Espresso
Espresso 17 Pro
17″ · Portable touch
84
/ 100
From $739
VS
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM wins by 11
ASUS
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM
32″ 4K QD-OLED · 240Hz · DisplayPort 2.1
95
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Espresso 17 Pro lands at 84 and ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM at 95. That puts ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM ahead by 11 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Espresso 17 Pro if…
- ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- ✓Modern connectivity
- ✓Mature firmware
Pick ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM if…
- ✓4K 240Hz OLED
- ✓DP 2.1 UHBR20
- ✓Excellent HDR
Score breakdown
Espresso 17 Pro
84 color 84
motion 72
hdr 62
features 82
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM
95 color 96
motion 98
hdr 94
features 94
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Espresso 17 Pro
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM
Panel
Portable touch
QD-OLED
Size
17"
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Release year
2023
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Resolution
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3840×2160
Refresh
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240Hz
Response time
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0.03 ms GtG
Connectivity
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DP 2.1, HDMI 2.1, USB-C 90W PD
Espresso 17 Pro
Pros
- +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- +Modern connectivity
- +Mature firmware
Cons
- −Stand ergonomics vary
- −HDR on IPS limited
- −OLED burn-in risk
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM
Pros
- +4K 240Hz OLED
- +DP 2.1 UHBR20
- +Excellent HDR
Cons
- −Burn-in risk (mitigated)
- −Expensive
- −OLED pixel-shift artifacts
FAQ: Espresso 17 Pro vs ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM
Which is better, Espresso 17 Pro or ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM? +
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Espresso 17 Pro worth the price? +
At $739, Espresso 17 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in color.
Is ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM worth the price? +
At $1,299, ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in motion.
Does Espresso 17 Pro or ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM 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.