Can your 240Hz gaming monitor do THIS?!?! - ASUS XG17
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Join us in War Thunder for FREE on PC, PS4, and Xbox One: gjn.link Get an exclusive bonus using our link - thanks for supporting the channel! Portable USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 monitors are not new, but one that is IPS, 240hz, and fairly color accurate is pretty new! Let's see what James thinks of the ASUS XG17 monitor. Buy ASUS XG17 Portable Gaming Monitor On Amazon: geni.us On BHPhoto: geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. ►GET MERCH: lttstore.com ►SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com ►LTX EXPO: ltxexpo.com AFFILIATES & REFERRALS --------------------------------------------------- ►Affiliates, Sponsors & Referrals: lmg.gg ►Private Internet Access VPN: lmg.gg ►MK Keyboards: lmg.gg ►Nerd or Die Stream Overlays: lmg.gg ►NEEDforSEAT Gaming Chairs: lmg.gg ►Displate Metal Prints: lmg.gg ►Epic Games Store (LINUSMEDIAGROUP): lmg.gg ►Amazon Prime: lmg.gg ►Audible Free Trial: lmg.gg ►Our Gear on Amazon: geni.us FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT FOLLOW OUR OTHER CHANNELS --------------------------------------------------- Linus Tech Tips: lmg.gg TechLinked: lmg.gg Techquickie: lmg.gg LMG Clips: lmg.gg Channel Super Fun: lmg.gg Carpool Critics: lmg.gg
The video opens with Linus walking through the appeal of a portable 240Hz gaming monitor, the ASUS ROG Strix XG17, emphasizing its IPS color, high refresh rate, and the practicality of a compact form factor. He notes that the $600 package includes a stand, a travel bag, and a small tripod, while also calling out the unusual but handy features like USB-C power delivery, a micro HDMI input, and display port Alt Mode over USB-C. The host then unpacks the contents and assesses the value of the accessories, weighing the extra $100 package against its usefulness for on-the-go setups, travel, and LAN events. He tests the monitor’s portability by noting weights of the screen and optional accessories, and discusses how these pieces would fit into a mobile workstation alongside a laptop. Throughout this segment, Linus highlights the device’s claimed color accuracy, the sRGB coverage, and the included calibration report, setting expectations for color performance in practice. The first 5 minutes establish what comes in the box and frame the product as a niche, premium portable gaming solution, suitable for gamers who prioritize mobility and high refresh rates on the go.
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