ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ computer monitor 124.5 cm (49") 3840 x 1080 pixels UltraWide Full HD LED Black

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The ASUS ROG Strix XG49VQ is a proper “desk commitment” monitor. You’re paying for the immersive ultrawide experience and the kind of gaming-first tuning you don’t usually get at this size. If you play fast shooters or single-player games where you want peripheral awareness, the curve and wide field of view make it feel like a step up from a standard 27–32" setup—especially in a dual-monitor office where you’d otherwise end up with bezels and less-than-ideal window management. For £801 ex-VAT, it’s not cheap, but it can be good value if you’ll actually use it as your primary screen most days.

That said, it’s not an “every business use” buy. For office spreadsheets, coding, and general admin work, an ultrawide can be a mixed blessing if your apps don’t scale nicely—plus the resolution on this class of ultrawide means you won’t get the crispness you’d expect from a pricier higher-density panel. Also, 49" is huge: make sure your desk depth and seating distance are right, otherwise you’ll end up with neck/eye strain and diminishing returns. I’d only recommend it if the buyer is either a gaming-heavy user or a power user who really benefits from wide screen real estate; otherwise, you’ll likely get better day-to-day clarity and flexibility for the money.