Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX Mini LED Gaming Monitor Review: The Ultimate Computer Monitor?Amazing color and features at a very premium price

What constitutes the ultimate computer monitor? There is no single answer of course, as the best computer monitor for anyone must fit their specific needs and wishes. But sometimes, a display comes along that packs everything into a single product. Gaming monitors need speed, responsiveness, features that enhance play and solid image quality. Workday monitors need screen real estate, clarity and reliability. Professional screens must be accurate, capable of showing the latest video formats and built for long-term use. Rarely are all these things included in one display.

The Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX is one of those rare displays. With bleeding edge panel tech in the form of a full-array local dimming (FALD) Mini LED quantum dot backlight sporting 1,152 dimming zones, 4K resolution, 144 Hz, G-Sync Ultimate, a huge color gamut, factory-certified accuracy and 1,400 nits of max brightness, it's one of the best 4K gaming monitors and gaming monitors in general. Yet, it also provides everything needed for great productivity and professional-grade image editing.  It might be the ultimate monitor -- unless you factor in price. 

While a $3,000 MSRP is not a surprising amount for cutting-edge technology, it does suggest that nothing has been left out. Is this monitor worth that much? 

Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX Specs

Panel Type / Backlight IPS / Mini LED
1,152 dimming zones
Screen Size & Aspect Ratio 32 inches / 16:9
Max Resolution & Refresh 3840 x 2160 @ 144 Hz
G-Sync Ultimate: 1-144 Hz
Native Color Depth & Gamut 10-bit / DCI-P3
HDR10, DisplayHDR 1400
Response Time (GTG) 4ms
Brightness (mfr) 500 nits SDR
1,400 nits HDR
Contrast (mfr) 1,000:1
Speakers None
Video Inputs 1x DisplayPort 1.4
3x HDMI 2.0
Audio 3.5mm headphone output
USB 3.0 1x up, 2x down
Power Consumption 60w, brightness @ 200 nits
Panel Dimensions WxHxD w/base 28.6 x 19.8-22.6 x 12 inches (727 x 504-574 x 306mm)
Panel Thickness 2.7 inches (95mm)
Bezel Width Top/sides: 0.3 inch (8mm)
Bottom: 0.8 inch (21mm)
Weight 24 pounds (10.9kg)
Warranty 3 years

The Asus PG32UQX is a spare-no-expense design. IPS, Mini LED and quantum dots combine to create the ultimate FALD monitor. A FALD design is the best way to achieve high contrast in an LCD ,and the more zones there are, the better. Mini LED is a much smaller version of traditional LEDs, which means you can arrange more of them behind the screen and achieve a greater number of zones. 

Traditional LEDs top out at 384 zones in the 27-inch size. Some high-end TVs have 512 zones in a 65-inch screen, but Mini LED has far greater potential. The PG32UQX has 1,152 zones in a 48 x 24 array behind its 32-inch panel. Combine that with a quantum dot film, and you have amazing potential for contrast and color gamut volume. In fact, our HDR tests revealed the highest contrast ratio we’ve ever recorded for an LCD panel and over 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 gamut. As you dive into our tests, you’ll see several amazing results.

You might be thinking that the Asus PG32UQX sounds similar to theAsus ProArt PA32UCX professional screen we reviewed last year. In fact, the ROG Swift uses an updated version of the AU Optronics panel found in Asus’ ProArt flagship. The update adds a larger color gamut and a 144 Hz refresh rate with G-Sync Ultimate. It's not certified by AMD, but we also confirmed FreeSync operation with a Radeon RX 5700 XT graphics card.

HDR is also front and center here with VESA DisplayHDR 1400 certification and HDR10 support. Unfortunately, there is no Dolby Vision. Though not often used for games, Dolby Vision is becoming more common on 4K Blu-ray and in streamed content from Netflix and other major TV providers. It’s unfortunate that the PG32UQX’s phenomenal image quality can’t be fully utilized with every format currently in use. On the upside, it does accept 24p film cadences from Blu-ray and streamed content.

