ASUS Unveils 32-inch 4K OLED ROG Swift PG32UCDM Gaming Monitor

[GFreeman]

For many gamers, 32-inch displays might be the perfect size. They're large enough to immerse you in a sweeping vista of pixels, yet not too large to fit comfortably on a standard-sized desk. Today, we're ready to announce a 32-inch monitor that's loaded with OLED luxuries. Meet the world's first 32-inch 4K OLED gaming monitor: the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM. Primed for excellence with a 4K QD-OLED panel, a premium ROG cooling solution, and blazing-fast 240 Hz refresh rate, this monitor proves that you can have it all.

QD-OLED panels make a stunning first impression. You won't have to sit in front of the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM for more than a moment to see the difference that this panel technology makes. Since each pixel in an OLED panel is its own light source, you can get true, inky blacks. The PG32UCDM employs second-generation Quantum Dot OLED tech that goes a step further to give you even more vibrant colors, an optimized subpixel layout for improved text clarity, and bright, eye-catching highlights.



Great cooling makes sure that you get the most out of this otherworldly display tech. As our work with high-end graphics cards, gaming laptops, and AIO liquid coolers demonstrates, we have extensive experience when it comes to designing cooling solutions. We brought that full expertise to bear on the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM. To help ensure a long product lifespan, we've equipped this monitor with a custom heatsink that keeps its mainboard cool without the need for a distracting fan.

But there's more. A graphene film behind the entire panel keeps it cool and comfortable. The thinnest yet strongest nanomaterial in the world, graphene has a thermal conductivity coefficient of up to 5,300 W/mk - a figure more than a hundred times greater than silver, copper, gold, or aluminium can offer. The lower operating temperatures offered by this cooling solution allow the display to produce and sustain high peak brightness levels. It can reach 1000 nits of peak brightness with perfect black levels for an incredible HDR experience. The PG32UCDM's premium cooling tech also gives you peace of mind that your monitor will go the distance, as it helps minimize the risk of burn-in.

4K and 240 Hz are better together
Year after year, we've pushed the boundaries for gaming monitors to deliver incredible gaming experiences. With our high-refresh-rate gaming monitors, starting with the world's first 144 Hz display back in 2012, we blazed a trail for the rest of the industry to follow. Now, we're ready to raise the bar for gamers who love the lifelike detail they get when gaming on a 4K display.

The ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM gives you an unbeatable combination of specs with its OLED panel, 240 Hz refresh rate, and 4K resolution. With the lifelike detail that comes with high-resolution gaming and the fast, responsive animation offered by the 240 Hz refresh rate, you'll get the best of both worlds. The panel's superlative 0.03 ms response time complements high framerates by all but taking motion blur out of the picture - you'll have impressive detail, fluid animation, and pristine image clarity, all at once. The cherry on the top is G-SYNC compatible tech, which ensures tear-free visuals while keeping latency low.

Previous-gen connectors couldn't offer the bandwidth necessary to make this combination a reality, but the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM makes it happen with its extensive connectivity options. Equipped with the latest HDMI 2.1 ports and DisplayPort 1.4 ports with Display Stream Compression (DSC), the PG32UCDM is prepped to give you an exceptional 4K gaming experience.

Easy multiple device management with Smart KVM and USB-C
As a gamer, you likely have many different devices that you could connect to the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM. Through Smart KVM, you can easily control two of them with this one monitor. The PG32UCDM lets you use picture-in-picture (PIP) mode to see the display outputs of two devices simultaneously. Through a simple keyboard hotkey, you can toggle which device you're currently controlling with the mouse and keyboard.

The PG32UCDM's USB Type-C port makes it easy to use Smart KVM with a wide range of devices - and it has a few other tricks up its sleeve, too. This port is configured to function as a USB hub, too, and it can recharge a connected device, like the ROG Ally, with USB Power Delivery.

In the past, gamers often had to pick and choose which specs mattered to them the most as they picked their next monitor. With the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM, you don't have to compromise. You can enjoy gaming at 4K with a high refresh rate, an ultra-low average response time, lifelike colors, and exceptional contrast, all at the same time.

Currently, we plan to make this monitor available for sale early in 2024.

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[Space Lynx]

The Glory days are almost here.

 

[ARF]

For many gamers, 32-inch displays might be the perfect size. They're large enough to immerse you in a sweeping vista of pixels, yet not too large to fit comfortably on a standard-sized desk.

Nice, but a 32-inch monster would occupy the whole space over my desk, maybe my desk is kind of small... I don't know

 

[Space Lynx]

@ARF do not fear the glory that awaits you

 

[GerKNG]

this better comes with a 5 year burn in warranty.

