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Asus, 34인치 울트라와이드 280Hz 5세대 QD-OLED 패널 탑재 ROG Strix XG34WCDMS 발표

오늘 발표된 플래그십 모델인 ROG Swift PG34WCDN 모니터에 이어, Asus는 ROG Strix 라인업의 새로운 모델인 XG34WCDMS를 발표했습니다. 이 제품은 새로운 5th Gen QD-OLED 패널을 탑재한 또 다른 34인치 ultrawide 모델로, 상대적으로 낮은 280Hz 주사율과 보다 대중적인 기능 세트를 갖추고 있습니다. PG34WCDN 모델과 마찬가지로 개선된 텍스트 및 이미지 선명도를 위해 최신 RGB-stripe 픽셀 레이아웃이 적용되었으며, 블랙 깊이 개선과 스크래치 내성을 위한 ‘BlackShield Film’ 코팅이 탑재되었습니다.

5th-Gen QD-OLED 패널과 ‘BlackShield Film’

저희는 특히 Samsung Display의 새로운 5th-Gen Tandem QD-OLED 패널 기술이 2026년 패널 라인업의 일부로 이 모델에 활용되는 것을 보게 되어 매우 기쁩니다. Samsung Display는 더 이상 패널을 세대별로 부르는 것을 선호하지 않지만, 저희가 사용한 ‘Gen 5’라는 명칭을 부여할 만한 중대한 변화들이 있습니다.

이 새로운 패널은 최초로 진정한 RGB stripe 픽셀 배열(Samsung Display는 이를 “V-stripe”라고 부름)을 특징으로 하며, 이미지와 텍스트 선명도를 높이고 이전 QD-OLED 모니터 패널들에 영향을 미쳤던 fringing 이슈를 제거했습니다.

화면에는 Asus가 ‘BlackShield Film’이라고 부르는 코팅도 포함되어 있어, 밝은 실내 환경에서 더 깊은 블랙을 구현하고 구형 패널에 영향을 미치는 보라색 색조를 줄여줍니다. 이것은 실제로 Samsung Display가 패널 수준에서 적용한 코팅이며, ‘BlackShield Film’은 Asus가 붙인 브랜드 이름입니다. MSI가 자사의 동일한 모니터에 ‘DarkArmor’라고 부르는 것과 비슷합니다.

패널 경도 또한 2H에서 3H로 증가하여 더 나은 스크래치 내성과 내구성을 제공합니다. 이 새로운 코팅은 최근 발표된 2026년형 32인치 QD-OLED 모니터에도 적용되었지만, 해당 모델에는 새로운 V-stripe / RGB stripe sub-pixel 레이아웃이 적용되지 않았다는 점에 유의하십시오.

새로운 패널 개발에 대한 훨씬 더 많은 정보는 저희의 ROG Swift PG34WCDN 모델 전체 리뷰를 확인해 주세요. 저희 테스트에서 이 패널이 어떻게 측정되었는지에 대한 훨씬 더 많은 세부 정보를 제공합니다.

새로운 5th Gen QD-OLED 패널은 최신 EL 3.0 OLED 소재(4세대 패널에도 적용됨)를 사용하여 향상된 밝기를 제공하며, 300 nits SDR 휘도와 HDR을 위한 True Black 500 인증을 받았습니다. 또한 HDR에서 최초로 1300 nits로 증가한 peak brightness 사양을 포함합니다.

ROG Strix XG34WCDMS 사양

This 34-inch ultrawide display features a subtle 1800R curvature. It features 3440 x 1440 resolution, 21:9 aspect ratio, 0.03ms G2G response time specification, 1.5M:1 contrast ratio, 300 nits brightness (SDR), 178/178 degree viewing angles, 10-bit color depth, and a wide color gamut covering 99% of the DCI-P3 color space. It also offers factory calibrated Delta E<2 accuracy.

This model offers a 280Hz refresh rate, slightly lower than the 360Hz of the PG34WCDN model, and supports adaptive-sync for variable refresh rates on compatible systems. It comes with updated HDR capabilities, featuring improved peak brightness specifications at 1300 nits along with VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 tier certification.

The monitor provides DisplayPort 1.4 (with DSC support), HDMI 2.1, and USB Type-C (with DP alt mode and 15W Power Delivery support) connections. The compact stand takes up minimal desk space, helping users free up more surface area for other peripherals.

Release Schedule and Pricing

No mention of pricing and release schedule yet, but it is expected to launch in Q1, similar to the PG34WCDN. More information is expected to be revealed at CES soon.

Asus Announces ROG Strix XG34WCDMS 34-inch Ultrawide 280Hz 5th Generation QD-OLED Panel

Following the announcement of the ROG Swift PG34WCDN monitor, a flagship model announced today, Asus has unveiled the XG34WCDMS, a new model in the ROG Strix lineup. This product is another 34-inch ultrawide model equipped with a new 5th Gen QD-OLED panel, featuring a relatively lower 280Hz refresh rate and a more mainstream feature set. Like the PG34WCDN model, it applies the latest RGB-stripe pixel layout for improved text and image clarity, and features a 'BlackShield Film' coating for improved black depth and scratch resistance.

5th-Gen QD-OLED Panel and 'BlackShield Film'

We are particularly delighted to see Samsung Display's new 5th-Gen Tandem QD-OLED panel technology being utilized in this model as part of the 2026 panel lineup. Samsung Display no longer prefers to refer to panels by generation, but there are significant changes worthy of the 'Gen 5' designation we've used.

