ASRock PGO32UFS 32″ 4K OLED
2025
ASRock’s journey into the gaming monitor segment has been very recent. The company introduced its first gaming monitor within the “Phantom Gaming” lineup in 2022, just three years back, and since then, they have been really aggressive in this space, introducing new designs with the latest technologies, and at very competitive price points.
Since the first launch, the company has introduced a total of 21 monitors, featuring OLED, IPS, and VA panels. These range from 24.5, 27, 32, 34 inch designs with refresh rates starting at 100Hz, all the way up to 520Hz. ASRock also has four ultra-wide curved monitor, so in a way, they have a thing for everyone, and today, we are going to try out their latest flagship variant in the 32″ range, the PGO32UFS, which is a dual-mode design with an MSRP of $900 US.
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In terms of specifications, the ASRock PGO32UFS is a 4K WOLED monitor with a screen size of 31.5″ accommodated in a 32″ shell. The monitor comes in a flat panel design from LG, which is great for those who have been looking for such designs in an era where curved panels are oversaturating the market. The screen itself comes with a matte anti-glare coating which does a good job in reducing reflections from light sources. The complete package measures 715.00 x 280 x 680mm.
Diving deeper into the operation specifications, the ASRock PGO32UFS features a max resolution support of 3840 x 2160 (UHD) commonly referred to as 4K. The Pixel Pitch is 0.1814 x 0.1814mm and the contrast ratio is 1.5M:1 with a maximum brightness of 275 cd/m2 (SDR) and HDR brightness of up to 1300 nits with 450 nits with its True Black 400 capability. The monitor is rated to provide 10-bit (1.07B) colors.
Lastly, we have to talk about the response time and the refresh rate. The monitor supports DP1.4, and HDMI 2.1 which means that it is rated at up to 240Hz at its 4K resolution, 480Hz at a FHD resolution, and has a response time of 0.03ms (Gray-To-Gray). The monitor is fully compliant with AMD’s Freesync Premium Pro.
On paper, the specifications for the PGO32UFS are as follows:
- Resolution(Max): 3840×2160
- HDR Support: DisplayHDR Ture Black 400
- Panel Size: 31.5″
- Panel Treatment: Matte Anti-Glare
- Panel type: WOLED (LG)
- Panel Backlight: OLED
- Response time: 0.03ms (GtG)
- Refresh rate(Max): 240Hz@4K / 480Hz@FHD
- Viewing angle:178°(H) / 178°(V)
- Brightness: SDR: 276
HDR: 450 (Typ.) (True Black 400 with 10% APL)
1300 (Typ.) (Peak 1300 with 3% APL) - Color depth: 1.07B, 10 bits
- Native contrast: 1500000:1 (Typ.)
- Height Adjustment: 0 ~ 100 mm
- Tilt: -7° ~ 20°
- Swivel: -20° ~ 20°
- Power input: 100~240V, 50/60Hz (235W @Max, 0.5W Power Saving, 0.3W Power Off)
The IO ports on the monitor include:
- 2x HDMI 2.1 (UHD@240Hz)
- 2x DisplayPort 1.4
- 3x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-B
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (DP Alt Mode / PD 65W)
- 1x Headphone Out
- 2x Speakers (5W x 2)
Some unique features about the PGO32UFS include its Delta E <2 accuracy for precise colors, pixel clean technology to prevent OLED burn-in, an integrated WIFI antenna, an ergonomic design with RGB LEDs & an advanced thermal solution.
Since this is quite a hefty panel, we should also mention the exact dimensions so gamers & users who plan on buying it can ensure that they have proper room on their desks to accommodate the ASRock PGO32UFS. The gaming monitor weighs 9.9kg.
ASRock PGO32UFS OLED Gaming Monitor: First Look and Aesthetics
The ASRock PGO32UFS comes in a large cardboard package which is to be expected since this is a 32″ gaming monitor. The front side has a picture of the monitor itself along with its model number, its size, and its maximum resolution. The back lists down a few specs, but not much. The features are also mentioned in the bottom right corner.
Opening the package, you are first met with the accessories which include the feet, the power cord (C13), and a set of HDMI and DP cables.
The full list of accessories include an HDMI v2.1 cable, and a DP v1.4 cable, both of which measure 1.8m. There’s also a 1m USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C cable, a 1.8m USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A to Type-B cable, a 1.5m AC power adapter which supports up to 240W, a 1.5m power cord that attaches to the adapter, a Quick Start Guide, a WI-Fi-Antenna cable set, and a Phantom Gaming Cable Sleeve to tidy up the cables.
