AOC U27G4R 27" vs ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3
31.5" · 3840×2160 · QD-OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 62cm
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Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
AOC U27G4R 27"163 PPI #20
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3140 PPI #30
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
AOC U27G4R 27"400 nits #51
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM31000 nits #7
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
AOC U27G4R 27"95.9% #47
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM399% #2
79%100%
Refresh Rate
AOC U27G4R 27"160 Hz
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3240 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: no visible difference — Both screens exceed the retina threshold at 65cm. The AOC U27G4R 27" has 17% higher pixel density (163 vs 140 PPI), but this only becomes visible below 54cm.
- Brightness: advantage AOC U27G4R 27" — The AOC U27G4R 27" is 33% brighter in SDR (400 vs 300 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 400 vs 1000 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | AOC U27G4R 27" | ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 163 | 140 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 54cm | 62cm |
| SDR Brightness | 400 nits | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 124.7% · DCI-P3 95.9% · Adobe RGB 93.4% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% |
| Screen Size | 27" | 31.5" |
| Refresh Rate | 160 Hz | 240 Hz |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 1000 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000 | 1:1,500,000 |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
All specifications
| Specification | AOC U27G4R 27" 2024 | ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27" | 31.5" (Better) |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 3840×2160 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 163 (Better) | 140 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 54cm (Better) | 62cm |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 160 Hz | 240 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | G-SYNC Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Response Time | 0.5 ms MPRT | 0.0 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| SDR Brightness | 400 nits (Better) | 300 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 1000 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000 | 1:1,500,000 (Better) |
| Ports | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | — | 90 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 124.7% · DCI-P3 95.9% · Adobe RGB 93.4% (Better) | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: AOC U27G4R 27" or ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3?
The AOC U27G4R 27" has 163 PPI compared to 140 PPI for the ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The AOC U27G4R 27" requires 54cm vs 62cm for the ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3 to reach retina quality.
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Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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