ASUS is looking to have two distinct monitor product lines catering to either AMD or NVIDIA enthusiasts. Adding to their Swift line-up of NVIDIA G-Sync monitors, ASUS seems to be building up a Strix line as well, which features AMD's FreeSync technology to deliver the same fundamental variable refresh rate technology at a lower price-point (or so we hope.)

Starting with the flagship Strix monitor, the ASUS Strix XG32V has a 31.5" IPS panel with a WQHD resolution of 2560 x 1440. It's curved, so it envelops your FOV better, with the usual 1800R curve. This model can handle refresh rates of up to 144Hz, though readers looking to jump at this panel as we speak should wait for both Freesync range and pricing announcements. Connectivity-wise, we're looking at 2x DisplayPort 1.2, 1x HDMI 2.0, and an os yet unknown amount of USB 3.0 ports. ASUS has also added the inevitable Aura Sync lighting to the XG32V, materialized on both a ROG logo that shines down onto the desk, as well as an RGB LED suite on the back of the unit that can be synchronized with other Aura Sync-enabled PC components and peripherals.Moving a rung down the ladder, the Strix XG27V shares the 1800R curvature of the XG32GV, but shrinks both panel and resolution, with the panel presenting a 27" image, and a dialed-down 1080p presentation. This monitor also features up to 144 Hz refresh rates, and FreeSync support. Another rea where the Strix XG27V is cut-down is on ASUS' Aura Sync. While the panel still features Aura RGB lighting, it loses the ability to sync with your other peripherals, forcing you to contend with multiple lighting hues all around you. What could be worse in this RGB day and age? Connectivity-wise, this monitor also sheds some ports: the bare essentials are offered, in the form of 1x DisplayPort, 1x HDMI, and 1x DVI-D.Descending another tier, the Strix XG258 is a 24.5" display with a 1080p panel but the saving grace of a 240 Hz refresh rate. Like the XG27V, it also features Aura Lighting but is absent of Aura Sync. 2x DisplayPort 1.2 and 2x HDMI inputs (1x HDMI 2.0) take care of your connectivity options.