 

[oxrufiioxo]

I might be in the minority but I was actually bummed when I found out this monitor was QD Oled even with the benefits to color volume at least in the TV space QD Oled is more prone to burn in than WOled so personally I was hoping this was an MLA equipped WOled

 

[bubbleawsome]

I’m interested in this new sub pixel layout. I thought Samsung was only making one kind of panel.

 

[oxrufiioxo]

this better comes with a 5 year burn in warranty.

We will be lucky if it comes with a 3 year warranty actually covering burn in thankfully 5 year ones aren't too pricey here both my oleds have them.

 

[claster17]

**USB hub and HDR functionality not available while USB Power Delivery is enabled.

Did they cheap out on the PSU?

 

[TheLostSwede]

Did they cheap out on the PSU?

That is really quite sad, I mean, HDR might be ok, but no USB hub along with USB-C/PD, wtf?

 

[Alan Smithee]

This all depends on the price. I have a feeling Asus will probably shoot themselves in the foot by pricing this at or above the Alienware AW3423DWF's $999 at launch.

It will also be interesting to see how they deliberately sabotage the color accuracy on this unit to avoid cannibalizing sales of their creator monitors like the the $1700 ProArt 27". Normally OLED would be very accurate.

It's kind of funny they talk about connecting the ROG Ally since the Ally can't hope to maintain >48 FPS at 4K to avoid tearing in anything more complex than Candy Crush (this monitor has no hardware G-Sync).

 

[rv8000]

2024 can’t come soon enough. Probably a 2,000$ panel if I had to guess though.

 

[trsttte]

What will be the price? Given the surprise we had with the Alienware QD-OLED probably not that bad, maybe the same 1.2k with the ROG tax included?

I don't trust OLED of any kind for a regular monitor but this seems interesting enough to maybe make bite the bullet of having a seperate monitor just for fun. I also just realized, they just undermined the recent Dough bullshit pre order announcement with a competing product with some actual details and better track record of delivering something on time

Did they cheap out on the PSU?

I hope that's a mistake, that makes absolutely no sense whatsoever!

This all depends on the price. I have a feeling Asus will probably shoot themselves in the foot by pricing this at or above the Alienware AW3423DWF's $999 at launch.

It will also be interesting to see how they deliberately sabotage the color accuracy on this unit to avoid cannibalizing sales of their creator monitors like the the $1700 ProArt 27". Normally OLED would be very accurate.

Given the normal feature creep of KVM, USB PD, PIP/PBP and the rgb matrix on the back plus the huge market thirst for a 4k oled actual monitor - instead of a 42'' tv "monitor" - I think 1000$ is probably too optimistic but can't be too much more either. I'm placing my bet at 1200$

The situation with the ProArt, and not just the 27'' 1700$, the other more expensive ones too, will be interesting to see and probably very sad

 

[oxrufiioxo]

Given the normal feature creep of KVM, USB PD, PIP/PBP and the rgb matrix on the back plus the huge market thirst for a 4k oled actual monitor - instead of a 42'' tv "monitor" - I think 1000$ is probably too optimistic but can't be too much more either. I'm placing my bet at 1200$

The situation with the ProArt, and not just the 27'' 1700$, the other more expensive ones too, will be interesting to see and probably very sad

Given that the WOLED 27 inch models are already 1000 usd guessing $1500 ish comparable with the more premium QD OLED ultrawides like the Neo G8 although that is already on sale for 1200 so who knows.

 

[FeelinFroggy]

Nice, but a 32-inch monster would occupy the whole space over my desk, maybe my desk is kind of small... I don't know

Because of pixel density, 32" is really needed for a good 4k desktop experience. For a 27 or 24", everything is just too small to see.

A lot of desk have different mounting options so you dont have to use the base for the monitor. I find the base takes up most of the desk space.

 

[dyonoctis]

This all depends on the price. I have a feeling Asus will probably shoot themselves in the foot by pricing this at or above the Alienware AW3423DWF's $999 at launch.

It will also be interesting to see how they deliberately sabotage the color accuracy on this unit to avoid cannibalizing sales of their creator monitors like the the $1700 ProArt 27". Normally OLED would be very accurate.

It's kind of funny they talk about connecting the ROG Ally since the Ally can't hope to maintain >48 FPS at 4K to avoid tearing in anything more complex than Candy Crush (this monitor has no hardware G-Sync).

The pro art got enough benefits over the ROG to not have Asus squander the color accuracy. The proArt got hardware calibration for one, allowing you to dodge windows color management, a larger HDR support, and a standard RGB layout.

 

[JohH]

So close. Just 1 more K and we're set.

