The BEST Gaming Monitor Ever Made! - ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM Review

Is this the best gaming monitor ever made? Packing some of the craziest specs in a gaming monitor, the new ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM promises to deliver one of the best gaming experiences in a monitor so far! So how does it stack up?
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Unboxing
01:33 - Stand & Mounting
02:08 - Design & Aesthetics
03:26 - Connectivity & Controls
04:04 - Specs & Picture Quality
06:25 - Gaming Performance
07:49 - Gaming Modes & Settings
08:23 - Menu System
09:01 - OLED Burn In Protection
09:47 - Reflections
10:14 - Overall Thoughts
11:19 - Outro

[@Cosmyy]

My kidneys hearing this video: My time has come 😌

[@SpuddGaming]

😅

[@MakeSh00t]

u know there is a option to pay each month 80 bux? IT cost less then drugs and alcohol ?

[@Cosmyy]

@@MakeSh00t No bro it was a joke 😭 thx for the info tho 👍

[@youtube-watcher]

Great video! In the beginning of the video you promised to explain later what those clear plastic disks are for, but you didn't. So I am still wondering.

[@Jeniflurxo]

Looking for a new monitor and may have to break the bank for this. 🙈 The picture looks incredible 😍

[@SpuddGaming]

It really is, video doesn’t do it justice!

[@SN77777]

Love the new video and the monitor looks great in your setup

[@SpuddGaming]

Thanks very much!

[@SteyzFN12]

@@SpuddGamingit costs so much tho😢

[@JosiahLM2010]

Great review, loved watching but I don't think I can afford 😅

[@rafaelochoa9776]

I am planning on building a pc hopefully next year. Currently I’m playing on console on a 49 inch old monitor on my desk. It’s just too big and was thinking of going smaller. But since I’m planning on a new monitor do you recommend this monitor to use for my ps5 for the moment or should I wait and build the computer and buy the monitor last?

[@NippleSauce]

Thanks man. I really enjoyed your overview here. It seemed more true and honest instead of more marketing-esque like other videos about this display. But, although I thought that I had settled and have accepted my LG 32" WOLED pre-order, I'm really starting to think that I might regret not going with a QD-OLED instead... I just wish that there was a place near me in the US that had the new QD-OLED monitors on display. But it seems that where I am located, there are zero stores within a 3 hour commute that have the dang things on display...which kinda sucks... My current 27" WOLED (that I just got) has a similar glossy finish. And while the semi-reflective coating doesn't bother me _too_ much, it is still a little annoying at times. However, I am still starting to get a little worried about the matte finish screen ruining my _new-to-OLED_ enjoyment. And since I pre-ordered the monitor directly from LG, I don't even know if it can be returned... I'm probably over-thinking this right now...

[@leemclaren2518]

Whats the difference between this model and the msi one ? Other than price and availability? Thanks

[@rubensilva4105]

Hey spud, nice video! I like how you always displayed the monitor through the video. One question: How does it compare to it’s LG competitor? Which one would you take for an all in one monitor setup ( gaming + productivity). Thanks!

[@SpuddGaming]

Unfortunately having not used the LG one myself I can’t give an accurate comparison between the two, I’m hoping to test the LG at some point

[@jlazalde15]

I just picked one up today 🔥🔥

[@Jase4yaz]

Ok I will buy it, was hesitant before, but will save up for this, going from a 32” 1080p 240hz to this monster, Let’s Gooooo!

[@Joosh398]

32 inch 1080p??? How was those pixels?

[@Jase4yaz]

@@Joosh398ill let you know the difference when I get a 4k, as of now its ok, sounds like there should be quite a difference, a warzone streamer told me I would be able to smell them with a 4k monitor 😅

[@adarshshah1993]

I just got this, how can I turn on Elmb for console? Because I tried turning off variable refresh rate and the ELMB wouldn't turn on need help 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@thejosedrive]

that monitor looks really good !

[@rockskate15]

Question, the resolution and fps stay at 4k and 120 fps on the PS5 when you select the 27 and 24 in aspect ratio?

[@theirene]

Hi! Is the protruding Asus logo in the front removable?

[@Princefantasy07]

5:59 how to show system spec like these bro? What is the name of that apps?

[@d4nith3]

7:25 why u have this at 8bit SDR color instead of 10bit HDR?

