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Exploding PSU Read the reddit post, including the one detailing the box. That's ridiculous. I swear the packaging for a hypercheap $150 AUD LG office monitor that I had helped someone to bulk buy had more styrofoam and protection than that ASUS box. I heard boxes are made en-masse in defined sizes, but can't ASUS pay a bit more for larger, safer, better boxes? Reply
Notton My guess is Asus decided to use eco-friendlier injection cardboard, but forgot to account for the change in shock absorbing performance. Either that, or they already ordered the external box, and changed to injection cardboard at the last minute when the box was designed for Styrofoam. In picture 3, you can clearly see the monitor cracked from the high spot on the cardboard, indicating it's too stiff to absorb impacts. What they should probably do is switch to how they package laptops. Two injection cardboard blocks, one on each of the short ends, and two rolled pieces that fit in the gap made at the top and bottom on the long sides. It might need an extra screen protector to prevent scratches on the panel, since it'll be exposed, unlike a laptop. Or use a bigger box. I'm sure they'll get it right next year. Personally, I like styrofoam packaging for monitors, if I know I'm keeping the box just in case I need to ship it, but I prefer cardboard if I'm going to toss the box. Reply
spoidz I'll have to dig through the reddits but were all from the same vendors? I would have to drive 5 hours one way to my nearest Microcenter to buy/open in store just to check for damage. I'm wondering if Amazon "hide what's inside" packaging would offer any better outcome? Reply
TechieTwo NOT to worry as the PC industry refers to these issues as a: "benefit" not a defect. 🙁 Reply
dwd999 Thanks so much for this, I really appreciate the warning. I was waiting to buy this for the HDR500 and Neo Proximity Sensor (don't care about refresh rates). Fortunately I decided to wait until later this month after I paid my taxes. But now I've given up on this and gone ahead and bought the Dell S3225QC QD-OLED since its only $500. Reply
Fox Tread33 April 4, 2026 – (Dated for context and reference) I watch a number of popular YouTube Tech channels, and over the past couple of years. I've begun to have doubts about Asus products for various reasons. I would much prefer to purchase Tech items from other well known manufacturers. This is just another reason for me to avoid Asus products. Reply
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- https://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/asus-usd1-299-oled-gaming-monitors-are-arriving-with-cracked-panels-for-many-buyers-cut-down-packaging-with-no-protection-for-the-panel-gets-the-blame#main
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