What matters
Both are flat, approximately 32-inch, high-density 6K-class IPS monitors, but they optimize different jobs: Samsung prioritizes motion, while ASUS prioritizes documented color and desk integration.
Key differences
- Samsung offers 6K at 165Hz or 3K at 330Hz. That resolution-for-refresh choice serves high-refresh PC gaming, but only with a validated GPU, driver, port, cable and target mode.
- ASUS uses a 6016x3384 IPS panel at 60Hz, with documented 98% DCI-P3 and 100% sRGB coverage plus factory-calibrated Delta E below 2. It suits photo, design and editing work when predictable color matters more than motion above 60Hz.
- Samsung provides DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1 video inputs but lists no USB-C or Thunderbolt video input. ASUS combines two Thunderbolt 4 ports, 96W power delivery, a USB hub and Auto KVM, making it the stronger laptop-centered desk choice when 96W host power is sufficient.
Who it is for
- Choose Samsung for high-refresh PC gaming after validating the complete signal path for the target mode.
- Choose ASUS for color-managed creation or a laptop-centered desk that benefits from display, data, peripherals and power on one connection.
- Choose neither if high refresh and a documented one-cable creator-color setup are both non-negotiable.
Watch-outs
- Samsung's high-refresh modes depend on the exact GPU, driver, port, cable and selected mode; validate all of them before purchase.
- ASUS is limited to 60Hz, so it is the wrong choice when motion above 60Hz is required.
- A Samsung laptop desk may need separate charging or a dock, while an ASUS host that needs more than 96W still requires its own charger.