ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" vs Huawei MateView GT 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
Huawei MateView GT 34110 PPI #47
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42"1000 nits #7
Huawei MateView GT 34600 nits #22
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42"98% #31
Huawei MateView GT 3490% #60
79%100%
Refresh Rate
ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42"138 Hz
Huawei MateView GT 34165 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: advantage Huawei MateView GT 34 — Neither screen reaches retina quality at 65cm. The Huawei MateView GT 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 29% brighter in SDR (450 vs 350 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 1000 vs 600 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" | Huawei MateView GT 34 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 41.5" | 34" |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 3440×1440 |
| Response Time | 0.1 ms GTG | 4 ms GTG |
| SDR Brightness | 450 nits | 350 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 600 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000,000 | 1:4,000 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 133% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 94% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 90% · Adobe RGB 85% |
| Year | 2022 | 2021 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 106 | 110 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 82cm | 80cm |
| Refresh Rate | 138 Hz | 165 Hz |
All specifications
| Specification | ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" 2022 | Huawei MateView GT 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 | VA |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 138 Hz | 165 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | G-SYNC Compatible | FreeSync Premium |
| Response Time | 0.1 ms GTG (Better) | 4 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | None | None |
| SDR Brightness | 450 nits (Better) | 350 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits (Better) | 600 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000,000 (Better) | 1:4,000 |
| Ports | 4x HDMI · 1x DP · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 133% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 94% (Better) | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 90% · Adobe RGB 85% |
| Year | 2022 (Better) | 2021 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" or Huawei MateView GT 34?
The Huawei MateView GT 34 has 110 PPI compared to 106 PPI for the ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Huawei MateView GT 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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