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If you were buying a oled 42 plus gaming monitor what would it be I been on the fence and can't pull the trigger. Leaning towards the asus 42 4k oled. I had the new Samsung 240hz 4k smart monitor but the aspect ratio didn't work well on console for fps games. I was going too use it for my pc but I just didn't like how low it was I wish It was a bit taller. I'm using the acer predator 4k 144hz currently but they don't have hdmi 2.1 for the ps5. I play ps5 and pc and trying to find something to marry the combo so I don't need so many monitors. Any thoughts would be appreciated and if you have a link I'd order there ty
@@LexLutha you could just get blackout curtains... I have the qd-oled alienware 34in 1440p, I know it's brightness limitations but still I wouldn't change it for a non oled non glossy monitor...
Those who struggling about the best HDR settings: Windows HDR calibration: 0, 800, 260 Why 800 and not 1000 - it helps to mitigate clipping (over-brighten the details) Monitor: Console HD + boost Game: Lower in-game brightness (paper-white) settings. For example in Alan Wake I lower it from 200 nits to 140 nits OR Just use Gaming HDR, if you ok with raised blacks and greys. All depends on the game you play. If the game is mostly dark scenes Gaming HDR and Cinema HDR are not for me as it fills like some kind filter is enabled.
I've had this monitor for months, and I'm really glad I decided to buy it. Been waiting for this firmware update, and it's finally here! It's definitely the best monitor I've ever used
would have bought the Alienware if it wasnt curved. And besides that - both are not available. In fact no 4l 240hz OLED is in stock, not from any brand. So I ordered this ASUS one off Amazon today for 1713€, estimated delivery time 3-7 months lmao I even sent ASUS an email asking about availability and restocking in EU, didnt even get a response from them so far. but yeah, I feel better when ordering something like that from Amazon
estimated delivery dates for me are 24th of August up to 9th of JANUARY 2025 lmao I sincerely hope it will br closer to August. Def dont think it will take half a year.
For your final review, can you please test EOTF tracking in each mode with window sizes larger than 10%? TFTCentral showed all the QD-OLED monitors are dimmer on 25%-50% sized windows when you run them in Peak 1000 mode vs HDR400 TrueBlack modes. From your description it sounds like Asus might be the first to address this issue but would be nice to see it confirmed with full EOTF measurements. Also please test for HDR black crush as some of these monitors seem to crush everything between gray levels 65-80 or near black 2%.
I can confirm this issue is mostly solved. I was the first to bring up the Peak1000 problems and they are very easy to spot. ASUS’s 1000 mode is only around 10% dimmer in large windows.
@@thedisplayguy Hi! I hope you can help me. This monitor is not yet available in the markets or online shopping places in my country, do you know where I can ask for its availability? Any number where I can call and ask.
I'm so glad I bought this monitor a few weeks ago. It has been great so far and now I can't wait to update the firmware and get even more out of it! Great news and looking forward to your final thoughts.
I got this monitor because I couldn't wait for the MPG32 that's $950. To be honest I'm glad I got this one and I just did the update. HDR brightness is night and day. I use to see a smokey washed out image, I'm not sure who else had that. But now it's clear!
HUGE thank you for making the video, ASUS really dropped the ball on communication here not even mentioning the changes to the other HDR modes (But they did a great job on the tech obviously)! I am really curious as you kinda forgot to compare console hdr wihtout boost which seems to be the only "dark" mode left. Did all the modes besides it actually get brighter too compared to before? Asus only mentioned the boost but my testing showed it seems to affect all modes. Your video obviously seems to confirm tat but just double checking.
LFG!! I got one about a month ago and I was already very very happy with it. Cyberpunk 2077 like absolutely amazing on it. Great to see it's getting even better
@@TheSmurray39good luck! It’s out of stock in my part of the world and costs 1500. I’ll wait for the prices to drop, I may pick up one during Black Friday.
I think it was the pg27uq with 4k/144hz HDR1000 and full local dimming, It was so good and ahead of it's time, only the fan noise in the monitor was overpowering
Huge update for sure. Really excited to go home and update this. Question for other owners: had any problems with micro scratches? I took a brand new microfiber cloth with distilled water to try and remove a fingerprint smudge and it resulted in some very very small micro scratches. Seems like this is a known common issue with glossy panels from Samsungs 3rd gen lineup of QD-OLEDS. I guess because of the coating. It’s not a dealbreaker by any means. Can only see the hairline scratches if you put your nose to the display and shine a flashlight on it, but still my OCD is annoyed by it lol
I recommend returning them and getting the new Samsung Odyssey G9 oled which will give you the same resolution and size of 2 4K monitors side by side with no bezels
@@DekuDude It’s not exactly a matte coating like other monitors. It’s a unique coating invented by Samsung that they first put on their S95D OLED TV. I actually bought the TV and didn’t mind the coating at all. No graininess like traditional matte. You can’t tell it’s there when watching in the dark (which is how I watch TV). But if there’s any light shining on the screen, then colours fade out, which is annoying. So I would recommend it only if you play in a dark or dimly lit room.
They fixed it by force. why worry about a warrenty when the chance of something breaking is less then 1 % JUST BUY NEW RETURN THE OLD SIMPLE. warrety process is trash these days. Im still waiting for my 1st Asus to break on me lol in ur face.
@@adamtajhassam9188 u shouldnt have to buy best buy warranty if ASUS just honor their warranty. Thats I am t thinking of getting Alienware, very good customer service and slight curve with dolby (mostly for content not much for gaming)
I would like to see a side-by-side comparison with new Samsung OLED Odyssey G8 2024 vs this monitor with the new update so you can I would like to see a side-by-side comparison in gaming so I can see what one should i buy
The issue for UK users is this monitor is always out of stock and only 1 place sells it for £1400 delivered when it does come in stock for 15 minutes. The Alienware is £910 currently and in stock so £490 difference - my question therefore is - is this monitor worth the £490 extra you need to pay compared to the Alienware 32inch QD-OLED?
