ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP Review - 240-480Hz WOLED Beast

[@PCMonitors]

➡ Affiliate link: geni.us/8BKq As an Amazon Associate and Newegg Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases made using the "Affiliate link" above. Introduction: 0:00 Refresh Rates & Scaling: 02:37 Features & Aesthetics: 13:26 Subpixels & Calibration: 18:34 Contrast & Brightness: 30:19 Colour Reproduction: 35:23 HDR (High Dynamic Range): 42:01 Responsiveness (General): 57:21 Responsiveness (VRR): 01:04:34 Conclusion: 01:16:22

[@thedarkwick6613]

@@PCMonitors tanks 👍 good job

[@snowwfps]

Hello, I heard the 1080p dual mode at 480hz introduces a lot of blurriness. Did you notice any of that? I want to get it but if it blurs in-game then it's a deal breaker

[@PCMonitors]

@@snowwfps This is covered in the review, I'd recommend watching the 'scaling' section. 5:57.

[@mcdonaldz-sprite2353]

I went from a 48 inch lg c1 to this monitor and I absolutely love it ! It’s literally the end game monitor for me, I can go from playin competitive warzone and Val at 480hz to enjoying a stunning experience with cyberpunk and Witcher 3. Well worth it for me !

[@Need4FPS]

Would you say it's a bit dimmer than OLED TVs ? In real life scenario, side by side.. they seem a bit dimmer, at least what i saw.

[@mcdonaldz-sprite2353]

@@Need4FPS so for me I play in a dark room and having a super bright display hurts my eyes. But I think my c1 could go brighter but I’m honestly not positive cause if I turned up my brightness I’d be like flash banging myself lol.

[@Need4FPS]

I can relatively remove the light from my room and get it pretty dark so that's not an issue for me...but somehow regardless on C1 showing its age,still feels more vivid.. like colours are popping more in HDR hence wise I am still hesitating to upgrade .. almost did, but grabbed the 360 hz 1440p OLED and still gonna keep the c1 for an year or so.. seems more suitable for chilling, HDR and SP games

[@mcdonaldz-sprite2353]

@@Need4FPS yea I’ll be honest for me the picture quality on the 32 inch I thought was noticeable better. 48 inches for me was too big because I couldn’t sit back far enough so having it as a monitor wasn’t easy. I think it has to do with the perceived pixel density. I was going to wait for LG 40inch ultra wide 4k oled that are coming out later this year. But the dual mode for me is incredible, it’s literally two monitors into one. Just got done playin warzone at 450hz now I’m playin Witcher at ultra 4k, can’t beat that.

[@DrakonR]

@@mcdonaldz-sprite2353 this guy thinks 480 gives him an edge, but he still has a negative KD ratio. 😂

[@roebuddy01]

I'm getting closer to making a decision on a 32" 4K Q-OLED. Your video has been very helpful. Well done on the analysis.

[@D_Rog79]

6:55 oh this monitor is a game changer. I understand how that works now! Awesome. I just ordered this yesterday and I expect it to be delivered today.

[@Khalid_Looby]

What in the world? this channel is hella underratted. you will boom in the future with views and subs. btw could you tell me can we use dldsr at 1080p 480hz? also a question, ( idc about perf ) is dldsr result in same increase in visual clairty/sharpenss as in-game resoultion scale ( the slider 100%)

[@PCMonitors]

It is covered in the mega review at one point, but yes you can use DLDSR at 1080p 480Hz. DLDSR works differently to in-game resolution scale sliders, I would use the in-game sliders if available but DLDSR if not.

[@Khalid_Looby]

@@PCMonitors I know they work diffirently but which one looks better? I noticed that the in game res slider is more demanding it drop ur fps more than the dldsr option. so i assume dldsr is better than the in-game slider. what you think?

[@ployth9000]

yes the asus model can but the lg model can't someone already answered this in another review on youtube the dldsr

[@PCMonitors]

@@Khalid_Looby This is more of a GPU question really so not my area of expertise. But I think that makes sense from what I understand and have seen myself. The in-game sliders are definitely demanding for the improvement they give. DLDSR is the 'smarter' technology and should provide a nice visual boost for lower performance cost.

[@Khalid_Looby]

@@PCMonitors Ok, Thanks.

[@Lemordison92]

Amazing in depth all around review superb work.

[@tivtag]

Great 👍 any news about availability in the EU? 😊

[@PCMonitors]

Not at the moment.

