Asus unveils the ROG Strix XG129C, a small secondary monitor aimed at competing with Elgato's offerings for gamers.
The secondary display market has long awaited a product that merges a quality screen, true color accuracy, and seamless gaming ecosystem integration into one neat package.
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If you’ve ever wished for an extra screen on your work desk to monitor system performance, chat windows, or stream controls without interrupting your primary monitor, Asus has responded to that need.
The ROG Strix XG129C is a 12.3-inch secondary display featuring a touchscreen, designed to fit beneath your main monitor, alleviating distractions on your primary screen, and is priced at $199.
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What functionalities does the Strix XG129C offer?
The Strix XG129C boasts a 1920 x 720 IPS panel with a 24:9 aspect ratio, resulting in a wide yet low-profile design that easily accommodates placement under a standard monitor without taking up valuable vertical space on your desk.
This 10-point capacitive touchscreen supports multi-finger gestures, app shortcuts, hotkey actions, and streaming overlays. Surprisingly, for a secondary display, the Strix XG129C delivers impressive color performance, covering 125% of the sRGB and 90% of the DCI-P3 color space.
Asus is also including a one-year subscription to AIDA64 Extreme, transforming the display into a real-time hardware dashboard that monitors GPU load, CPU temperature, and fan speeds through exclusive ROG SensorPanel themes.
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A single USB-C cable manages power, video, and touch simultaneously, ensuring a tidy setup. Additionally, there is another USB-C (20W PD) and HDMI 1.2 port for enhanced compatibility.
How does it compare to its competitors?
While Elgato’s Stream Deck provides physical buttons without an actual display, the Strix XG129C features a full touchscreen that appears sleek and modern while offering superior control.
Its closest competitor, Corsair’s Xeneon Edge at 14.5 inches, is similarly priced, but the XG129C’s more compact aspect ratio and integration within the ROG ecosystem make it a more appealing choice for users already invested in ROG products.
To me, this concept resembles the secondary screen found in Zephyrus Duo laptops. Asus has effectively adapted the ScreenPad experience for desktop use, but with a more sophisticated and purposeful design.
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Asus unveils the ROG Strix XG129C, a small secondary monitor aimed at competing with Elgato's offerings for gamers.
The Asus ROG Strix XG129C is a 12.3-inch touchscreen that conveniently sits beneath your main monitor, supports 125% sRGB, and includes a one-year subscription to AIDA64 Extreme for real-time hardware monitoring.