Assembly and Accessories of Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX

The PG32UQX's panel, upright and base are all quality pieces that assemble without tools. A small lens snaps in place on the base to project either a ROG logo or a soft-colored light that's controllable from the on-screen display (OSD). The projection lenses for the base are packed in a nice cloth bag to keep them scratch-free.

Accessories include a nice set of cables, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4 and USB 3.0 Type-A, along with a large external power supply. 

Product 360: Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX

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The Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX is massive, making zero attempt to be slim or lithe. The panel is thicker than most at nearly 3 inches but keeps the bezel thin around the top and sides, just 8mm. 

The bottom strip is 21mm wide and features a tiny OLED screen called LiveDash. LiveDash displays many different things, like refresh rate, picture mode and CPU and GPU temperatures. It’s super cool to have that information always visible and not overlayed on the picture. Below that is a dial with a button in its center and two more keys flanking. This is Asus' new take on OSD navigation, and it's also very cool. The dial feels like the volume knob on a high-end audio component and makes changing settings a snap.

Lighting comes from the base, where a ROG logo can be projected onto the desktop. The back of the panel has a large ROG logo that can display different colors and effects. And the top of the upright also has a ROG logo that can be configured independently. The fun is all controlled from the OSD and can be coordinated with other RGB-equipped ROG components for a light show that’s probably visible from space. We noted during testing that when the Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX is in standby mode, LiveDash and all the RGB lighting remain on, drawing around 29 watts of electricity.

Styling is distinctly Asus ROG but a tad more understated than usual. You’ll find the molded lines in back that remind us of a spaceship hull, but that’s about it. The base is solid metal with a copper colored accent, also a standard element of ROG monitors. The stand is rock solid and includes a 2.7-inch height adjustment, along with 20-degree swivel and -5/20-degree tilt. There is no portrait mode.

The input panel features three HDMI 2.0 ports, plus a single DisplayPort 1.4. HDMI supports consoles up to 120 Hz with HDR and Adaptive-Sync and will accept film cadences like 24p. DisplayPort accepts up to 144 Hz with Adaptive-Sync and HDR. You also get USB 3.0 with one upstream and two downstream ports. An additional USB port sits atop the pane,  along with a tripod socket suitable for your best webcam. You can plug the camera in conveniently that way. 

There are no built-in speakers, but the monitor has a 3.5mm output jack.

OSD Features of Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX

The OSD is massive but well-organized. There are seven sub-menus with every possible feature except one: blur reduction. Despite the PG32UQX’s G-Sync Ultimate status, there is no ULMB available.

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Gaming is at the top of the list with four main sections. OD (overdrive) has three levels of which number two is the best at reducing blur while avoiding ghosting artifacts. GamePlus brings an array of crosshairs, timers, a stopwatch, frame counter and display alignment marks. You can display the stopwatch, frame counter and timer on the LiveDash OLED screen as well.

GameVisual has six picture modes, all of which can be tweaked to varying degrees. The default is Scenery and a bit too far off the accuracy mark use without calibration. Racing, Asus’ usual default preset, is much better and enjoyable without adjustment. Also available is Dark Boost for brightening dark areas of the screen to improve shadow visibility.

With such a capable backlight, variable dimming, which controls how fast the backlight adjusts, based on what's on the screen, is a must. Asus offers three levels of aggressiveness. All three increase contrast subtly in SDR mode and significantly for HDR content. We measured a ridiculously high contrast ratio during the HDR tests, in fact. There is no doubt that Mini LED is superior to all other LCD backlight technologies at present. The three variable dimming levels differ in speed with Level 3 being best-suited for games. Level 2 is a good all-around setting ,and Level 1 works well for productivity.

We were glad to find Display SDR Input in the Image menu. Though its label is vague, it represents a true selectable color gamut. In SDR mode, sRGB is the correct gamut to use, but many prefer to use a monitor’s full native colors pace. The Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX covers over 100% of DCI-P3, so that results in significant SDR oversaturation. With the Display SDR Input option, you can keep sRGB for SDR and use the full gamut for HDR.

