ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" vs Dell U3421WE 34"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
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 PG42UQ 42"106 PPI #64
Dell U3421WE 34"110 PPI #47
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42"1000 nits #7
Dell U3421WE 34"300 nits #65
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42"98% #31
Dell U3421WE 34"95% #48
79%100%
Refresh Rate
ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42"138 Hz
Dell U3421WE 34"60 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: advantage Dell U3421WE 34" — Neither screen reaches retina quality at 65cm. The Dell U3421WE 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 50% brighter in SDR (450 vs 300 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 1000 vs 300 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" | Dell U3421WE 34" |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 41.5" | 34" |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 3440×1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 138 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.1 ms GTG | 5 ms GTG |
| SDR Brightness | 450 nits | 300 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 300 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000,000 | 1:1,000 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 133% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 94% | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 95% |
| Year | 2022 | 2021 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 106 | 110 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 82cm | 80cm |
All specifications
| Specification | ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" 2022 | Dell U3421WE 34" 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 41.5" (Better) | 34" |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 (Better) | 3440×1440 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 106 | 110 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 82cm | 80cm (Better) |
| Panel Type | OLED | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 138 Hz (Better) | 60 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | G-SYNC Compatible | None |
| Response Time | 0.1 ms GTG (Better) | 5 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | None | None |
| SDR Brightness | 450 nits (Better) | 300 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits (Better) | 300 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000,000 (Better) | 1:1,000 |
| Ports | 4x HDMI · 1x DP · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | — | 90 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 133% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 94% (Better) | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 95% |
| Year | 2022 (Better) | 2021 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" or Dell U3421WE 34"?
The Dell U3421WE 34" has 110 PPI compared to 106 PPI for the ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Dell U3421WE 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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