 

[kapone32]

Nice, but a 32-inch monster would occupy the whole space over my desk, maybe my desk is kind of small... I don't know

You are not trying hard enough. I am rocking a 43" Gigabyte Monitor across a desk that is less than 3 feet wide.

 

[cvaldes]

It has nothing to do with "trying hard enough" [sic].

43" monitors are a size where you have to swivel your head quite a bit, especially if you wear eyeglasses. You're basically just getting less pixel pitch at 43" versus 27" if the monitors are both at 4K resolution.

43" monitors might be great for immersive gaming but they're pretty bad for general computing and productivity activities unless you are seated at a considerable distance from them. At which point a 27" monitor placed closer to your chair is a more cost effective purchase.

Naturally there are Total Cost of Ownership factors that favor the smaller monitor anyhow, like electricity consumption.

(Disclaimer: I used a 43" television as a PC monitor for a secondary PC over a couple of months.)

In the end, monitor choices and their usage are up to the individual just like input devices (keyboards, mice, gamepads, trackpads, whatever). If I loaned you my Apple Magic Trackpad and you didn't like it, should I tell you to "try harder"? Of course not, that would be silly.

There isn't one perfect monitor size for everyone all the time forever and ever.

Lol, in ten years, maybe I will be typing in front of a 43" monitor because that's what my tired old eyes will be able to focus on.

 

[mohammed2006]

4k 240 hrz with DP1.4 why not use DVI really how hard is it to put Dp2.1

 

[kapone32]

It has nothing to do with "trying hard enough" [sic].

43" monitors are a size where you have to swivel your head quite a bit, especially if you wear eyeglasses. You're basically just getting less pixel pitch at 43" versus 27" if the monitors are both at 4K resolution.

43" monitors might be great for immersive gaming but they're pretty bad for general computing and productivity activities unless you are seated at a considerable distance from them. At which point a 27" monitor placed closer to your chair is a more cost effective purchase.

Naturally there are Total Cost of Ownership factors that favor the smaller monitor anyhow, like electricity consumption.

(Disclaimer: I used a 43" television as a PC monitor for a secondary PC over a couple of months.)

In the end, monitor choices and their usage are up to the individual just like input devices (keyboards, mice, gamepads, trackpads, whatever).

I hear you on your assessment and you are right and not at the same time (in my opinion). For Gaming at 4K with 144hz 43" is fing sweet. For productivity I can have up to 6 Windows open for Mutli-tasking at the same time and watch Youtube, hang out on TPU, browse my Game Library, surf Humble Choice, Have Discord and email all up at the same time. AIDA64 tells me the pixel density on my panel is 140 and that is actually higher than my QNIX 32" that was at 138. If I was working with this I would not need a 2nd monitor as panels this size easily support PIP for multi monitor and KVM too. You should see Anime on this thing. There is a remaster of Gundam Wing (Probably my favourite but Zeta was excellent) on Youtube that is absolutely stunning to watch.

 

[cvaldes]

For productivity I can have up to 6 Windows open for Mutli-tasking at the same time and watch Youtube, hang out on TPU, browse my Game Library, surf Humble Choice, Have Discord and email all up at the same time.

Remember that a 43" monitor with 4K resolution has the exact same number of pixels as a 32" monitor with 4K resolution or a 27" monitor with 4K resolution. You're not getting more information than someone with the same windows on a smaller monitor. They're just looking at smaller words and pictures.

Multi-tasking is a misnomer anyhow. Having lots of desktop resolution allows you to have lots of windows open but you still have to switch between them. Humans are notoriously bad at doing multiple complex tasks at the same time well.

If you were having brain surgery, would you want your doctor to be scrolling through TikTok and placing trades on their brokerage's investor portal at the same time?

When I'm composing a business e-mail or working on a spreadsheet budget estimate, I end up putting my full attention into it.

If I want to watch a movie or TV show, I switch to my 55" LG C2 OLED television. At least my TV won't notify me that there's another message in my e-mail. It's a smart television but I've configured the settings so it's about as dumb as it can get short of disabling the network.

 

[zlobby]

Nice, but a 32-inch monster would occupy the whole space over my desk, maybe my desk is kind of small... I don't know

There are no big monitors, only small desks.

 

[Tek-Check]

4k 240 hrz with DP1.4 why not use DVI really how hard is it to put Dp2.1

Exactly! Full 4K/240Hz 10-bit RGB signal from this monitor needs almost 70 Gbps of bandwidth.
Where is DP 2.1 full speed port on this monitor in 2023? Why Asus?

 

[Hxx]

Basically the display I’ve been waiting for to upgrade from my Samsung g7. Although If it’s not 1.5k I’ll be shocked