![]() ![]() This USB type-C includes 15W power delivery (pretty modest) and DisplayPort Alt mode for video. There is USB type-C connectivity to go along with the 1x DisplayPort 1.2 and 1x HDMI 2.0 connections which allows for single cable connectivity from supporting laptops etc. The XG309CM has a few productivity enhancement features too. Navigation is quick and intuitive thanks to the joystick. The menu software is familiar from other Asus screens and provides a wide range of settings and options. We found this a bit inconvenient as we’re used to finding these controllers in the centre of the screen, which actually would have been better to avoid that slight wobble we observed when using it to the right hand side. Speaking of the OSD menu, this is controlled through a handy joystick. This can be a little annoying when using the OSD controller which is located on the bottom right hand edge of the screen, causing you to move the screen a bit each time. Although the screen does seem to have a slight alignment issue, rocking up and down a little as if it had a rotate adjustment (it doesn’t). There is very little wobble from the screen as well, and it feels stable on the stand as you move it around or use the OSD menu. The stand provides tilt, height and swivel adjustments, all of which are smooth and easy to use. It has a familiar 3-pronged foot which provides a nice stable base for the screen. This stand is large and chunky, and finished in a matte black plastic as well. The back of the screen is encased in a matte black plastic as shown above, with the stand connecting centrally. ![]() The bottom edge of the screen has a thicker ~20mm black plastic bezel. The screen has a 3 side borderless design with a thin black plastic bezel (1.5mm) along the sides and top, then an additional 6.5mm black panel border before the image starts. There is also the usual range of gaming settings and extras in the menu to play with. Asus have also added their ‘ELMB-sync’ technology to this screen, offering a blur reduction mode that can be used at the same time as VRR. The screen has already been certified under the AMD ‘FreeSync Premium’ scheme, and Asus say on their product page that NVIDIA ‘G-sync Compatible’ certification is under way. This is supported by adaptive-sync for variable refresh rates (VRR) from both NVIDIA and AMD systems. More importantly the screen offers a high refresh rate with 200Hz native, and up to 220Hz via an overclocking feature. The use of an IPS-type panel will provide solid all round image quality and wide viewing angles that we are used to from this tech. There is of course a focus on some modern gaming capabilities, with Asus touting the ever present 1ms G2G response time thanks to the use of a so-called ‘Fast IPS’ panel from AU Optronics. It’s promoted by Asus as a gaming monitor “designed for professional gamers and immersive gameplay” according to their product page, while also sporting a range of extras like USB type-C connectivity and a KVM switch that make it an interesting option for work as well. It offers a new size and resolution for the market being 29.5″ in size (classed as 30″) and offering an ultrawide aspect ratio, approximately 21:9 and a 2560 x 1080 resolution. The XG309CM is the latest model in Asus’ popular mid-tier ROG Strix gaming line-up of displays. We also participate in a similar scheme for .uk. TFTCentral is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to, .uk,, Amazon.ca and other Amazon stores worldwide. Adjustable stand with tilt, height and swivel adjustmentsĬheck pricing and availability in your region.USB type-C connectivity with DP Alt mode and 15W power delivery. ![]()
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