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Quick verdict
The review evidence points to a tradeoff: KVM switch performance and black levels versus brightness and stand adjustability. Choose according to which strengths matter more to you; the overall score alone does not settle that choice.
Choose ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCWM for KVM switch performance and black levels.
Choose Samsung Odyssey G80HS S32HG80 for brightness and stand adjustability.
Scores are out of 5. Missing scores mean missing review evidence, not a missing feature.
Individual OLED pixels give exceptionally precise light control, keeping black areas dark even beside bright details.
The minimal edge-lit dimming system seldom adds much real-scene contrast and is the clearest technical obstacle to convincing HDR.
Flexible picture-in-picture and picture-by-picture layouts let two sources share the screen, including individually adjustable windows.
Neither split-screen input mode is provided, a notable omission on a large high-resolution panel meant for flexible setups.
The built-in KVM adds flexibility for connecting devices and using the monitor with more than one computer.
A built-in KVM is missing, reducing convenience for buyers who alternate between multiple computers with shared peripherals.
The joystick menus are quick and intuitive, with programmable shortcuts for commonly used gaming and picture settings.
The menu itself can be intuitive, yet the rear joystick attracts complaints about location, cheap feel, and awkward quick-switch behavior.
Full-bandwidth DisplayPort 2.1 can run 4K 240Hz 10-bit video without DSC on a compatible graphics card, adding useful headroom for high-end PCs.
DisplayPort 2.1 supports the demanding native mode; older DP 1.4 devices and some Mac configurations encounter substantial refresh-rate limits.
Per-pixel OLED lighting creates exceptional contrast and crisp separation between dark backgrounds and bright details, even in moderately lit rooms.
Its native contrast is good for IPS by some measurements, but cannot compete with OLED black depth; a few assessments rate its dynamic contrast much more favorably.
HDR can look excellent in dark, high-contrast scenes, but limited full-screen brightness and imperfect bright-mode tracking keep it behind the best alternatives.
Opinions diverge sharply. Some praise accurate, attractive HDR, but the prevailing concern is that a basic edge-lit backlight delivers little of the contrast expected at this price.
Large bright scenes and full-screen white are less punchy than on some newer competitors, despite strong small highlights and enough SDR output for many users.
Around 440–480 nits is ample for ordinary indoor work but falls short of the impact and flexibility of brighter premium HDR rivals.
sRGB and calibrated modes can look exceptionally accurate, but the default wide-gamut SDR setting may oversaturate colors and the boosted HDR setting can distort tracking.
Factory calibration impressions range from excellent to merely adequate, but the display can become very accurate after adjustment.
Shadow Boost can reveal detail in dark SDR scenes, and adaptive gaming controls can raise visibility where darker areas would otherwise hide objects.
Adjustable shadow boosting helps uncover dark details in games and films without simply raising the entire black point.
A direct hardware shortcut helps switch between 4K and high-speed modes, but changing while a game is open can scramble the interface temporarily.
Mode changes can be awkward: the joystick cycles through an extra 24-inch option, and one MacBook connection required switching back to HDMI to escape a no-signal dual mode.
Variable refresh generally suits smooth gaming, but the anti-flicker setting creates a narrow frame-rate range where VRR disengages and tearing or judder may appear.
VRR provides smooth gameplay but locks the overdrive setting; the fixed tuning can become troublesome at lower frame rates.
Excellent sharpness, color, motion and contrast produce a striking image, although full-screen brightness and some HDR or viewing-angle behavior fall short of perfection.
6K sharpness earns consistent admiration, while weaker contrast, HDR punch, and panel consistency stop the overall image from being an unquestioned class leader.
Deep OLED blacks are a standout, and the WOLED design holds black depth unusually well even with ambient room lighting.
Blacks generally look gray beside OLED and good Mini LED displays, although one test found better native IPS contrast than expected.
Solid construction, premium finish and enthusiast-grade controls lend the monitor a genuine flagship character.
The slim body has an understated look, but inexpensive plastic and the joystick prevent it from consistently feeling like a premium-priced display.
Small bright objects can stand out brilliantly against black, but particular presets clip highlights or cap output, requiring deliberate HDR mode choices.
Accurate tracking in some tests cannot fully compensate for limited peak brightness and weak real-scene separation of bright highlights.
DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1, USB-C and USB data ports provide an extensive connection suite for premium gaming and work setups.