[@veYda25]

good video! two remarks I have, when reviewing a monitor make sure your color filtering of the final video is not off, something seems off on the video with gamma or contrast, which is making it hard to see if this is a good screen or not. And don't shine a big studio light on it permanently, especially not on an OLED. you don't really show it in dimmed lighting conditions, which is what most OLED users would have it at. :)

[@SpuddGaming]

The studio light was only on for small portions of the video, mainly just the section talking about the reflections so that I could show it. Yes the colour correction on the video itself does affect things I will admit, and that’s partly due to the fact I edit the videos myself and I’m not as good at that as pro editors. I also didn’t show it in an overly dimmed condition as it was filmed during the day and my studio doesn’t really get that dark, even with the blinds closed. Not the perfect review for sure, but always room to develop and improve!

[@pepsi3208]

what is the size of youe desk? Will 60CM width desk too small to use it?

[@yasirarafat9279]

To watch 4K content at 240 ha,do we need display port 1.4. Or. 2.1.

[@stevensv4864]

wonder does these oled monitor suffers any kind of banding?

[@oDxrky]

9:22 ( the thumnail wallpaper) bro please tell me what is that wallpaper name I need it

[@Tony-nh1rd]

I just got this monitor yesterday …but I can’t find a good video of the best settings for it…..

[@tonytowhitch]

Mine just arrived today!

[@massimojenny7980]

how does this monitor compare to the Alienware 3225QF?

[@2kgamerz434]

29th may this shall be added straight to cart .. thank you for helping me finally make up my mind .

[@sauceguy6945]

spare change * spare change *

[@bigmik3566]

Hi. Is the web text as crisp as phones/tablets?

[@mr.7soon.x705]

Im using a RTX 4080 Super with Ryzen 7 7800X3D will is it worth the upgrade from 1440 to this Monitor ?

[@hyperobelisk9593]

can you change the color of the rgb projected logo?

[@Tony-nh1rd]

You should do a settings video on this …I haven’t found one a good one yet …

[@YacovIchao8903]

Hello Which GPU will fit this monitor?

[@michaelhammami8143]

Sorry, what is that white monitor arm?

[@user-zy7uc4er3x]

Hello! Does this monitor support HGIG mode?

[@Strongbowz]

Just ordered 1 today can't wait to get it.

[@hamadalkhoori9931]

where did u order it from? because i cant find it anywhere and it is all out of stock

[@Strongbowz]

@@hamadalkhoori9931 i pre-order it from scan its due on or around the 30th of this month. I nearly had one the other week but it went out of stuck by the time i got in from work lol.

[@criticalshot516]

How do you power it off?

[@LoavesChrozp]

Mines coming next monday ;)

[@Basti1013]

What is the size of vesa adapter?

[@mikep9862]

Excellent review. Question. To take advantage of the software for pixel cleaning, etc do we have to connect to it to our computer via USB? OR is the the displayport enough? Thank you! Keep up the good work

[@SpuddGaming]

DisplayPort is enough!

[@johnpajestka5022]

All the insane tech in this monitor and I found the Optical output the coolest thing on this monitor. No dumb splitters. Optical straight into my Schiit DAC for optimum audio quality. I know DAC users are a niche market base but once I started using a separate DAC for audio I could never go back.

[@michaeljonhson2058]

Did u try the BFI feature with ur console to possibly get the 240hz feeling while running at the 120hz I heard alls u lose is 100nits of brightness ???

[@luukherfst1209]

With bfi feature you won't get the smoothness of 240hz, just 120hz but you do actually get the motion clarity of 240hz while only having to run the display and the game at 120hz. If you didn't know it yet, the motion clarity difference between 120hz and 240hz is actually pretty massive😅

[@rafaelochoa9776]

What was the game with the pirate ship?

[@hados0G]

Hey spudd! Love ur vids

[@SpuddGaming]

Thanks very much!

[@hados0G]

@@SpuddGaming No problem 😌

[@habeebs1992]

I ordered two today from Best Buy one for me and the other for my little bro can’t wait for them to arrive

[@curiosityredpill7030]

Hey big brother remember me I need a monitor too my beloved brother 😅

[@alexlaletin724]

Still gaming on my lg cx with 120Hz on xbox series x i want to level up when the 5090 comes out ! .

[@Trailerofdead]

OMG! Perfekt Inch! Perfekt Color!

[@robertuskurniawan2166]

Does Gsync works without any problem? I heard Gsync on OLED has flickering issue? Thanks

[@user-jx3ig8qm4y]

good question

[@pavlos.ch86]

Could you please tell me which wallpapers are those with Friday Saturday that is shown in the video?

[@TheRelentlessPPL]

really wondering as well :(

[@RUF911]

I wish gaming monitors had built in wifi for updates rather than connecting it to a pc, I only have a ps5 connected to my gaming monitor

[@rubengalan6864]

and the coilwhine????