It appears SCAN have the exclusive deal for pre-ordering in the UK.. I checked a few months ago it was £1200 but ETA of April, its now £1350~ with an ETA of 30/07/24.. I'll wait until they're on the shelf and I can take it home from the shop.. But that'll probably be 2025!! 🤦♂🤦♂
Same in Australia. Its currently on sale for $2700 AUD here, whereas the Alienware is $1500 on sale (normally 1800). Not sure the Asus is worth the extra $1000.
@@emelen73 holy cow didnt realise Scan increased the price from the initial £1200. I've ordered the Alienware as I just cant justify an additional £490. If the monitor was available in more places, it could at least make the price competitive. Also not going to take the gamble with the Asus warranty..
i dont understand it, theres no gpus that can run 4k 240hz - is it really worth it buying these new, i have LG 42 4k 120hz from years ago and it works fine. And it has good HDR.
From what I’ve gathered, yes it’s still worth it. Even if your only pushing 120 frames it’s smoother and feels better even if you can’t hit 240 fps in some games
hdmi 2.1 if you have a console because thats all it supports. You'd also use hdmi 2.1 if you're using E-arc to pass through a soundbar otherwise it doesnt matter.
But they don't have DP 2.1 so you would be stuck with DSC even if you buy a 5090 or a 6090 in the future and stay with your monitor. Most people will not quickly swap their $1200 monitor so they will stick with their purchase begrudgingly.
If DP 1.4 with DSC is "visually lossless" (to the vast majority of ppl) what benefit would DP 2.1 provide? It seems you can game now at 4k 240hz with DP 1.4 and be happy, or you can wait for DP 2.1 and see no measurable difference in image quality...
Still went with a 27inch 1440p OLED and holy shit its so good (fo27q3). 27inch is a perfect blend for competitive shooters, singleplayer games and watching movies. Its perfect
I know some people swear by glossy screens, but it's true that if you're not playing in a dark room, it's really unplayable... By the way, this ASUS is currently up against the LG 480Hz, which is a W-OLED with virtually the same screen quality, and which has a matte screen.
It was already the best gaming monitor of 2024 in my opinion as its SDR performance and versatility made it the best I’ve ever tested. Two sRGB modes targeting a flat 2.2 gamma in Racing-sRGB and sRGB Cal targeting sRGB gamma all while maintaining excellent color accuracy and the ability to change color temperature and gamma if desired in Racing-sRGB. If you leave uniform brightness off you can game using Racing-sRGB and contend with ABL but hit almost 300 nits in game which is immediately noticeable going between it and sRGB Cal which disables uniform brightness. Then you can simply switch to DCI-P3 or Wide Gamut from Racing mode and still get 6500K with increased color gamut coverage. Now with this HDR update it’s hands down the best money can buy in 2024.
Just had my PG32UCDM for only 2 weeks and the HUD of Dead by Daylight already burned in. Also had it only on 30 brightness and moved around the HUD with the scaling for even wear. Only 40-45 hours playtime, other 60-70 hours in between varied content. Did not expect it to happen this early. Fortunately still can return it for a refund.
@@leemclaren2518 tbh this qd-oleds are falling in price quite rapidly - i would check еbay or any local store for a good deal, i saw 1100$ deals like a lot. + many new w-oleds QHD 480hz are coming and much more. Just wait and dont feed the scalpers.
@@DekuDude i ended up buying the aw3225qf, returned it due to eye strain & headaches and went with the lg32gs95ue. Tbh only difference besides price is the pixel speakers (really good) & flat semi matte display (not bad).
If you want to brighter monitor you're going to have to wait for LG's dual layer OLED😮 I think it's coming out the end of this year or the beginning of next😅
If you had an all white window, like an internet tab for example, shrink it to cover 1% or 10% of the entire monitor. 100% would have less overall brightness than 1% could manage. Think of a campfire in a dark scene, or a sunny backdrop. It's how bright that can get.
Check out the new Gigabyte MO34WQC2. If its like the 32" with no surprises, then it bests the DWF by 75hz at 10 bit with no DSC (HDMI 2.1). You could also critique it with it not having HDR Console mode like in this Asus' latest firmware. What I personally like is no more need for a monitor arm, the stand provides several more inches of height.
As someone that use to game on a Sony XBR 930e, I think Im good with the brightness of these monitors. Them blue and purple dots I saw floating in the air, after gaming on it was the devils work. lol
I prefer the Gigabyte FO32U2P with 2.1 Displayportport feature giving me in future not several seconds alt+tab times due to DSC.. And I love that you can use higher than low APL Stabilize on the gigabyte model in SDR. That makes the color pop out in SDR content as well!
@@MrEmiroglu53 HDMI 2.1 cant do 4k 240hz, because it doesnt even support it. So DP2.1 vs HDMI 2.1 would be by the refreshrate alone very much yes an observable difference.
I just switched from the newest Samsung G80 (matte display) to this Asus and couldn't be happier. Really excited to update the firmware and see some of these changes in action!
Hoping this update comes to the Alienware 3225qf 🤞🤞. They really need to sort these qd-oleds out. If a razor thin 65 inch TV can reach 1k nits on a 10 percent window there is no reason why a 32 inch monitor a quarter of the size of the TV can't.. In fact they should be pushing the brightness even higher.
@owlmostdead9492 nits are a measurement of light energy per square meter. A 1000 nit monitor doesn't emit the same amount of energy as a 1000 nit TV. If this were the case you wouldn't see phones reaching 2000nits.
