ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" vs Huawei MateView SE 27 QHD
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 SE 27 QHD109 PPI #55
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42"1000 nits #7
Huawei MateView SE 27 QHD600 nits #22
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42"98% #31
Huawei MateView SE 27 QHD95% #48
79%100%
Refresh Rate
ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42"138 Hz
Huawei MateView SE 27 QHD100 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: advantage Huawei MateView SE 27 QHD — Neither screen reaches retina quality at 65cm. The Huawei MateView SE 27 QHD 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 600 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" | Huawei MateView SE 27 QHD |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 41.5" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 2560×1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 138 Hz | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.1 ms GTG | 5 ms GTG |
| SDR Brightness | 450 nits | 300 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 600 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000,000 | 1:1,000 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 133% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 94% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 95% |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 106 | 109 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 82cm | 80cm |
| Year | 2022 | 2024 |
All specifications
| Specification | ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" 2022 | Huawei MateView SE 27 QHD 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 41.5" (Better) | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 (Better) | 2560×1440 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 106 | 109 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 82cm | 80cm (Better) |
| Panel Type | OLED | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 138 Hz (Better) | 100 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) | 600 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000,000 (Better) | 1:1,000 |
| Ports | 4x HDMI · 1x DP · USB Hub | 1x HDMI · 1x DP |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 133% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 94% (Better) | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 95% |
| Year | 2022 | 2024 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" or Huawei MateView SE 27 QHD?
The Huawei MateView SE 27 QHD has 109 PPI compared to 106 PPI for the ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Huawei MateView SE 27 QHD 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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