Gaming monitor tech is for me, an interesting thing to watch. One thing, you do get yesteryear’s tech in more budget-friendly offerings and the pace is astounding. Another is that the high-end ones tend to push the boundaries a bit further. This time, we have a monitor that tries to be different by pushing the envelope. This time, we get to review what ASUS deems as the ultimate monitor – the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP. Let’s take a look at this obviously expensive monitor and see if it’s cost can be justified.
| Panel Size (inch) | 31.5 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Color Space (DCI-P3) | 99% |
| Panel Type | WOLED |
| True Resolution | 3840×2160 |
| Display Viewing Area (HxV) | 696.6 x 391.8 mm |
| Display Surface | Anti-Glare |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.182mm |
| Brightness (Max) | 450cd/㎡ |
| Brightness (HDR, Peak) | 1,300 cd/㎡ |
| Brightness (100% APL) | 250cd/㎡ |
| Contrast Ratio (Typ.) | 1500000:1 |
| Viewing Angle (CR≧10) | 178°/ 178° |
| Response Time | 0.03ms(GTG) |
| Display Colors | 1073.7M (10 bit) |
| Flicker free | Yes |
| HDR (High Dynamic Range) Support | HDR10 |
| Refresh Rate (max) | 240Hz |
| Dual Mode | Yes, Frame Rate Boost |
| ASUS OLED Care | Yes |
| ROG A.I. Assistant Technology | Yes |
| Color Accuracy | △E< 2 |
| GamePlus | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | Yes (Hardware Solution) |
| HDCP Support | Yes, 2.2 |
| Game Visual | Yes |
| VRR Technology | Yes (Adaptive-Sync) |
| Extreme Low Motion Blur | Yes |
| HDR Mode | Yes |
| Shadow Boost | Yes |
| Display Widget | Yes, DisplayWidget Center |
| PIP (PBP) Technology | Yes |
| Aspect Control | Yes |
| KVM Switch | Yes |
| DisplayPort 1.4 DSC | 1 |
| HDMI (v2.1) | 2 |
| USB-C (DP Alt Mode) | 1 |
| Earphone jack | Yes |
| USB Hub | 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90W |
| SPDIF out (Optical Digital Audio Out) | Yes |
| Speaker | No |
| HDMI | 30~585khz(H) /24~240Hz (V) |
| DP/Type-C | 510~510kHz (H) /48~240Hz (V) |
| HDMI | 30~640kHz (H) / 50~480Hz (V) |
| DP/Type-C | 510~510kHz (H) / 48~480Hz (V) |
| Power Consumption | 44 W |
| Power Saving Mode | <0.5W |
| Power Off Mode | <0.3W |
| Voltage | 100-240V, 50/60Hz |
| 1/4″ Tripod Socket | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes (+20° ~ -5°) |
| Swivel | Yes (+15° ~ -15°) |
| Height Adjustment | 0~80mm |
| VESA Wall Mounting | 100x100mm |
| Lighting effect (Aura) | Aura Sync |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes |
| Kensington Lock | Yes |
| Phys. Dimension with stand (W x H x D) | 71.4 x 57.9 x 27.4 cm (28.11″ x 22.80″ x 10.79″) |
| Phys. Dimension without Stand (W x H x D) | 71.4 x 43.0 x 7.1 cm (28.11″ x 16.93″ x 2.80″) |
| Box Dimension (W x H x D) | 86.8 x 51.4 x 23.8 cm (34.17″ x 20.24″ x 9.37″) |
| Net Weight with Stand | 7.3 kg (16.09 lbs) |
| Net Weight without Stand | 4.5 kg (9.92 lbs) |
| Gross Weight | 13.5 kg (29.76 lbs) |
| Color pre-calibration report | Quick start guide |
| DisplayPort cable | ROG pouch |
| HDMI Ultra High Speed Cable | ROG sticker |
| Microfiber cloth | USB 3.2 cable |
| Power adapter | USB-C cable |
| Power cord | VESA mount kit |
| Quick release stand | Warranty Card |
3 Years warranty including panel burn-in
Ah, the dual mode. This is what makes the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP unique. To explain this, the monitor has two modes: 1080p 480Hz and 4K 240Hz. This means that you can either compromise on resolution but get twice the refresh rate or “suffer” the low refresh rate of 240Hz but with 4K resolution. This dual mode allows the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP to be a versatile monitor. It offers the best of both worlds and it does so with a simple button press.
Do note that if you do switch the frame rates while playing, your game will likely crash. Trust me, I know. You can however switch when idling on your desktop. It’s an easy switch as there is no need to restart your computer to accommodate the new refresh rate and resolution limits.
The monitor is G-Sync and Freesync Premium Pro. This means that you can use the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP with NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel graphics cards. With this monitor, you are not limited to using just one brand of graphics chip. If you already have a graphics card (hopefully a modern one), this gaming monitor can work and run with it.
At 7.3kg, this is one heavy monitor, with the stand itself weighing around 3kg. Don’t expect to lug this around and if you do find yourself moving from place to place, getting this monitor is not recommended. However, if you do plan on taking root on one spot and do not have any plans to move in the near future, then by all means, consider this one.
Also, the stand is of good quality. Although I am saying that it being heavy is a bad thing, I’d take a good and heavy stand over something flimsy and made of plastic.
Although you can see that the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP’s thick back, note that the screen itself is incredibly thin. The display is only 0.4cm thick. Impressive, yes, but one wrong move can warp it or bend something that should not be bent. With the price tag on this one, you’ll definitely shed a tear or break down if you hear a crack or two.
Using an OLED display, the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP displays spectacular colors bathed in brightness that you can only appreciate once you are in front of this monitor. It’s rare that we can have this goodness on desktop PCs as ROG laptops come with this kind of display quality. The monitor is also VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black certified.
One look at it and you’ll see why ASUS ROG is flaunting this monitor. It looks sleek, cool, and clean. It’s incredibly thin and what you need when you think of gaming is inside the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP. The dual mode actually works and it does wonders whether you are playing slow strategy or turn-based games, or fast-paced ones such as MOBAs or shooters. A single monitor can deliver the experience that you need. But as always, the more you get, the heavier and heftier the price tag.
What sets the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP from other monitors, aside from the features, is the price tag. It’s incredibly and this is likely one of the most expensive monitors that we have ever reviewed on this website. While price is subjective, the common man in me finds it difficult to justify such price given that there are viable, albeit with less features, gaming monitors out there in the market. Oh and do note that you do need a beefy and expensive graphics card to be able to appreciate this display fully.
As mentioned above, the dual mode sets the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP among the rest. However, it is also worth mentioning that you are not missing a lot when experiencing this one. Sure, you do have a whopping 480Hz monitor that can double as a cinematic 4K 240Hz monitor, but you also have to consider that it can only choose ONE setting. You cannot have both. If you want the 480Hz, you have to compromise and endure 1080p. However, if you want the highest resolution possible, weep as you “tolerate” 240Hz on your impressively expensive monitor.
With all things considered, the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP is a great product. It has an impressive panel quality that can play most games and display them at their best. However, as with things that come from ROG, it comes with a price tag that not most could neither justify nor bear.
The ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP is available in the Philippines. You can get this super affordable monitor, in dreams, for less than a peso. However, if you’re living in reality, the monitor an SRP of PhP 98,500. Looking at some online stores, it has price tags ranging from PhP 90,000 ~ PhP 95,000. If you’re planning on buying this one, best have some cash ready on hand or maybe it’s high time to give in to temptation and break that “alkansya”?
If you fancy a cheaper, albeit, incredibly competent monitor, check out our ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Review.
For more information on the ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP, check out the official product page.
