The ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG is a high-end 32-inch OLED gaming monitor. Using the same third-generation WOLED panel as competing models, like the LG 32GS95UE-B and the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP, it's the first of its kind with a TrueBlack Glossy screen coating, similar to counterpart QD-OLEDs, like the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM. It has a native 4k resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate that you can change to 1080p @ 480Hz in its Frame Rate Boost mode. It sits alongside the similar ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWG, which is another glossy WOLED monitor, but has a lower refresh rate. This monitor has typical gaming features, like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and VRR support, but unlike other high-end monitors, it lacks DisplayPort 2.1 bandwidth. It even comes with a small USB hub that includes a KVM switch, and it has a few perks to help reduce the risk of OLED burn-in, including a Neo Proximity Sensor to turn the screen off when you're away from it and a custom heatsink.
Our Verdict
The ASUS XG32UCWMG is incredible for PC gaming. You can use it in 4k @ 240Hz or 1080p @ 480Hz, so it offers a smooth feel in either mode, and motion looks sharp thanks to its near-instantaneous response time. It also has low input lag for a responsive feel, and it supports all common VRR formats to reduce screen tearing. Unfortunately, it has distracting VRR flicker with changing frame rates. On the plus side, its OLED panel delivers deep and inky blacks, and it maintains these low black levels in bright rooms. Plus, its glossy coating helps images look clear. While it also displays a wide range of colors in HDR, bright colors are somewhat muted.
4k, 240Hz and 1080p, 480Hz modes.
Near-instantaneous response time at any refresh rate.
Low input lag for responsive feel.
Deep and inky blacks in any environment.
Bright highlights in HDR.
Distracting VRR flicker.
Not bright enough to fight intense glare.
Limited to DisplayPort 1.4 bandwidth.
The ASUS XG32UCWMG is remarkable for console gaming, as long as you're using its 4k mode. It has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to make full use of the PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X|S, including 4k signals up to 120Hz. Fast-moving content looks sharp thanks to its near-instantaneous response time, and it has low input lag for a responsive feel. It even delivers fantastic picture quality with deep blacks in any environment, and a glossy coating that makes images look clear. It also makes highlights pop in HDR and displays a wide range of colors, but the brightest colors aren't the most vivid.
Near-instantaneous response time at any refresh rate.
Low input lag for responsive feel.
Deep and inky blacks in any environment.
Bright highlights in HDR.
Supports 4k up to 120Hz with gaming consoles.
Not bright enough to fight intense glare.
The ASUS XG32UCWMG is very good for work, with some limitations. It has a large 32-inch screen that helps with multitasking, and text looks sharp thanks to its high pixel density and glossy screen coating, but there's more fringing around letters than on LCD monitors. It's fine if you want to use it in a room with a few lights around, as it gets bright enough to fight some glare, but it has distracting reflections with strong light sources facing the screen. It also risks permanent burn-in with constant exposure to the same static elements over time, which is a problem if you only use the display for work without varying your usage.
Sharp text and clarity.
Ergonomic stand.
Includes a USB hub.
Wide viewing angles.
Not bright enough to fight intense glare.
USB-C port is limited to 15W of power delivery.
Risk of burn-in.
The ASUS XG32UCWMG is fantastic for content creation. It has good picture quality with deep blacks in any environment and no haloing around bright objects. It also displays a wide range of colors and is accurate before calibration, but you still need to calibrate it to fix white balance and gamma issues. It gets bright enough to make highlights stand out when editing HDR content or fight glare in a well-lit room, but reflections are distracting in sunny environments. Unfortunately, it risks burn-in if you always have the same static elements on the screen.
Deep and inky blacks in any environment.
Bright highlights in HDR.
Sharp text and clarity.
Accurate before calibration.
Wide viewing angles.
Not bright enough to fight intense glare.
Risk of burn-in.
Needs calibration to fix white balance and gamma.
The ASUS ROG Strix XG32UCWMG has decent brightness. It makes highlights stand out in HDR and fights glare well in moderately lit rooms, but it doesn't get bright enough to fight intense glare.
Bright highlights in HDR.
Not bright enough to fight intense glare.
The ASUS XG32UCWMG has a near-instantaneous response time, resulting in incredibly sharp motion.
Near-instantaneous response time at any refresh rate.
The ASUS ROG Strix XG32UCWMG is remarkable for HDR. It has a high native contrast ratio in dark and bright rooms, without any haloing around bright objects. It also displays a wide range of colors, but bright colors are somewhat muted.
Deep and inky blacks in any environment.
No haloing around bright objects.
Bright colors are somewhat muted.
The ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG has outstanding SDR picture quality. It displays deep and inky blacks with good uniformity and a wide range of colors.
Deep and inky blacks in any environment.
The ASUS XG32UCWMG has excellent color accuracy. It's accurate before any sort of calibration, but there are gamma and white balance issues that need fixing with a full calibration.
Accurate before calibration.
Needs calibration to fix white balance and gamma.
Performance Usages
Changelog
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Updated Nov 19, 2025:
We added that the LG 27GX700A-B is another monitor that gets brighter.