Underneath this foam packaging is another foam container that houses the monitor itself along with the stand. ASRock has paid extra attention to securing the monitor in a foam package to avoid any damage during shipping.
The stand attaches to the feet with relative ease. All you need to do is flip the metal lever, attach the stand to the mounting bracket, and rotate the lever until it’s secured. This is a fairly simple process, and getting the whole monitor ready will hardly take more than 5 minutes.
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The stand looks futuristic and has a large cut in the center through which you can route cables but its intended purpose is to move the panel up and down. The monitor installation to the stand is also super easy with a simple lock press holding the entire thing in place. There’s also a “Phantom Gaming” logo on both, the feet and the monitor stand. YOu can also see two Wi-Fi antenna ports on the monitor which is a unique addition.
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You can press the same lock to remove the panel from the stand. Extra durability is added through the magnetic locking interface.
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The ASRock PGO32UFS is a stylish, and modern 32″ OLED panel. It looks great in terms of ergonomics, and takes up minimal space at the bottom.
The monitor comes with a unified shroud on the exterior which houses the panel and all of the internal components.
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The side profile of the gaming monitor itself is very slim. The large chassis on the back of the panel houses the components and the heatsink along with the IO panel. You can see the vents through the sides too.
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On the top of this compartment, you can spot several exhaust vents which are used to dissipate heat out of the monitor chassis. There’s also a large “ASRock” logo on the back. According to ASRock, they use a Graphene film coupled with a heatsink under the hood which helps to reduce risks of burn-in which are mostly associated with higher temperatures.
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That’s mostly about it as far as the exterior design of the monitor is concerned.
Firing up the gaming monitor, you can see two LED zones on the back, providing a unique aesthetic to the overall design. The illumination looks very nice in darkly lit enviroments.
ASRock has done a great job with its OLED design.
For the ergonomic perfectionists out there, the ASRock PGO32UFS comes with several modes allowing users to Swivel (20° ~ 20°), Tilt (-7° ~ 20°) and adjust the height by up to 100mm. The monitor also supports a 100x100mm VESA mounting.
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The ports on the backside include 2 HDMI 2.1, 2 DP 1.4, 3 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-B, 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (DP / PD 65W) ports, 1 headphone out, and two speakers, each capable of 5W. The monitor also has three buttons on the back to access the OSD, along with a Power On/Off switch, and the Kensington lock is also included.
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ASRock PGO32UFS OLED Gaming Monitor: OSD
Coming to the OSD, in Standby mode, the monitor gives you the option to select from the type of output you have it plugged in with. The options include HDMI 1, HDMI 2,& and the DP ports.
The main OSD gives you the option to select between various settings, listed in their own specific tabs, while also providing details of which mode is currently enabled on the top. It also shows the navigation buttons, making it easy for users to access the different menus.
The first settings to go through are the input selection, which let you select between the five individual inputs: HDMI1, HDMI2, DisplayPort1, DisplayPort2, and the USB Type-C port. The USB Type-C port can be alternated between the input and a 65W power delivery output.
Next up, we have ASRock’s “Image Setup” panel which lists down several modes. The PGO32UFS is set to the “Standard” mode by default. Other modes include sRGB, FPS Game, RTS Game, MOBA Game, Movie, Internet, and custom profiles. As you can tell, ASRock has modes specific to the game type which is great to see. The sRGB mode is the go to mode as it provided great color and brightness levels but that’s just my personal opinion.
The picture mode is the most meaty configuration tabs in the OSD. It let’s users adjust the brightness, set to 90% in the standard image mode, contrast, aspect ratio, sharpness levels, Dark Boost, Peak Brightness, Color temperature, 6-axis color, color space, RGB range, and Low Blue Light. The Dark Boost slider can be moved down to increase the level of darks while increasing it essentially reduces the darks. Color Space can be switched between sRGB, Adobe RGB, DCI-P3, BT-2020, and Normal mode (set by default).
The Gaming menu let’s you select the DFR (Dynamic Frequency and Resolution) mode. This is essentially ASRock’s take on the dual mode technology. This lets users switch between the 4K 240Hz and FHD 480Hz modes. The first mode is designed for superior AAA gaming experiences while the second mode, with its higher refresh rate, is suitable for eSports gaming titles where speed and motion clarity become the users preferred choice.
The Audio panel lets you change the volume of the onboard speakers. You can also mute the speakers entirely. The last “System” menu has a host of accessibility options such as changing the Language of the OSD, Resolution, PIP/PBP, OLED Care, Lighniing, Information, USB-Update, OSD Timeout, Transperancy for the menu, LED Indicator Control, Auto Power Off, Time Shutdown, ECO Mode, DP 1.1, Auto Source, DDC / CI, DSC, and the option to reset all settings.