This new panel features for the first time a true RGB stripe pixel arrangement (Samsung Display calls this 'V-stripe'), which enhances image and text clarity and eliminates the fringing issue that affected previous QD-OLED monitor panels.

The display also includes a coating that Asus calls 'BlackShield Film', which enables deeper blacks in bright indoor environments and reduces the purple tint that affected older panel models. This is actually a coating applied by Samsung Display at the panel level, and 'BlackShield Film' is the brand name Asus has given to it. It is similar to what MSI calls 'DarkArmor' on their equivalent monitor.

Panel hardness has also increased from 2H to 3H, providing better scratch resistance and durability. Note that while this new coating has also been applied to the recently announced 2026 32-inch QD-OLED monitors, the new V-stripe / RGB stripe sub-pixel layout has not been applied to those models.

For much more information on the new panel development, please check our full review of the ROG Swift PG34WCDN model. It provides much more detailed information about how this panel measured in our testing.

The new 5th Gen QD-OLED panel uses the latest EL 3.0 OLED material (also applied to 4th generation panels) to deliver improved brightness, and has achieved 300 nits SDR luminance and True Black 500 certification for HDR. It also includes peak brightness specifications that have increased to 1300 nits for the first time in HDR.

ROG Strix XG34WCDMS Specifications

This 34-inch ultrawide screen features a gentle 1800R curvature. It boasts a 3440 x 1440 resolution, 21:9 aspect ratio, 0.03ms G2G response time, 1500000:1 contrast ratio, 300 nits brightness (SDR), 178/178-degree viewing angle, 10-bit color depth, and covers 99% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. It also provides factory calibrated Delta E<2 accuracy.

This model offers a slightly lower 280Hz refresh rate compared to the 360Hz of the PG34WCDN model and supports adaptive-sync for variable refresh rates on compatible systems. It features upgraded HDR functionality with VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification and an improved peak brightness specification of 1300 nits.

The monitor provides DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC support), HDMI 2.1, and USB type-C (DP alt mode and 15W Power Delivery support) connectivity. The compact stand minimizes installation space, allowing users to reclaim more desk space for other peripherals.

Release Date and Pricing

There is no mention of pricing or release date yet, but it is expected to launch in Q1, similar to the PG34WCDN. More information will be revealed soon at CES.

Asus Announces ROG Swift PG27UCWM with 27-inch 4K Tandem WOLED Panel and RGB-stripe Pixel Layout

Asus recently teased the arrival of this display on social media channels, and now they are officially unveiling information about this exciting new OLED monitor at CES this week. The ROG Swift PG27UCWM is based on LG Display's brand-new 4th generation Tandem WOLED panel and features a new 27-inch display. This size of panel technology offers "4K" resolution (3840 x 2160) for the first time, and also introduces an RGB-stripe subpixel layout for the first time. This is designed to provide improved text and image clarity compared to previous RGWB panels, and combined with a high pixel density of approximately 166 PPI, will deliver stunning image sharpness and crispness. The display offers a 240Hz base refresh rate and a dual-mode (dual-mode) function that allows the refresh rate to be increased up to 480Hz at lower 1080p resolutions.

Asus ROG Swift PG27UCWM Specifications

This display measures 26.5 inches (27-inch class) and has a flat form factor. It is based on LG Display's 4th generation Primary RGB Tandem WOLED panel, which they now simply call 'Tandem WOLED'. It offers "4K" resolution (3840 x 2160), 166 PPI pixel density, 0.03ms G2G response time, 99% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage, 10-bit color depth, and factory calibration with Delta E < 2.

Other specifications are not currently listed, but information provided by LG Display indicates that this display will meet the VESA DisplayHDR 500 True Black certification. Asus has confirmed through their specification slide (referenced above) that it will support both standard HDR10 content and Dolby Vision HDR content.

The display offers a 240Hz base refresh rate along with a dual-mode function that allows the refresh rate to be increased up to 480Hz at lower 1080p resolutions. Adaptive-sync supports VRR for compatible systems.

RGB-stripe Layout and Brightness Specifications

Using an RGB-stripe subpixel structure without the addition of white subpixels and a significantly increased pixel density, the brightness may not be as high as LG Display's other recently released Tandem WOLED panels. Asus has not listed brightness specifications, but according to LG Display, this panel will offer 250 nits brightness in SDR mode, and in HDR mode, it will provide a peak brightness of 1000 nits (1.5% APL), 500 nits at 10% APL, and 250 nits at 100% APL.

Now that only RGB subpixels are available, it provides an "additive" approach to color brightness, which means you can achieve a higher color volume in HDR. In other words, colors are maintained even at maximum brightness. This works differently from previous WOLED panels that used white pixels to increase brightness, which could lead to color washing out or "volumetric collapse" when considering HDR color volume in low APL scenes. Asus stated that it "provides up to 27% wider color volume at particularly high luminance levels, delivering richer and more vibrant colors to gamers."

Design and Connectivity

While this display is somewhat similar to the ROG Swift PG27AQWP-W seen at the end of last year, it features a new design aesthetic with a black finish instead of silver. It will include Asus' OLED Care Pro feature and Neo Proximity Sensor, as well as modern connectivity including 1x DisplayPort 2.1a (UHBR20 rated) and 1x USB type-C (DP alt mode and 90W power delivery support). HDMI 2.1 will also be supported. Although not listed in the press release, it is expected that this lineup, like other recent OLED models, will include a KVM switch and PiP/PbP functionality.

Additional Information

Information regarding pricing and release dates is still pending, but we will provide more details about this display and Asus' other models during our full CES coverage later this week.  

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