Asus introduced the ROG Strix XG17AHPE portable gaming monitor. It uses a 17.3-inch IPS panel with Full HD resolution. According to the manufacturer, the monitor will come in handy for “lovers to play on the road.”

The Strix XG17AHPE is characterized by a maximum brightness of 300 cd/m2, a contrast ratio of 1000:1, and a 3 ms response time. Interestingly, the monitor supports 240 Hz refresh rate and VESA Adaptive-Sync technology.

This new 240hz Gaming Monitor includes a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort, and a micro-HDMI 2.0 input. The Asus gaming monitor is integrated with an ESS Saber 9118 DAC, two 1W loudspeakers, and a headphone output. To power the monitor, a battery with a capacity of 7800 mAh is used, one charge of which is enough for 3.5 hours of operation.

ROG Strix XG17AHPE also supports quick charge 3.0 and USB power delivery 3.0 technology, allowing you to power the battery up to 120 minutes (based on PD 3.0) non-stop 240hz usage in just one hour charge time. If you’re going to use Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture One, or other photo editing software, you’d better have a good monitor for photo editing that is calibrated and at an affordable price.

The 17.3-inch panel presents up to 10% more screen space than traditional desktop gaming monitors, a 100% sRGB color gamut and a 1000:1 contrast ratio. Wide 178-degree viewing angles ensure minimal distortion and color shift, even when you’re viewing from extreme positions.

It has an ultra-thin design and combine that with the custom Smart Cover, provides everyday protection, limiting the build-up of dust and preventing scratches. The folding design of Smart Case folds allows to serve as an instant stand to support ROG Strix XG17AHPE in either portrait or landscape orientations, and you’ve got the ultimate portable gaming monitor.

Price and Availability

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE has been priced at $499 and it can be pre-ordered through Amazon.com and Bhphotovideo.com online stores and will be released on February 24, 2020.

ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHPE Specifications

Display: 17.3-inch 16:9, 100% sRGB, IPS

Resolution: FHD (1920×1080)

Brightness: 300 cd/㎡

Contrast Ratio: 1000:1

Response Time: 3ms(Gray to Gray)

Flicker free: Yes

Refresh Rate: 240Hz

Adaptive-Sync: Yes

Speakers: 1W x 2 Stereo RMS ESS Sabre HiFi DAC

Ports: USB Type-C x1, Micro HDMI(v2.0) x1

Battery: 7800mAh

Dimensions: 399.09×250.51×9.95mm

Weight: 1.06kg

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