Windows seems snappier than my 60HZ.Fixes so far:- Inadequate sound – ( I have hooked to my external stereo which sounds great though the monitor headphone jack. If I need 5.1 or 7.1 I will use an audio extractor)-no bluetooth ( I will use my computers bluetooth fo now, however that only works for that input and not my other inputs)-looong delays when switching video modes – (no solution yet)-almost not being able to boot into CMOS. (Hit DEL when I hear the beep and wait for display to catch up)

    15 people found this helpful

  4. Hunki Chunki Ivan

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    So big, so beautiful. Fits my small workspace perfectly

    42 too big, 32 too small. This 38 fits my smallish workspace perfectly. Setup was a breeze with the 100×100 visa mount.colours were magnificent. Had to turn the brightness down a bit as it was super bright. Got it during the sale at 600. *chefs kiss*

    2 people found this helpful

  5. David

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Amazing monitor, though I did return

    This monitor is absolutely fantastic. The colors pop at 10bit 4k HDR. It didn’t have any backlight bleed. The matte screen eliminates reflections. Text is razor sharp. Stand is solid, though I mounted mine on a desk clamp monitor arm. The remote is awesome and I wish it were a standard feature for gaming monitors. The OSD has a ton of options to adjust the color mode, aspect ratio, etc. It’s the perfect monitor… except for my use case, it’s too big. I have a 30″ deep desk and even with it pushed to the back of my desk using a monitor arm (which you can do as the monitor includes stand-off hardware that gave me even more depth), it was too much for my 90/10 productivity-to-gaming usage ratio; I developed eye strain. If I had a 40″ deep desk I could’ve probably managed. Or if I primarily used it for gaming, I could’ve sat back w/ a controller. It just wasn’t practical for me and it’s a real shame because I really enjoyed it otherwise.

    12 people found this helpful

  6. Dallas & Rose

    1.0 out of 5 stars

    Dead Pixel right out of the box

    I purchased this monitor brand new and it had a dead pixel right out of the box, right in the upper middle section of the screen. Other than that it’s an absolutely beautiful monitor and I truly hate that I have to return it. The reason I gave it 1 star is because of Asus’ poor warranty policy. Asus isn’t willing to fix it unless it has a certain number of dead pixels within a small area of the screen. Maybe I’m overdramatic but I believe that a brand new item should be free of defects and if there are any then the manufacturer should be willing to fix it.

    One person found this helpful

  7. Blaine Mogil

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    WoW! The Perfect monitor for Old People Eyes

    WoW! The Perfect monitor for Old People Eyes (especially for gaming alte cockers 🙂 Upgraded from a 32″ ASUS Mid-level monitor – no comparison – best gaming monitor I’ve ever seen, and I’ve been gaming since the introduction to Zork for the Apple II – Love this!

    3 people found this helpful

  8. Steven Bihn

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Amazing colors and 144 hz is noticeable

    I am primarily using this for PC gaming as I wanted to run 4k at 120 – 144 hz and this bad boy delivers. Just make sure you use the display cable and you will me maxing your frames out in no time.The only downside is the speaker quality is as bad as laptop speakers very tin sounding. Get a sound bar or use your headset to prevent disappointment in that area. All in all great investment and cool options.

    One person found this helpful

  9. Lief Graham

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Use it as a monitor for a Streaming Device

    It works amazing as a steaming monitor. I’m using it in a small room with a streaming device. The picture and color balance is amazing. Local dimming works great, it always seems bright enough unlike some IPS. I got it to fit an older-style cabinet designed for a tube-style TV.

    One person found this helpful

  10. Anna wang

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Nice monitor

    The monitor is fantastic and could even be used as a small TV. Incredibly clear.

  11. Kevin S.

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    No better gaming monitor

    I bought three of these for a SIM racing rig. The color is spot on. The controls are logically placed and easy to use. Fantastic picture with high frame rates. Couldn’t be happier with this purchase.

    2 people found this helpful

  12. iLogical

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Enhanced Immersion, Phenomenal gaming monitor.

    Great monitor, the size is a little too large for me since I have to use it for all-day productivity and it fatigues my eyes. If you only need a gaming monitor, you should try this one out.