Calibration controls include six gamma presets and seven color temps, plus a User mode with RGB sliders. Setting 6500K in the Racing mode will get you most of the way there. We’ll detail our full calibration settings below.

The Lighting Effect menu lets you run the show for the stand projector and the two ROG logos. All lights are independently controlled, and you can select each one's color and effect. You can also download an app to  coordinate the RGB with other Asus RGB-enabled components.

In the System Setup menu, it a toggle for the Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX’s room light sensor. It can vary screen brightness in SDR mode according to your environment. On the second screen is the control for the LiveDash at the bottom of the bezel. The OLED screen  has three brightness settings too. While MSI has a similar monitor planned, the MEG381CQR, Asus' alternative is actually on the market and might be one of the coolest things we’ve ever seen on a computer monitor.

Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX Calibration Settings

Though the PG32UQX is factory-calibrated, it doesn’t ship in its most accurate picture mode. Scenery is the default and has a cool grayscale, skewed gamma and oversaturated color. The best choice whether you calibrate or not is Racing. Switching to that mode nets a visible and measurable improvement. To take it to the professional level, a few tweaks of the RGB sliders are required. 

Below are our recommended settings for SDR and the Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX:

Picture Mode Racing
Brightness 200 nits 36
Brightness 120 nits 19
Brightness 100 nits 14
Brightness 80 nits 10
Brightness 50 nits 3 (min. 36 nits)
Gamma 2.2
Color Temp User Red 100, Green 94, Blue 90

When it comes to HDR, HDR signals lock out most image controls, but you can still calibrate the color temp or use one of the presets. In our case, we used the same RGB settings for excellent HDR accuracy.

Gaming and Hands-on with Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX

We spent a lot of time working with and playing on the PG32UQX and found no flaws in its image quality. With 138 pixels per inch (ppi) of pixel density, you can sit as close as you want without seeing any dot structure. And since the monitor has such a large field of view, you don’t have to sit super close to fill your peripheral vision with the image. Though not quite as immersive as an ultrawide monitor, a 32-inch monitor with a 16:9 aspect ratio has a distinct height advantage, making it better suited for documents, photos and watching movies. 

Speaking of that, we were pleased to see that the Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX supports film cadences over its HDMI ports. That means you can hook up a Blu-ray player or streamer and view content in the correct framerate. Many movies are 24 frames per second (fps), and some TV shows are 50 fps. 

We checked out several relevant demo clips and other material, and they looked sensational. High-quality presentations like Planet Earth II are simply breathtaking in 4K and HDR. 

The only thing missing from the entertainment experience is Dolby Vision, which is found on 4K Blu-ray and in much of the latest content from Netflix and other providers. HDR10 looks great, but some of the newest series, like Bridgerton, take HDR to another level with Dolby Vision.

We were also able to use HDR in Windows for workday tasks without the harsh look that most other monitors impart. You can’t change the brightness setting, but most of the apps and content we looked at were rendered at a comfortable level. Small highlights were nice and bright but not too much so. Color also took on a bolder look in HDR mode, even with photos encoded in the sRGB gamut. Text-based applications were sharp and detailed with no apparent edge enhancement or softness. The Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX is a high-quality panel, and it shows in every kind of content.

As a candidate for the title of ultimate gaming monitor, it excels. It’s hard to imagine any gamer not becoming addicted to this screen. Granted, its 144 Hz might limit the most skilled competitive players who can benefit from 240 or 360 Hz. But for most of us, this is plenty of speed. Response and motion resolution are excellent, and we never noticed any motion blur. Overdrive level 2 provided sharp and clear movement. Although ULMB should be included given the PG32UQX’s price tag, we didn't truly miss it. 

Tomb Raider took on a whole new look with the monitor's variable backlight on. We preferred to stick with the sRGB gamut option since it’s an SDR game, but we still enjoyed the extra contrast of the PG32UQX. Blacks were true and deep with rich detail. Highlights popped and even made us squint when looking at the sun. Now that’s realism! 

