ASUS Announces Availability of ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP Gaming Monitor

[btarunr]

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced availability of the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP gaming monitor. It boasts a 32-inch 4K WOLED anti-reflective panel that delivers HD and UHD visuals with impressive motion clarity and desktop fluidity due to its ultra high dual mode refresh rate and low pixel response. The PG32UCDP enables users to switch from 4K @ 240 Hz to FHD @ 480 Hz depending on the game you are playing as well as the importance of motion clarity. Aspect ratio control customization allows for further resolution and refresh customization.

Third-generation ROG OLED and Micro Lens Array Plus (MLA+) technologies enable the PG32UCDP to showcase 15% brighter images compared to other monitors in its class. The PG32UCDP delivers vibrant colors and contrast is outstanding alongside impressive peak HDR performance for video and gaming content. A 0.03 ms gray-to-gray (GTG) response time ensures next level motion clarity whether in SDR or HDR. Inside, an advanced custom passive heatsink offers exceptional cooling, no noise and long-term reliability and aids in reduction of burn-in.



This premium monitor is designed for gamers who demand the best, offering a clear upgrade from 27" 1440p LCD and OLED gaming monitors. The combination of size, image quality, and refresh-rate offer the most demanding display and PC gaming enthusiast a next level monitor upgrade. The PG32UCDP also includes user-friendly features such as OLED Anti-flicker, Windows based OSD control, Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) / BFI technologies, Auto KVM, USB-C with 90 W Power Delivery, four way ergonomic adjustment and a threaded mount for easy mounting of streaming accessories like cameras, lights or microphones.

Key Features

• 32" 4K (3840 x 2160) WOLED gaming monitor with ultra-high refresh rate operation including dual-mode operation 4K @ 240 Hz or FHD @ 480 Hz
• Alongside ultra-high refresh rates it features, 0.03 ms (GTG) response time, ELMB support (BFI), and ultra-low display lag due to ASUS GameFast input design
• ROG heat management design with a passive highly efficient custom heatsink and advanced airflow design which reduces the risk of burn-in
• Delta E < 2 performance via factory calibration, VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black compliance, 99% DCI-P3 gamut, true 10-bit color
• New AI Assistant includes dynamic AI Shadow Boost, AI Crosshair, AI Visual, AI Sniper, and MOBA Map Helper for improved gaming experiences
• Extensive connectivity options include DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC), HDMI 2.1, and USB-C with 90 W Power Delivery2 as well three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports and SPDIF optical output & 3.5 mm output.
• ASUS OLED Care: 3-year warranty including burn in coverage as well as advanced firmware level mitigations. Supplemented by ASUS OLED Care options in Display Widget Center accessible in Windows. Human motion sensor for auto dimming when not in use
• Integrated Auto KVM allows for PiP and PbP allowing for two systems to be displayed on a single large format monitor ideal for enhancing productivity or streaming or two system desk setups.
• ROG threaded mount for easy mounting of cameras, lights, microphones and more

Primed for Ultra Fidelity, Motion Clarity and Immersion
A dual-mode feature enables PG32UCDP to switch between 4K @ 240 Hz or FHD @ 480 Hz visuals on the fly via a hotkey, allowing users to benefit from superior motion clarity and responsiveness especially with competitive FPS games. Alternatively, gamers can revel and immerse themselves in the latest AAA titles and enjoy superior fidelity in game rendering. With high level HDR luminance performance gamers can engage a truly more immersive and dynamic gaming experience.

The use of the latest WOLED technology ensures outstanding motion clarity with significantly reduced motion blur and improved sharpness and overall motion clarity in fast paced gaming sessions. The 0.03 ms GTG response time nearly eliminates ghosting and does not experience overshoot or undershoot issues. PC Gamers looking to experience HDR will also appreciate the same pixel response performance whether in SDR or HDR operation. AMD FreeSync Premium Pro technology and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility ensure supersmooth, tear-free visuals with low latency. The ROG SWIFT PG32UCDP also continues to offer ASUS GameFast ultra-low display lag design ensuring minimal and optimal display chain experience for gamers. The PG32UCDP also features ELMB or Black Frame Insertion at 120 Hz. This allows for more flexibility in maximizing motion clarity depending on your system's performance level allowing you to match 240 Hz motion clarity at 120 Hz for more demanding titles.

The OLED advantage
The latest ROG OLED technology ensures that gamers are treated to the darkest black hues, outstanding contrast. Third-generation OLED technology in the PG32UCDP features a new sub pixel layout which improves text rendering, notably improving general desktop. A selectable OSD feature; Clear Pixel Edge can also yield further improvements to text rendering. Additionally, ROG-exclusive OLED Anti-flicker technology helps reduce flicker during frame-rate fluctuations for smoother gameplay, and the optional uniform brightness feature keeps luminance levels consistent for more comfortable viewing. VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black compliance ensures the deepest black hues and dazzling colors, while the 99% DCI-P3 gamut and true 10-bit color deliver impressive color reproduction.