[@Keos1987]

I got it in EU

[@benjamin30597]

Very informative review. I recently got the PG27AQDP and wanted to get the PG32UCDP as a second monitor for 4K gaming. I plan to mainly play in HDR. Of all the monitors you tested, which one had the best HDR performance?

[@PCMonitors]

It's depends how you define "best HDR performance". They all have relative strengths and weaknesses. This one is pretty well balanced in terms of contrast, brightness and colour performance. I personally prefer the QD-OLED representation for reasons explored in the review (superior colour volume) but not everyone would like their typically more aggressive 'dim look' to scenes where bright shades dominate. And if you look purely at brightness and bright scene performance, nothing quite matches the ASUS PG32UQX or ViewSonic XG321UG.

[@benjamin30597]

@@PCMonitors Many thanks for your response.

[@xbox360J]

Same boat I have the 1440p version of this. This is like the father and I have the son LMAO. Never had a 4k display not even on a tv 😂 it would be nice to get a 4k😊

[@LingoMan4u]

Did you have and dead pixels on your unit? Great video btw!

[@PCMonitors]

No dead pixels on mine, no.

[@cal5000]

Its a glorious monitor. Just got mine today. 🔥🤩😍

[@professorgamer2084]

Thanks for the detailed video, Which one is better this one or Samsung Odyssey G8 ??

[@PCMonitors]

The Samsung would be a better monitor than it is if it didn't come bundled with their infuriating Tizen OS rubbish that most people don't want and simply makes the monitor more frustrating to set up and use than is necessary. But I digress. A comparison between this model and QD-OLED alternatives, of which the Samsung Odyssey G8 is one, is made throughout the review and summarised in the conclusion.

[@tieyizhang4514]

Great! I got what I want from the Subpixels part. Thanks😁

[@ggp759]

Which colorimeter and spectro are you using for the reviews especially for qd oled. Thanks

[@PCMonitors]

As mentioned in the calibration section, a SpyderX Elite is used. This has previously been cross-checked with a spectrally-corrected X-Rite device and the SpyderX is absolutely fine for the purposes it's used for in the reviews, QD-OLED or otherwise.

[@ggp759]

@@PCMonitors what is it profiled to though?

[@ggp759]

SpyderX elite is not suitable for any kind of OLED display per the manufacturer’s page. Sorry not trying to be a hater. On the contrary. Isnt this skewing the results for color accuracy, EOTF tracking etc?

[@PCMonitors]

It works accurately enough using Datacolor's generic 'Wide LED' profile. It's able to provide suitable colour temperature and channel balance measurements, gamma measurements and sRGB colour accuracy analysis. We don't analyse colour accuracy in extended colour spaces nor is a profile used during the review (as noted in the calibration section). The colorimeter forms a tiny part of our testing, which has a unique subjective focus that goes far beyond what any other reviews provide in that respect. What the device isn't good for is accurately measuring low luminance levels, which is why Datacolor doesn't advise it's used for OLED models and why we also use an X-Rite i1Display Pro Plus for contrast measurements in our reviews (and for cross-checking gamma). So it's fit for purpose and does what it needs to, whilst its weaknesses aren't relevant for our reviews.

[@ygorjordao1015]

I can’t decide between glossy or matte, the dual mode would be useful for me since I play cs2 but I don’t want to giveaway image quality, do you think glossy is really that much better like people say?

[@PCMonitors]

Some people are pretty outspoken at either side of the equation. But really, it's a very subjective and individual thing and depends on your own sensitivities, expectations and lighting environment. The best glossy alternatives to this would be QD-OLED which have their own issues this one doesn't such as lightening up of the image in brighter rooms (which takes away from the 'OLED look'). In a dimly lit room or tightly controlled lighting envirojnments QD-OLEDs are lovely, but you might really enjoy the matte image quality as well.

[@ml-wl4xl]

Hey! I like your reviews, you go much more deep into the products than other reviewers. Could you please review the Odyssey Neo G7 again if you still have it (or the Neo G8) as they have received a fair bit of firmware updates since your review? Could you also please show the nvidia settings used? On my Neo G7 I was troubleshooting it only hitting 800 nits in the windows hdr calibration app when VRR was on. Disabling a setting in the nvidia control panel named color accuracy mode made 1200 nits visible in the hdr calibration app. I'm curious if that's just a bug and the screen does not actually get that bright. Love ur content.