- Updated Nov 10, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1.1. We removed the Vertical Viewing Angle test.
- Updated Oct 30, 2025: Review published.
- Updated Oct 27, 2025: Early access published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We bought and tested the 32-inch ASUS XG32UCWMG, which is the only size available for this model. There are similar monitors in the ROG lineup, which you can see below, but they perform differently, so the results are only valid for this model.
| Model | Size | Panel Type | Resolution & Refresh Rate | Coating | USB-C Power Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROG Strix XG27UCDMG | 27" | QD-OLED | 4k, 240Hz | Glossy | 90W |
| ROG Strix XG32UCWMG | 32" | WOLED | 4k, 240Hz & 1080p, 480Hz | Glossy | 15W |
| ROG Strix XG32UCWG | 32" | WOLED | 4k, 165Hz & 1080p, 330Hz | Glossy | 15W |
| ROG Swift PG32UCDP | 32" | WOLED | 4k, 240Hz & 1080p, 480Hz | Matte | 90W |
Our unit's label indicates it was manufactured in July 2025. We tested it with MCM103.
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The ASUS ROG Strix XG32UCWMG is a high-end OLED gaming monitor with a native 4k resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate. It has what you'd expect in a modern gaming monitor, like support for all common VRR formats, a near-instantaneous response time, and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, but it lacks DisplayPort 2.1 bandwidth like on other high-end models. Its Frame Rate Boost mode feature is useful for playing different types of games, as its 480Hz refresh rate offers a smoother feel with a lower 1080p resolution, similar to other dual-mode OLEDs, like the LG 32GS95UE-B and the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP.
What sets it apart from other OLEDs is that it's the first 4k WOLED monitor with a TrueBlack glossy coating, giving it clearer and sharper images than similar displays with matte coatings. This also means it's an alternative to getting a glossy QD-OLED monitor, like the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM, if you want to place it in a bright room. It retains its low black levels much better than on a QD-OLED, as they don't look purple. The main trade-off of getting it versus a QD-OLED is that colors aren't as vivid, but its deep blacks, bright highlights, and wide range of colors still help deliver fantastic overall picture quality.
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The ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG and the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM are both 32-inch OLED gaming monitors with native 4k resolutions and 240Hz refresh rates. There are some differences, though, as the XG32UCWMG has a Frame Rate Boost mode feature that raises its refresh rate to 480Hz, with a lower 1080p resolution. However, the PG32UCDM has features that the XG32UCWMG doesn't have, like Dolby Vision support. The QD-OLED panel of the PG32UCDM has more vivid colors, too, but the WOLED panel of the XG32UCWMG retains its low black levels much better in bright rooms, as they don't look purple like on the PG32UCDM.
The ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG and the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDP are both high-end OLED gaming monitors. They're fairly similar for the most part, as they use the same WOLED panel with a native 4k resolution and 240Hz refresh rate, as well as a Frame Rate Boost mode that allows you to use it with 1080p @ 480Hz signals. The main difference between them is their screen coatings. The glossy coating on the XG32UCWMG allows images to appear clearer, and it does a better job at maintaining low black levels in bright rooms. On the other hand, the matte coating of the PG32UCDP has fewer distracting reflections, so choosing one over the other really comes down to personal preference. The PG32UCDP also has higher power delivery over USB-C, which is something to consider if you want to connect a laptop.
The ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG and the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM are both 4k, 240Hz OLED gaming monitors, with a few differences. The XG32UCWMG has a Frame Rate Boost mode feature that raises its refresh rate to 480Hz for a smoother feel, with a lower resolution. On the other hand, the PG27UCDM has different features, like DisplayPort 2.1 bandwidth, Dolby Vision support, and higher power delivery over USB-C. The QD-OLED panel of the PG27UCDM has more vivid colors, too, but the WOLED panel of the XG32UCWMG retains its low black levels much better in bright rooms, as they don't look purple like on the PG27UCDM. The PG27UCDM also has higher pixel density, but the XG32UCWMG offers more screen real estate.
The ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG and the LG 32GS95UE-B are both high-end OLED gaming monitors. They use the same WOLED panel with a native 4k resolution and 240Hz refresh rate, as well as a dual mode that allows you to use it with 1080p @ 480Hz signals. The main difference between them is their screen coatings. The glossy coating on the ASUS allows images to appear clearer, and it does a better job at maintaining low black levels in bright rooms. On the other hand, the matte coating of the LG has fewer distracting reflections, so choosing one over the other really comes down to personal preference. There are some other minor differences, like the fact that the ASUS gets brighter in SDR and has more accurate colors.
We buy and test more than 30 monitors each year, all of which we purchase ourselves, without cherry-picked units or samples. We put a lot into each unbiased, straight-to-the-point review, and there's a whole process from purchasing to publishing, involving multiple teams and people. We do more than just use the monitor for a week; we use specialized, custom tools to measure various aspects and deliver objective, data-driven results. We also consider multiple factors before making any recommendations, including the monitor's cost, its performance compared to the competition, and whether it's easy to find.
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