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ASRock’s latest OLED care solution includes Pixel Clear which runs automatically after 4 hours of use. This can also be adjusted to manual mode which allows users to run Pixel Clear whenever the feel fit. The tech will resume if interrupted so you aren’t bound from PC use when its running. The “Logo Auto Dimming” mode will also dim the brightness levels of static logos on the screen, further preventing OLED burn ins.
ASRock PGO32UFS OLED Gaming Monitor: Display and Performance
Coming to the display aspects and performance, particularly in gaming, the ASRock PGO32UFS is perfect for both high-fidelity 4K and fast-paced eSports gaming with its 480Hz dual-mode technology. These can easily be enabled through the OSD.
As you can see below, the monitor has a refresh rate ranging from 30Hz to 240Hz in the 4K mode, while the 1080p mode gives users a maximum refresh rate of 480Hz.
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As I have said before, 27″ and 32″ are the best fit for gamers that want a great gaming experience, whether it be AAA titles or eSports games. Sure, smaller 24/21″ monitors still have their demand for users with limited space or those who want to carry their monitors to competitive events where you are required to bring along your own setups.
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The ASRock PGO32UFS also offers great sRGB color accuracy with solid white accuracy and a peak measured brightness of around 220 nits. It comes with a decent set of calibrated modes with good color space coverage, while the response time is superb, under 1ms most of the times and as low as 0.3-0.4ms. As for image clarity, both the 240Hz and 480Hz do a fantastic job which is something that is expected from LG’s WOLED designs.
The monitor is based on LG’s latest WOLED technology which comes in a RGWB configuration. This enables better text clarity for pixel-dense designs such as the PGO32UFS. WOLED has some benefits over QD-OLED such as its faster response-times and better blacks, so its all about your personal preference.
Whether it be a QD-OLED or a WOLED panel, OLED in itself will be a major game-changer for you if you are coming from an IPS, VA, or standard LCD panel. I’ve been using several QD-OLED monitors over the past few months, and the WOLED design from ASRock is just as good, and in some cases, even better.
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Office and productivity work for as fluid as ever, but I will advise users to go with the 4K 240Hz all the times unless they really want motion smoothness that comes with the faster FHD 480Hz mode. That is something that eSports gamers would love but moving to FHD means that pixels are visible on this large screen more noticeably.
Meanwhile, the 4K 240Hz mode looks too good. I have been playing games on the monitor for over a week now, and loving it. From its crisp details, to vivid colors and smooth motion, everything that I’ve tried looks awesome. Furthermore, having a powerful graphics card such as the GeForce RTX 5090 from NVIDIA really goes well with this monitor as you’re able to get frame-rates up to 240Hz in several AAA titles using the DLSS 4 MFG technology.
ASRock PGO32UFS OLED Gaming Monitor: Conclusion
ASRock’s PGO32UFS is a solid entry in the OLED segment. It features dual-mode technology, letting users switch between 4K 240Hz & FHD 480Hz modes, provides users with a wide array of connectivity options, including several USB ports, dual speakers (which are missing on most OLED panels), a WIFI Antenna, and a 65W power delivery port. In terms of viewing, the WOLED PGO32UFS ran fantastic throughout the games and office work that we put it through. It comes with its own OLED care suite, giving users more choice to really get in the tuning depths, which is why I must commend the folks who designed the OSD. Both sRGB and HDR modes were good, and the minor areas where the monitor can improve can be achieved through future firmware updates.
Things I liked about the ASRock PGO32UFS OLED Monitor:
- Comptetively Priced Under $1000 US
- Stunning 4K WOLED Design
- Dual-Mode (4K 240Hz / FHD 480Hz)
- Very low input lag, great response time, and superb motion clarity
- Black levels handled very well, dark boost tech works great
- Solid Color Accuracy
- Solid Design & Build Quality
- IO Overload, Lots of USB ports
- Amazing Gaming Experience
- Loaded OSD With lots of tuning options
- Speakers & Wi-Fi Antenna Included
- Pixel Care (OLED Burn-In) tech with 3-Year Warranty
Things I would love to see:
- A DP 2.1 Version that is as competitive
- Details on warranty
In terms of pricing, the ASRock PGO32UFS retails for $899 US, and is currently down to $799-$849 US in some market regions, making it a highly competitive OLED option under $1000 US. For those who want to start their OLED journey with a beast of a monitor that looks great and houses tons of features, the ASRock PGO32UFS is a superb choice.