[@PCMonitors]

Sent that one back ages ago. As for Nvidia settings, they're just the defaults - no need to touch anything there. All 'Colour accuracy mode' ('Override to reference mode' ticked) does in Nvidia Control Panel is forcefully disable ICC corrections (and ignores other Nvidia Control Panel colour changes on that page or similar changes from third-party tools), so it would counteract the calibration you'd done with the Windows HDR Calibration tool.

[@ml-wl4xl]

@@PCMonitors ahh, thanks for the comment. It made me re-check everything. Apparently I had adjusted the contrast from 50 to 75 in NVCP. Explains the dimmer peak brightness in HDR with VRR on. Now everything works as it should. Thanks again.

[@kavehteimori9575]

Will you daily this one instead or stick to the AW3225QF (assuming you are still using that one)?

[@PCMonitors]

I personally prefer the QD-OLED experience and don't do enough competitive gaming at high refresh rates to justify the 480Hz mode. I think they're both lovely gaming monitors, just depends on your own preferences and the games you play.

[@glight5205]

I'm running a ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3090 Ti OC Edition, do you recomend this monitor for me?

[@PCMonitors]

Depends on the games you play and the visual settings you'd use. For reference I use an RTX 3090 and I enjoyed using the monitor.

[@tivtag]

Do you see OLED Dimming Flicker as an issue for eye fatigue? Is oled dimming flickering worse for eye fatigue at 240 Hz than for example 120 Hz? I read many reports of people unable to use OLED screens because of eye fatigue, headaches, etc. No big publications talk about these issues with OLED monitors. Thank you 🙏

[@PCMonitors]

The reason reviewers don't mention it is because: 1) It affects a small vocal minority of users. Much less so than lower frequency PWM on LCDs, which involves a much larger brightness fluctuation. 2) They aren't bothered by it (just like the majority of users). That's not to minimise how annoying it would be if you were sensitive to it. It has more potential to be problematic at a lower refresh rate because people are more sensitive to lower refresh rate flicker. And more people will be sensitive enough to notice it as refresh rate is reduced (i.e. it crosses onto the wrong side of their flicker fusion threshold for that light source). There are many factors to consider when it comes to viewing comfort (pcmonitors.info/articles/factors-influencing-pc-monitor-viewing-comfort/ ) and dimming-related flicker on an OLED shouldn't really be a concern for most people. OLED models also tick a lot of positives when it comes to viewing comfort.

[@Gekko858]

Would you recommend PG32UCDM or PG32UCDP for text clarity?

[@PCMonitors]

You'll probably find either model fine in that respect. For a more detailed look refer to the subpixels section of the review 18:34, where I talk about and compare the PG32UCDP to the '3rd Gen QD-OLED' panels (which the PG32UCDM uses).

[@themilkman369]

Hey, have you noticed that under gaming or console HDR settings the monitor can only peak at 400? The only way I can get past 400 is by using the cinema hdr setting after the latest firmware. Is there a work around to get it working for gaming hdr or console hdr setting?

[@PCMonitors]

The HDR settings as configured on my unit are covered in the 'Best Settings' video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIqvfqyjdptjgbcsi=OpbhbNmbr3_vXBBU&t=298.

[@themilkman369]

@@PCMonitors thanks

[@D_Rog79]

5:22 wait so if you use frame boost, or I suppose frame generation and have dsc turned off you can get the 480hz but won’t be able to use dsr, how do you turn on frame boost outside of a game though? I know like right now I have the 540Hz TN panel that ASUS Rog Swift Pro put out, I turned off DSC and it drove down the Hz to 360Hz. But turning on frame generation in game doesn’t give me back the 540Hz, to my understanding. Confused how that works.

[@D_Rog79]

Oh I guess I should’ve kept watching!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@venomtailOG]

Shame it's constantly out of stock everywhere and can't get it no matter how much you try. Borderline a paper launch for the average user looking to buy

[@brhomtabuk1941]

Great job with the review 🌹 …

[@thedarkwick6613]

Best image quality between Asus PGUCDP or Alienware 32qf ?

[@PCMonitors]

I compare this to QD-OLED alternatives at various points of the review and in the conclusion. Would be worth waiting for the review to go live so you can watch it.

[@rockyalwayswins1495]

Can't buy them in the uk anywhere

[@michaellight6683]

What is picture quality set to 27 size without frame rate boost.