[@josefstrom4865]

is there an good oled gaming monitor for 800bucks ?

[@deceptiveanswer]

Waiting for the PG38 or 42UCDM, I would buy in a heart beat.

[@SpuddGaming]

I’m interested to see when we might see bigger monitors with similar specs

[@DGneoseeker1]

Further clarification on the glossy-ish nature of the screen please! I have one requirement. It must not reflect my face back at me. My QNIX2710 reflects only a black silhouette and this is how it needs to be. Do I need to give this one a miss? I have so far not found any images from the gamer's perspective showing if their own reflection is highly visible.

[@Mikster50002]

If your you have a light on your face and its a really dark scene on the monitor you will slightly see your reflection. But your face has to be ridiculously lit such as with the ring lights streamers use.

[@Vanlou]

What desk arm are you using? Would you recommend it?

[@toevermann]

Why is no one telling? I need it as well

[@jean3030]

Why is the stand so insane? That takes so much desk space...

[@Kaudrag33]

Did you have any flickering with G-Sync enabled? Like in darker (gray) areas in games or other applications. Did you have VRR flickering at all? Did you have scanlines? Are there any problems with the asus Rog Swift PG32UCDM?

[@alighanem3416]

No scanlines Only flickers at 30 fps or less No screen tearing whatsoever Blacks are perfect as long as you control ambient light Only problem is low HDR brightness at 1000 nits peak mode There’s a firmware update that should address this issue.

[@Kaudrag33]

@@alighanem3416 Thanks! Do you own the PG32UCDM?

[@alighanem3416]

@@Kaudrag33 I do, it’s a great monitor

[@Kaudrag33]

@@alighanem3416 That's really nice! I really want to buy it but it's not in stock in Germany. The only offer at the moment is 1699€ and that's wayyyy to much. I'm waiting for the price to drop. I'll buy it when it's available for 1500€. Thanks for helping and have a nice day!

[@DGneoseeker1]

@@alighanem3416 How is it when playing a game with a very dark screen? Can you see your own face reflected back at you? I need information on how much "anti-reflection" this coating is actually achieving. I hate seeing myself like in a mirror when trying to concentrate on a game.

[@ogremair803]

3:13 "Here you have a glossy panel which you would come to expect from an OLED monitor..", Have you seen LGs OLEDs recently? They're all in matte

[@SpuddGaming]

Some are yes, not all. But the majority of OLEDs are glossy. Most matte monitors are WOLED, whereas most QD-OLEDs like this one and multiple others I’ve reviewed are glossy

[@maxwell-mk]

Will the ROG ACL01 desktop mount kit work?

[@user-jx3ig8qm4y]

interested

[@TrickyRicky136]

bro great vid, i need this monitor, the windows activation water mark in the corner lol

[@SpuddGaming]

Yeah at this point I just leave it because it generates comments, free engagement hack 😅

[@TrickyRicky136]

@@SpuddGaming lol bro got the infinite comment hack

[@heydeonhere]

Hoping they consider putting white variants

[@yeetyeer9797]

You should review the lg one

[@Shinobi-FN]

Hello i have i Question are you gonna do i vid When you rewiew everybodys setups on discord ? And also love your vids !❤

[@hados0G]

He has already done a part 1 but not a part 2 yet

[@martian2]

True that would be nice because I want to if my budget pc is good 😊

[@hados0G]

Or episode one not part

[@SpuddGaming]

I’m doing a short form series where I review setups, but there are no plans for a long form currently

[@Shinobi-FN]

Okay Thanks alot now i know

[@ryanscottwright]

Just bought one

[@YuneML]

I have the money for it but it's very hard to get, always out of stock in europe.

[@SeanRichard-Preston]

Can you do a comparison of this and the new gigabyte 32 4k QD OLED

[@SpuddGaming]

I may well be reviewing that soon!

[@SeanRichard-Preston]

@@SpuddGaming can’t wait to see it, thank you for your response 🍻

[@jordanthanggunlen5667]

Is it just me or when a monitor is put on a monitor arm, it looks much cleaner and bigger

[@walidhannaoui1802]

I just don’t like that bezel bit picture is great

[@Mafioso1731]

1. Why is this better than the msi mpg 321urx? 2. Does it have a KVM switch? 3. Is it safe to do productivity work on this and not just gaming?

