ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" vs Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K
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 ViewFinity S9 5K218 PPI #5
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42"1000 nits #7
Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K600 nits #22
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42"98% #31
Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K99% #2
79%100%
Refresh Rate
ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42"138 Hz
Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K60 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: advantage Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K — At 65cm, the Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K is retina (218 PPI) while the ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" is not — you need to sit at least 82cm away for pixel-free viewing.
- Brightness: advantage Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K — The Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K is 33% brighter in SDR (600 vs 450 nits), a noticeable difference for outdoor readability. HDR peak: 600 vs 1000 nits.
Key Differences
| Specification | ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" | Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 41.5" | 27" |
| Refresh Rate | 138 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.1 ms GTG | 5 ms GTG |
| 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 99% · Adobe RGB 94% |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 5120×2880 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 106 | 218 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 82cm | 40cm |
| SDR Brightness | 450 nits | 600 nits |
| Year | 2022 | 2023 |
All specifications
| Specification | ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" 2022 | Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 41.5" (Better) | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840×2160 | 5120×2880 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 106 | 218 (Better) |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 82cm | 40cm (Better) |
| Panel Type | OLED | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| 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 | 600 nits (Better) |
| 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 DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | — | 90 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 133% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 94% (Better) | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 99% · Adobe RGB 94% |
| Year | 2022 | 2023 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42" or Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K?
The Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K has 218 PPI compared to 106 PPI for the ASUS ROG Swift PG42UQ 42".
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
The Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K requires 40cm 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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