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ASUS
ROG Swift PG27AQDM
ASUS · Monitors
A flat 27-inch 1440p WOLED gaming monitor running at 240Hz with a custom heatsink, exceptional motion clarity, and a premium ROG build.
4.5 100% recommend$999
9.0 score verified
ComparZone Score
9.0
Excellent
The PG27AQDM is a benchmark 27-inch OLED gaming monitor. The 240Hz refresh combined with O…
$999
best of 3 sellers
Price · trend
▼ $110
2560x1440
Resolution
Display
240 Hz
Refresh Rate
Performance
26.5 in
Screen Size
Display
1000 nits
Brightness
Display
WOLED
Panel Type
Display
Why it stands out
One of the fastest 27-inch OLEDs
One of the fastest 27-inch OLEDs with a 240Hz refresh
Flat 16
Flat 16:9 design suits gamers who dislike curves and ultrawides
ASUS's cooling and 3-year burn-in warranty
ASUS's cooling and 3-year burn-in warranty ease OLED worries
Text clarity is a minor WOLED
Text clarity is a minor WOLED weakness to weigh against the gaming strengths
Category scores
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Performance profile
ROG Swift PG27AQDM Category avg
Decision snapshot
Best-in-class
Gaming
Beats avg by
+0.2 pts
Confidence
96 %
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Display 96% verified
Screen Size96%26.5 in
Resolution96%2560x1440
Brightness96%1000 nits
Panel Type96%WOLED
HDR96%VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400
Color Gamut96%99% DCI-P3
Performance 96% verified
Refresh Rate96%240 Hz
Response Time96%0.03 ms
Features 96% verified
Adaptive Sync96%G-Sync Compatible / FreeSync Premium
Connectivity 96% verified
Ports96%1x DisplayPort 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x USB-B upstream, 2x USB 3.2 hub, 3.5mm audio
Design 96% verified
Stand Adjustments96%Height, tilt, and swivel adjustable (VESA 100x100)
Price trend
$999▼ $110
low · $999high · $1,112
Review sentiment
4.5OUT OF 5
9.0
Expert review score
ComparZone editorial · /10
Pros & cons
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
- Burn-in remains a long-term consideration with static content
When should you buy?
Good time to buy
Launched at $999 and has trended down to roughly $700-$850 on sale as competing 1440p OLEDs entered the market.
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Nina A. Verified
3 months ago
Stunning for games, so-so for spreadsheets
Games and movies look incredible and the blacks are perfect. My only real complaint is fine text has a faint color edge to it, which is the WOLED thing everyone mentions. For my mixed work-and-play setup it's fine, but if you read documents all day, factor that in.
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Tyler J. Verified
6 months ago
Esports clarity meets OLED beauty
I bought this mainly for competitive shooters and the motion is the cleanest I've used. No smearing, no blur, just crisp targets at 240Hz. The fact that it's flat and 16:9 was the deciding factor for me over an ultrawide. Worth every penny if you have the GPU to feed it.
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From the community
QCan I connect a handheld like a Steam Deck easily?
Yes. In addition to the full-size ports there is a micro-HDMI input intended for handhelds and other compact devices.
QDoes it have a fan, and is it loud?
It uses a passive graphene heatsink with airflow channels rather than a noisy active fan in the panel area, so operation is effectively silent.
Frequently asked
Is 240Hz noticeable over 165Hz on this OLED?
Yes, especially in fast competitive titles. Combined with OLED's near-instant pixel response, the higher refresh delivers exceptionally smooth, blur-free motion that is visible in flicks and tracking.
How bad is the text fringing?
The WOLED subpixel layout can add slight color fringing on small text, noticeable mainly when reading at close range. Windows ClearType tuning helps, but it is best appreciated as a gaming and media display rather than a primary text workstation.
Does the heatsink actually help?
The custom heatsink and airflow design help the panel run cooler, support more sustained brightness, and reduce burn-in risk over time compared with passively cooled OLEDs.