ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM 34" vs ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM 34"
33.94" · 3440×1440 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 80cm
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ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42"
41.5" · 3840×2160 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 82cm
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Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM 34"110 PPI #47
ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42"106 PPI #64
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM 34"1300 nits #3
ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42"1000 nits #7
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM 34"99% #2
ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42"98% #31
79%100%
Refresh Rate
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM 34"240 Hz
ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42"138 Hz
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Summary
- Sharpness: advantage ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM 34" — Neither screen reaches retina quality at 65cm. The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM 34" gets there at 80cm vs 82cm for the ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42".
- Brightness: advantage ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" — The ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" is 67% brighter in SDR (450 vs 270 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 1000 vs 1300 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM 34" | ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 110 | 106 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 80cm | 82cm |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 138 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.0 ms GTG | 0.1 ms GTG |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 1000 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500,000 | 1:1,000,000 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 135% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 95% | sRGB 133% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 94% |
| Year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Screen Size | 33.94" | 41.5" |
| Resolution | 3440×1440 | 3840×2160 |
| SDR Brightness | 270 nits | 450 nits |
All specifications
| Specification | ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM 34" 2024 | ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 33.94" | 41.5" (Better) |
| Resolution | 3440×1440 | 3840×2160 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 110 (Better) | 106 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 80cm (Better) | 82cm |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz (Better) | 138 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-SYNC Compatible |
| Response Time | 0.0 ms GTG (Better) | 0.1 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | None |
| SDR Brightness | 270 nits | 450 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1300 nits (Better) | 1000 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500,000 (Better) | 1:1,000,000 |
| Ports | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 4x HDMI · 1x DP · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90 W | — |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 135% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 95% (Better) | sRGB 133% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 94% |
| Year | 2024 (Better) | 2022 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM 34" or ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42"?
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM 34" has 110 PPI compared to 106 PPI for the ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM 34" requires 80cm vs 82cm for the ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" 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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