ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3 31.5" Black 2026
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
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
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
The LG 45" UltraGear OLED Gaming Monitor is a high-end curved display with a 5K2K resolution and an 800R curvature. It offers impressive specs like a 0.03ms response time, up to 330Hz refresh rate, and versatile connectivity including DisplayPort 2.1 and USB-C with 90W power delivery. Users appreciate the built-in speakers and VESA compatibility for wall mounting. Overall, it is well-regarded for gaming and productivity, though the limited number of reviews prevents a definitive assessment.
Pros
- High 5K2K resolution
- Fast 0.03ms response time
- Up to 330Hz refresh rate
- Versatile connectivity options
- Built-in speakers
Cons
- Limited number of user reviews
- No detailed negative feedback available
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3 31.5" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 31.5" | 44.5" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 800 |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits | 1300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99% | 98.5% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR10 | HDR10 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | 42W★ | 66W |
| Weight | 8.70 kg★ | 14.00 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)
LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B 44.5" Black 2025
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong performance (97th percentile)97th %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 4 of 6 usage categories and 4 of 31 specs.