[@SpuddGaming]

Panel wise it’s the same specs, however the ROG has more features, supports USB 3.2 (MSI is only 2.0), has an extra USB port, and optical out which the MSI doesn’t. MSI also doesn’t support Dolby Vision HDR. Yes the ROG monitor has a KVM switch, I did forget to mention that in the video. And yes this monitor is fine for productivity, as I mention the text clarity is extremely good on this monitor as well as burn in protection features when using apps so this would also be fine for working

[@MrAlternation]

is 32in the perfect size for 4k all around?

[@SpuddGaming]

That’s more down to personal preference but for me yes

[@williamcopley7412]

do you prefer glossy or matte finishes on oled?

[@SpuddGaming]

Personally I prefer the glossy, even though the matte finish of a WOLED monitor tends to be better for true blacks and reflections / glare, I tend to prefer the glossy because without the matte coating you get more vibrant and bright colours

[@williamcopley7412]

thanks for the response! i have the lg 27” from last year with the matte coating and i’m thinking of trying this one out for the glossy one!

[@munshikaifur8010]

When will you upgrade your primary pc???

[@SpuddGaming]

It’s coming soon, was waiting on a new GPU which has now arrived

[@user-yt4rr7ur9y]

what do i miss with the lack of display port 2.1?

[@Dizzyfatpigeon]

As it stands technically nothing DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC is essentially almost visually Lossless/Indistinguishable Powering that resolution and frame rate with DSC takes about 32 Gbps which is just about the limit of what 1.4a w/DSC is capable of (uncompressed using 2.1 requires around 78 gigabits per second with UHBR20) Furthe, no graphics cards that can power that kind of frame rate and resolution currently on the market even have support for dp 2.1

[@SpuddGaming]

Currently you’re not missing out on much, 2.1 will be good for the future but at the moment it’s not really necessary and 1.4 will be more than enough

[@jesusandrewssiller6989]

Where did you order this monitor from? Asus website?

[@SpuddGaming]

I didn’t, it was sent over by ASUS for the review

[@RoyalBoyle78]

Still believe my LG C3 42” is great and especially for console gaming

[@sleazymedia6967]

Is that the official release date?

[@GeforceFender]

Looks insane but my wallet doesnt agree haha

[@SpuddGaming]

It’s certainly hard on the old bank account 😅

[@sam.jones_gaming]

Dam this monitor is crazy better than mine

[@luukherfst1209]

And probably crazy more expensive😅. This monitor is $1300 msrp

[@darrenq6926]

So when will it be released in the UK

[@SpuddGaming]

I believe within the next couple of months

[@regalprivate6372]

@@SpuddGamingthis answers my question tysm

[@JamX10]

Hey spudd i love ur videos when are u doing a giveaway?

[@SpuddGaming]

Not sure when the next one will be yet but there will be more!

[@FoxSucksAtGaming]

Hey spudd love your gaming room so much and your videos too

[@SpuddGaming]

Thank you very much 😁

[@FoxSucksAtGaming]

You are welcome 🤗

[@Felix-zi7bs]

1 800€ on sale is crazy

[@puipegasi2025]

9:59 wallpaper engine name pls

[@Ghohst]

Found it - 'Cool Neon Lines' 👍

[@SteyzFN12]

Yo spudd when is the giveaway?

[@user-id8zz4mr7d]

how is better HDR 1000 mini led or this QD oled moniter HDR 400

[@bonjourjoe-fr]

Can I turn it on off and on by Alexa? Google home?

[@SpuddGaming]

No, that’s more of a Smart TV feature than a Gaming Monitor feature

[@bonjourjoe-fr]

@@SpuddGaming Lots of love! thank you! okay, I wish I could just have a fully smart system, just turning it on and off with voice commands would be great!

[@doubleoog8181]

I've looked at all of the players and I'm almost ready to push the button on the MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED. I can't justify the extra $250 for the others. What do you guys think?

[@SpuddGaming]

I haven’t tried the monitor myself so can’t give a direct comparison, however from what I have heard, the current lower price on the MSI monitor is just an introductory offer in certain places. In the UK for example, most sites I’m seeing the pre-order price of the MSI is just £50 cheaper than the ROG

[@kieranmcnaughton1536]

Minecraft looks so good🤣 are you using mods?

[@NEOmnius]

Interesting. How come all the professionals in the industry agree the best gaming monitor is Alienware 34 QD-OLED (AW3423DWF)?

[@jbotne]

Price in Norway 1800$

[@avpedmond1923]

Can the monitor handle 8 hours per day for Console Gaming?