Unmatched Connectivity, Flexibility & Convenience
The PG32UCDP is able to display imagery of varying aspect ratios, allowing gamers to choose between 24.5-inch (esports mode) to 27-inch imagery. The ASUS Display Widget Center has an intuitive interface that allows users to access OLED Care functions and adjust monitors settings within a Windows based application. There's also a hotkey to activate the Auto KVM function which automatically detects a second input source, allowing users to switch and control both input devices through a single keyboard and mouse. It also features PbP and PiP modes with adjustable window sizes/locations to allow for improved flexibility and enhanced productivity with two device setups whether they be a secondary PC, laptop, console or mobile device.

For compatibility with a wide range of multimedia devices, the PG32UCDP features extensive connectivity including DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, HDMI 2.1, USB-C with 90 W Power Delivery, USB 3.2 hub, SPDIF optical output, a headphone jack. And a tripod mount at the top of the monitor.

ASUS Gaming Monitor Ai Assistant & Display Widget Center
The PG32UCDP also features AI Assistant, a suite of intelligent features designed to enhance gaming experiences with AI Visual, AI Crosshair, AI Sniper, AI Shadow Boost, and the MOBA Map Helper.

AI Visual automatically detects what's onscreen and adjusts to provide the best default or user-preset monitor settings. AI Crosshair switches the crosshair to a color that contrasts with the background so it stands out for easier aiming. AI Sniper zooms in the center of the in-game target for better aim during practice sessions. AI Shadow Boost enhances dark areas of the scene to make it easier to spot enemies hiding in dim areas of the map. Meanwhile, the MOBA Map Helper provides MOBA gamers with notification reminders to keep a lookout whenever a group battle is detected.

For users who also want to leverage extensive OSD functionality but quicker and easier, the PG32UCDP supports Display Widget Center a robust Windows based application that offers an array of tuning parameters and many additional features that can be beneficial for gaming, productivity or general use.

Specifications

• Panel size (diagonal) 31.5" widescreen
• Panel backlight / Type WOLED
• Display surface Anti-glare
• Color saturation DCI-P3 99%
• True resolution 3840 x 2160
• Refresh rate 240 Hz
• Dual mode (Frame Rate Boost) Yes, 4K @ 240 Hz / FHD @ 480 Hz
• Pixel pitch 0.182 mm
• Brightness 250 cd/m² (100 % APL SDR), 1300 cd/m² (peak, HDR) *
• Contrast ratio 1,500,000:1 (Typ.)
• Viewing angle (CR≧10) 178° (H) / 178° (V)
• Display colors 1073.7 million (10 bit)
• Response time 0.03 ms (Gray to Gray)
• HDR support Yes
• Factory pre-calibration Yes
• Uniform brightness Yes
• AI Assistant technology Yes
• ASUS OLED Care Yes
• Adaptive Sync Yes, G-SYNC compatible and FreeSync Premium Pro
• Input / Output 2x HDMI (v2.1), 1x DisplayPort (v1.4) with DSC, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB-C (90 W Power Delivery)3, earphone jack, 1x SPDIF out, 1x upstream USB 3.2 Type-B
• Swivel -15°-15°
• Tripod socket Yes
• Tilt +20°--5°
• Height adjustment 0-80 mm
• VESA mount 100 x 100 mm

Availability and Pricing
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP will be available from 7/31 in the US at an MSRP of $1,299.

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[Chaitanya]

Watched the review on Monitors unboxed, they pointed out LG has discounted their monitor based on same panel.

 

[TheDeeGee]

• VESA mount 100 x1100 mm

 

[Klemc]

My ASUS 27" oled 240hz is NOT again listed...

There is two types of actually not done (Driver Needed - last COLUMN) but annouced as being GSync compatible model :

Future
Upcoming Driver

// others listings \\
HDMI VRR Driver
N/A
TV Firmware Update
xxx.xx (since driver version) or newer

NVIDIA GeForce G-SYNC Gaming Monitors

Search for GeForce G-SYNC gaming monitors.

www.nvidia.com

 

[ZoneDymo]

ok but where is that Nvidia Gsync Pulsar stuff?

 

[Jonny5isalivetm5]

Would this expensive monster suffer from the dreaded blurry text ?

 

[Ravenmaster]

A 2nd 32" 4K 240hz OLED monitor from Asus and still they fail to give it just one Displayport 2.1 connector to make it future proof. Hard pass.

 

[Bagerklestyne]

A 2nd 32" 4K 240hz OLED monitor from Asus and still they fail to give it just one Displayport 2.1 connector to make it future proof. Hard pass.

Fair but do you need it (it's essentially visually lossless - if you're doing productivity work you don't need 240hz, if you're gaming, you don't have time to stop and check each frame at 240hz)

I'm impressed they're giving a 3 year warranty over LG's native offering with 2 years.

