ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3 31.5" Black 2026
Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3 31.5" Black 2026
The ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3 OLED monitor earns strong praise for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and excellent HDR performance with features like DP 2.1 and 240 Hz refresh rate. However, a significant number of customers report receiving units with cracked screens due to inadequate packaging from Asus, leading to frustration and multiple returns. While some buyers received extra protective packaging from Newegg, the overall sentiment is mixed—excitement about the display capabilities is tempered by widespread shipping damage concerns.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality and colors
- Deep blacks and excellent HDR
- 240Hz refresh rate with 0.03ms response
- DP 2.1 and good connectivity
- Improved scratch resistance over previous gen
Cons
- Cracked screen due to poor packaging
- Insufficient factory protection
- High risk of damage during shipping
- Some units dead on arrival
- Thin outer box with inadequate cushioning
Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
This Samsung QD-OLED monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning colors, deep blacks, and exceptional responsiveness. Users highlight the 360Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time as game-changers for competitive gaming, with many noting a noticeable improvement in gameplay. A few minor concerns include color fringing on text (typical for QD-OLED at 1440p) and occasional random flicker, but these are generally considered negligible. The build quality is praised as premium and sturdy, and the anti-glare coating is effective in most lighting conditions.
Pros
- Stunning vibrant colors
- Deep inky blacks
- 360Hz refresh rate
- 0.03ms response time
- Premium metal build quality
Cons
- Color fringing on text
- Occasional random flicker
- Limited menu customization
- Power cord is US plug (not EU)
- No mounting screws included
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3 31.5" | Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 31.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | OLED | QD-OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 360 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99% | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-Bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | HDR10+ |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10+ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 42W★ | 140W |
| Weight | 8.70 kg | 6.90 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3 31.5" Black 2026
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
- Strong performance (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong color (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3 31.5" Black 2026
Samsung Odyssey G60SD 27" Silver 2024
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 1 of 6 usage categories and 3 of 30 specs.
