Apple Studio Display
27″ 5K · Retina · Thunderbolt 3
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM
34″ · 3440x1440 OLED · 240Hz
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Studio Display lands at 87 and ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM at 94. That puts ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Apple Studio Display if…
- ✓Razor-sharp 218 ppi
- ✓Great color out of the box
- ✓Single-cable dock via TB3
Pick ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM if…
- ✓Current panel tech
- ✓Strong factory calibration
- ✓Modern connectivity
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Apple Studio Display | ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | IPS LCD | 3440x1440 OLED |
| Resolution | 5120×2880 | — |
| Refresh | 60Hz | ▲ 240Hz |
| Connectivity | Thunderbolt 3, 3× USB-C | — |
| Size | — | 34" |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
Apple Studio Display
- +Razor-sharp 218 ppi
- +Great color out of the box
- +Single-cable dock via TB3
- −60Hz only
- −No HDR
- −Webcam mediocre
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM
- +Current panel tech
- +Strong factory calibration
- +Modern connectivity
- −Stand footprint large on bigger sizes
- −HDR varies by model
- −OLED burn-in risk
FAQ: Apple Studio Display vs ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM
Which is better, Apple Studio Display or ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM? +
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Apple Studio Display worth the price? +
At $1,599, Apple Studio Display delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in color.
Is ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM worth the price? +
At $1,299, ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in motion.
Does Apple Studio Display or ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.