ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" vs ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27"
26.5" · 2560×1440 · OLED
Optimal Viewing Distance 79cm
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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
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27"111 PPI #45
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3140 PPI #30
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27"1300 nits #3
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM31000 nits #7
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27"99% #2
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM399% #2
79%100%
Refresh Rate
ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27"480 Hz
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3240 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: advantage ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3 — At 65cm, the ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3 is retina (140 PPI) while the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" is not — you need to sit at least 79cm away for pixel-free viewing.
- Brightness: advantage ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3 — The ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3 is 20% brighter in SDR (300 vs 250 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 1000 vs 1300 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" | ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3 |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 480 Hz | 240 Hz |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 1000 nits |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 135% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 96% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% |
| Screen Size | 26.5" | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 2560×1440 | 3840×2160 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 111 | 140 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 79cm | 62cm |
| SDR Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
All specifications
| Specification | ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" 2024 | ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 26.5" | 31.5" (Better) |
| Resolution | 2560×1440 | 3840×2160 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 111 | 140 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 79cm | 62cm (Better) |
| Panel Type | OLED | QD-OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 480 Hz (Better) | 240 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Response Time | 0.0 ms GTG | 0.0 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| SDR Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits (Better) |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1300 nits (Better) | 1000 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,500,000 | 1:1,500,000 |
| Ports | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | — | 90 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 135% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 96% (Better) | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" or ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3?
The ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3 has 140 PPI compared to 111 PPI for the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3 requires 62cm vs 79cm for the ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQDP 27" 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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