  13. capefear56capefear56

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Images are crisp; screen is just the right size

    I did quite a bit of research before deciding on this particular model. For me, it ticks all of the boxes for what I was searching for in a monitor: 144hz, 1ms response, 4K for a large screen, high color accuracy on an IPS panel that won’t burn out in a year or two like OLEDs are notorious for doing. The size in particular is quite striking, having upgraded from a 27-inch 2K TN panel to this 38″ behemoth, I can tell you that pictures alone don’t really do it justice.When you combine being able to see more (at 16:9 display ratio, so I don’t have to deal with the lack of vertical space inherent to widescreens) with the fact that what you’re seeing is so much more crisp and color-accurate, AND everything moves fluidly at 144hz, this sort of monitor is absolutely perfect for a gamer who wants a combination of stunning visuals and competitive performance.The 38″ size is perfect, and I can see why ASUS considered 42″ too large and 32″ too small. It’s exactly enough screen space to not have to physically turn my neck to see the edge of the screen when used at a desk.

    4 people found this helpful

  14. Bodhi

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Awesome monitor!

    So far I love this monitor. Initially, I wasn’t quite sure about getting the PG38UQ as a part of me wanted to go OLED and get the PG42UQ. But I’m happy I went with the PG38UQ. The size is just about perfect, and I’m not sure I can go bigger than 38″ given my desk space and my viewing distance. The monitor itself is great – no backlight bleed issues as far as I can tell. I use it for both gaming and work, and it’s been perfect for both. For gaming, I love the fast refresh rate and the fact that it’s G-Sync capable. And for work applications, text is incredibly clear. Would definitely recommend!

    5 people found this helpful

  15. Brent T.Brent T.

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Better then expected…

    Was looking for my 1st 4k monitor for light work and gaming on my flight sims. Was seriously considering the oled version (pg42uq), but after seeing both screens this was the better choice, brighter screen and when working media/print is WAY sharper, plus no worries about “burn-in”.. Oled colors/blacks were a little better, but not enough that you’d notice unless both types were right next to each other…huge jump from my 1440p monitor…👍👍

    One person found this helpful

  16. xBlackDroidxBlackDroid

    El mejor monitor para consola next Gen

    Después de usar muchos monitores, por fin llegué a este Rog hdmi 2.1 simplemente es ideal para jugar con consolas nextgen, los colores muy vibrantes y vivos, una instalación muy fácil

    2 people found this helpful

  17. Kwee Cao

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Perfect size for 4k

    Perfect size for my set-up for 4k. I was torn between this and the 38′ wide screens available with similar specs. It is great for productivity and casual gaming. The price tag is a bit steep and I think 800-900 would be a more reasonable price. Uniformity does not seem to be an issue with my monitor or at least I do not notice it during everyday tasks. No dead pixels. I should have pulled the trigger sooner.

    One person found this helpful

  18. Marc

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great monitor

    Exactly what I wanted. 38″ ASUS 144hz IPS. I use for work and game play. Quality is excellent.. for me, anything bigger than 38 is just too big.

    One person found this helpful

  19. Fan

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    good

    it is good

  20. FD

    Fantastic product!

    Check all the right boxes for me:- Large 16:9 format- Non-OLED, so no burn-in- Non-OLED, so BRIGHT even with 100% white- 4K- 144hz- RBG sub-pixel layout so PERFECT text claritySure it’s not “inky black” like OLED but considering I don’t need to worry about OLED-specific nonsense like burn-in or ABSL, I’m perfectly OK with the black level of IPS. Beyond this, everything else is perfect. Colours are rich, whites are bright, above avg refresh rate, VRR, clear text.10/10.

    One person found this helpful

  21. SoundSorcererSoundSorcerer

    De los Mejores Monitores para Jugar

    Excelente respuesta, muy rápido, con buena fluidez. Lo uso para jugar en PS5 y el rendimiento es de otro nivel… En resumen es un monitor que ofrece precisión y alta calidad de imagen.MUY RECOMENDABLE!

    One person found this helpful

  22. Xander707

    ¿Que El Tamaño No Importa?… Claro Que Sí!!!

    Y Con Sus 38″ Pfff!!! La Calidad Visual Que Aporta de 1080p a 4K y Viceversa; Películas, Juegos, Adobe, Todo, Absolutamente Todo Lo Que Sale del Panel de Este Monitor Es Sin Lugar A Dudas……. ” I M P R E S I O N A N T E ” Y No, No Es Fanboyismo En Este Caso Y Para Este Monitor En Concreto, En Definitiva ASUS Sabe Lo Que Hace Y Lo Hizo Como Dios Manda… Podría Decir Más de Lo Mismo Que Muchos Ya Han Comentado Aquí, Pero A Estas Alturas Ya No Es Necesario… Lo Que Si Es Que No Se Van A Arrepentir Para Nada ;-D

    One person found this helpful

  23. CristianCristian

    Great monitor but lasted 11 months

    Vertical blue line showing, disappear after 5 min..I’m adding 1 stars because of the RMA process was simple to do, I will update when I got the monitor repaired or replaced.

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