[@SpuddGaming]

Absolutely, with the burn in prevention features it should be absolutely fine in that sense

[@o_KingOfKings_o]

If my c1 woled with all the protection burn in off can handle I don’t see problem with the qd oled

[@avpedmond1923]

@@SpuddGaming that's great.and how about the Pixel Cleaning to use, does everytime Pixel Cleaning Reminder shows up then necessary need to using it or can let it pass few times in 1 months then use ? Because hear some rumor says using to much it will reduce the monitor life spam, is it true?

[@xd-dc5qe]

Jo with a monitor a 24" 720p tn

[@user-id8zz4mr7d]

How much is the HDR

[@vgalinerutkowski]

400

[@user-id8zz4mr7d]

@@vgalinerutkowski how is better HDR 1000 mini led or this QD oled moniter HDR 400

[@Foxale.]

Why didnt you get it in white i would match you setup better

[@SpuddGaming]

It doesn’t come in white

[@personwhosayshelloparrot3983]

Can i play with a 4080 at 4k 240hz 10 bits?

[@SpuddGaming]

It would depend on the game and the rest of the PC specs

[@dragosb.5059]

Same here. 4080, i7 13700k, 64gb ddr5, z790 e gaming. Wonder what i get in fps games like csgo2, valorant, etc…?

[@dankmemes3153]

No DP2.1. Overall I’m very satisfied with asus monitors and screens. But im waiting to see the gigabyte version

[@SpuddGaming]

Currently I don’t think the lack of DP 2.1 is really much of a drawback. Most GPUs are yet to support it anyway, but will certainly be interesting when the Gigabyte one drops

[@unkn0wnpers0n]

Just use HDMI 2.1

[@luukherfst1209]

​@@unkn0wnpers0nHDMI 2.1 is also limited to 4k 144hz so even with HDMI you would need dsc for 4k 240hz support

[@SirJohnsonP]

Risk of burn in is non existant? But monitor came out month ago so, we wont actually know that now, since it happens after some time so maybe it shouldnt be just a given statement

[@SpuddGaming]

I didn’t say it was, I said it pretty much is. With these newer generation OLED panels, the risk of burn in is way lower than it used to be thanks to both hardware and software advances, and that has been shown in other OLED monitors that came out over the last few months. It’s not just a statement, there is evidence to back it up

[@DGneoseeker1]

@@SpuddGaming What do you mean by risk exactly? To my understanding burn in, or rather burn out in this case, is something that must happen to some extent eventually due to the pixels being "used up" over time.

[@SpuddGaming]

@@DGneoseeker1 by burn in, what we are talking about it pixels displaying the same static image for long enough that the image eventually gets burned permanently into the screen, so no matter what you display, that logo or image or whatever it is will always be there. It was a big problem when OLED first emerged as a new technology but advancements like the ones mentioned in the video now mean that the likelihood of this happening has been reduced hugely

[@DGneoseeker1]

@@SpuddGaming Interesting... because elsewhere when people talked about "burn in" on an OLED they were specifically talking about the pixels getting worn out and losing brightness, causing weird looking patches to turn up on the screen. In other words actually "burn out". This is what all those fancy self repair features on the screens are for dealing with. I'm familiar with the "burn in" you just described and it's exactly what I recall being an issue on plasma screens. My understanding was that the "burn out" is a new issue with the OLED screens due to how their pixels function. I haven't heard about traditional burn in happening on OLEDs. Is that a problem as well?

[@30anerds]

Now. If you could only freaking buy one. Seriously. ASUS. Get these out!

[@EverGameStudios]

i thought this monitor is 10 bit, not 8

[@Leon-uu1ps]

Best esport monitor ?

[@luukherfst1209]

it's not bad for esports, but 32 inches is just too big for an esports display and oled doesn't really have any backlight strobing options. Bfi is only available at 120hz and there are definitely quite some 280hz, 360hz, 540hz monitors with smaller size and backlight strobing which really takes motion clarity to another level. Not to mention 480hz oled (no backlight strobing) and both the asus 540hz and zowie 540hz with backlight strobing exists, so don't get this 4k 240hz display if you only care about esports games and competing lol😂

[@Nick32.2]

This monitor mite be more expensive than my whole bedroom

[@SpuddGaming]

Yeah OLED monitors are pretty hard on the wallet!

[@reijhinru1474]

Gigabyte Aorus FO32U2P: Hold my DP2.1 UHBR 20

[@regalprivate6372]

am i being stupid how do i buy this i cant find the payment option 😂

[@SpuddGaming]

There isn’t an option on the ROG website yet as the monitor hasn’t released just yet, you can grab it on pre-order from some PC part sites

[@regalprivate6372]

@@SpuddGaming gonna save up for when it drops then type of monitor i can game on for years