Modern HDMI and DisplayPort connections handle the demanding signal, but missing USB-C and Thunderbolt and a small USB hub reduce workstation appeal.
The glossy coating preserves clean blacks and sharpness but reflects nearby windows, lamps and faces more directly than matte finishes.
The non-grainy matte coating keeps ordinary glare manageable, though some dedicated work monitors handle bright reflections better.
The novel tandem RGB-stripe WOLED panel solves much of OLED’s font-fringing problem and retains deep blacks, though removing the white subpixel hurts brightness efficiency.
Fast IPS is a sensible choice for sharp text and burn-in-resistant work, but its blacks and motion are less striking than OLED alternatives.
The high-speed 4K OLED panel and modern gaming connections provide a premium PC gaming experience with plenty of performance headroom.
Modern graphics hardware with the right HDMI or DisplayPort output can exploit both gaming modes; older cards can fall well short of the advertised refresh rate.
Automatic Dolby Vision and HDR10 switching can briefly black out the screen, and detection does not work reliably in every PC app.
Remembered brightness settings for each signal mode make transitions between SDR work and HDR entertainment less tedious.
The USB hub conveniently accommodates peripheral input devices and supports a cleaner multi-device desk setup.
A couple of USB-A data ports offer basic peripheral connectivity, but the hub feels limited for a premium productivity-capable monitor.
One test found Windows 11 Auto Color Management failed to clamp SDR colors properly, although selecting the monitor’s own sRGB mode provided a workaround.
Windows' automatic color management can restrain oversaturated SDR colors, though it does not fix every grayscale calibration issue.
Driving 4K at 240 frames per second calls for a powerful graphics card, making the 1080p 480Hz option a useful performance alternative.
Native 6K gaming can overwhelm even powerful GPUs, making high refresh at full resolution a costly and often unrealistic target in demanding titles.
The three-pronged stand is stable but takes up considerable desk depth, potentially crowding a shallow workstation or large mousepad.
The flat base doubles as a convenient place for accessories, but its broad, chunky shape is less ideal on a tight desk.
Dark-gray banding is modest compared with several earlier Tandem WOLEDs, but some samples show edge darkening, faint dirty-screen effect or tonal shifts.
Several tests found edge darkening or patchiness on plain backgrounds, while another owner praised the absence of the blue blotches seen on rivals.
Near-instant OLED transitions are exceptionally clean at 240Hz, and the optional 480Hz mode improves fast-moving target definition further.
The fast mode looks distinctly clearer than 165Hz, but IPS pixel response and low-frame-rate overshoot prevent OLED-like motion clarity.
The available ports were easy to reach and connect during setup.
Experiences differ: the horizontal rear ports seem accessible to one user, while another struggled to attach cables by touch.
Variable-refresh flicker can occur with large frame-rate swings; ASUS’s anti-flicker setting reduces some cases but can interrupt VRR at certain frame rates.
The IPS panel showed no perceptible VRR flicker even when frame rates changed rapidly.
Very fast OLED pixel transitions support crisp moving images and a responsive feel in demanding games.
Pixel transitions are adequate for gaming but not fast enough for perfect 330Hz compliance; careful settings and high frame rates help avoid artifacts.
Perfect blacks, vivid color and sharp environmental details are especially attractive for cinematic titles, though bright HDR scenes may look restrained.
Cinematic games look extremely detailed at native 6K when hardware can cope, but modest HDR and lower performance detract from the spectacle.
Coverage around the DCI-P3 space is generous and a step above older standard WOLEDs, though it falls slightly short of the widest competing OLED panels.
Coverage is broad enough for vivid general use and some creative work, yet falls short of wider-gamut OLED and some competing 5K panels.
The smaller simulated screen size makes competitive play more flexible, but image quality falls as the active resolution shrinks.
The simulated 24.5-inch view is usable for fast action, but scaling leaves lower resolutions visibly blurrier than the full panel.
The self-emissive OLED panel avoids the backlight bleed associated with LCDs, helping dark scenes remain free of unwanted glow.
Low IPS glow is a welcome improvement over some competing LCD panels, especially when viewed from off-center.
Backlighting and the desk projector add visual flair, though the glow can be too weak for ambient wall lighting and some find the projection excessive.
A restrained rear RGB ring adds ambient effects without dominating the design, and it can be switched off for a simpler workspace.