@@MA-jz4yc The bigger the screen, the more energy consumption but you also have more room for cooling, phones have small displays that don't use a lot of power, TV's are large but you can put a giant copper sheet in it for cooling. Monitors are in between with 4k and 240Hz, it's difficult to cool the panel in that size. My OLED monitor is 32" and a solid white image on full brightness is using ~200W of power.
as of now im using the Asus ROG Swift 1440p 240hz OLED PG27AQDM. there is only one major problem with my monitor. and thats the gaming crosshairs. the size of them is insane. like you could use then on a 55" monitor. ive been considering the Asus 4K 240Hz OLED PG32UCDM ever since i got my hands on a RTX4090. but im kinda hating on asus rigth now since they dont wanna listen to us gamers and give us a small monitor update to fix the size of the crosshairs. i perfer companies that accually care about the customers and listen to our feedback.
@@andrewmorris3479 I’ve got an s89c so no fomo here. The 27gr95qe still looks great in low apl scenes. It’s only higher apl scenes it struggles with compared to my brighter displays, and the pg32ucdm would do worse in those scenes (only ~400 nits 10% window) so hard pass.
@@Keivz I’ve owned both and let me tell you the PG32UCDM is SO much brighter in SDR and HDR it’s not even close. It’s hitting close to 300 nits in SDR and HDR for an average APL for video games. That’s 100 nits brighter and that’s not counting lower APL games in SDR where you can hit north of 300 nits with various highlights.
@@andrewmorris3479 I am 100% hdr so I can’t speak to sdr stats. But the hdr numbers speak for themselves. Only in low apl content do these qd oleds have an advantage but 600-700 nits in low apl content looks great regardless. 400 nits 10% doesn’t cut it. Heck, 660 nits isn’t really enough either but it’s still better obviously (s89c does 1100+ nits in a 10% window).
Hiya @thedisplayguy i am wondering about you migth could make the best setup for this monitor at the monitors inbuild settings? like change any color or anything?
they are all the same - it is not an ips tech with back light bleed and ips glow funky stuff where cherry picking does matter + you do have 3 years warrianty + 14-30 days return window depending on your country with no questions asked - what are you talking about lol?
Thanks for the review buddy. What I want to ask is that I generally watch movies with HDR support. Brightness isn't a big deal, but I like the vibrant colors. What setting do you recommend I use? Cinema hdr, gaming hdr, hdr 400 true black or console hdr and dynamic boost?
No? Idc who you are but when you buy a monitor you buy it for multipurpose entertainment. Browsing, gaming, film watching, editing, etc. That’s why the Fo32u2p is the best with its dp 2.1. Instant tab switching and future proofing is better than brightness imo. If u sit in a dark room it has no difference. Not to mention other monitors will eventually catch up in a month or two, just wait a bit and it’ll be on the aorus. Don’t regret it.
I just got this monitor to recomplete my full Asus ROG setup. I love it but my biggest complaint is that it doesn't have DP 2.1 for future proofing. DSC seems lossless but I can feel you lose some snappiness with it. The glossiness is perfect to me comparing to LG TVs. On LGs TVs the panel coating isn't completely flat/smooth. Looks like a wave effect. The PG32UCDM doesn't have that. On the other side , LG TVs have better blacks. Also you can use this monitor at 1080p and 240hz which is nice for competitive games.
How do you lose snapiness? DSC doesnt increase latency in significant way. And how would you even know if you dont have another same 4k240hz qd oled with dp 2.1 to compare against? You just convinced yourself that it is a problem when it is not. Only reason to want dp 2.1 is dldsr which really isnt needed at 4k.
@@matejnemec3022 Maybe it's not DSC but the overall bandwidth. On the 27 inch model from LG you had DP 1.4 and HDMI 2.1. HDMI felt snappier due to higher bandwidth I assume.
Monitor is lacking DP2.1, really that is a deal breaker. If you are after a great monitor for visuals and the data stream is compress with video quality reduced to handle the bandwidth. Its really not very future proof nor up to todays standards. When you are going to drop good money on something like this you want to get your moneys worth. Other brands are now supporting DP2.1 with the same panel. Just lazy supplying DP1.4 when it should be DP2.1.
i get sharpening whenever i move my camera in game. anybody know what this could be about? i've searched online but found no definitive answer. (i am using pg32ucdm). I noticed that in elden ring the sharpening stops when i turn on hdr and in red dead redemption 2 it stops when i turn up dlss sharpening all the way up. its weird.
This is the monitor I bough 💪😎 I do hope they fix flimmering however, notice it a lot in Diablo 4. Only way to remove it is turn off adaptive sync I found out 🤷♂️ I got top-end pc and RTX 4090 (asus tuf oc), running monitor on 240hz in 12 bit colors, tried 10bit too. Only flimmer that bothers me. (Don't notice it in all games however). Like overwatch 2 zero flimmers.
@@ZeZZooo Ohh I see yea I’m using display port rn thanks. I’m still in the fence on weather I will keep this monitor or not to be honest Is a bummer it doesn’t have DP 2.1 I no competitive gamer whatsoever tho but idk how much not having will cripple this monitor for the future.
Currently, the only way to update the firmware is by running a windows program, apparently they had some people brick their units when they released the first beta update which could be applied via USB pendrive so that's probably why they scrapped that
Hello what is the input lag at 120hz in this monitor because I see that it is at 60hz 10.10ms and how does it relate to 120hz because I wanted to buy this monitor for xbox series x
@@luukherfst1209 At the NL Amazon and Azerty it’s not in stock atm. And yeah, €1600,- Asus is a bit overpriced, the 34-inch widescreen is €1300,- at cheapest here. Also thinking abou ordering that one.. But the Alienware (DWF) is 500! euro’s cheaper here, €800,- (with a few downsides, but still).
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Hey there, what about the XG27AQDMG, is there any update too which boosts the brightness?
Hey, with msi 321URX do I need hdmi 2.1 or 2.1 a or b?
