ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM vs LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM (#2, best premium) vs LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B (#4): in our 4K Gaming Monitors scoring the ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM totals 9.5/10 and the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B 9.3/10, the ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM leading on Image Quality and Speed and the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B on Value.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM | LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1219 | $1396 |
| Resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 / 1920x1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz / 480Hz |
| Panel | WOLED | WOLED |
| Response Time | 0.03ms GtG | 0.03ms GtG |
| HDR | HDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
How they differ in real use
Built from our 4k gaming monitors scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM and the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B made our Top 5 4K Gaming Monitors, at #2 (best premium) and #4. ASUS's flagship pairs 32" 4K WOLED with 240Hz refresh, excellent uniformity, and premium build quality. Custom heatsink extends OLED longevity. Dual-mode versatility: 4K/240Hz for immersive games or FHD/480Hz for competitive esports. MLA+ delivers 1300 nit brightness with webOS smart features and USB-C 90W charging.
We score 4k gaming monitors on Image Quality (35%), Speed (25%), Features (20%), Panel Quality (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM totals 9.5 out of 10 and the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B 9.3. The widest gap is Image Quality, where the ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM scores 9.8 against 9.5 for the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B — resolution and HDR. Speed also separates them: 9.8 for the ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM versus 9.5 for the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B. The LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B claws back ground on Value.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Resolution — 3840x2160 on the ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM versus 3840x2160 / 1920x1080 on the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B; Refresh Rate — 240Hz on the ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM versus 240Hz / 480Hz on the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B; HDR — HDR True Black 400 on the ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM versus DisplayHDR True Black 400 on the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B. They match on Panel and Response Time.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $1,219 for the ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM and $1,396 for the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B, a $177 difference in the ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM's favor. Owners praise the ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM for 4K 240Hz WOLED and custom heatsink for longevity; the most common complaint is among most expensive. Owners praise the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B for dual-mode: 4K/240Hz or FHD/480Hz and 1300 nit peak (MLA+); the most common complaint is expensive.
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM
- 4K 240Hz WOLED
- Custom heatsink for longevity
- Excellent uniformity
- ROG aesthetic
- Among most expensive
- OLED burn-in risk
- Glossy panel
LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B
- Dual-mode: 4K/240Hz or FHD/480Hz
- 1300 nit peak (MLA+)
- DisplayPort 2.1 + USB-C 90W
- webOS built-in
- Expensive
- OLED burn-in risk
- FHD mode reduces sharpness
Which should you buy?
The ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM is the better fit for premium 4K gaming and ASUS ecosystem users — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Image Quality and Speed. The LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B is the better fit for versatile gamers (RPGs + esports) and those wanting 4K and high refresh, and the stronger choice if Value matters more to you than the overall score. Since the ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM is both the higher scorer and $177 cheaper, the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B only makes sense for versatile gamers (RPGs + esports). The ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM is a poor fit for budget builds; the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B is a poor fit for pure 4K purists.
Choose the ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM if
- Premium 4K gaming
- ASUS ecosystem users
- Those wanting best uniformity
Skip it if
- Budget builds
- Small desk users
Choose the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B if
- Versatile gamers (RPGs + esports)
- Those wanting 4K and high refresh
- USB-C laptop users
Skip it if
- Pure 4K purists
- Budget shoppers
Common questions
Is the ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM better than the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B?
In our 4K Gaming Monitors ranking the ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM scores higher overall, 9.5 to 9.3, with the biggest advantage in Image Quality. The LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B is stronger on Value, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
How much more does the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B cost than the ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM?
$177 more as of February 1, 2026: $1,396 for the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B against $1,219 for the ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure.
What is the main difference between the ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM and the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B?
The headline spec difference is Resolution: 3840x2160 on the ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM versus 3840x2160 / 1920x1080 on the LG UltraGear 32GX870A-B. In use, the gap that matters most is Image Quality (9.8 vs 9.5 in our scoring): resolution and HDR.