ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces Availability of ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM

[GFreeman]

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM, a 34-inch ultrawide 800R curved 3440 x 1440 OLED gaming monitor featuring a 240 Hz refresh rate and a 0.03 ms gray-to-gray (GTG) response time. The PG34WCDM boasts a custom heatsink and improved airflow design to reduce internal temperatures to reduce the risk of panel burn-in. The monitor features 3rd generation ROG OLED technology with DisplayHDR True Black 400 compliance and 30% brighter imagery than its predecessor. It also features the Clear Pixel Edge algorithm and Extreme Low Motion Blur technology (ELMB) to reduce color fringing and enable crisp fast-paced visuals respectively. NVIDIA G-SYNC -compatibility ensures supersmooth, tear-free visuals with low latency. In addition, built-in ROG Smart KVM software allows users to control two devices with a keyboard and mouse, with USB 3.2 enabling superfast file transfers across two input sources. The PG34WCDM also offers multiple connectivity options including DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, and USB-C with 90 W power delivery.

Immersive gaming experiences
The ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM pushes the boundaries of gaming innovation with its 34-inch ultrawide 800R curved panel and superfast 240 Hz refresh rate and 0.03 ms GTG response time. Inside, a custom heatsink and improved airflow design help reduce operating temperatures and minimize the potential for burn-in to ensure the display's longevity.



Third-generation ROG OLED technology enables the PG34WCDM to deliver 30% brighter imagery compared to previous models, and offers reduced red and green color fringing on text and lines, thanks to the Clear Pixel Edge algorithm. Plus, exclusive Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) technology enables crisp, clear motion in the most fast-paced games.

User-friendly features
The ROG-exclusive uniform brightness feature allows for better viewing as it keeps brightness levels consistent - even when changing the size of bright white windows. This feature makes marathon gaming sessions much more comfortable on the eyes.

The ROG Smart KVM software allows users to control two input devices with a single keyboard and mouse set. It even provides superfast USB 3.2 file transfers between input sources by allowing users to copy and paste, or drag files across the two devices. Additionally, extensive connectivity options including DisplayPort 1.4 with Display Stream Compression (DSC), HDMI 2.1, and USB-C with 90-watt Power Delivery make the PG34WCDM a versatile hub for gaming setups.

The inclusion of ASUS DisplayWidget Center software lets users easily change monitor settings and OLED Care functions via an intuitive interface using a mouse, without having to access the OSD menu.

Outstanding visuals
Featuring the latest ROG OLED technology, the PG34WCDM delivers exceptional color performance with DCI-P3 99% professional color gamut, DisplayHDR True Black 400 compliance, and true 10-bit color reproduction with outstanding contrast. It's also G-SYNC-compatible and includes FreeSync Premium Pro for supersmooth, tear-free visuals with low latency.

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[dgianstefani]

Tempting.

 

[Deleted member 237269]

Curved

 

[Hxx]

Wait so when is it available ? lol sorry if I miss that from the write up

 

[sephiroth117]

it's the same panel as the Odyssey G8 and that alienware ultra wide oled I think, it may NOT be a 3rd gen qd-oled, just keep that in mind, try to inform yourself on this before purchasing imho.

 

[dgianstefani]

it's the same panel as the Odyssey G8 and that alienware ultra wide oled I think, it may NOT be a 3rd gen qd-oled, just keep that in mind, try to inform yourself on this before purchasing imho.

ASUS mention third generation on the product page.

 

[Minus Infinity]

Such a boring res that's been around forever. Wake me when someone offer 3840 x 1600 in 34/35". Would like to use this for productivity as well and get higher dpi than QHD offers.

 

[MarsM4N]

"It also features the Clear Pixel Edge algorithm and Extreme Low Motion Blur technology (ELMB) to reduce color fringing and enable crisp fast-paced visuals respectively."

Snake oil or beneficial feature? Thought OLED is the fastest display tech today & ELMB/ULMB only beneficial for slower display tech.

 

[Cheeseball]

Snake oil or beneficial feature? Thought OLED is the fastest display tech today & ELMB/ULMB only beneficial for slower display tech.

ELMB/ULMB is ASUS's version of backlight strobing. While OLEDs don't have a backlight (each pixel is an LED itself), the principle still applies, which reduces the blur of fast moving objects in the game. The only problem is that having ELMB enabled limits the refresh rate to 120 Hz (which visually would feel like 240 Hz). So it's still good for eSports shooters where target tracking is key, but nothing more as backlight strobing tech only works when you're getting near that maximum framerate all the time (no heavy drops).

Optimum reviewed this exact ASUS model and gave a brief explanation of how ELMB works on an OLED panel.

 

[MarsM4N]

ELMB/ULMB is ASUS's version of backlight strobing. While OLEDs don't have a backlight (each pixel is an LED itself), the principle still applies, which reduces the blur of fast moving objects in the game. The only problem is that having ELMB enabled limits the refresh rate to 120 Hz (which visually would feel like 240 Hz). So it's still good for eSports shooters where target tracking is key, but nothing more as backlight strobing tech only works when you're getting near that maximum framerate all the time (no heavy drops).

Optimum reviewed this exact ASUS model and gave a brief explanation of how ELMB works on an OLED panel.

Thanks. Unfortunately he's just scraping the surface. "Monitors Unboxed" however did a in depths review of the ELMB feature:

Pretty much a very limited gimmick. Everyone who thinks about a purchase, watch his final thoughts. TL;DR: the Alienware AW3423DWF is the better purchase.

 

[Cheeseball]

Thanks. Unfortunately he's just scraping the surface. "Monitors Unboxed" however did a in depths review of the ELMB feature:

Pretty much a very limited gimmick. Everyone who thinks about a purchase, watch his final thoughts. TL;DR: the Alienware AW3423DWF is the better purchase.

I would not say that BFI/ELMB is a very limited gimmick, as it depends on what kind of games you play most of the time. BFI use in fast-paced FPS like Apex and CS2 are crucial as motion clarity is important when tracking enemies, which is why I use a 25XV2Q for competitive gaming and AW3423DWF for everything else.

ELMB, however, is very limited on this PG34WCDM and cannot be compared to ULMB2 or DyAc+.