The Asus ROG Strix XG16 portable gaming monitor — now available in India, a year on from its international launch — is built for a very specific purpose. To be fair, its name says as much. Not just once, but twice in fact. ROG, or Republic of Gamers, is the moniker Asus uses — as you can guess — for devices that cater to gaming audiences first and foremost. Add to that the other important keyword, “portable”. The Strix XG16 is, essentially, a primary or secondary monitor for gaming on the go. Asus would hope that you pair it with an ROG laptop, and keep it within the family. Of course, you are free to use it with a Steam Deck (basically a PC) or a Nintendo Switch (which I mostly did).
The Asus ROG Strix XG16AHP-W Portable Gaming Monitor has a 15.6-inch full-HD (1920 x 1080) IPS panel that supports 144 Hz and Nvidia G-Sync. It has a built-in 7800 mAh battery, a fold-out kickstand, USB Type-C and micro HDMI ports, and an embedded ESS amplifier. In the box, you also get a ROG Tripod and a ROG sleeve.
Brand | Asus |
Model | ROG Strix XG16AHP-W |
Price in India | ₹48,999 |
Release date | 28th June 2022 |
Model Name | XG16AHP-W |
Display Size | 16 inch |
Screen Type | LED-IPS |
Color | White |
Resolution (pixels) | 1920x1080 |
Resolution Standard | Full-HD |
Series | ROG Strix |
Launch Year | 2021 |
Power Consumption Standby (W) | 0.3 |
Width x Height x Depth (without stand) | 360.52 x 225.52 x 11.8 (mm) |
Weight (without stand) | 0.9kg |
Width x Height x Depth (with stand) | 360.52 x (348.73~463.73) x 282.45 (mm) |
Weight (with stand) | 1.6kg |
Stand Type | Tripod |
Stand Features | Foldable, Height adjustment, Quick-release |
Stand Material | Metal |
No of HDMI Port | 1 |
No of USB Port | 2 |
Wi-Fi Supported | No |
Headphone Jack | Yes |
Brightness | 300 nits |
Contrast Ratio | 800:1 |
View Angle | 178° |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 144 |
Number of Speakers | 2 |
Speaker Type | Front-facing stereo speakers |
Power Consumption | 10W |
Other Power Features | Battery: 7800mAh. Battery Life: 3 hours |