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ROG Swift PG27AQDM vs M27Q: which is better?

ROG Swift PG27AQDM and M27Q compared side by side across 12 specs and 7 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 12 SPECS · 7 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

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← TOP PICK

ASUS

ROG Swift PG27AQDM

$999

BEST OVERALL

GIGABYTE

M27Q

$299

BEST VALUE

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The ROG Swift PG27AQDM takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 9.0/10 — 0.7 ahead of the M27Q. Tightest race: gaming performance, just 1.0 apart. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 7 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

GAMI

IMAG

HDR

COLO

ERGO

VALU

CONN

ROG Swift PG27AQDM×5

M27Q×2

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 27" 1440p 240Hz OLED MonitorBEST OVERALL

Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 27" 1440p 170Hz Gaming MonitorBEST VALUE

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPHDR — ROG Swift PG27AQDM leads by 8.5

TIGHTESTGaming Performance — only 1.0 between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

SWIFT PG27M27Q

Gaming PerformanceiROG Swift PG27AQDM · +1.0

SWIFT PG279.5

M27Q8.5

Image QualityiROG Swift PG27AQDM · +1.0

SWIFT PG279.0

M27Q8.0

HDRiROG Swift PG27AQDM · +8.5

SWIFT PG278.5

M27Q0.0

Color AccuracyiROG Swift PG27AQDM · +1.0

SWIFT PG279.0

M27Q8.0

ErgonomicsiROG Swift PG27AQDM · +2.5

SWIFT PG278.5

M27Q6.0

ValueiM27Q · +2.0

SWIFT PG277.5

M27Q9.5

ConnectivityiM27Q · +8.5

SWIFT PG270.0

M27Q8.5

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01M27Q2.78BEST DEAL

02ROG Swift PG27AQDM0.90

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

12 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

ROG Swift PG27AQDM$9993W9.0

M27Q$2991W8.3

Portsi

1x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x USB-B upstream, 2x USB 3.2 hub, 3.5mm audio

2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 1x USB-C (DP Alt Mode), 2x USB 3.0, 3.5mm audio

USB-C Power DeliveryWi

—

10 W

Stand Adjustmentsi

Height, tilt, and swivel adjustable (VESA 100x100)

Tilt-only (VESA 100x100)

Screen SizeINi

26.5 in

27 in← BEST +2%

ResolutioniSAME

2560x1440

Panel Typei

WOLED

IPS

BrightnessNITSi

1,000 nits← BEST +186%

350 nits

HDRi

VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400

VESA DisplayHDR 400

Color Gamuti

99% DCI-P3

92% DCI-P3

Adaptive Synci

G-Sync Compatible / FreeSync Premium

FreeSync Premium / G-Sync Compatible

Refresh RateHZi

240 Hz← BEST +41%

170 Hz

Response TimeMSi

0.03 ms← 94% lower

0.5 ms

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

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THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

ROG Swift PG27AQDMASUS9.0

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · M27Q (8.3)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

M27QGIGABYTE8.3

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · ROG Swift PG27AQDM (0.9)

PRIORITY · HDR

Best for hdr

ROG Swift PG27AQDMASUS8.5

HDR WEIGHTEDCONF 82%

Best visible score in the hdr category group.

RUNNER-UP · M27Q (0.0)

PRIORITY · CONNECTIVITY

Best for connectivity

M27QGIGABYTE8.5

CONNECTIVITY WEIGHTEDCONF 82%

Best visible score in the connectivity category group.

RUNNER-UP · ROG Swift PG27AQDM (0.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#1ASUS0.0

ROG Swift PG27AQDM

“A flat 27-inch 1440p WOLED gaming monitor running at 240Hz with a custom heatsink, exceptional motion clarity, and a premium ROG build.”

Gaming Performance 9.5

Image Quality 9.0

Wins Refresh Rate

Wins Brightness

TRADE-OFFWOLED subpixel layout can fringe fine text

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#2GIGABYTE0.0

M27Q

“A standout value 27-inch QHD 170Hz gaming monitor with an SS-IPS panel, KVM switch, and USB-C, punching well above its price.”

