XG32UCWMG banding issue, return it?

Hello, I am facing a weird issue with my Asus XG32UCWMG. I have spent the last 3 weeks playing without any issue, everything seemed normal. There has always being a minor banding, but it was very minor and only noticeable in tests.

However, suddenly, from one day to another, I saw a vertical line in the very center of the image, which splits it into 2 zones: left and right. Left is brighter than right.

I tried pixel refresh but it didn't do anything. The only thing which fixes it is to switch off the monitor and switch on again. Now, every time I start the computer, I see this issue and it is so annoying. I am still in my return window, and I am really considering returning this thing and get a LG G5 55 inch TV instead.

What do you think?

https://preview.redd.it/q9e1zzfp656g1.jpg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cd91e908ee91d3c52121c5f941778f1316970aa9

Posted Dec 9, 2025, 8:50 AM UTC

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