Espresso
Espresso 17 Pro
17″ · Portable touch
84
/ 100
From $739
VS
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM wins by 10
ASUS
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM
34″ · 3440x1440 OLED · 240Hz
94
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Espresso 17 Pro lands at 84 and ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM at 94. That puts ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM ahead by 10 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 OLED PG34WCDM if…
- ✓Current panel tech
- ✓Strong factory calibration
- ✓Modern connectivity
Espresso 17 Pro 84
vs 94 ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM
Score breakdown
Espresso 17 Pro
84 color 84
motion 72
hdr 62
features 82
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM
94 color 94
motion 96
hdr 92
features 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Espresso 17 Pro | ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | Portable touch | 3440x1440 OLED |
| Size | 17" | 34" |
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Refresh | — | 240Hz |
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 OLED PG34WCDM
Pros
- +Current panel tech
- +Strong factory calibration
- +Modern connectivity
Cons
- −Stand footprint large on bigger sizes
- −HDR varies by model
- −OLED burn-in risk
FAQ: Espresso 17 Pro vs ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM
Which is better, Espresso 17 Pro or ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM? +
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM scores 94 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. 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 OLED PG34WCDM worth the price? +
At $1,299, ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG34WCDM delivers a Specdex score of 94 — strongest in motion.
Does Espresso 17 Pro 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.