If you were buying a oled 42 plus gaming monitor what would it be I been on the fence and can't pull the trigger. Leaning towards the asus 42 4k oled. I had the new Samsung 240hz 4k smart monitor but the aspect ratio didn't work well on console for fps games. I was going too use it for my pc but I just didn't like how low it was I wish It was a bit taller. I'm using the acer predator 4k 144hz currently but they don't have hdmi 2.1 for the ps5. I play ps5 and pc and trying to find something to marry the combo so I don't need so many monitors. Any thoughts would be appreciated and if you have a link I'd order there ty
Just purchased, I'll almost certainly regret this, but that's an issue for future me
😂😂😂
Wow lol I literally just returned mine
Get the Aorus with DP 2.1 yo!
I returned mine due to lack of brightness 😅
@@LexLutha you could just get blackout curtains... I have the qd-oled alienware 34in 1440p, I know it's brightness limitations but still I wouldn't change it for a non oled non glossy monitor...
Those who struggling about the best HDR settings:
Windows HDR calibration: 0, 800, 260
Why 800 and not 1000 - it helps to mitigate clipping (over-brighten the details)
Monitor: Console HD + boost
Game: Lower in-game brightness (paper-white) settings. For example in Alan Wake I lower it from 200 nits to 140 nits
OR
Just use Gaming HDR, if you ok with raised blacks and greys.
All depends on the game you play. If the game is mostly dark scenes Gaming HDR and Cinema HDR are not for me as it fills like some kind filter is enabled.
I've had this monitor for months, and I'm really glad I decided to buy it. Been waiting for this firmware update, and it's finally here! It's definitely the best monitor I've ever used
Just ordered mine on the weekend should be here tomorrow
Na the LG poops on this.
@@BeHempy lmao, to each their own. I loved my PG348Q ultrawide. This was a great upgrade for me.
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The Asus PG32UCDM may be a great monitor, but it costs almost 600€ more than the Alienware. And that improvement is not worth it!
would have bought the Alienware if it wasnt curved. And besides that - both are not available. In fact no 4l 240hz OLED is in stock, not from any brand. So I ordered this ASUS one off Amazon today for 1713€, estimated delivery time 3-7 months lmao
I even sent ASUS an email asking about availability and restocking in EU, didnt even get a response from them so far. but yeah, I feel better when ordering something like that from Amazon
estimated delivery dates for me are 24th of August up to 9th of JANUARY 2025 lmao
I sincerely hope it will br closer to August. Def dont think it will take half a year.
MSI 321URX or Gigabyte FO32U2(P). Check those out.
For your final review, can you please test EOTF tracking in each mode with window sizes larger than 10%? TFTCentral showed all the QD-OLED monitors are dimmer on 25%-50% sized windows when you run them in Peak 1000 mode vs HDR400 TrueBlack modes. From your description it sounds like Asus might be the first to address this issue but would be nice to see it confirmed with full EOTF measurements. Also please test for HDR black crush as some of these monitors seem to crush everything between gray levels 65-80 or near black 2%.
I can confirm this issue is mostly solved. I was the first to bring up the Peak1000 problems and they are very easy to spot. ASUS’s 1000 mode is only around 10% dimmer in large windows.
So Peak1000 now is like HDR400 in overall brightness?
@@thedisplayguy Hi! I hope you can help me. This monitor is not yet available in the markets or online shopping places in my country, do you know where I can ask for its availability? Any number where I can call and ask.
www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/asus/rog-swift-oled-pg32ucdm According to real testing nah the brightness is still ass
I'm so glad I bought this monitor a few weeks ago. It has been great so far and now I can't wait to update the firmware and get even more out of it! Great news and looking forward to your final thoughts.
I got this monitor because I couldn't wait for the MPG32 that's $950. To be honest I'm glad I got this one and I just did the update. HDR brightness is night and day. I use to see a smokey washed out image, I'm not sure who else had that. But now it's clear!
HUGE thank you for making the video, ASUS really dropped the ball on communication here not even mentioning the changes to the other HDR modes (But they did a great job on the tech obviously)! I am really curious as you kinda forgot to compare console hdr wihtout boost which seems to be the only "dark" mode left. Did all the modes besides it actually get brighter too compared to before? Asus only mentioned the boost but my testing showed it seems to affect all modes. Your video obviously seems to confirm tat but just double checking.
Console non boost looks similar to worse peak 1000 modes.
LFG!! I got one about a month ago and I was already very very happy with it. Cyberpunk 2077 like absolutely amazing on it. Great to see it's getting even better
I am loving my PG32UCDM! PG32UCDM FTW!
How it’s compare to the Aorus 32 4k glossy dp2.1 ? Brightness and picture quality
That's exactly what I want to know too
I don't understand what the title of this video means
Prices in Poland:
ASUS PG32UCDM: 6790 PLN (1734,5 USD)
Aorus FO32U2: 5799 PLN (1481 USD)
Alienware AW3225QF: 4999 PLN (1277 USD)
For comparison: LG C3 65'': 5999 PLN (1532 USD)
Nice, literally ordered one 30 minutes ago
How much did you pay?
Was 1,299 on Amazon. Doesn’t look available right now. Still waiting on mine to ship so who knows if it’ll actually go through
@@TheSmurray39good luck! It’s out of stock in my part of the world and costs 1500. I’ll wait for the prices to drop, I may pick up one during Black Friday.
@@AW-po7jr got it for 2k first month and i consider that bein lucky LOL
I hope Dell does the same thing on the AW3225QF
I just hooked up my PC to our new 4k lg c3 65 inch and OMG I now really want a 32 inch oled gaming monitor. :)
Then one on sale from woot? Just bought it, arrives the 15th of July
I remember the pg32uq i think it is which was a 4k 144hz monitor which back then was revolutionary.
