CHF974.–
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM
3840 x 2160 Pixels, 31.50"
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39 reviews
Over the TOP
I switched from the Acer Predator X27 (4K 144Hz) because it was too loud for me with the first 4K 144Hz panel. The Asus is silent, the 240 Hz and OLED colours drove me to buy it and I was not disappointed although I already had a very good monitor. The monitor is already a lot of fun when playing games or watching HDR films (later Dolby Vision firmware) - the 4090 is maxed out
Pro
- OLED (colours + black level)
- 240Hz/0.03ms response time
- 31.5" size good from change from 27"
- Texts (black and white) also very well displayed for OLED
Contra
- Expensive
- Base boring
- no 99% Adobe coverage
- Texts not as bright as usual
Top device (with minor weaknesses)
First of all:
I still have my old Pg27 UQ (144HZ 4K Mini Led with Fald, 1000nits full screen) as a second monitor.
And I am therefore used to brightness in HDR.
The PG32UCDM is a top device!
The general picture, sharpness, colours, contrast etc. It really knocks your socks off!
Also top... HDR in dark scenes with a few bright highlights. This is where the OLED panel really comes into its own.
Half a star is deducted because of the lack of brightness in larger areas.
For example, if you start Horizon Zero Dawn once, in a snowy landscape, the brightness collapses completely and then simply looks like good SDR.
My 4 year old PG27UQ makes such snowy landscapes look much more impressive!!!
Another half star deduction is due to a few bugs.
- The EDID value is set to Peak Brightness 455 in all HDR modes, although it should actually be 1000 in the non "true black 400" modes!
This leads to the fact that in some games, and e.g. also in RTX HDR (new Nvidia Control Panel), the maximum brightness cannot be set higher than 455. brighter highlights are then "cut off".
- DSC in 120HZ mode changes the gamma value (in 60HZ or 240HZ it is OK again)
- Settings in the OSD sometimes jump back to standard.
Edit on 18.03.2024: after having used the monitor for some time now, I have to mention another negative point.
Mine has some vertical "scan lines" in dark areas. I now have to clarify whether this is a normal behaviour of these monitors or whether mine has a flaw in this respect.
Pro
- SDR picture over the top (best I have ever seen)
- Colours
- Glossy (looks very classy and valuable)
- No annoying fan
- Size
Contra
- HDR brightness in bright scenes
- A few more bugs (which will hopefully be fixed)
- Scan lines (in dark areas at low frequency)
Super monitor replaces my old 32 inch ASUS ROG Swift PG32UQX which cost twice as much
I ordered two and anchored them to the table with a monitor arm. The previous model cost around twice as much in 2021 and also had this stupid fan. I'm still struggling with the settings to get a really great picture, so not just for gaming, but also for the office.
The software control makes it a bit easier for the settings, Windows has a bit of trouble recognising the monitors correctly.
It's a completely new product, so of course there can still be some small problems.Pro
- Beautiful picture
- Looks good
- Qled 240HZ
- Not too heavy for monitor arm
- Adapter for monitor arm already included
- Not audible
Contra
- Not really bright
- Doesn't quite want to work with the settings yet
- Somewhat habitual
A superb screen on paper, but very disappointing HDR rendering.
I was extremely disappointed with this screen. I was really looking forward to it and I was very disappointed to find that the HDR P1000 renders very poorly in scenes with medium/high LPA. As the ABL is extremely pronounced, daytime scenes in games look very dark in HDR and, at the time of writing, Asus still doesn't know how to solve the problem. Knowing they're working on it might sound like good news, but unfortunately, on my previous display, a ROG Swift PG42UQ, it took them a year to resolve the HDR concerns.
I'm used to buying Asus ROG hardware, but at some point you have to stop taking the piss. This manufacturer is capitalising on its brand image and selling completely buggy OLED screens. If you're not sure, I'd advise you to go for the Aorus FO32U and FO32U2P, which offer top-notch HDR P1000 rendering.
I think it's a real shame that this panel is getting so much critical acclaim despite having such an HDR problem. Even though I have to admit that the placebo effect is strong when the screen is first switched on, I'd really like to see things change.
HDR concerns aside, the screen really is excellent and has huge potential. Indeed, the SDR rendering is truly superb and the ability to disable uniform brightness is a really good idea in order to increase brightness in 90% of SDR gaming situations. As I don't have a measurement tool, I can't comment on colour accuracy, but the screen seems very well calibrated.
In terms of connectivity, it's also extremely comprehensive, with a 3.5mm audio connector and an optical output in addition to the video connectors, which is really excellent for soundbar users. You can also count on the presence of a USB-C connector that delivers up to 90W, which is ideal for users of laptops that recharge via USB-C. USB-A connectors and a KVM switch also make it easy to switch between two devices. The only regret is the absence of a loudspeaker, even though it's rarely used on screens at this price, but it's still worth mentioning.
In terms of finish and settings, it's really decent without being excellent. My copy was delivered with a mark on the stand, which is a real shame for a screen at this price. The ergonomics of the screen are really good, bearing in mind that the stand is quite bulky and prevents the screen from being lowered flush with the desk. Rotation is also not possible.
A word about the screen's performance in bright environments. Being a QD-OLED panel, the screen has no polarising filter, which greatly reduces the depth of blacks in direct light.
If I keep the screen, I'll edit my review according to firmware updates.Pro
- Superb image quality in SDR
- UHD, 32" for a balance that I find perfect
- Text is perfectly legible despite the sub-pixel layout
- HDR400 which seems right
- Very good sharpness of movement
- Excellent glare management
- Full connectivity.
- KVM switch
Contra
- Disastrous P1000 HDR rendering in many scenarios
- Perceived contrast in a bright environment
- Perfect finish on my copy.
- Risk of burn-in inherent in technology
- Particularly slow follow-up from Asus
Probably the best all-rounder at the moment
«Has Asus just launched the perfect monitor?» I asked myself last year when the PG32UCDM came out. After the test, my answer is: pretty much. The third-generation QD-OLED panel lives up to the hype. Its high pixel density, perfect black levels and rich colour reproduction ensure bombastic image quality.
The size and image format are suitable for all types of games. With a frame rate of 240 hertz, even fast shooters look sharp. In 4K, you need a corresponding amount of graphics performance. The monitor also looks good in Office applications. However, as with any OLED, you should be aware of the risk of burn-in.
The question remains whether the Asus PG32UCDM is worth its premium compared to the Alienware AW3225QF – the price difference was a whopping 500 francs at the time of this test. In return, you get a USB-C port and more sophisticated firmware with more options. In games, the most important advantage is probably the dynamic SDR brightness, which the competition doesn’t have. Personally, I also prefer the flat design. Ultimately, the Asus PG32UCDM is my new king of gaming monitors, but the Alienware AW3225QF remains the winner in terms of value for money.Pro
- large screen with high pixel density
- OLED black level and good brightness
- excellent colour space coverage
- accurate playback of HDR content
- hardly any motion blur
- very good text sharpness
- less susceptible to reflections
- exemplary menu with plenty of options
Contra
- risk of burn-in with static content
- less deep black in bright rooms than WOLED
- more expensive than the competition from Alienware
- More expensive than the competition from Alienware
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Magnificent!
Number 1 in its category... The screen is stunning; 240hz / q-oled / 32 4k
It really is a new experience.
6 out of 39 reviews
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