[@PCMonitors]

It's alright, doesn't look super weird.

[@brhomtabuk1941]

So bottom line…. Is this the best 32” 4k 240hz gaming monitor ? I mainly play e-sports titles , i got sick of the 27” and 24” monitors , also i need larger monitor for visibility and seeing targets

[@PCMonitors]

For that sort of gaming you should love it.

[@XeqtrM1]

I wouldn't use 4k monitor if you mainly play eSports

[@XeqtrM1]

Plus it's a reason why eSports players use 24/27 inch

[@PCMonitors]

@@XeqtrM1 It depends on viewing distance. The OP specifically said "i got sick of the 27” and 24” monitors , also i need larger monitor for visibility and seeing targets".

[@JoeMama-yl1ow]

Idiot​@@XeqtrM1

[@venusvip]

hello can i conect this monitor to my lenovo legion i9 ( 4090 , i9 , 2024 version) ?

[@PCMonitors]

Yes.

[@Dmwntkp99]

I hope you can review the BenQ MOBIUZ EX321UX mini led

[@PCMonitors]

I don't intend to, it got a pretty critical review from Monitors Unboxed already - forum.pcmonitors.info/topic/144hz-4k-uhd-boe-mini-led-ips-discussion-ex321ux-x32q-fs-32m2n6800m/#post-76264. More likely to look at the Philips or Acer alternatives at some point.

[@Henry-if9pu]

It all comes across presented flat with no depth in this monitor. It’s frustrating because things do not pop. Otherwise I have enjoyed this monitor. I may return it for the qd version.

[@Gapi3463]

Where to buy this monitor??? There is so many of them but not single one is PG32UCDP model 🤔🤨🤥

[@PCMonitors]

It can be purchased via our affiliate link in the US, it's not yet available in most other regions.

[@Gapi3463]

@@PCMonitors that is not my question and concern. I can buy it in the US, Germany, even through AMAZON, but the problem I mentioned is that there is no PG32UCDP model anywhere if you understand me

[@PCMonitors]

It's available from Newegg, via our affiliate link.

[@Gapi3463]

@@PCMonitors can you tell me the price please when is not a secret???

[@PCMonitors]

It's listed on Newegg's product page, which our affiliate link leads to if you click that store. If you can't see the product or price it's because they don't ship to your region.

[@AustenGohl]

What hz does it get at 1440p?

[@PCMonitors]

Same as native, up to 240Hz.

[@MrBankzyboy]

Where can i ❤ get one please

[@PCMonitors]

The link provided in the video description, but it's not currently available in all regions.

[@ployth9000]

someone please send him a odyssey neo g9 57 to test

[@Omar-nr8fm]

Wow for that price and they couldn't add speakers

[@Teddysss17]

Woled or qd-oled ?

[@PCMonitors]

It's literally in the title.

[@Jugglenaught1980]

No DP 2.1. That's the deal breaker for me.

[@DrakonR]

Dual mode is terrible and still doesn't have a single HDR experience. OLED TVs are just a much better experience.

[@HosakaBlood]

Why is better I have many oled tv b7 b9 c1 c2 qd oled monitor pg32ucdm and is the same thing on windows

[@DrakonR]

@@HosakaBlood it's not.. the monitors have two HDR modes. HDR400 and HDR1000. Depending on the content, one will look better than the other. The brightness is also an issue. OLED TVs have much better HDR performance than the current OLED monitors.

[@mcdonaldz-sprite2353]

@@DrakonRspoken like a true console player. Dual mode is made specifically for competitive shooter games like Val, csgo, warzone, etc… the picture quality isn’t supposed to look good. Also having both a 240hz 4k and 1080 p 480hz in one monitor is credible and a must for pc gamers. I went from a 48inch lg c1 to this monitor and it’s so much better.

[@DrakonR]

@@mcdonaldz-sprite2353 using labels doesn't give your opinion any credibility. I've been playing CS longer than you've been alive. 1080 480hz isn't going to improve your KD ratio unfortunately. 😂 You can perform the mental gymnastics to justify the gimmick. It doesn't make it any less of one. 👍

[@mcdonaldz-sprite2353]

@@DrakonR right cause higher frames don’t totally give you an edge. Yea stick to your consoles lil bro locked at 60fps and 120. Maybe when the next gen comes out you’ll experience 240hz for the first time of your life.