With that big ass bezel too lol
I think it was the pg27uq with 4k/144hz HDR1000 and full local dimming, It was so good and ahead of it's time, only the fan noise in the monitor was overpowering
Huge update for sure. Really excited to go home and update this.
Question for other owners: had any problems with micro scratches? I took a brand new microfiber cloth with distilled water to try and remove a fingerprint smudge and it resulted in some very very small micro scratches. Seems like this is a known common issue with glossy panels from Samsungs 3rd gen lineup of QD-OLEDS. I guess because of the coating.
It’s not a dealbreaker by any means. Can only see the hairline scratches if you put your nose to the display and shine a flashlight on it, but still my OCD is annoyed by it lol
2:00 a DVD player lol, I will say being able to hook up an Apple TV 4k to my AW3225QF and get Dolby Vision is pretty nice
I would kill for a comprehensive guide for optimal HDR settings, including the monitor and Nvidia control panel. 🙏
Got delivery of 2 of these monitors for work and gaming. They are insane!!! Gaming is on another level
I recommend returning them and getting the new Samsung Odyssey G9 oled which will give you the same resolution and size of 2 4K monitors side by side with no bezels
@@cosmic_gate476 i will of course not do that 🙂 everyone has his own taste you know. These monitors are great, I’m very happy
Are you going to review the Samsung G8 G80SD OLED? I was thinking of buying it and would love your opinion.
Me too, but that has a matte display. Great design an good passive cooling and cheaper but I think it is not as bright as that one.
@@DekuDude It’s not exactly a matte coating like other monitors. It’s a unique coating invented by Samsung that they first put on their S95D OLED TV.
I actually bought the TV and didn’t mind the coating at all. No graininess like traditional matte. You can’t tell it’s there when watching in the dark (which is how I watch TV). But if there’s any light shining on the screen, then colours fade out, which is annoying.
So I would recommend it only if you play in a dark or dimly lit room.
How does this compare to the MSI MPG 321URX?
321urx way cheaper
Identical panel if u can find…
I heard bad things about ASUS warranty. Aside from that, this would have been my first choice. I have the AW3225QF and find it very nice.
gamer nexus made a new update video confronting asus face to face which was interesting, heard ppl now are getting the support they needed!
@@irun2sanaxox I don't know... Been trying to get a replacement switch for my keyboard for the last two weeks and it's been a pain.
@@irun2sanaxox its frustrating when one needed to travel that far for support should be available by default.
They fixed it by force. why worry about a warrenty when the chance of something breaking is less then 1 % JUST BUY NEW RETURN THE OLD SIMPLE. warrety process is trash these days. Im still waiting for my 1st Asus to break on me lol in ur face.
@@adamtajhassam9188 u shouldnt have to buy best buy warranty if ASUS just honor their warranty. Thats I am t thinking of getting Alienware, very good customer service and slight curve with dolby (mostly for content not much for gaming)
Fantastic reviews - finally someone who knows it's stuff. Thanks!
I would like to see a side-by-side comparison with new Samsung OLED Odyssey G8 2024 vs this monitor with the new update so you can I would like to see a side-by-side comparison in gaming so I can see what one should i buy
Yes, very different choiche but you should decide by panel preference. Do you want matte oder glossy?
The issue for UK users is this monitor is always out of stock and only 1 place sells it for £1400 delivered when it does come in stock for 15 minutes. The Alienware is £910 currently and in stock so £490 difference - my question therefore is - is this monitor worth the £490 extra you need to pay compared to the Alienware 32inch QD-OLED?
It appears SCAN have the exclusive deal for pre-ordering in the UK.. I checked a few months ago it was £1200 but ETA of April, its now £1350~ with an ETA of 30/07/24.. I'll wait until they're on the shelf and I can take it home from the shop.. But that'll probably be 2025!! 🤦♂🤦♂
Same in Australia. Its currently on sale for $2700 AUD here, whereas the Alienware is $1500 on sale (normally 1800). Not sure the Asus is worth the extra $1000.
Aw qf is way better and cheaper and Asus has literally no warranty
@@emelen73 holy cow didnt realise Scan increased the price from the initial £1200. I've ordered the Alienware as I just cant justify an additional £490. If the monitor was available in more places, it could at least make the price competitive. Also not going to take the gamble with the Asus warranty..
Just checked SCAN's UK site again, and now the ETA says 28/08/24.. What are ASUS doing?? 🤦♂🤦♂
i dont understand it, theres no gpus that can run 4k 240hz - is it really worth it buying these new, i have LG 42 4k 120hz from years ago and it works fine. And it has good HDR.
From what I’ve gathered, yes it’s still worth it. Even if your only pushing 120 frames it’s smoother and feels better even if you can’t hit 240 fps in some games
Got the Asus XG27AQDMG Monitor and trust me its the best Oled experience you can get with a native glossy panel!
Alienware is better and the warranty isn’t a chocolate fire guard!
This is perfect I was gonna get one but I was always worried about bright it would be😊
Great video! Hoping you or someone can answer this but would you recommend using HDMI 2.1 or DP 1.4 on this monitor?
hdmi 2.1 if you have a console because thats all it supports. You'd also use hdmi 2.1 if you're using E-arc to pass through a soundbar otherwise it doesnt matter.
Do you know if this monitor has an earc capable port?@Crappytextan
Got the Alienware a couple weeks ago $999 no regrets at all. 32” 240 OLED is definitely the place to be ATM 🤩
But they don't have DP 2.1 so you would be stuck with DSC even if you buy a 5090 or a 6090 in the future and stay with your monitor. Most people will not quickly swap their $1200 monitor so they will stick with their purchase begrudgingly.
If DP 1.4 with DSC is "visually lossless" (to the vast majority of ppl) what benefit would DP 2.1 provide?
