Asus ROG Swift PG32UCDM3 Debuts with 4th Gen QD-OLED & BlackShield
▼ Summary
– Asus has unveiled the ROG Swift PG32UCDM3, a third-generation 32″ 4K 240Hz monitor featuring a new 4th Gen Samsung QD-OLED panel.
– A key upgrade is the new ‘BlackShield Film’ coating, which improves black levels in bright rooms by up to 40% and offers greater scratch resistance.
– The panel offers improved brightness, with 300 nits SDR brightness and VESA DisplayHDR 500 True Black certification.
– Connectivity has been enhanced with DisplayPort 2.1a, dual HDMI 2.1, a 90W USB-C port, and a KVM switch function.
– The monitor will debut at CES 2026, with a full review from the testing site to be published soon.
Asus has just introduced the latest version of its highly-regarded gaming monitor, the ROG Swift PG32UCDM3. This new iteration builds upon the success of its predecessor with meaningful upgrades centered on a fourth-generation Samsung QD-OLED panel and a novel BlackShield Film coating. The core specifications remain impressive for high-end gaming and content creation: a 32-inch 4K display with a blistering 240Hz refresh rate. The move to a newer OLED generation brings expected gains in panel longevity and overall brightness, while the unique coating aims to solve a common frustration with this display technology.
The introduction of the BlackShield Film is a significant development. Asus states this specialized layer improves the monitor’s ability to maintain deep black levels in well-lit environments by as much as forty percent. This directly tackles the purple or grayish tint that can affect QD-OLED screens under ambient light, promising better perceived contrast and color fidelity regardless of lighting conditions. Furthermore, Asus highlights the coating’s durability, claiming it offers two and a half times more scratch resistance than previous designs. This should provide peace of mind during cleaning and general use, addressing concerns about the delicate nature of OLED surfaces.
Delving into the specifications, the 31.5-inch flat panel utilizes Samsung’s latest EL 3.0 OLED material. This translates to a higher standard dynamic range brightness of 300 nits and a VESA DisplayHDR 500 True Black certification, up from the prior TB400 level. The monitor continues to deliver a 0.03ms gray-to-gray response time, wide 178-degree viewing angles, and covers 99% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. For connectivity, the PG32UCDM3 receives a substantial upgrade, now featuring a DisplayPort 2.1a interface with UHBR20 support for high bandwidth, two HDMI 2.1 ports, and a USB-C connection with 90 watts of power delivery. It also includes a practical KVM switch, picture-in-picture modes, three USB-A ports, and a headphone jack.
The stand provides tilt, height, and swivel adjustment, and the monitor incorporates Asus’s enhanced OLED Care Pro feature suite for panel maintenance. This model also includes the Neo Proximity Motion Sensor for smart functionality. The monitor will make its public debut at CES 2026, with comprehensive reviews expected to follow shortly after its unveiling.
(Source: TFT CENTRAL)