 

[Minus Infinity]

Would this expensive monster suffer from the dreaded blurry text ?

It'll be using the newer RWGB stripe layout rather than last year's god-awful RWBG layout. But next year they are moving to just RGB, hopefully becuase their new tandem structure OLED is much brighter and won't need W sub-pixel.

IMO you'd be insane to buy OLED currently unless you just 95% game.

 

[fevgatos]

Would this expensive monster suffer from the dreaded blurry text ?

Test is very good actually, (I have the LG woled), the problem is it's too small at 100% scaling, and using it with 125% scaling yeah, the text ain't the best I've seen at that point.

 

[stimpy88]

A 2nd 32" 4K 240hz OLED monitor from Asus and still they fail to give it just one Displayport 2.1 connector to make it future proof. Hard pass.

They are protecting nGreedia. nGreedia does not support it, and that's what most of the market has in their PC's.

It'll be using the newer RWGB stripe layout rather than last year's god-awful RWBG layout. But next year they are moving to just RGB, hopefully becuase their new tandem structure OLED is much brighter and won't need W sub-pixel.

IMO you'd be insane to buy OLED currently unless you just 95% game.

Wow, that's going to be a huge development from LG! So they're ditching WOLED? Standard RGB sub-pixel layout is one of the holy grails of OLED, it should really improve detail and clarity, let alone the awful effect on colours when the W pixel is used. I hope they also fix their "blood orange" reds at the same time. Once you see it, it's hard to unsee it!

 

[PixelTech]

Can it not do 2K (1440p) resolution at 360Hz also...?

 

[Jonny5isalivetm5]

I guess I will stick to the 120hz TN I have for now then, the only problem is the shiny new tech will be megabucks as usual

 

[Craptacular]

"Unmatched Connectivity, Flexibility & Convenience"

Right.......if it is so unmatched then why is it using DP 1.4?

 

[Minus Infinity]

They are protecting nGreedia. nGreedia does not support it, and that's what most of the market has in their PC's.


Wow, that's going to be a huge development from LG! So they're ditching WOLED? Standard RGB sub-pixel layout is one of the holy grails of OLED, it should really improve detail and clarity, let alone the awful effect on colours when the W pixel is used. I hope they also fix their "blood orange" reds at the same time. Once you see it, it's hard to unsee it!

Yeah, hopefully it's on time. And that new tandem OLED panel is massively better than current OLED panels. with much higher brightness, much more durable, far far lower burn-in and lower power. Just been released in a Dell laptop but I'm praying it's coming to OLED desktop monitors ASAP.

Samsung have RGB but it's triangular layout, but its 2nd gen is decent enough for text.

 

[silapakorn]

I've been waiting for so long for 32" flat OLED monitors to become decent, durable and affordable, but that day still not arrives yet. I could not resist my urge to go 4K and bought a 43" QLED TV to replace my 27" IPS 2.5K monitor last year. It costs less than half the price of 32" OLED monitors, but worked out better than I thought. All the shortcomings of TV/LED did not bother me that much, considering how much money I saved. Now I even think that 32" is too small for desk use.

Moral of the story: Stop waiting for your perfect monitor. Go out and pick one that scratches all your itches now.

 

[stimpy88]

I've been waiting for so long for 32" flat OLED monitors to become decent, durable and affordable, but that day still not arrives yet. I could not resist my urge to go 4K and bought a 43" QLED TV to replace my 27" IPS 2.5K monitor last year. It costs less than half the price of 32" OLED monitors, but worked out better than I thought. All the shortcomings of TV/LED did not bother me that much, considering how much money I saved. Now I even think that 32" is too small for desk use.

Moral of the story: Stop waiting for your perfect monitor. Go out and pick one that scratches all your itches now.

I have an LG OLED TV, and it's 5 years old, has nearly 10,000 hours on it and no burn-in. Best TV i've ever seen and owned, but I don't put Windows on it!

From what I have seen, every OLED "Gaming monitor" gets burn-in in use after 3-6 months, but if you ONLY game on it, and are careful with HUD settings, maybe it will last a year or so before it degrades...

My personal opinion is that OLED sucks for computer use but is the best option for picture quality right now, especially HDR. LCD is a joke, and crazy that you can still drop $1000 on one of these dogpiles. MAYBE I'd accept a good quality FALD miniLED monitor as a compromise until OLED on the PC gets brighter and more durable without the god-awful dimming as you move stuff around on your desktop.

 

[Iain Saturn]

From what I have seen, every OLED "Gaming monitor" gets burn-in in use after 3-6 months if you ONLY game on it.
My personal opinion is that OLED sucks for computer use.

Wrong
Wrong
Wrong

 

[chrcoluk]

Why are they using a version of DP inadequate for the spec on a $1300 monitor?

I can understand penny pinching on a budget product, on a premium product its inexcusable.

 

[stimpy88]

Wrong
Wrong
Wrong

Prove it. I've seen it first hand a 5 month old monitor.