Meanwhile, colors in Tomb Raider looked vibrant and natural. We tried the wide gamut option and found it too much for this game; it became a display of primary colors rather than the earthy shades that normally frame this title. This is one extended color monitor that should be used in its sRGB mode for SDR content.

Call of Duty: WWII in HDR really showed the Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX’s true purpose. This monitor sets the bar for HDR and is the display by which all others will be judged. For an LCD to truly excel and be one of the best HDR monitors, it needs a FALD backlight with a lot of zones. 384 is great, but 1,152 is even better.

We played several parts of Call of Duty: WWII in HDR to really see what $3,000 buys. Night scenes looked truly nightly with OLED-level blacks and clear shadow detail. Brightly lit indoor scenes popped with texture and reflections. In the Liberation mission, there's a building with a marble floor. It really looked like marble with a subtle texture seen in reflections from ceiling light fixtures or characters moving across it. This is as real as it gets, folks. Outdoors, sunlight really blinds the player like it would in reality. 1,400 nits is no joke. Tip: don’t look into the sun.

Honestly, it’s hard to imagine a more realistic and immersive gaming experience, even on the ultrawide and mega-wide screens we’ve reviewed. The PG32UQX raises the bar for image quality in every way.

To read about our monitor tests in-depth, please check out Display Testing Explained: How We Test PC Monitors. Brightness and Contrast testing is covered on page two.

Uncalibrated – Maximum Backlight Level

The PG32UQX is part of an elite category of 4K resolution FALD monitors that can run at 144 Hz. In fact, we found only three others in our database: HP’s Omen X 65 Emerpium, Acer’s Predator X27 and Asus’ ROG Swift PG27UQ. To fill in the extra spaces, we’ve included the Asus ROG Swift PG43UQ and LG’s 27GN950 which are both 4K, 144 Hz screens with edge-array backlights, (a step down from FALD). 

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Asus rates the PG32UQX at 500 nits for SDR, and our sample easily exceeded that. For many, anything over 350 nits will be too bright, even in a sunlit room. If you use the variable backlight, you can turn up the brightness favorably because it'll only make highlight areas brighter, while decreasing the black level for greater contrast. 

Without its variable backlight, the PG32UQX is a better than average IPS panel with just under 1,300:1 native contrast, an excellent result. We couldn’t calculate contrast with the variable backlight turned on because the black level was too low to measure. In practice though, having the variable backlight on did not clip shadow detail and was useable with all SDR content.

After Calibration to 200 nits

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After calibration to 200 nits brightness (see our recommended settings on page 1), the PG32UQX is the best of the IPS panels here with a 0.1634-nit black level and 1,239.7:1 contrast. That’s one of the best results we’ve recorded for any IPS monitor. 

ANSI contrast is similarly impressive at 1,163.3:1. Variable backlight doesn’t change the ANSI result but, as we said above, makes static contrast unmeasurable.

The PG32UQX ships in its Scenery picture mode, which leaves some performance potential untapped. However, you can use the monitor without doing any calibration besides selecting a different mode. 

Grayscale & Gamma Tracking

Our grayscale and gamma tests use Calman calibration software from Portrait Displays. We describe our grayscale and gamma tests in detail here.

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A grayscale error of 5.72 Delta E (dE) is definitely below the PG32UQX's max potential. Grayscale tracking is quite blue because the default color temp setting is 7500K, 1,000 points too high. 

Gamma also runs very light in the darker brightness level steps, making the picture look washed out and flat. You can change the color gamut setting to Wide to offset this somewhat, but the better option is to choose Racing mode (2nd chart above). 

Racing tightens up gamma and reduces grayscale errors enough to make them invisible to the naked eye, (since the error is less than 3dE).  

Still, with a few tweaks of the RGB sliders (see our recommended settings on page 1), Racing mode's grayscale tracking becomes essentially perfect, and gamma improves even more. Aside from a slight dip at 10% brightness, this is as good as it gets. We noted that grayscale tracking was not affected by the gamut setting: Wide or sRGB produced the same result.

