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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and need a very good refresh rate with adjustable strobing, the Acer XB323U-GX could be a great choice despite its higher price. However, the Asus PG27AQDM offers exceptional color depth, contrast, and is known for excellent image clarity, which makes it ideal for casual gaming, HDR gaming and media consumption. Keep in mind that while the Asus has higher HDR brightness and better overall contrast, for tasks like digital photo editing and productivity, the Acer stands out with its larger screen size and capability for print photo editing. Choose the Asus if you want a monitor that excels in visual quality for a lower price, or opt for the Acer for a larger display and better gaming features at a premium. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS)
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Excellent response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
162 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
963 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.2 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.3
8.6
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.8 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
162 nits
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.8
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.4
7.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
162 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
963 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,147
$899
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has a price of $1,147 and the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) costs $899.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) | Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,147 | $899 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 162 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 963 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 173.4 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 1.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 270 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2023
"It’s hard to find any fault with the Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDM. Yes it’s expensive, but it’s incredibly good. With a stunning image and next-level video performance, it’s one of the very best gaming monitors I’ve ever reviewed."
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