Value 9.5

Gaming Performance 8.5

Wins Screen Size

Wins USB-C Power Delivery

TRADE-OFFTilt-only stand with no height or swivel adjustment

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Still deciding? The ROG Swift PG27AQDM is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 9.0/10 · WINS 5 OF 7 CATEGORIES

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ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 27" 1440p 240Hz OLED Monitor vs Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 27" 1440p 170Hz Gaming Monitor: which is better?

The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 27" 1440p 240Hz OLED Monitor is our overall pick, scoring 9.0/10 against 8.3/10 for the Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 27" 1440p 170Hz Gaming Monitor — a 8% edge. Current starting prices span $299–$999. The score weighs category-specific monitors attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 27" 1440p 240Hz OLED Monitor leads overall with a 9.0 total score.
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 27" 1440p 240Hz OLED Monitor wins 3 comparable specs with a 28% weighted win rate.
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 27" 1440p 240Hz OLED Monitor has the strongest high-impact advantage in Refresh Rate.
Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 27" 1440p 170Hz Gaming Monitor has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 27" 1440p 240Hz OLED MonitorWINNER 9.0/10

A flat 27-inch 1440p WOLED gaming monitor running at 240Hz with a custom heatsink, exceptional motion clarity, and a premium ROG build.

Pros

+ 240Hz OLED with 0.03ms response and superb motion clarity
+ Flat panel and standard 16:9 aspect ratio
+ Custom heatsink helps sustained brightness and longevity
+ 3-year warranty covers burn-in

Cons

− WOLED subpixel layout can fringe fine text
− Premium price versus comparable LCDs
− Modest full-screen SDR brightness like most OLEDs

Best for: Competitive gamers wanting maximum motion clarity · Buyers who prefer a flat 16:9 OLED over an ultrawide · Players mixing fast esports and cinematic titles

“The PG27AQDM is a benchmark 27-inch OLED gaming monitor. The 240Hz refresh combined with OLED response delivers some of the cleanest motion you can buy, and ASUS's cooling and 3-year burn-in warranty address the usual OLED concerns. It is expensive, and text…”

Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 27" 1440p 170Hz Gaming Monitor8.3/10

A standout value 27-inch QHD 170Hz gaming monitor with an SS-IPS panel, KVM switch, and USB-C, punching well above its price.

Pros

+ Excellent 1440p/170Hz performance for the price
+ Built-in KVM switch and USB-C with DP Alt Mode
+ Wide ~92% DCI-P3 color coverage
+ rev. 2.0 RGB panel fixes earlier text-clarity issue

Cons

− Tilt-only stand with no height or swivel adjustment
− DisplayHDR 400 is entry-level HDR at best
− USB-C delivers only 10W of power

Best for: Budget-minded 1440p gamers · Users wanting a KVM and single-cable laptop docking · First high-refresh monitor upgrades

“For shoppers who want fast 1440p gaming without spending OLED money, the M27Q remains the default value pick. The rev. 2.0 RGB panel fixes the text-clarity gripe, and the KVM plus USB-C make it more useful as a do-everything desktop monitor than most…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 27" 1440p 240Hz OLED Monitor or Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 27" 1440p 170Hz Gaming Monitor?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific monitors specs, the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 27" 1440p 240Hz OLED Monitor scores highest overall (9.0/10, 0.7 points ahead of the Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 27" 1440p 170Hz Gaming Monitor). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 27" 1440p 240Hz OLED Monitor and Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 27" 1440p 170Hz Gaming Monitor?

The biggest measurable differences are Refresh Rate, Screen Size, Panel Type — with the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 27" 1440p 240Hz OLED Monitor leading on Refresh Rate. The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 27" 1440p 240Hz OLED Monitor better value than the Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 27" 1440p 170Hz Gaming Monitor?

The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 27" 1440p 240Hz OLED Monitor starts around $999 and the Gigabyte M27Q (rev. 2.0) 27" 1440p 170Hz Gaming Monitor around $299. Weigh the score gap against the price gap: a small score lead rarely justifies a large premium unless it comes from the specs you personally care about.

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