ASUS ROG Strix XG32UCWMG 31.5" Schwarz 2025

The ASUS ROG Strix XG32UCWMG is a 31.5-inch 4K OLED that switches between 4K at 240Hz and 1080p at 480Hz. Performance and color are top of the charts, and the glossy panel looks fantastic. It's pricey and the USB-C port is weak, but for dual-mode gaming, it's worth it.

This is the fastest monitor we've tested in this category. The 0.03ms response time and 240Hz at 4K are already elite, but flipping to 1080p unlocks 480Hz for competitive shooters. That's best-in-class stuff. The 1300 nits peak brightness makes HDR pop, and the 99% DCI-P3 coverage means colors look rich without being cartoonish. One thing to note: you'll need a proper HDMI 2.1 cable to hit 4K at 240Hz, and the USB-C port only delivers 15W, so don't expect it to charge a laptop.

Against the LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B, the ASUS trades raw size for speed and that dual mode flexibility. The Alienware AW3425DW is ultrawide and immersive, but it can't touch the ASUS on refresh rate or HDR brightness. The Samsung Odyssey G60SD is a solid OLED, but it's a step behind on peak brightness and doesn't offer the 480Hz mode. If you want one monitor that does both cinematic 4K and competitive 1080p, the ASUS is the pick. If you want a bigger or ultrawide canvas, look at LG or Alienware.

The price is all over the place depending on where you shop. In Europe, we're seeing EUR 1,129 to EUR 1,456 across four listings, with the best deal coming from the lower end of that range. That's a meaningful spread, so shop around before you commit. For what you get, the lower end of that range feels fair. At the top end, you're paying a premium for the dual mode trick, and you need to decide if 480Hz at 1080p is worth the extra cash.

The ASUS ROG Strix XG32UCWMG is a 31.5-inch 4K OLED that does something most monitors can't: it switches between 4K at 240Hz and 1080p at 480Hz. That dual mode trick is the headline feature, and it works. You get a gorgeous glossy OLED panel with 1300 nits peak brightness and a 0.03ms response time for one price.

We've seen a lot of gaming monitors come through our database, and this one sits at the absolute top for performance and color. It's not cheap, and the USB-C port only pushes 15W, but if you have a GPU that can feed it, this thing is a treat.

Skip this if you don't play competitive games, because you're paying extra for the 480Hz mode you'll never use. Also skip it if you need USB-C power delivery for a laptop, since 15W won't cut it. And if you're on a mid-range GPU, you won't be able to push 4K at 240Hz anyway, so a cheaper 1440p OLED might make more sense.

This is for gamers who want one monitor to rule both story-driven 4K games and twitchy competitive shooters. The dual mode is not a gimmick, it's genuinely useful if you play a mix of genres. You'll want a high-end GPU to push 4K at 240Hz, and you should budget for a good HDMI 2.1 cable. If that's you, this is one of the best gaming displays money can buy right now.