It seems you can game now at 4k 240hz with DP 1.4 and be happy, or you can wait for DP 2.1 and see no measurable difference in image quality...
Which of the new OLED manufacturers/models have a gloss finish?
Still went with a 27inch 1440p OLED and holy shit its so good (fo27q3). 27inch is a perfect blend for competitive shooters, singleplayer games and watching movies. Its perfect
Really want to get this one but it's 2400$ where I live, I'll have to stick to my non HDR IPS unfortunately, nice review as always !
What about the alienware? Here in UK its the cheapest out of all the 4k qd oleds.
@@MA-jz4yc not available, the only other 4k oled that's available here is the gigabyte one with dp2.1 and it's 2800$ lol
I got it and kinda regret it, the HDR is very disappointing, I’d wait for the next generation
Best monitor I have ever used, hands down, though I hate the reflection coming off of this in my room, curtains closed as much as possible.
Is it glossy? Semi glossy or matte?
@@CK-hp2tv i would consider this glossy.
I know some people swear by glossy screens, but it's true that if you're not playing in a dark room, it's really unplayable... By the way, this ASUS is currently up against the LG 480Hz, which is a W-OLED with virtually the same screen quality, and which has a matte screen.
It was already the best gaming monitor of 2024 in my opinion as its SDR performance and versatility made it the best I’ve ever tested. Two sRGB modes targeting a flat 2.2 gamma in Racing-sRGB and sRGB Cal targeting sRGB gamma all while maintaining excellent color accuracy and the ability to change color temperature and gamma if desired in Racing-sRGB.
If you leave uniform brightness off you can game using Racing-sRGB and contend with ABL but hit almost 300 nits in game which is immediately noticeable going between it and sRGB Cal which disables uniform brightness.
Then you can simply switch to DCI-P3 or Wide Gamut from Racing mode and still get 6500K with increased color gamut coverage.
Now with this HDR update it’s hands down the best money can buy in 2024.
Classic /u/Jetcat11 😂
preach it, brother.
@@vermis 😂
aw3225qf still wins
@@majorgear1021 I’ve owned both, I’d take the PG32UCDM any day of the week.
@@andrewmorris3479 And why?
Would love to see a video on what you have your settings at on this monitor. I want to make sure I'm getting the most out of this monitor. I love it!
Just had my PG32UCDM for only 2 weeks and the HUD of Dead by Daylight already burned in. Also had it only on 30 brightness and moved around the HUD with the scaling for even wear. Only 40-45 hours playtime, other 60-70 hours in between varied content. Did not expect it to happen this early. Fortunately still can return it for a refund.
Would u wait for the PG32UCDP Or does this update help the PG32UCDM
No stock in the UK and £300 more expensive than alienware.
the price in china is 10 000 yuan.
@@ALFGamingTV yeah so around £200 cheaper in China then. Decent price.
@@leemclaren2518 tbh this qd-oleds are falling in price quite rapidly - i would check еbay or any local store for a good deal, i saw 1100$ deals like a lot. + many new w-oleds QHD 480hz are coming and much more. Just wait and dont feed the scalpers.
Would you say it's better than the Alienware aw3225qf?
ive been looking for the same answer
@@McNasty_310 me as well
@@McNasty_310 But no of the reviewer answer to that question, really anyone. That is the question of a lot of people.
@@DekuDude i ended up buying the aw3225qf, returned it due to eye strain & headaches and went with the lg32gs95ue. Tbh only difference besides price is the pixel speakers (really good) & flat semi matte display (not bad).
i cant get the red asus logo to turn off how'd he do that
Just ran the FW update but really loved it before it as well!
ASUS ROG is killing it this year 😍
USB Hub does not work ( connected via usb C with macbook m1 max ). Any fix?
what about alienware 3225qf ? is this asus better for games?
Why for some reasons it is impossible to adjust image settings when HDR is turned on?
on the gigabyte monitor you can.
If you want to brighter monitor you're going to have to wait for LG's dual layer OLED😮 I think it's coming out the end of this year or the beginning of next😅
Source?
@@tertozer3543I’m pretty sure he is talking about a dual layer OLED for laptops and mobiles only.
I have the alienware dwf ultrawide qd-oled monitor. it's amazing on the MB107 firmware update and it's like $777 too
What do you mean by 10% window and 100% window?
If you had an all white window, like an internet tab for example, shrink it to cover 1% or 10% of the entire monitor. 100% would have less overall brightness than 1% could manage.
Think of a campfire in a dark scene, or a sunny backdrop. It's how bright that can get.
Check out the new Gigabyte MO34WQC2. If its like the 32" with no surprises, then it bests the DWF by 75hz at 10 bit with no DSC (HDMI 2.1). You could also critique it with it not having HDR Console mode like in this Asus' latest firmware. What I personally like is no more need for a monitor arm, the stand provides several more inches of height.
Should I wait for 32in woled with glossy display?
As someone that use to game on a Sony XBR 930e, I think Im good with the brightness of these monitors. Them blue and purple dots I saw floating in the air, after gaming on it was the devils work. lol
2025 will be the year.
Yep, RGB OLEDs from LG, DP 2.1, hopefully 42" size with 240hz, I'm still on my C2 after trying the 32" variants, they're too small.
Ordered mine for $3,000 11 weeks ago and still hasn’t arrived. Unreal
I’m really still looking for a samsung g6 g60sd review why i can’t find any ?
What is this video playing in the background with all the colors?
I prefer the Gigabyte FO32U2P with 2.1 Displayportport feature giving me in future not several seconds alt+tab times due to DSC..
And I love that you can use higher than low APL Stabilize on the gigabyte model in SDR. That makes the color pop out in SDR content as well!
I pre ordered the a Gigabyte FO32U2P, hopefully that model improves with firmware updates as well!
