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ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3 vs Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K

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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Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K

27" · 5120×2880 · IPS
Optimal Viewing Distance 40cm
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Specification ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3 2025 Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K 2023
Screen Size 31.5" (Better) 27"
Resolution 3840×2160 5120×2880 (Better)
Pixel Density (PPI) 140 218 (Better)
Optimal Viewing Distance 62cm 40cm (Better)
Panel Type QD-OLED IPS
Viewing Angle 178° 178°
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Refresh Rate 240 Hz (Better) 60 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) FreeSync Premium Pro None
Response Time 0.0 ms GTG (Better) 5 ms GTG
HDR Certification DisplayHDR True Black 500 None
SDR Brightness 300 nits 600 nits (Better)
HDR Peak Brightness 1000 nits (Better) 600 nits
Contrast Ratio 1:1,500,000 (Better) 1:1,000
Ports 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub 0x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub
USB-C Power Delivery 90 W 90 W
Color Gamut sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% (Better) sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 94%
Year 2025 (Better) 2023

Summary

The Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K has higher pixel density (218 PPI), making it sharper at close range.

The Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K allows sitting closer (40cm) while maintaining retina quality.

The ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3 offers a larger 31.5" display for more immersive viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has better PPI: ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3 or Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K?
The Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K has 218 PPI compared to 140 PPI for the ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K requires 40cm vs 62cm for the ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM3 to reach retina quality.

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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