Comparisons

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From default (1st chart above) to calibrated (2nd chart), the PG32UQX swings from mediocre to world-class. At this price, it shouldn’t take any adjustment at all, and we’re puzzled as to why Asus made Scenery the default mode when Racing is so much better. But since you’re reading this, you know what to do.

Gamma tracking (3rd chart) is very good except for the dip we mentioned at 10% brightness. That will make shadow detail a tiny bit brighter, which is good for visibility but makes the image a tad flat. Luckily, the variable backlight is there to take contrast and depth to a very high level. We recommend turning it to level 2 after calibration in the Racing mode.

Color Gamut Accuracy

Our color gamut and volume testing use Portrait Displays’ Calman software. For details on our color gamut testing and volume calculations, click here.

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The PG32UQX’s Scenery mode also has a few color anomalies. By default, red and green are undersaturated, except for at the triangle perimeter, where it's right on target. The cool grayscale pulls the secondaries off their hue targets. These color errors make the image less vibrant.

Changing to Racing (2nd chart) improves the error to an invisible 1.47dE. You can stop there and enjoy the PG32UQX or finish the calibration (3rd chart) for a ridiculously low error of 0.41dE, one of the lowest we’ve ever measured. Note that we performed our SDR tests using the monitor’s sRGB gamut option. If you choose to use the wide gamut for SDR, it will be very oversaturated, but grayscale and gamma will be the same. That look may appeal to some gamers. 

The final chart above shows our measurements for calibrated Racing mode using DCI-P3 as the reference. While a 2.98dE is just near the visible threshold of errors, we could see visible hue errors with green. The chart also shows red and green being clearly over their targets. This is all fine for HDR content, but SDR material looked a bit unnatural when using the wide gamut.

Comparisons

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The first chart above looks at DCI-P3 accuracy post-calibration. The PG32UQX’s 2.98dE result is respectable but a bit behind the other screens. The visible errors are all in the green primary, which is off in hue. Again, personal preference will be the deciding factor here. It’s easy to maintain the correct sRGB gamut for SDR using the OSD controls. And the accuracy there is amazing, 0.41dE.

In audio, there are enthusiasts known as “bassheads” for their love of, well, you know. The PG32UQX is clearly a monitor for “colorheads.” It has the largest color gamut we’ve ever recorded, over 117% of DCI-P3 (second place is the MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD with 112.19%). And its sRGB gamut also completely fills its volume standard with over 101% (the MSI topped 166% ). Color-critical work will require a software profile to rein in saturation and correct the green hue errors in wide gamut mode. But if it’s color you’re after, Asus provides more than anyone else.

Our HDR benchmarking uses Portrait Displays’ Calman software. To learn about our HDR testing, see our breakdown of how we test PC monitors.

The PG32UQX not only supports HDR, it embraces and defines it. Nothing short of a premium OLED screen can compete with the test results we recorded. With its effective 1152-zone dimming backlight, wide color gamut and high brightness, this monitor redefines HDR on the desktop.

HDR Brightness & Contrast

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As if the 1,400 nits the PG32UQX's VESA certification calls for weren’t enough, our sample managed over 1,600. It’s possible to see this with a full white-field pattern, which is enough to light up a large room. In fact, we couldn’t look at the screen directly during this test. 

Measuring the black level proved difficult because a black field pattern shuts off the backlight completely. By displaying a small block of text at the bottom of the screen, we were able to get a super-low reading of 0.0090 nit. That’s also a record, as is the HDR contrast ratio of 180,820:1. Only the Alienware OLED display, the AW5520QF, has more contrast, and it isn’t nearly as bright. It truly doesn’t get better than this.

Grayscale, EOTF & Color

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In HDR mode, the PG32UQX locks out most image controls but leaves the color temp options available. You can choose 6500K or do what we did and carry over the same RGB settings. That results in nearly perfect grayscale tracking with just a slight coolness in the brightest steps. This cannot be seen in actual content. 

The EOTF luminance curve is mostly on target but takes a slight skew at the tone-map transition point, due to the variable backlight. This is also invisible in actual content.