Sadly the F032U2/P PQ tracking (HDR brightness accuracy) is very off. While now the PG32UCDM's PQ tracking in the latest firmware is almost perfect.
you'll never see difference from dp2.1 vs hdmi 2.1 gimmick
@@MrEmiroglu53 HDMI 2.1 cant do 4k 240hz, because it doesnt even support it.
So DP2.1 vs HDMI 2.1 would be by the refreshrate alone very much yes an observable difference.
@@De-M-oN no you cannot. dsc is perfectly does that... you don't need dp2.1. yes it doesn't need dsc but this isn't mean you have to worry about dsc.
Just updated the FW.. tested with Netflix Bridgerton…Dolby Vision colour looks slightly less punchy than HDR10
The brightness for this price its very disappointing… 250 nits for HDR content, not acceptable
I’m stuck between this monitor and the Alienware 4k 32 inch oled? Any advice?
Different choice I have to make too. I think the update speeks for the Asus but the price is so much higher...
So how do i find good calibration settings for this monitor?
I just switched from the newest Samsung G80 (matte display) to this Asus and couldn't be happier. Really excited to update the firmware and see some of these changes in action!
This has a Glossy finish?
@@kingjames9109 Semi glossy technically. However, still quite glossy in my opinion.
Did they fix the shyte input lag at 60hz and 120hz compared to cheaper comparable monitors?
The input lag at 120hz and 60hz is pretty much the reason to neglect the asus model if you take console gaming into consideration😂.
didn’t even know there was a firmware update till this and i have one lol
Facts just been using out the box for a month
Hoping this update comes to the Alienware 3225qf 🤞🤞. They really need to sort these qd-oleds out. If a razor thin 65 inch TV can reach 1k nits on a 10 percent window there is no reason why a 32 inch monitor a quarter of the size of the TV can't.. In fact they should be pushing the brightness even higher.
Look up TFTCentral’s article how to boost HDR brightness using a Dolby Vision hack for the AW3225QF.
Google the word energy density and what’s more difficult to cool, high density or low
@owlmostdead9492
nits are a measurement of light energy per square meter. A 1000 nit monitor doesn't emit the same amount of energy as a 1000 nit TV. If this were the case you wouldn't see phones reaching 2000nits.
@@MA-jz4yc The bigger the screen, the more energy consumption but you also have more room for cooling, phones have small displays that don't use a lot of power, TV's are large but you can put a giant copper sheet in it for cooling. Monitors are in between with 4k and 240Hz, it's difficult to cool the panel in that size. My OLED monitor is 32" and a solid white image on full brightness is using ~200W of power.
@TheDisplayGuy Does this have a Glossy or Matte finish?
glossy.
Need it in 40in
as of now im using the Asus ROG Swift 1440p 240hz OLED PG27AQDM. there is only one major problem with my monitor. and thats the gaming crosshairs. the size of them is insane. like you could use then on a 55" monitor. ive been considering the Asus 4K 240Hz OLED PG32UCDM ever since i got my hands on a RTX4090. but im kinda hating on asus rigth now since they dont wanna listen to us gamers and give us a small monitor update to fix the size of the crosshairs. i perfer companies that accually care about the customers and listen to our feedback.
I would still go for the gigabyte 32 oled with 2.1 dp. Future proof if you’re getting the newer gpu.
They does this firmware with the exactly same settings of the Aorus fo32up with there APL boost to stabilize the pick brightness
To use this monitor viewing 4K content at 240 hz Do We Need HDMI ports or cables or Display Port or Display Port cables.
I’m still on my 27gr95qe. It gets 660 nits 10% window brightness-I feel validated 😂
You’re missing out. I had the 27GR95QE for a year and this monitor absolutely blows it out of the water!
@@andrewmorris3479 I’ve got an s89c so no fomo here. The 27gr95qe still looks great in low apl scenes. It’s only higher apl scenes it struggles with compared to my brighter displays, and the pg32ucdm would do worse in those scenes (only ~400 nits 10% window) so hard pass.
@@Keivz I’ve owned both and let me tell you the PG32UCDM is SO much brighter in SDR and HDR it’s not even close. It’s hitting close to 300 nits in SDR and HDR for an average APL for video games. That’s 100 nits brighter and that’s not counting lower APL games in SDR where you can hit north of 300 nits with various highlights.
@@andrewmorris3479 I am 100% hdr so I can’t speak to sdr stats. But the hdr numbers speak for themselves. Only in low apl content do these qd oleds have an advantage but 600-700 nits in low apl content looks great regardless. 400 nits 10% doesn’t cut it. Heck, 660 nits isn’t really enough either but it’s still better obviously (s89c does 1100+ nits in a 10% window).
@@Keivz Your 27GR95QE does 140 nits with a 100% window though in HDR so ABL is much more distracting. I’m telling you it’s night and day.
Hiya @thedisplayguy
i am wondering about you migth could make the best setup for this monitor at the monitors inbuild settings? like change any color or anything?
It's always funny when a "reviewer" gets something to test for free and then he says that he is honest and not influenced by the manufacturer :D
They dont get to keep it.
@@synen they get money from CZcams ads. You still don’t get it?
It doesnt state that it has KVM, is that correct?
It has kvm
Text clarity was a turn off to me on this monitor I had to return it
I will wait for the WOLED version from Asus for the same reason.
No need to wait, I got 32 inch lg woled, text is good, but matte is not good.
it's about 2.5 times the price of a Cooler Master 27" Tempest GP27U 4k 160hz Mini LED .... At least in EU haha!
I just don't feel like the price premium is worth it in this case when the msi monitor is so much cheaper.
If ASUS is handpicking the monitor, how can you trust that it is representative of the average product being purchased by your viewers?
they are all the same - it is not an ips tech with back light bleed and ips glow funky stuff where cherry picking does matter + you do have 3 years warrianty + 14-30 days return window depending on your country with no questions asked - what are you talking about lol?
