![]() ![]() This is a massive and very immersive monitor, but it's not as crazy as the 48" OLEDs we had before and I think this 42" size is about as large as we'd want to go on a desk.Īs for the design, the PG42UQ does have a superior stand to the C2 in that it supports tilt adjustment but otherwise the Asus model is much more 'gamery' in its overall appearance. It's about 12cm wider than the AW3423DW and obviously a lot taller as well, providing 72% more screen real estate than a 32" display. The Asus PG42UQ is also quite a large display, though I think the 42" size is manageable on a desk and can be used at normal viewing distances. In bright rooms, such as during daylight hours, the PG42UQ's reflection handling gives it the edge and it helps counter the relatively low brightness output of these OLEDs for desktop or SDR usage. In dim rooms or optimized setups with no light sources causing reflections, the C2 does look a bit better in my opinion, as that's where the glossy coating shines. Both produce excellent deep blacks with the full OLED experience. In dark rooms there's no difference between the PG42UQ and C2 visually. However this comes at a cost: matte coatings produce diffuse reflections, which can limit how deep and rich blacks appear in some environments. This is because the matte anti-glare coating stops the front panel acting like a mirror, so if you're in a bright room or have light sources in front of the display, you won't notice clearly defined reflections visible on screen. The PG42UQ on the other hand does not produce defined mirror-like reflections at all. ![]() It really depends on your tolerance for noticing or caring about this. If you have light sources in front of the display, or just a bright room in general, the C2 will likely produce defined reflections that may be noticeable and hurt the viewing experience. This increases the "wow" factor, particularly for shadows and blacks, but it comes at the cost of mirror-like reflections. It also provides deeper apparent blacks, as diffuse reflections are minimized. The LG C2's glossy coating tends to make colors pop and increase the clarity and crispness of the image. I'd strongly recommend seeing both displays in person at a local retailer if you can before purchasing one or the other. ![]() Which coating is best for you is going to hinge on your environment - for example how bright it is - as well as your personal preference. Basically, the PG42UQ uses a matte anti-glare finish, while the C2 opts for a glossy anti-reflective coating. That puts the Asus model at a premium, so we'll explore how that affects things later.Īside from the higher refresh rate and inclusion of DisplayPort, the other main difference between the LG and the Asus is the display coating, a point of contention when the differences were first unveiled. The Asus ROG PG42UQ will set you back $1,400, which is the same MSRP as the LG C2 42", however in the last few months the LG C2 has been falling in price and we've seen it as low as $1,000. It also features DisplayPort connectivity in addition to HDMI 2.1, making it more compatible with a wide variety of PC GPUs - plus it still supports all the usual adaptive sync features we've come to expect from a PC monitor. However, the Asus variant pushes up the refresh rate from 120Hz to 138Hz through overclocking, giving buyers a small refresh rate advantage. The basics of the Asus PG42UQ are very similar to the LG C2 in its smallest 42" size, as both use a 42" LG WRGB OLED panel. With both displays using the same LG OLED panel, it's going to be interesting to see how they stack up in terms of performance, features and value - and whether it's worth buying something like this, or maybe a QD-OLED ultrawide like the Alienware AW3423DW. The Asus ROG Swift PG42UQ is a 42-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor that's set to compete and become a better PC gaming alternative to the popular LG C2 OLED TV. ![]()
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