Asus has introduced the ROG Strix XG129C, a 12.3-inch secondary touchscreen monitor designed for gamers and streamers looking for extra display space. Its compact size makes it a direct competitor to Elgato and Corsair's offerings, with useful features like wide color coverage and a bundled performance monitoring tool.
Asus chases Elgato with its own secondary touchscreen display
Introducing the ROG Strix XG129C
Asus has revealed its latest accessory for gamers and streamers: the ROG Strix XG129C. This compact, 12.3-inch IPS touchscreen monitor is designed to complement a main display, much like solutions offered by Elgato and Corsair. The XG129C offers a smaller alternative to Corsair’s 14.5-inch Xeneon Edge, though both share a 720p resolution.
Features and Benefits
- Vivid colors: Covers 125% of the sRGB spectrum and 90% of the DCI-P3 color range, producing rich and accurate visuals.
- Performance tools: Comes with a one-year subscription to AIDA64 Extreme, a hardware monitoring tool valued at $65.
- Versatility: Functions as a performance monitor, and can support streaming and editing workflows—similar to Elgato’s Stream Deck.
Other Asus Gaming News
Alongside the XG129C, Asus also announced the ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDMS monitor. This 34-inch QD-OLED display features a 280Hz refresh rate and 3440 x 1440 resolution, catering to players who want both speed and immersive visuals.
Asus has yet to announce pricing details for either new display.
For more information, see the original article at The Verge.
