Literally the Best Gaming Monitors - ASUS PG39WCDM
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At CES 2024, the host showcases ASUS’s new line of OLED gaming monitors, led by the 39 inch PG39WCDM. The speaker emphasizes the panel’s OLED advantages, including true blacks, high contrast, and very bright highlights, with a peak around 1300 nits while noting this peak is available in a subset of the panel. They explain the design focus on heat management, describing a high‑efficiency heat sink and a graphene backing to keep the panel cool during bright gaming sessions. The video covers the practical implications of OLED brightness for gaming, including burn‑in concerns and how ASUS is addressing them with hardware and firmware features, such as improved calibration and patrol of brightness and pixel behavior. The host also references the PG32UCDM and PG27AQDP in the lineup, illustrating how ASUS balances ultra high refresh rates, resolution, and panel technology across different screen sizes. The segment ends by highlighting the versatility of the OLED family in terms of resolution options, including a 4K 240 Hz path and a 480 Hz path for certain use cases, while also noting the ongoing development and future validation for features like G‑Sync. The overall takeaway is that ASUS is pushing OLED into mainstream gaming with strong image quality, advanced cooling, and a range of form factors that aim to minimize tradeoffs for enthusiasts and pros alike.
Topics · technology · monitors · oled displays · gaming
Questions answered
- What is the peak brightness of the ASUS PG39WCDM and how is it managed to prevent burn‑in?
- The PG39WCDM has a peak brightness around 1300 nits, but this level is available only in a portion of the panel. ASUS uses a heat sink assembly and a graphene sheet for effective heat management to keep the OLED panel cool and reduce burn‑in risk. They also offer firmware and OS‑level features like a display saver and pixel refresh utilities to mitigate burn‑in concerns.
- What are the main gaming performance specs highlighted for the ASUS OLED lineup at CES 2024?
- Key specs include a 39 inch OLED panel with up to 1300 nits peak brightness in selective areas, true blacks and high contrast, and high refresh rate options such as 240 Hz for the PG39 family and up to 480 Hz in other models like the PG27AQDP. The lineup also emphasizes fast pixel response and options like black frame insertion in development to improve motion clarity.