When you hear “Google TV,” you probably think of something like a Hisense smart TV running Google TV or the Google TV Streamer itself. A gaming monitor probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But it seems Asus is looking to change that.
At CES 2026, Asus unveiled the Strix OLED XG34WCDMS: a 34-inch ultrawide 1440p gaming monitor with a QD-OLED panel. But Asus has now introduced a new variant of that monitor, the Strix OLED XG34WCDMTG. The key difference? This model has Google TV built in, so you can stream shows and movies directly on the monitor — no PC required.
While smart TV functionality on monitors isn’t anything new, as Samsung and LG have been doing it for several years now, what’s unique about this case is that it appears to be one of the first, if not the very first, gaming monitors with Google TV support (via TechPowerUp).
Asus’ new 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitor features a version of Google TV based on Android 14, supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, includes Wi-Fi 6, and comes with a remote control, making it similar to a smart TV. However, the monitor’s price may make your eyes water, as it costs $1,200. Though keep in mind, it is a QD-OLED ultrawide gaming monitor after all.
- Brand
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Asus
- Display Technology
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QD-OLED
- HDR
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Dolby Vision
- Resolution
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3440×1440
- Aspect Ratio
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21:9
- Refresh Rate
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240Hz
The Asus ROG Strix OLED XG34WCDMTG is a 34-inch ultrawide OLED gaming monitor which comes with Google TV built in.
Is there a point to Google TV on a gaming monitor?
Convenient, but not entirely necessary
I have to admit, when I first saw that Asus was selling a gaming monitor with Google TV built in, my first thought was, “What’s the point of this?”
Don’t get me wrong, having Google TV on a monitor is convenient if you need it. But this is a high-end 34-inch OLED gaming monitor we’re talking about, priced at a staggering $1,200. I’m not sure who would actually buy this or use it without a gaming PC connected, which could easily handle streaming and also take full advantage of the monitor’s high refresh rate and resolution.
On top of that, Asus says GeForce Now comes pre-installed on the monitor, which is Nvidia’s cloud gaming service. Again, that’s useful if you don’t have a PC, but I can’t think of a situation where someone would use a monitor like this without a PC, PS5, or Xbox Series X, capable of playing games natively.
In all fairness, I can see situations where having Google TV on a gaming monitor is actually useful. Watching streaming services through a browser on your PC usually limits you to lower resolutions, like 720p or 1080p, so being able to quickly switch over to Google TV to stream in higher quality is a nice perk.
Overall, while it’s cool to see Asus integrate Google TV into one of its gaming monitors, it may not be something people are exactly clamoring for, especially if anyone buying this thing is hooking it up to a gaming PC or a console.