HDR color is slightly oversaturated but not objectionably so. And green tracks the proper hue targets. The PG32UQX delivers the best HDR we’ve seen both in tests and when viewing content. Games look incredible as do videos and movies mastered with HDR. We’re only bummed that there’s no Dolby Vision. But on the desktop, there is no better HDR monitor in our experience.

Viewing Angles

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Viewing angles are one area where the PG32UQX is no different than any other IPS panel. Brightness drops by 20%, and the color shifts slightly to reddish green. Detail remains sharp with all steps in the test pattern clearly visible. The top view is blue in tone with 40% light reduction and some loss of detail.

Screen Uniformity

To learn how we measure screen uniformity, click here.

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The screen uniformity test is unit-specific and can vary between different samples of the same monitor. But for $3,000, we expect greatness, and the PG32UQX delivers with a 7.31% result. There was no glow or bleed visible with the room lights turned off. If you display a black pattern with a tiny white object, like letters or a pause bug from a media player, you’ll see halos around it. But the halo effect was only visible in the situation described. The halo effect is an artifact created by all zone-dimming backlights, not a fault specific to the PG32UQX. The good news is that such artifacts are smaller and less obvious when you have more zones like the Asus does. Our sample performed exactly as a premium LCD monitor should.

Pixel Response & Input Lag

Click here to read up on our pixel response and input lag testing procedures.

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Now that 240 and 360 Hz monitors are on the market, 144 Hz might be considered a starting point for gaming performance. The PG32UQX is plenty fast though and represents the highest speed available for a 4K screen. Its 7ms draw time is typical of the class, and its total lag of 29 ms is also about right. The top Asus and LG screens have a slight advantage, thanks to their edge backlights. Clearly, FALD units have a little processing overhead. The PG32UQX is the fastest of the FALD screens in this group.

It’s hard to call any product “the ultimate.” In the world of computer hardware, it’s even more difficult because something better is always just around the corner. Monitors progress at a slower pace though. We saw the first desktop 4K screens in 2013, and eight years later, it is still the highest resolution commonly available. HDR appeared a few years ago, and that too has remained unchanged since inception. Manufacturers have spent their time and resources improving these technologies rather than just replacing them. The Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX represents the next level of evolution in desktop video.

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By adding a Mini LED backlight and quantum dot film, the PG32UQX produces the widest color gamut and the best HDR we’ve ever seen. Even the professional PA32UCX can’t quite muster the image we saw during this review. The PA32UQX is truly that good. And with its full array of gaming features, it’s not a stretch to call the PA32UQX the ultimate gaming monitor.

Though there are faster screens available, 144 Hz is the current limit for 4K. There are other FALD monitors available, but only the PA32UQX has Mini LED with 1,152 dimming zones. Its contrast and HDR presentation are second to none. And with over 117% coverage of DCI-P3, no monitor has a greater color volume.

And we can’t wrap up without another mention of LiveDash. It’s the coolest thing we’ve seen added to any computer monitor. The ability to display pertinent information, like refresh rate or timer status, in an always-visible spot below the screen rather than on it is something you currently won't find anywhere else. That, coupled with premium build quality makes the PG32UQX’s price tag a little easier to accept. Though $2,999 is a lot of money for a computer monitor, this one is unique, at least for now. You won’t find its equal in features, performance or image quality in a less expensive display.

But for that money, we expect everything including the kitchen sink. Asus should have included ULMB blur reduction, Dolby Vision and speakers here. A nice soundbar would fit just perfectly under the bezel too. And since the PG32UQX is an otherwise fully capable entertainment display, usable for gaming and movies and TV, it should be able to do everything a television can. Indeed, the cost is a big reason the PG32UQX isn't perfect. 

Since we reviewed the very first FALD monitors, Acer’s Predator X27 and Asus’ PG27UQ, we have judged all subsequent HDR displays against them. Some, like the OLED-powered Alienware AW5520QF, which looked amazing but wasn’t bright enough, have come close; but none have equaled or beaten them – until now. The Asus ROG Swift PG32UQX has the best image of any computer display we have ever reviewed.

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