It’s glossy, right? I don’t think he said if it was glossy.
Yes it is.
Mines is flickering when its black will this fix that problem ?
Thanks for the review buddy. What I want to ask is that I generally watch movies with HDR support. Brightness isn't a big deal, but I like the vibrant colors. What setting do you recommend I use?
Cinema hdr, gaming hdr, hdr 400 true black or console hdr and dynamic boost?
No? Idc who you are but when you buy a monitor you buy it for multipurpose entertainment. Browsing, gaming, film watching, editing, etc. That’s why the Fo32u2p is the best with its dp 2.1. Instant tab switching and future proofing is better than brightness imo. If u sit in a dark room it has no difference. Not to mention other monitors will eventually catch up in a month or two, just wait a bit and it’ll be on the aorus. Don’t regret it.
Totally agree! they getting pay by asus for sure, this monitor lacks the most important feature : video connection🤣 the aorus is technically the best
I just got this monitor to recomplete my full Asus ROG setup. I love it but my biggest complaint is that it doesn't have DP 2.1 for future proofing. DSC seems lossless but I can feel you lose some snappiness with it. The glossiness is perfect to me comparing to LG TVs. On LGs TVs the panel coating isn't completely flat/smooth. Looks like a wave effect. The PG32UCDM doesn't have that. On the other side , LG TVs have better blacks. Also you can use this monitor at 1080p and 240hz which is nice for competitive games.
How do you lose snapiness? DSC doesnt increase latency in significant way. And how would you even know if you dont have another same 4k240hz qd oled with dp 2.1 to compare against? You just convinced yourself that it is a problem when it is not. Only reason to want dp 2.1 is dldsr which really isnt needed at 4k.
@@matejnemec3022 Maybe it's not DSC but the overall bandwidth. On the 27 inch model from LG you had DP 1.4 and HDMI 2.1. HDMI felt snappier due to higher bandwidth I assume.
LG TV’s have better black levels ONLY with higher levels of ambient light. Both technology’s have a black level of 0 nits in a pitch dark room.
@@andrewmorris3479 Yes, I didn't state it correctly. Was referring to the coating when light shines on it.
Monitor is lacking DP2.1, really that is a deal breaker. If you are after a great monitor for visuals and the data stream is compress with video quality reduced to handle the bandwidth. Its really not very future proof nor up to todays standards. When you are going to drop good money on something like this you want to get your moneys worth. Other brands are now supporting DP2.1 with the same panel. Just lazy supplying DP1.4 when it should be DP2.1.
DSC is not perceivable.
i get sharpening whenever i move my camera in game. anybody know what this could be about? i've searched online but found no definitive answer. (i am using pg32ucdm). I noticed that in elden ring the sharpening stops when i turn on hdr and in red dead redemption 2 it stops when i turn up dlss sharpening all the way up. its weird.
This is the monitor I bough 💪😎
I do hope they fix flimmering however, notice it a lot in Diablo 4. Only way to remove it is turn off adaptive sync I found out 🤷♂️
I got top-end pc and RTX 4090 (asus tuf oc), running monitor on 240hz in 12 bit colors, tried 10bit too. Only flimmer that bothers me. (Don't notice it in all games however). Like overwatch 2 zero flimmers.
How did you put it on 12 bit? I tried to put it on 12 bit on NVDIA control panel but it doesn’t let me tho.
@@joshyjorge07 You need hdmi 2.1 Cable. Displayport cabels do max 10 bit.
@@ZeZZooo Ohh I see yea I’m using display port rn thanks. I’m still in the fence on weather I will keep this monitor or not to be honest Is a bummer it doesn’t have DP 2.1 I no competitive gamer whatsoever tho but idk how much not having will cripple this monitor for the future.
@@joshyjorge07There’s no point as it’s only a 10 bit panel.
Should have bought the Alienware it’s much better and warranty is amazing not like asus lol
This monitor has better 27 inch and 24 inch support then lg dual mode monitor but refresh rate stays the same across 27 inch and 24 inch mode.
Ordered my by amazon 3-7 month delivery time. Hope it comes faster xd
Oh wow, why so long?
@@tmx8686 Don't know, but got confirmation yesterday that he's coming on Saturday
@@tmx8686 they have listed such a delivery time on amazon, but my order has been updated and will arrive this week on saturday
One question, can you update the monitor on its own, without needing to connect it to the PC??
Currently, the only way to update the firmware is by running a windows program, apparently they had some people brick their units when they released the first beta update which could be applied via USB pendrive so that's probably why they scrapped that
@vermis but this monitor does not have wifi even for updates?? You're telling me that a monitor worth 1500€ has no wifi to update it, WTF!!
Hello what is the input lag at 120hz in this monitor because I see that it is at 60hz 10.10ms and how does it relate to 120hz because I wanted to buy this monitor for xbox series x
What a time for me to be in between jobs and not be able to buy this monitor right now.
do we know if a 27 or 24 inch 4k 240hz is close?
Only issue: It's not in stock anywhere here in the Netherlands.
It's kinda in stock at azerty and amazon but only issue is that it's litterly €100 more expensive than usual. €1600 instead of €1500
@@luukherfst1209 At the NL Amazon and Azerty it’s not in stock atm. And yeah, €1600,- Asus is a bit overpriced, the 34-inch widescreen is €1300,- at cheapest here. Also thinking abou ordering that one.. But the Alienware (DWF) is 500! euro’s cheaper here, €800,- (with a few downsides, but still).
Great just need a 38" 4K now please ASUS with a curve 1500 ish would be just vine but 1200 would be good
Make it 27” 👍🏻
Welp, I went and bought the 321UPX due to ur recommendation. Hope it's good :)