Timers, crosshairs, sniper tools and shadow aids accompany the high-speed panel. They are convenient extras rather than the monitor’s main selling point.
Crosshairs, presets, and a shadow-control option cover the basics, but strobing, some overlays, and advanced multi-input features are absent.
Racing is a strong everyday preset, and alternative color spaces and HDR profiles help adapt the image to different content.
There are several genre-based and general presets; the useful all-around modes work well, while genre differences can be quite subtle.
Sharp 4K detail and calibrated SDR color make photo work practical; specific professional color spaces may require profiling.
A 4K image can be viewed at native size with editing tools still visible, making detailed photo work easier than on a same-size 4K monitor.
Height, tilt and swivel adjustments feel smooth and stable, but the included stand cannot rotate into portrait orientation.
Height, swivel, tilt, and 90-degree pivot adjustments are repeatedly praised, even by reviewers disappointed with the chassis materials.
Color remains attractive head-on, but greenish edge or off-axis shifts are reported, ranging from barely visible to strongly distracting depending on the tester.
Most testers find typical decent IPS angles, but edge dimming and brightness shifts drove one office-focused owner to return their sample.
Routing cables through the stand keeps the generous selection of connections manageable without excessive clutter.
A cutout in the stand lets cables pass cleanly behind the screen for a tidier setup.
The package includes the cables and mounting adapter needed to get started, plus a protective cloth and other useful extras.
High-bandwidth HDMI and DisplayPort cables arrive in the box, making initial connectivity easier even if the supplied DP cable is relatively short.
The broad, substantial base keeps the large screen steady with very little wobble.
The broad, flat stand generally holds the screen securely; a small amount of wobble appears during some adjustments.
Switching from sharp 4K 240Hz to extremely responsive 1080p 480Hz gives fast-paced competitive games a meaningful speed and motion advantage.
The 3K/330Hz mode gives high-frame-rate competitors a viable option, though slower IPS transitions and low-frame-rate ghosting keep it from leading dedicated esports displays.
OLED Care functions include pixel cleaning, screen shifting, logo handling and a presence sensor. They offer useful safeguards, though they cannot guarantee immunity from burn-in.
The IPS panel avoids OLED-style long-term static-image burn-in worries, making it appealing for persistent desktop controls and documents.
Native 4K 240Hz covers detailed games and work; 1080p 480Hz trades definition for outstanding motion clarity, a flexibility multiple testers appreciated.
Its standout trick is pairing exceptionally clear 6K/165Hz work with useful 3K/330Hz gaming, a far less severe resolution cut than 4K-to-1080p dual-mode screens.
Downscaling to 1080p is comparatively smooth for a dual-mode 4K screen, but smaller emulated windows and operating-system scaling reduce sharpness or complicate text sizing.
The 3K mode looks surprisingly good for a halved-resolution display, while desktop text and older games can expose softness or tiny interfaces.
Shadow Boost and an accurate sRGB gamma option recover dark detail, but native-mode near-black tracking can be weak or uneven.
Shadow and black-equalizer controls can reveal more near-black detail, although they cannot deliver true OLED-like black depth.
There are no internal speakers, a notable inconvenience if you want sound without connecting headphones or separate audio equipment.
There are no internal speakers. Most see that as an omission at this price, though one commentator would rather avoid low-quality monitor speakers.
Good factory color can be refined further with RGB adjustment and profiling, with excellent results achieved in the calibrated SDR modes.
Fine RGB controls and full calibration can produce excellent SDR color accuracy, even where factory white balance misses the mark.
A 240Hz 4K baseline provides excellent responsiveness, while the optional 480Hz full-HD mode makes speed the priority for esports.
Combining 165Hz at 6K with 330Hz at 3K brings a fluidity rarely seen in high-density screens, even if actual gaming frames depend on the GPU.
4K resolution on the 32-inch panel provides rich detail and a large working area, though many users will want operating-system text scaling.
Its unusual 6144×3456 native resolution delivers a dramatic text-and-detail upgrade, especially for work; the performance cost makes full-res gaming less universally useful.
The haze-free glossy surface gives unusually crisp text and an almost glass-like picture without matte grain, at the cost of strong mirror reflections.
The light matte finish suppresses reflections without much grain, preserving the panel's unusually fine detail.
