ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" vs Samsung Odyssey G7 32"
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
Samsung Odyssey G7 32"93 PPI #66
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42"1000 nits #7
Samsung Odyssey G7 32"600 nits #22
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42"98% #31
Samsung Odyssey G7 32"95% #48
79%100%
Refresh Rate
ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42"138 Hz
Samsung Odyssey G7 32"240 Hz
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Summary
- Sharpness: advantage ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" — Neither screen reaches retina quality at 65cm. The ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" gets there at 82cm vs 94cm for the Samsung Odyssey G7 32".
- 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" | Samsung Odyssey G7 32" |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 41.5" | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 2560×1440 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 106 | 93 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 82cm | 94cm |
| Response Time | 0.1 ms GTG | 1 ms GTG |
| SDR Brightness | 450 nits | 350 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 600 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000,000 | 1:2,500 |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 133% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 94% | sRGB 125% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 85% |
| Year | 2022 | 2020 |
| Refresh Rate | 138 Hz | 240 Hz |
All specifications
| Specification | ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" 2022 | Samsung Odyssey G7 32" 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 41.5" (Better) | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 (Better) | 2560×1440 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 106 (Better) | 93 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 82cm (Better) | 94cm |
| Panel Type | OLED | VA |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 138 Hz | 240 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | G-SYNC Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Response Time | 0.1 ms GTG (Better) | 1 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | None | DisplayHDR 600 |
| SDR Brightness | 450 nits (Better) | 350 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits (Better) | 600 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000,000 (Better) | 1:2,500 |
| Ports | 4x HDMI · 1x DP · USB Hub | 1x HDMI · 2x DP · USB Hub |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 133% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 94% (Better) | sRGB 125% · DCI-P3 95% · Adobe RGB 85% |
| Year | 2022 (Better) | 2020 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" or Samsung Odyssey G7 32"?
The ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" has 106 PPI compared to 93 PPI for the Samsung Odyssey G7 32".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" requires 82cm vs 94cm for the Samsung Odyssey G7 32" 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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