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Samsung Odyssey Ark — 55″ · Mini-LED 55" 4K 165Hz
Samsung

Samsung Odyssey Ark

55″ · Mini-LED 55" 4K 165Hz

90
/ 100
From $3,499
VS
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM wins by 5
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM — 32″ 4K QD-OLED · 240Hz · DisplayPort 2.1
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, Samsung Odyssey Ark lands at 90 and ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM at 95. That puts ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Samsung Odyssey Ark if…

  • ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • ✓Modern connectivity
  • ✓Mature firmware

Pick ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM if…

  • ✓4K 240Hz OLED
  • ✓DP 2.1 UHBR20
  • ✓Excellent HDR
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Picture quality

ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM

Color accuracy and HDR performance

ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM leads on color (96 vs 90).

Value for money

ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM more score per dollar ($1,299 vs $3,499).

Samsung Odyssey Ark 90
vs
95 ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM

Score breakdown

Samsung Odyssey Ark
90
color 90
motion 90
hdr 92
features 88
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM
95
color 96
motion 98
hdr 94
features 94

Specs side-by-side

Samsung Odyssey Ark versus ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM — full spec comparison
Spec Samsung Odyssey Ark ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM
Panel
Mini-LED 55" 4K 165Hz
QD-OLED
Size
55"
—
Release year
2022
—
Resolution
—
3840×2160
Refresh
—
240Hz
Response time
—
0.03 ms GtG
Connectivity
—
DP 2.1, HDMI 2.1, USB-C 90W PD

Samsung Odyssey Ark

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: Samsung Odyssey Ark vs ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM

Which is better, Samsung Odyssey Ark or ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM? +

ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Samsung Odyssey Ark worth the price? +

At $3,499, Samsung Odyssey Ark delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in hdr.

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 Samsung Odyssey Ark 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.

Which is better for picture quality, Samsung Odyssey Ark or ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM? +

ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM — leads on color (96 vs 90). Color accuracy and HDR performance.

Which is the better value, Samsung Odyssey Ark or ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM? +

ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM — more score per dollar ($1,299 vs $3,499). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.