Firmware can be updated by the user, including through ASUS software, making maintenance more straightforward.
Samsung provides downloadable firmware updates, but software-based monitor control does not necessarily handle the update process.
Input latency is consistently outstanding in high-speed play, with a particularly quick 480Hz mode and very little processing delay.
Across the native and fast modes, input lag stays extremely low and controls feel responsive.
At roughly 140 PPI, the 32-inch 4K panel keeps text and interfaces crisp and leaves room for productive desktop layouts.
The exceptionally dense 32-inch 6K panel makes individual pixels nearly invisible at normal distance and noticeably improves fine type and imagery.
The standard RGB-stripe layout and 4K resolution yield razor-sharp images and unusually clean fonts for a glossy gaming OLED.
Fine text, distant game geometry, and high-resolution photographs look exceptionally clean at 6K; switching to 3K sacrifices some of that crispness.
A three-year warranty explicitly includes OLED burn-in, providing reassurance despite the technology’s inherent aging risks.
A customer seeking help with recurring image corruption felt Samsung had not clearly escalated detailed troubleshooting to engineers.
Pricing around flagship territory divides opinion: the sharp RGB-stripe panel and feature set impress, but much cheaper 4K OLEDs often deliver comparable gaming thrills.
The unique 6K/330Hz combination can justify a discounted price for specialists, but many reviewers see much better HDR or gaming value in cheaper OLED alternatives.
Tool-free assembly and the included cables and adapter make the initial setup straightforward.
Tool-free assembly and manageable weight make the monitor reasonably straightforward to install.
Uniform Brightness can reduce abrupt shifts in desktop luminance, which helps during extended sessions of static work.
Low-blue-light modes are available, but locked brightness and other restrictions make them frustrating compared with manual color-temperature adjustment.
The substantial metal-backed design and sturdy stand give this premium monitor a well-constructed feel.
Reports conflict: some praise a solid assembly and sturdy feel, while others criticize the basic plastic construction and flimsy-feeling rear joystick.
The translucent rear shell and ROG lighting look distinctive and premium, although the elaborate gamer styling is not universally subtle.
The restrained, slim black shell suits both office and gaming desks, although reviewers differ on whether it feels polished enough for the price.
The 31.5-inch viewable screen is immersive in games and spacious for desktop work, although it needs a reasonably generous desk.
A roomy 32-inch canvas suits high-DPI work and immersive play, although using 6K requires scaling and does not magically expand the physical viewing area.
A smaller brightness dip than older OLED panels may make the monitor more comfortable for people bothered by display flicker.
The backlight is flicker-free with local dimming off, while enabling dimming at reduced SDR brightness introduces PWM that may bother sensitive users.
DisplayWidget Center provides useful software access to picture settings, shortcuts and firmware, though not every hardware toggle is available there.
Samsung's desktop utility offers some settings, but important controls are still unavailable through the software.
Tone mapping provides rich depth when configured carefully; the brighter HDR modes lift dark scenes beyond their intended appearance.
HDR luminance tracking can be precise, with optional active tone mapping producing a slight brightness lift at the expense of some midtone detail.
The power button asks for confirmation, reducing accidental shutdowns, while quick-access controls make everyday operation more deliberate.
The rear joystick divides opinion: some find it fast and intuitive, while others dislike its feel, location, and accidental mode switching.
Adjustable HDR can substantially increase highlight brightness, but turning it up risks raised shadows and inaccurate tone reproduction.
Separate HDR settings and tone-mapping choices offer useful flexibility, even though the limited backlight constrains the result.
Adjustable RGB, gamma, saturation and color-space settings offer useful fine-tuning; the dedicated sRGB Cal preset is accurate but locks many controls.
Extensive white-balance, gamma, and color-space adjustments let owners correct factory inaccuracies rather than relying on an inflexible preset.
Grayscale and sRGB gamma track well in calibrated modes, though native SDR shadow reproduction and HDR luminance tracking have inconsistencies.
Testing generally finds good or excellent gamma behavior, which can improve further with the available calibration controls.
The joystick interface, customizable shortcuts and companion software make the extensive settings more approachable than the feature list suggests.
Selectable 27-inch and 24.5-inch viewing formats broaden the ways to use the 16:9 screen for faster competitive play.
There is no strobing blur-reduction option, a missed feature for players prioritizing maximum motion sharpness.
