Samsung
Samsung Odyssey Ark
55″ · Mini-LED 55" 4K 165Hz
90
/ 100
From $3,499
VS
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM wins by 5
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
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
Spec
Samsung Odyssey Ark
ASUS ROG Swift PG32UCDM
Panel
Mini-LED 55" 4K 165Hz
QD-OLED
Size
55"
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Release year
2022
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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.