Asus Launches ROG Strix XG129C Secondary Monitor to Challenge Elgato
Asus has officially unveiled the ROG Strix XG129C, a compact 12.3-inch secondary monitor designed specifically for gamers and streamers. Priced at $199, this device features a 1920 x 720 IPS panel with a unique 24:9 aspect ratio, allowing it to fit neatly beneath primary displays without consuming excessive desk space. The monitor includes a 10-point capacitive touchscreen that supports multi-finger gestures, app shortcuts, and streaming controls, offering a more versatile alternative to button-based devices like Elgato’s Stream Deck. Notably, the XG129C boasts strong color performance, covering 125% of the sRGB and 90% of the DCI-P3 color spaces. Asus enhances its utility by bundling a one-year subscription to AIDA64 Extreme, enabling real-time hardware monitoring of CPU and GPU metrics via exclusive ROG SensorPanel themes. Connectivity is streamlined through a single USB-C cable that handles power, video, and touch data, alongside additional USB-C and HDMI ports for broader compatibility. This release positions Asus directly against competitors like Corsair, aiming to integrate desktop users deeper into the ROG ecosystem by bringing laptop-style secondary screen functionality to stationary setups.
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Asus Launches ROG Strix XG129C Secondary Monitor to Challenge Elgato
Asus has officially unveiled the ROG Strix XG129C, a compact 12.3-inch secondary monitor designed specifically for gamers and streamers. Priced at $199, this device features a 1920 x 720 IPS panel with a unique 24:9 aspect ratio, allowing it to fit neatly beneath primary displays without consuming excessive desk space. The monitor includes a 10-point capacitive touchscreen that supports multi-finger gestures, app shortcuts, and streaming controls, offering a more versatile alternative to button-based devices like Elgato’s Stream Deck. Notably, the XG129C boasts strong color performance, covering 125% of the sRGB and 90% of the DCI-P3 color spaces. Asus enhances its utility by bundling a one-year subscription to AIDA64 Extreme, enabling real-time hardware monitoring of CPU and GPU metrics via exclusive ROG SensorPanel themes. Connectivity is streamlined through a single USB-C cable that handles power, video, and touch data, alongside additional USB-C and HDMI ports for broader compatibility. This release positions Asus directly against competitors like Corsair, aiming to integrate desktop users deeper into the ROG ecosystem by bringing laptop-style secondary screen functionality to stationary setups.
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