The portable gaming display Asus announced back at CES is finally up for preorder, though it’s not cheap—it costs $499, or $599 if you want a tripod stand and carrying bag included.
The accessories are the only differentiating factor, otherwise the ROG Strix XG17AHPE ($499 at B&H Photo) and XG17AHP ($599, Amazon) feature the same excellent 17.3-inch IPS panel with a speedy 240Hz refresh rate.
- Size: 17.3 inches
- Panel type: IPS
- Resolution: 1920×1080
- Refresh rate: 240Hz
- Response time: 3ms (gray to gray)
- Contrast ratio: 1,000:1
- Brightness: 300 nits
- Color saturation: 100 percent sRGB
“The XG17 offers an excellent second screen experience that travels easily without compromising color or speed,” Jorge wrote.
Of course, taking full advantage of a 240Hz refresh rate is a tough ask and requires a powerful GPU. Even then, you’re still pretty much bound to less demanding games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, in order to push framerates north of 200 fps.
Still, it’s a nifty (albeit niche) product for those who want such a thing, can afford it, are willing to pay a premium for the portable form factor. To put the price into perspective, the Asus TUF Gaming VG279QM is a 27-inch G-Sync Compatible display with an IPS screen, 1080p resolution, and 280Hz refresh rate (overclocked) for $399.