Black-frame insertion is missing, so motion tuning depends on the refresh modes and response behavior instead.
Per-pixel lighting prevents bright objects from creating halos or spill into neighboring dark areas, a clear advantage over zone-dimmed LCDs.
ELMB sharpens 120Hz or 240Hz motion, but disables HDR and VRR; one latency test found such a large penalty that the mode was not worth using.
The compact external power brick keeps power hardware outside the panel and can be replaced, though it adds another component to manage.
Fast motion is generally serviceable, but inverse ghosting becomes visible at lower variable refresh rates in 3K mode.
Smooth grayscale and color transitions showed little obvious banding in technical inspection.
Several HDR presets and an adjustable setting are available, yet the choice largely comes down to accurate but dim True Black or brighter, less accurate tone mapping.
The analog audio output is useful because the monitor has no internal speakers, though its placement is not always effortless to reach.
Internal heatsinks and a newer power design support cool operation without fans, with hands-on temperature checks finding modest chassis warmth.
Static desktop use carries an ongoing image-retention risk despite the built-in OLED care tools and warranty coverage.
An internal power supply avoids a bulky external brick, simplifying installation and cable routing.
The dense screen suits macOS integer scaling, but practical refresh ceilings, adapter requirements, and the lack of Thunderbolt depend heavily on the Mac and connection. One user could not establish DisplayPort video until turning off dual mode over HDMI.
The monitor impresses as a fast, sharp flagship, but its expensive pricing and HDR tradeoffs make the buying recommendation less unanimous.
Overdrive cannot be adjusted with VRR enabled, causing a frustrating tradeoff between transition speed, tearing avoidance, and inverse-ghosting artifacts.
One owner received a unit with dead pixels and returned it; that individual experience flags quality control without establishing a wider failure rate.
Startup appeared as quick as a normal monitor rather than adding the delay observed on some other 6K displays.
The external power adapter can be swapped without opening the display, a practical maintenance benefit of its design.
Removing the white subpixel increases power use on white-heavy content versus some previous WOLED monitors, with a smaller difference during gaming.
The adjustable presence sensor can switch the OLED pixels off when the desk is unattended, with configurable distance, timing and sensitivity.
One owner reported static appearing mostly after cold starts and sometimes during normal work, temporarily cleared by changing refresh rates.
The familiar RGB stripe virtually eliminates the colored borders around text seen on many earlier OLEDs, especially useful for reading and office work.
No Thunderbolt dock or USB-C video input is built in, so laptop users may need an external hub and additional cables.
The traditional 16:9 shape disappoints someone who would prefer a wider, wraparound field for immersive games.
Up to 90W USB-C charging supports compatible laptops and reduces the need for another charging cable.
An included adapter simplifies mounting to a compatible standard monitor arm, especially when the recessed fixture would otherwise obstruct attachment.
FreeSync Premium and G-SYNC compatibility make variable-refresh play practical, with no obvious VRR flicker in one detailed test.
Dynamic Brightness can boost perceived contrast, although its histogram-based behavior is not equivalent to a physical ambient-light sensor.
Brightness can shift as bright content fills more of the screen. Uniform Brightness steadies desktop viewing, but sacrificing higher peaks and HDR consistency remains part of the compromise.
Removing the extra white subpixel improves the vibrancy of bright saturated colors compared with older WOLED designs, although QD-OLED competitors can still have an edge.
Compression is required for full 6K/165Hz operation, but technical testing found no meaningful practical downside to the selected DisplayPort bandwidth.
Simulated 27-inch and 24.5-inch windows preserve 480Hz and accommodate a compact competitive field of view, with substantial resolution tradeoffs.
At full 6K on a taxed graphics card, blur made distant targets hard to identify while moving, undermining precise shooter play.
Dolby Vision is handy for compatible entertainment sources, but automatic HDR10 detection on Windows can be unreliable and brightness is limited in its Dolby Vision modes.
Two modern HDMI inputs provide high-bandwidth video, though achieving every mode still depends on the source and proper cabling.
An owner describes intermittent half-screen corruption with certified DisplayPort cables, suggesting a frustrating signal issue on at least one unit.
Narrow edges and a modest bottom chin keep the front clean and focused on the image.
ASUS companion software can change presets, tune display features and update firmware without relying entirely on the physical menu.
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Cons: value for money, Resolution
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